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Factors associated with children's dietary patterns during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: a multinational study across Middle Eastern Arab Nations
(Mahidol University - ASEAN Institute for Health Development, 2023)This study investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Middle Eastern Arab children’s eating habits, body weight, lifestyle, physical activity, sleeping hours, use of smart electronic devices, and mental health. ... -
Impact of Processing and Preservation Methods and Storage on Total Phenolics, Flavonoids, and Antioxidant Activities of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-10)Very few studies have thus far evaluated the impact of various processing and preservation techniques (blanching, frying, freezing, dehydration, and sun drying) on the levels of total phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidant ... -
Importance of PAR interception and radiation use efficiency on growth and yield of Potatoes under different microclimates in the upper Brahmaputra valley zone of Assam
(India Meteorological Department, 2024-01)A field experiment was conducted at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, during rabi 2018-19 to assess the PAR interception and radiation use efficiency in potato variety Kufri Jyoti under different microclimates, ... -
The Influence of Technological Shifts in the Food Chain on the Emergence of Foodborne Pathogens: An Overview
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)The transformation of the food chain due to technological advances has had significant implications in regard to food safety. A noteworthy trend in this evolution relates to the emergence of new or previously unseen pathogens ... -
Isolation of Polyphenols from Aqueous Extract of the Halophyte Salicornia ramosissima
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-01)Polyphenols from residual non-food grade Salicornia ramosissima have health-promoting effects in feed, food, or nutraceutical applications. Therefore, the isolation of polyphenols is of interest from a series of environmentally ... -
Long-term effect of sleeve gastrectomy vs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in people living with severe obesity: a phase III multicentre randomised controlled trial (SleeveBypass)
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024-03)Background: Sleeve gastrectomy is the most performed metabolic surgical procedure worldwide. However, conflicting results offer no clear evidence about its long-term clinical comparability to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. This ... -
Novel Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls by Substituting Wheat Flour with Resistant Starch, Lupine and Flaxseed Flour
(MDPI, 2022)Celiac disease (CD) is an immunological mediated disorder that occurs to genetically susceptible individuals who suffer from gluten consumption. Therefore, the most effective treatment of CD is a life-long gluten-free diet. ... -
Obesity and its associated risk factors among school-aged children in Sharjah, UAE
(Public Library of Science, 2020)Background The most prevalent nutritional disorders worldwide are childhood overweight or obesity. Various factors clearly contribute to the childhood obesity epidemic. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence ... -
The Prevalence of Stimulant and Nutritional Supplement Usage Among Students at Abu Dhabi Universities in Gyms
(North American Business Press, 2023-10-13)University students in Abu Dhabi used stimulants and nutritional supplements at gyms. The study pinpointed variations based on the variables (years of practice, education level, age, and gender) and other. 512 male and ... -
Relation between myostatin levels and malnutrition and muscle wasting in hemodialysis patients
(PubMed ID, 2023-12-20)BACKGROUND AND AIM: Malnutrition is one of the most troublesome comorbidities among hemodialysis patients (HD). Myostatin (MSTN) belongs to the transforming growth factor-β superfamily. In HD patients, MSTN effects are not ... -
Spirulina, an FDA-approved functional food: Worth the hype?
(Cellular and Molecular Biology Association, 2023)Spirulina, a blue-green microalga is an eminent functional food due to its unique nutritional and disease-mitigating properties. The main objective of this article is to present an overview of the nutritional composition ... -
A Study of the Nutritional behavior of Basketball Players in Different Playing Centers of the Western Region Clubs in KSA
(Cosmos Scholars Publishing House, 2023)Experts in sports nutrition know that diet significantly influences athletic performance and that all basketball players should adapt specific nutritional strategies before, during and after training and competition to ... -
Suboptimal Health, Dietary Supplementation, and Public Health Approaches to Regulatory Challenges in Dubai
(SAGE., 2020)Objectives: Presently, limited data are available on dietary supplements (DSs) and their associated effects on health status although the consumption of DS continues to expand. This study is aimed to explore the possible ... -
Understanding the Sport-Nutrition Knowledge and Practices among Jordanian Olympic Preparation Program's Athletes and Coaches for TOKYO2020 Olympic Games
(Horizon Research Publishing, 2022)Despite the importance of physical activity and training, proper nutrition and good nutrition knowledge plays an important role in enhancing the athletes’ performance and health status. Objective: To study the knowledge, ... -
What are the beliefs and behaviours related to sport nutrition supplements, particularly regarding UAE regulatory issues, among male fitness centre members in Dubai?
(Elsevier B.V., 2020)Objectives: The current study sought to investigate how sport nutrition supplements are used among a population of gym users in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the factors that underlie the consumption patterns of ...