Browsing Nutrition & Food Sciences by Title
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Validity and reliability testing of a subjective nutritional assessment tool for adult liver transplant candidates
(1989-05-30)Three transplant dietitians reviewed a "Subjective Global Assessment" (SGA) tool which was developed for use with adult liver transplant candidates. After "post-review" changes were made, two dietitians assessed 20 liver ... -
Various factors that affect hydrolytic rancidity in rice bran
(2010-12)Rice bran, a nutritious by-product of milling, is prone to hydrolytic rancidity due to active lipases. To assess the loss of quality, free fatty acids (FFA) in raw bran were measured over 48 hour period. Cultivar, farming ... -
Vitamin D status in collegiate female athletes: Relationship to indoor vs. outdoor sports
(2010-12)Vitamin D is important for bone metabolism, muscle function and possibly athletic performance. Low serum 25(OH)D concentrations among adolescents and adults have been observed. Limited research exists on vitamin D status ... -
Weight control for low-income black and Hispanic women
(1990-05-30)Small-scaled studies of a free weight control program for low-income, low-literate black women were conducted with intact groups from a literacy program or a recreational center. The program was then modified, translated ... -
What drives individuals to choose bariatric surgery? an in-depth review of dietary and nutritional variables
(5/30/2017)The motivations, eating habits, and behavioral characteristics of African American and Caucasian obese females (n=200) seeking bariatric surgery were described in this study. Heads Up is a study that examined surgical and ...