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Preparation Of Solid-Fermented Soy Sauce In Walnut Dregs And Analysis Of Antioxidant Properties, Wang Chen-Xuan, Wu Dan, Zhang Su-Rong, Ma Ai-Jin, Shang Yu-Ting, Li Zi-Jie

Food and Machinery

Objective: Walnut soy sauce was prepared with Aspergillus oryzae as a strain, to explore the functional soy sauce. Methods: Based on the preparation of soy sauce. The nutritional components of soy sauce were determined by using high-performance liquid chromatography, automatic amino acid analyzer and gas chromatography. Components less than 10 kDa were separated by using ultrafiltration. Then the peptide content, ABTS, hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity and DPPH radical scavenging capacity in walnut soy sauce fraction were determined. Results: The total content of 16 amino acids in walnut soy sauce was 4.86 g/100 g, and the content of unsaturated fatty acids …

Research Progress In Detection Technologies Of Mycotoxins In Cereals And Cereal-Based Products, Niu Can-Jie, Ye Su-Dan, Hu Yu-Xia, Zhou Xiao-Hong

Food and Machinery

Cereals and cereal-based products are easily polluted by mycotoxins in all aspects of production, storage and transportation, and mycotoxins are difficult to prevent due to their variety, low concentration, strong toxicity andlarge difference in nature. This paper summarizes the new development of the pretreatment technologies （liquid-liquid extraction, solid-phase extraction, QuEChERS, immunoaffinity chromatography） and detection technologies （immunochromatography technology, optical spectrum technology, liquid chromatography and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry） of mycotoxins in cereals and products. The development trend of mycotoxin detection technologies was also prospected.

Research Progress On The Digestion, Absorption And Function Of Milk Fat, Zhu Qin-Xin, Chen Yue, Zhong Jin-Jing, Hou Yan-Mei, Zhong Hai-Yan, Zhao Yi-Qing

Food and Machinery

Milk fat globule （MFG） is secreted by mammalian glands and composed of a triacylglycerol core enclosed by a complex triple membrane structure, referred as the milk fat globule membrane （MFGM）. MFGM contains complex lipids and proteins, with nutritional, immunological, neurological and digestive functions. However, the relationship between functions and gastrointestinal digestion and the factors that influence the gastrointestinal digestion of milk fat have not been fully studied. In this paper, the structure composition, functional characteristics, gastrointestinal digestion and the factors affecting the digestion and absorption of milk fat were reviewed in order to provide an insight for the research on …

Research Progress On Extraction, Biological Activities And Product Development Of Polysaccharides From Cicada Flower, Jia Guo-Jun, Wang Xiao-Ying, Yun Jian-Min, Dong Jian-Fei

Food and Machinery

Cicada flower is a valuable edible and medicinal mushroom. Polysaccharides are the most important active ingredients of cicada flower. This paper reviewed the extraction, separation and purification technologies of cicada flower polysaccharides in recent years. Also, it analyzed the biological activities of cicada flower polysaccharides, such as antioxidant, anti-tumor, immune regulation, bacteriostasis, hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, anti-virus and ease pain. Moreover, the development and application of products were summarized and the existing problems and future research directions were also discussed.

Pollution Status And Research Progress On The Detection Technology Of Alternaria Mycotoxins In Foods, Wang Xia, Feng Dong-Sheng, Tong Jin-Rong, Gao Meng-Feng, Zhang Wei-Yi

Food and Machinery

Alternaria mycotoxins are the secondary metabolites of Alternaria species, which have obvious toxicity （mutagenicity, teratogenicity and carcinogenicity, etc） to humans and animals. Alternariol （AOH）, alternariol monomethyl ether （AME）, alternuene （ALT）, tenuazonic acid （TeA） and tenoxin （TEN） are the most studied at present. Alternaria mycotoxins was reported in apples, orange, tomatoes, corns and other agricultural products. Eating these foods contaminated by Alternaria mycotoxins will cause serious harm to human health. In this paper, the pollution status and the detection technology of Alternaria mycotoxins were summarized, and the future research direction of Alternaria mycotoxins was prospected. The purpose was to provide …

Advance On Extraction, Nutritional Composition And Health Benefit Of Almond Oil, Gao Yuan, Wang Bo-Kan, Xue Fang, Guan Yun-Na, Chen Dan-Dan

Food and Machinery

Almond oil is a functional vegetable oil obtained from apricot kernel by pressing, extracting and other technologies, which has the effects of anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, anti-tumor and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. In this review, the extraction process, nutritional composition and health effect of almond oil were summarized, and the future development tendency of almond oil was prospected.

June 9, 2023 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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The Influence Of Obesity And Lifestyle Factors On Cognition In Middle-Aged And Older Adults, Andrew J. Fiscella

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Obesity has been linked to conditions including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. While the relationship of these conditions with obesity is well-established, the relationship between obesity and cognitive function is murkier.

Study 1 examined the association between being overweight or obese and performance on tests of executive function and episodic memory. The possibility that overweight/obesity affects cognition differently in middle vs. older age was also examined. Data from 6,012 participants in the 2018 wave of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) were used. Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference were used as overweight/obesity measures. Neither BMI (p = .809) …

Effects Of Buckwheat Flour Addition On The Rheological Properties Of Mixed Flour Dough And Quality Of Chinese Leavened Pancakes, Feng Li-Ping, Wang Feng-Cheng

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to explore the optimum addition of buckwheat flour in buckwheat Chinese leavened pancakes. Methods: Farinograph, extensograph and viscometer were used to investigated the effects of different buckwheat flour additions on the rheological properties of the mixed flour dough. The hardness, gumminess and chewiness of the Chinese leavened pancake were measured by texture analyzer. The sensory quality of the Chinese leavened pancake was evaluated by the sensory evaluation score. Results: Adding 0~40% buckwheat flour to the flour, the rheological properties of the mixed flour dough became significantly worse with the increase of buckwheat flour content. The water …

Interactive Affordance Design Strategy For Nutrition Labels Of Prepackaged Foods, Tan Yuan-Yuan, Jiang Peng-Ru

Food and Machinery

Objective: To explore the theoretical relationship between interactive availability thinking in the design of nutrition labels for prepackaged foods； To improve consumer awareness and trust, guide consumers' healthy choice behavior, and construct a design framework for prepackaged food labels based on interactive availability model. Methods: Based on the two-tier result model of interactive availability and the empirical evidence of knowledge, this paper analyzes how the design can help the nutrition labels of prepackaged food to effectively convey information and improve the labels' value and its guidance role. Results: Four interactive design strategies were proposed: enhancing the influence of unconscious interaction …

Low Temperature Plasma Sterilization And Storage Stability Of Safflower Seed Oil/Dragon Fruits Juice Emulsion, Chen Tao, Wang Hua-Min, Jin Xue-Yuan

Food and Machinery

Objective: This study aimed to promote the deep development of safflower seed oil. Methods: Taking sterilization rate as an index, safflower seed oil/dragon fruits juice emulsion was treated by different processing distance, voltage and time. Response surface methodology was used to establish the conditions for low temperature plasma （LTP）sterilization of emulsion. The changes of physicochemical indexes (vitamin C and anthocyanin content, particle size and ζ potential, peroxide value and acid value) during storage were compared between thermal sterilization (at 80 ℃ for 20 min) and LTP sterilization. Results: The optimized process conditions of LTP sterilization were treatment distance at 5.1 …

Research Progress On Immune Function Of Food-Derived Bioactive Peptides, Zhang Zhi-Meng, Ni Ce, Ou Xiao-Hui, Cao Tian-Hong, Cheng Yun-Hui, Wen Li

Food and Machinery

Food-derived bioactive peptides play an immunoregulation role by regulating signal pathways and influencing the expression of cytokines in vivo. This review summarizes immunoregulatory effects of the food-derived protein hydrolysates and bioactive peptides on cells, animal models and human beings, and the immune mechanism of food-derived bioactive peptides in different models is explained. Finally, the future application of bioactive peptides is prospected.

The Role Of Anhedonia In The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces) And Alcohol Use And Food Addiction In A Sample Of Emerging Adults, Mary Takgbajouah

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur before an individual reaches age 18, and previous research has shown that they are associated with numerous negative physical and mental health outcomes, including increased rates of depression, alcohol and substance use, disordered patterns of overeating, food addiction (FA), and obesity. Moreover, anhedonia, or an inability to feel pleasure, has been also shown to increase risk for alcohol and substance use, as well as FA and obesity. There is a lack of research on the specific role of anhedonia in the relationship between ACEs and FA/substance use. It is possible …

Diet-Microbiome-Immune Interplay In Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding The Impact Of Phytoestrogen Metabolizing Gut Bacteria, Peter C. Lehman, Sudeep Ghimire, Jeffrey D. Price, Amanda E. Ramer-Tait, Ashutosh K. Mangalam

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and progressive autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS), with both genetic and environmental factors contributing to the pathobiology of the disease. Although HLA genes have emerged as the strongest genetic factor linked to MS, consensus on the environmental risk factors is lacking. Recently, the gut microbiota has garnered increasing attention as a potential environmental factor in MS, as mounting evidence suggests that individuals with MS exhibit microbial dysbiosis (changes in the gut microbiome). Thus, there has been a strong emphasis on understanding the role of the gut microbiome in the pathobiology of …

May Term Provides Travel Opportunities, Fast-Paced Courses, Julia Perez

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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2023 School Of Culinary Arts & Food Technology Newsletter - Summer Edition 2023, James Murphy

Other resources

The School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology, TU Dublin, Summer Edition Newsletter captured the many events, sustainability, research, awards, significant contributions and special civic and community activities which the students and staff members of the school have successfully completed up to the Summer period of 2023. The successful completion of these activities would not be possible without the active and on-going support of the 'INSPIRED' friends of Culinary Arts and our 'Transforming Tommorrow' partners (school supporters) plus our school's industry association supporters. If you would like to support our school and the next Generation of Food, Culinary and Horticulture …

Experimental Evolution Under Varying Sex Ratio And Behavioral Plasticity In Response To Perceived Competitive Environment Independently Influence Male Cricket Calling Effort, Jack Thomas Mckermitt

Theses and Dissertations

The operational sex ratio (OSR) is a key component influencing the magnitude of sexual selection driving the evolution of male sexual traits, but males often also retain the ability to plastically modulate trait expression depending on the current environment. Here we employed an experimental evolution approach to determine whether the OSR affects the evolution of male calling effort in decorated crickets, a costly sexual trait, and whether plasticity in calling effort is altered by the OSR under which males have evolved. Calling effort of males from two selection regimes maintained at different OSRs over 18-20 generations (male- versus female-biased) was …

Adaptation Of A Mobile Interactive Obesity Treatment Approach For Early Severe Mental Illness: Protocol For A Mixed Methods Implementation And Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, Ginger E Nicol, Madeline O Jansen, Amanda R Ricchio, Julia A Schweiger, Katie E Keenoy, J Philip Miller, Elaine H Morrato, Zhaohua Guo, Bradley A Evanoff, Joseph J Parks, John W Newcomer

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Obesity is common in individuals with severe mental illness (SMI), contributing to a significantly shortened lifespan when compared to the general population. Available weight loss treatments have attenuated efficacy in this population, underscoring the importance of prevention and early intervention.

OBJECTIVE: Here, we describe a type 1 hybrid study design for adapting and pilot-testing an existing mobile health intervention for obesity prevention in individuals with early SMI and Class I or early-stage obesity, defined as a BMI of 30-35.

METHODS: An existing, evidence-based interactive obesity treatment approach using low-cost, semiautomated SMS text messaging was selected for adaptation. Community mental …

Celiac Disease And The Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases, Yichen Wang, Bing Chen, Edward J Ciaccio, Hani Jneid, Salim S Virani, Carl J Lavie, Jessica Lebovits, Peter H R Green, Chayakrit Krittanawong

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine in genetically predisposed individuals. Previous studies have investigated the potential link between CD and cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, the findings have been inconsistent. We aimed to provide an updated review of the literature on the association between CD and CVD. PubMed was searched from inception to January 2023 using keywords including CD, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis. We summarized the results of the studies, including meta-analyses and original investigations, and presented them according to the different forms of CVD. Meta-analyses …

Research Development & Early-Career Faculty: Catalysts Of Change For Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Stem, Monica Castañeda-Kessel, Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, Ryan Berke

Office of Research Faculty and Staff Publications

Problem Statement: Early-career science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) faculty members are often challenged when identifying authentic diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals, objectives, and tasks for their research grant proposals. Advancing DEI has not been one person’s job but rather the responsibility of a highly organized network within a system. Research development professionals have been and will continue to be critical resources for developing DEI plans and broadening participation. Their value is partly due to relationship-oriented processes that research professionals cultivate and shepherd as well as the inherently cross-disciplinary nature of the day-to-day work. Observation: In FY 19, 53% …

Virginia Woolf As Mother Tree, Catherine W. Hollis

Virginia Woolf: Selected Papers

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Early Postpartum Hba1c After Hyperglycemia First Detected In Pregnancy-Imperfect But Not Without Value, Ankia Coetzee, David R Hall, Mari Van De Vyver, Magda Conradie

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: South African women of childbearing age are disproportionally affected by obesity and at significant risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Unless pregnant, they do not readily undergo screening for T2DM. With a local focus on improved antenatal care, hyperglycemia is often first detected in pregnancy (HFDP). This may erroneously be attributed to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in all without considering T2DM. Glucose evaluation following pregnancy is essential for early detection and management of women with T2DM in whom persistent hyperglycemia is to be expected. Conventional testing with an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is cumbersome, prompting investigation for …

The Examination Of Potato Starch Granules Under The Microscope, Roisin Burke

Articles

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Dietary And Lifestyle Management On Diabetic Neuropathy, Courtney Renee Wyatt

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Numerous patients who have uncontrolled diabetes have developed complications associated with diabetic neuropathy. The apparent knowledge deficit and noncompliance have led to the development of clinical concerns related to improving patient outcomes. This scholarly project assesses the effects of dietary, weight, and exercise management on improving diabetic neuropathy symptoms. The debilitating effects of diabetes continue to affect numerous people each day. Uncontrolled diabetes can create innumerable complications, including diabetic neuropathy. Appropriate nutrition associated with accountability, monitoring, and proper education can alleviate the progression of uncontrolled diabetes. Assessment of the improvement of diabetic neuropathy with dietary and exercise management is examined …

Genome-Wide Analyses Characterize Shared Heritability Among Cancers And Identify Novel Cancer Susceptibility Regions, Sara Lindström, Lu Wang, Helian Feng, Arunabha Majumdar, Sijia Huo, James Macdonald, Tabitha Harrison, Constance Turman, Hongjie Chen, Nicholas Mancuso, Theo Bammler, Breast Cancer Association Consortium (Bcac), Steve Gallinger, Stephen B Gruber, Marc J Gunter, Loic Le Marchand, Victor Moreno, Kenneth Offit, Colorectal Transdisciplinary Study (Corect), Colon Cancer Family Registry Study (Ccfr), Genetics And Epidemiology Of Colorectal Cancer Consortium (Gecco), Immaculata De Vivo, Tracy A O'Mara, Amanda B Spurdle, Ian Tomlinson, Endometrial Cancer Association Consortium (Ecac), Rebecca Fitzgerald, Puya Gharahkhani, Ines Gockel, Janusz Jankowski, Stuart Macgregor, Johannes Schumacher, Jill Barnholtz-Sloan, Melissa L Bondy, Richard S Houlston, Robert B Jenkins, Beatrice Melin, Margaret Wrensch, Paul Brennan, David C Christiani, Mattias Johansson, James Mckay, Melinda C Aldrich, Christopher I Amos, Maria Teresa Landi, Adonina Tardon, International Lung Cancer Consortium (Ilcco), D Timothy Bishop, Florence Demenais, Alisa M Goldstein, Mark M Iles, Peter A Kanetsky, Matthew H Law, Ovarian Cancer Association Consortium (Ocac), Laufey T Amundadottir, Rachael Stolzenberg-Solomon, Brian M Wolpin, Pancreatic Cancer Cohort Consortium (Panscan), Alison Klein, Gloria Petersen, Harvey Risch, Pancreatic Cancer Case-Control Consortium (Panc4), The Practical Consortium, Stephen J Chanock, Mark P Purdue, Ghislaine Scelo, Paul Pharoah, Siddhartha Kar, Rayjean J Hung, Bogdan Pasaniuc, Peter Kraft

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: The shared inherited genetic contribution to risk of different cancers is not fully known. In this study, we leverage results from 12 cancer genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to quantify pairwise genome-wide genetic correlations across cancers and identify novel cancer susceptibility loci.

METHODS: We collected GWAS summary statistics for 12 solid cancers based on 376 759 participants with cancer and 532 864 participants without cancer of European ancestry. The included cancer types were breast, colorectal, endometrial, esophageal, glioma, head and neck, lung, melanoma, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, and renal cancers. We conducted cross-cancer GWAS and transcriptome-wide association studies to discover novel …

Early Activity And Mobility Of Intensive Care Unit Patients To Reduce Hospital Length Of Stay And Improve Patient Outcomes: An Integrative Review, Scott D. Crofts

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Patient physical inactivity during hospital admission is a key contributor to increased length of stay and poor outcomes. Patient inactivity and immobility in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting promote the loss of physical function and increase the risk of complications such as pressure injuries, bone demineralization, lung infections, and ICU delirium. The cumulative effects of immobility are persistent through discharge, as patients are at risk for the long-term effects of posthospitalization muscle atrophy and weakness. The purpose of this integrative review was to examine current evidence to determine if early activity and mobility in the ICU setting reduce length …

2023 Belknap County Fair Book, Karen Deighan

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

An Audit Of Diabetes-Dependent Quality Of Life And Glycemic Control Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients In A Tertiary Hospital In Bangkok: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Nattaya Tungsirikoon, Nopporn Howteerakul, Nawarat Suwannapong, Petch Rawdaree

Journal of Health Research

Background: This hospital-based cross-sectional study aimed to examine the association between diabetes-specific quality of life (QoL), diabetes-related clinical characteristics and glycemic control among type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients.

Methods: 335 T2DM patients receiving treatment at the diabetes clinic of a tertiary hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, were recruited into the study. The Audit of Diabetes-Dependent Quality of Life (ADDQoL19) was used to assess QoL. The ADDQoL scores were split into two groups using quartiles. The group in the lower quartile was considered as “having low QoL.” Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) was used as an index of glycemic control.

Results: 67.8% of participants …

A Comparative Study Of Health Fitness Test Batteries Between The King Abdullah Ii Award In Jordan With Criteria Of President Award And Fitnessgram In America, Mousa Abdulkhareem Abu Dalbouh, Wasfi M. Khazaleh, Ahmad Bataineh, Saed Banihani

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

This paper compared the current test batteries between fitness tests in the United States and Jordan, focusing on the fitness components of students at the age of 16 years. The study sample consisted of 378 students from the 10th grade. 192 of this sample were males and 186 were females. Researchers applied King Abdullah Award tests and compared results with the American criteria (www.presidentschallenge.org) and the criteria mentioned by Baumgartner, Jackson St., Maher & Rowe, 2007, using Percentiles, Kolmogorov –Smirnov normal distribution, Skewness coefficient convolution, means, and standard deviations. Jordanian students showed weakness in all fitness parameters tested in comparison …

The Physical Activity Of Spanish Speleologists: Accomplishment Of Recommendations And Differences By Sociodemographic Variables, Miquel Pans, Laura Antón-González, Maite Pellicer-Chenoll

International Journal of Speleology

Outdoor adventure activities are becoming more popular due to their potential health benefits, although there is little scientific information on speleology as a physical activity (PA). The purpose of this study is to expand the scientific evidence in this field in two ways: (a) describe the PA performed by speleologists, taking into account the variables of interest such as gender, age, education, speleological level, participation in ‘Alpine’ explorations and body mass index (BMI) and (b) identify how far the World Health Organization’s (WHO) PA recommendations were accomplished (i.e.,150 min of moderate-intensity aerobic PA or 75 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic). A …