Importance Of Nutrition Research Articles

Doctors’ and nurses’ eating practices during shift work: Findings from a qualitative study

Doctors’ and nurses’ (DNs) wellbeing in the National Health Service is important for safe healthcare for those in need. However, their demanding duties, including irregular shift work, can significantly impact their health. Unfortunately, irregular working patterns are associated with higher sickness rates and stress among healthcare professionals due to the inherent challenges of the work(1,2). For example, shift work disrupts sleep and impairs cognitive function and performance, leading to poorer physiological and cardiovascular health(3), workforce shortages and difficulties adapting to a consistently demanding workload, which can impact patient care delivery(4). Despite the importance of workplace health and nutrition for DNs, our understanding of their dietary practices during shift work remains limited. Therefore, gaining insights into DNs’ eating habits during shifts is imperative to supporting their health. Our research aimed to understand DNs’ eating practices during their work, including the types of food consumed throughout the day.Online semi-structured interviews (n=16) were conducted with a convenience sample of current practising medical doctors (n=11) and nurses (n=5) in England. This provided an opportunity to compare and contrast the research data between DNs on workplace nutrition. All participants did shift work, encompassing varied working patterns, including day and night shifts, short and long days and weekends. Following Braun and Clarke’s(5) approach, an inductive thematic analysis presented the findings.Results elucidate six areas of DNs’ eating practices and dietary intake: before and during shifts, on long shifts, after shifts, during night shifts, and on non-working days. Our data suggests that DNs prioritise their clinical responsibilities over their dietary intake at work. Consequently, they often miss eating opportunities and consume caffeine to stay alert during their shifts. Furthermore, DNs viewed night shifts as involving less healthy food choices. While participants expressed their intention to eat healthily during their shifts, their clinical responsibilities made maintaining regular and nutritious dietary practices throughout the day challenging. Nevertheless, DNs value their meal after a shift as the most important, as this could be the only meal they eat throughout the day.Our results suggest that DNs’ eating practices and dietary intake are sub-optimal to recommended dietary guidelines. It also suggests that eating practices are varied, individualised and not applicable to all, considering the many environmental and occupational factors contributing to DNs’ nutritional behaviours. Therefore, dietary workplace interventions are recommended to improve DNs’ dietary behaviours at work. Future research should explore DNs’ eating practices through follow-up interviews at various time points. This approach will provide valuable insights into DNs’ dietary and nutritional behaviours during shift work, helping to uncover additional barriers and challenges beyond DNs’ daily experiences.

Finding the place for nutrition in healthcare education and practice

BackgroundMalnutrition continues to impact healthcare outcomes, quality of life and costs to healthcare systems. The implementation of nutrition care in healthcare practice may improve health outcomes for patients and the...

Understanding the Importance of Balanced Nutrition: Steps to Optimal Health

This article underscores the importance of balanced nutrition as the foundation of optimal health in an era of modern lifestyles and varied diets. Proper nutrition contributes to physical and mental health, and prevents chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Understanding the essence of balanced nutrition is considered the first step towards optimal health. The proposed research methodology includes literature analysis, population surveys, and interviews with nutritionists to understand the understanding and implementation of balanced nutrition. The results are expected to generate practical guidelines to promote a balanced diet. Balanced nutrition is considered an important foundation for physical and mental health, supporting organ function, healthy growth, a strong immune system, and preventing chronic diseases. It is also important during the growing years of children and adolescents, and plays a role in mental health by reducing the risk of depression and anxiety. Overall, understanding and implementing balanced nutrition is expected to help individuals and communities build healthy and sustainable lifestyles, improving physical, mental health and productivity.

The Importance of Nutrition in Structuring the Locus of Control

The Importance of Nutrition in Structuring the Locus of Control

Anthropometric Influence on Preschool Children's Physical Fitness and Motor Skills: A Systematic Review.

Early childhood is a critical period for physical and motor development with implications for long-term health. This systematic review examined the relationship between anthropometric characteristics and measures of physical fitness and motor skills in preschool-aged children (typically 2-6 years). The search strategy was applied in four databases (PubMed, ProQuest Central, Scopus, and Web of Science) to find articles published before 11 April 2024. The results consistently demonstrated significant associations between anthropometric variables (height, weight, body mass index [BMI], body composition) and physical performance measures. Notably, height and mass were often better predictors of fitness status than BMI alone. Indicators of undernutrition (stunting, wasting) were negatively associated with motor development, emphasizing the importance of adequate nutrition. While some studies reported impaired fitness and motor skills among overweight/obese preschoolers compared to normal-weight peers, others found no differences based on weight status. Relationships between physical activity levels, anthropometrics, and motor outcomes were complex and inconsistent across studies. This review highlights key findings regarding the influence of anthropometric factors on physical capabilities in early childhood. Early identification of children with impaired growth or excessive adiposity may inform tailored interventions to promote optimal motor development and prevent issues like obesity. Creating supportive environments for healthy growth and age-appropriate physical activity opportunities is crucial during this critical developmental window.

#2209 Hypoglycemia induced by hemodialysis in diabetic and non-diabetic patients, how to prevent it? A prospective study

Abstract Background and Aims Hemodialysis-induced hypoglycemia, a documented complication associated with adverse clinical outcomes, including mortality, is linked to factors such as impaired gluconeogenesis, inadequate nutritional status, reduced insulin clearance, glucose loss to the dialysate, and autonomic neuropathy. Glycemic variability is recognized as an independent risk factor for morbidity and mortality. This study aims to investigate the incidence of hypoglycemia during hemodialysis (HD) by exploring protocol-related factors and their impact, such as in-nutrition during HD. Additionally, the study seeks to examine the relationship between nutritional and inflammatory statuses and variations in intradialytic glycemia in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients. Method This prospective study, conducted between September and December 2023, examined the glycemic profiles of HD patients at a hospital HD program. All patients undergo hemodialysis with a dialysate containing 100 mg/dL of glucose. Plasma glucose levels were assessed at the start, 2:30 hours post-initiation, and the end of sessions. Following the 2:30-hour mark, patients received a meal (523 Kcal). Glycose variability was computed by averaging blood glucose differences across all sessions. Data collected included demographics, hemodialysis specifics, and lab results. Inflammatory and nutritional statuses were evaluated using lab tests at the study's beginning and conclusion [ferritin, protein C reactive (PCR), interleukin 6 (IL-6) and albuminemia, urea, creatinemia, cholesterol, respectively]. Anthropometric measurements and bioimpedance assessments were performed, with values averaged for better representation. Categorical variables are shown with frequencies/percentages, and continuous variables with means/standard deviations or medians/interquartile ranges for skewed distributions. The study used repeated measures ANOVA for glycemic profiles, correlation analyses for outcome influences on glycemia, and parametric/non-parametric tests for relations in diabetic and non-diabetic groups. Significance was set at p<0.05, analyzed with SPSS version 29 for Mac OS 13. Results 63 patients, 67.2% (n=43) were males, the medium age was 72.0±11.8 and 50.8% (n=32) had diabetes. Among 9072 measurements, hypoglycemia was observed in 0.07% (n=6) of diabetic patients and 0.01% (n=1) in non-diabetic individual. The initial blood glucose measurement was 139.5±260.0 mg/dL, the second was 117.05±35 mg/dL, and the third was 132.8±21.3 mg/dL. Significant differences were observed in all measurements [F (1.17, 73.58)=23.62; p<0.001]. The mean glycemic variation between the first and second measurements was 23.8±46.0 mg/dL, and for the third measurement was 5.5±71.5 mg/dL. There was no significant correlation found between glycemic and nutritional parameters neither between inflammatory parameters. In the subgroup analysis comparing diabetic and non-diabetic patients, the diabetic group demonstrated lower serum creatinine levels (6.8±2.7 mg/dL) and total cholesterol (137.4±35.6 mg/dL), coupled with a higher Charlson Index (8.2±1.7). These differences were statistically significant (p=0.055, p=0.035, p<0.001). In the subsequent analysis, no other statistically significant associations were observed. Conclusion Contrary to what is described in the literature, the studied population exhibited a very low incidence of hypoglycemic events. This underscores the importance of nutrition during HD, along with the use of a glucose-containing dialysate, as an effective preventive measure against intradialytic hypoglycemia. Careful consideration of these factors is warranted to prevent adverse health consequences for our patients. It is plausible that diabetic patients may face an elevated risk of malnutrition, necessitating heightened concern and a more proactive preventive approach.

Investigating The Importance of Vaccines and Childhood Nutrition on Improving Maternal and Child Health

T Maternal and child health remains a critical global concern, with significant efforts directed towards improving outcomes. This paper undertakes a comprehensive review to elucidate the pivotal roles of vaccines and childhood nutrition in enhancing maternal and child health. Vaccines are recognized as one of the most effective public health interventions, substantially reducing the burden of infectious diseases among both mothers and children. Through immunization, mothers are safeguarded against potentially life-threatening infections during pregnancy, consequently reducing maternal morbidity and mortality rates. Additionally, childhood vaccination programs play a crucial role in preventing various communicable diseases, thereby ensuring the well-being of infants and young children. Concomitantly, childhood nutrition emerges as a cornerstone of maternal and child health. Adequate nutrition during pregnancy is paramount for fetal development and maternal well-being, mitigating the risks of complications such as low birth weight and preterm birth. Furthermore, early childhood nutrition profoundly influences growth, cognitive development, and immune function, laying the foundation for optimal health outcomes throughout life. Addressing malnutrition in all its forms is imperative, encompassing not only undernutrition but also the rising challenges of overweight and obesity, which pose significant health risks. Moreover, the synergistic effects of vaccines and proper nutrition are evident in promoting maternal and child health. Immunization efficacy can be augmented by ensuring adequate nutritional status, as malnutrition can compromise immune responses and vaccine effectiveness. Conversely, vaccines protect against infectious diseases that can exacerbate malnutrition, thus fostering a positive cycle of health improvement. However, challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and socioeconomic disparities persist, hindering the full realization of these interventions' potential.

Multipanel Approach including miRNAs, Inflammatory Markers, and Depressive Symptoms for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Diagnosis during 2-Year Nutritional Intervention.

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), with a prevalence of 30% of adults globally, is considered a multifactorial disease. There is a lack of effective non-invasive methods for accurate diagnosis and monitoring. Therefore, this study aimed to explore associations between changes in circulating miRNA levels, inflammatory markers, and depressive symptoms with hepatic variables in MASLD subjects and their combined potential to predict the disease after following a dietary intervention. Biochemical markers, body composition, circulating miRNAs and hepatic and psychological status of 55 subjects with MASLD with obesity and overweight from the FLiO study were evaluated by undergoing a 6-, 12- and 24-month nutritional intervention. The highest accuracy values of combined panels to predict the disease were identified after 24 months. A combination panel that included changes in liver stiffness, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), body mass index (BMI), depressive symptoms, and triglycerides (TG) yielded an AUC of 0.90. Another panel that included changes in hepatic fat content, total cholesterol (TC), miR15b-3p, TG, and depressive symptoms revealed an AUC of 0.89. These findings identify non-invasive biomarker panels including circulating miRNAs, inflammatory markers, depressive symptoms and other metabolic variables for predicting MASLD presence and emphasize the importance of precision nutrition in MASLD management and the sustained adherence to healthy lifestyle patterns.

The importance of proper nutrition for the preservation of health professionals

Pravilna prehrana ključna je za očuvanje dobrog zdravlja djece i odraslih osoba te čini osnovu pravilnog življenja. Upravo loše prehrambene i životne navike zajedno s poremećajima cirkadijanog ritma prouzrokovanim smjenskim radom zdravstvenih djelatnika mogu stvoriti metaboličko okruženje koje utječe na razvoj i napredovanje kroničnih bolesti. Pravilna prehrana je ona koja osigurava nesmetano funkcioniranje organizma i podržava generalno zdravlje. Pravilna prehrana podrazumijeva uravnotežen unos različitih hranjivih tvari, kao što su proteini, ugljikohidrati, masti, vitamini i minerali. Važno je jesti raznovrsnu hranu kako bi se osiguralo da tijelo dobiva sve što mu je potrebno. Svakodnevnim izborom onoga što ćemo pojesti možemo koristiti ili naškoditi svojem zdravlju u manjoj ili većoj mjeri. Povoljan unos makronutrijenata razlikovat će se u ovisnosti o dobi, spolu, razini tjelesne aktivnosti i zdravstvenom stanju. Kada govorimo o općoj zdravoj populaciji, uravnotežena će prehrana trebati osigurati adekvatan kalorijski unos uz omjere makronutrijenata koji trebaju u cjelodnevnom jelovniku osigurati određen postotak kalorija.

EFFECTS OF DEFICIENT DIETARY INFORMATION, WITH A FOCUS ON THE WORKING CLASS OF INDIA

Maintaining dietary equilibrium is essential for the well-being of individuals and future generations. However, a significant portion of the Indian population, specifically the working class, lack access to adequate dietary information and resources. This impedes their ability to maintain a balanced diet. This paper explores the importance of adequate nutrition, the dire ramifications of its absence, and possible solutions to this deficiency in nutrition. Using research techniques such as case studies and government data analysis, the paper investigates the current state of nutrition in India, particularly among the working class. It identifies cases of inadequate nutrition and food poisoning and their causes. The findings reveal that many Indians do not meet their daily nutritional requirements, with common deficiencies in vitamins B12 and D3, zinc, iron, calcium, folic acid, and Vitamin C. This inadequacy’s root causes are traditional dietary practices, vegetarianism, and, most importantly, the lack of dietary education and information among the working class of India. These nutritional deficits contribute to health issues such as obesity, heart disease, strokes, type 2 diabetes, and various cancers. Furthermore, food poisoning poses a significant threat to one's health, causing numerous deaths annually. Several methods of improvement for this bleak situation were deduced, such as awareness campaigns, collaborations between healthcare practitioners and schools or community centers, and the distribution of educational pamphlets in local languages, making dietary information easily accessible to the masses.

Hubungan Antara Pencegahan Stunting dan Pemahaman Fiqih Parenting

Stunting is the impaired growth and development of children due to long-term malnutrition. Stunting can be caused by malnutrition experienced by the mother during pregnancy, or the child during their growth period. Stunting is a condition when children experience physical and cognitive growth delays, which can have a negative impact on their health and future. In the Islamic view, the prevention of stunting is an important task that Muslim societies should take on, in line with Allah's command not to be a weak people. Islam teaches to take good care of children and pay special attention to their growth and development. The relationship between stunting prevention and parenting in Islamic fiqh is an important aspect in ensuring the health and well-being of children, especially in the early years of life. Stunting, defined as a condition of stunted growth and development due to malnutrition, is a globally significant public health problem. Parenting in fiqh based on Islamic principles emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition and care of children to prevent stunting. The type of research used in this journal is quantitative research where this research is based on the philosophy of positivism, which is a philosophical teaching that views reality, symptoms, phenomena as classifiable, relatively fixed, concrete, observable, measurable, and relationships. This research was conducted in Tanjung Seneng sub-district, Kec. South Kotabumi, North Lampung Regency, Lampung, with a population of 85% and a sample size of 70%. Data collection was carried out by filling out the Millennial Parenting Style questionnaire and the Early Detection questionnaire in preventing stunting in toddlers.

Utilization of Kombucha Tea to Improve Children's Health and Reduce Stunting Rates in Patempuran Village, Jember Regency

In order to overcome the problem of stunting in children, a team of Jember University lecturers collaborated with the Patempuran Village community and posyandu cadres to carry out community service activities. The main focus of this activity is the mass use and dissemination of Kombucha Tea, chosen because of its important nutritional content and potential to improve intestinal health and nutrient absorption in children. This activity includes outreach to increase understanding of the benefits of Kombucha Tea, training for posyandu cadres and village mothers on how to produce Kombucha Tea, as well as the distribution process to families with children under five. Apart from that, counseling regarding healthy eating patterns and the importance of nutrition was also provided in this activity. The impact evaluation was carried out after the activity was carried out to measure the extent to which Kombucha Tea made a positive contribution in reducing stunting rates in Patempuran Village. Close collaboration between the lecturer team, the community and the local government forms a sustainable community service model, which is expected to have a positive impact in improving the welfare of children in Patempuran Village.

The Experiences of Pregnant Women Accessing Food in Remote Aboriginal Communities on Haida Gwaii

Context: Despite strong evidence supporting the importance of good nutrition in pregnancy for optimal perinatal outcomes, little research exists regarding the experiences of women’s access to food in pregnancy. This is particularly true of research on remote Aboriginal women, who may be constrained by local availability and costs of local food. Methods: This research was carried out in a case study design and in a semi- structured qualitative interview format. Twelve women in the postpartum period on Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, were interviewed. Ethics approval was granted. Results were extracted, using a thematic analysis based on nine research questions. Results: Three main themes emerged through the interviews with the participants: (1) access to traditional foods, (2) enablers to access, and (3) financial limitations.Conclusion: Aboriginal women in remote communities experience challenges accessing food during pregnancy. However, the integration of traditional foods into their diet was viewed as a strong contributor to improving nutrition in pregnancy. For participants in this study, accessing traditional foods embodied cultural values, provided opportunities for autonomy, and directly contributed to the health and well-being of pregnant mothers. This article has been peer-reviewed.

A study to assess the nutritional status and dietary gap among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Raipur city.

Undernutrition raises the likelihood of progressing from tuberculosis (TB) infection to active TB illness and causes weight loss. Proper food and nutrition are important in the treatment of tuberculosis patients. Active tuberculosis necessitates a substantial energy expenditure. The Tuberculosis treatment guidelines neglect the nutritional supplementation part of Tuberculosis management. The study aims to determine the factors affecting the nutritional status of pulmonary Tuberculosis patients. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2021 to January 2022 among the patients newly diagnosed and above 18 years of age coming to DOTS Centre (DMC) of Pt J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur. Total 120 subjects were selected by consecutive sampling method. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 24, and P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Among 120 study subjects, malnourished was 54.16% (BMI <18.50 kg/m2), normal was 35% (BMI 18.50-24.99 kg/m2), overweight was 6.67% (BMI 25-29.99 kg/m2), and obese were 4.17% (BMI 30-34.99 kg/m2). Among 120 study subjects, the maximum number of them (96.3%) had a dietary gap in their diets which was equal in two groups of 1-50% calorie deficit and 51-100% calorie deficit. A high proportion of tuberculosis patients were undernourished, and even a very distal factor for undernutrition became proximal for tuberculosis patients. To control tuberculosis and to end the tuberculosis disease, an improvement in the nutritional status of the patient should be our priority. By knowing the importance of nutrition in TB patients, the primary care physicians can decrease the morbidity and mortality in TB patients.

UPAYA PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL DALAM PENCEGAHAN STUNTING DI DESA TERATAK, BATUKLIANG UTARA

Stunting is a condition of failure to thrive in children under five due to chronic malnutrition, especially in the first 1000 days of life. This condition is the result of the child's nutritional needs not being met, which results in the child's height becoming very short. Currently, there are still cases of stunting in Teratak Village, even though this village is one of the areas with fisheries and livestock natural resource commodities. This can occur due to low public knowledge of the importance of adequate nutrition in preventing stunting. Therefore, increasing pregnant women's knowledge of healthy food choices is one of the efforts that can be made to prevent stunting. This effort takes the form of providing health education or nutrition education in the form of outreach activities. This research aims to determine the increase in knowledge of pregnant women regarding stunting prevention in the first 1000 days of a child's life. The method used was education for pregnant women in Teratak Village with a total of 15 people. To test the effectiveness of this extension, pre-test and post-test methods were used with a qualitative approach. The results of this outreach show that there is an increase in pregnant women's knowledge of stunting prevention in Teratak Village. This increase can be seen from the increase in the mean value which rose from 68.7 before the counseling to 87.3 after the counseling was carried out.

Analysis of The Implementation of Countermeasure Policies Against Stunting

Introduction: Stunting is a major nutrition problem worldwide, especially in poor and developing countries. This problem leads to children's suboptimal brain, mental, and cognitive development. The stunting rate globally was 32.6% in 2000, and by 2017, around 150.8 million people were suffering from malnutrition and stunting. This research aims to determine the implementation of stunting prevention policies in the Puskesmas (Public Health Centre) Blang Cut working area.Methods: The research used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach to analyze the implementation of countermeasure policies to reduce stunting. The Health Belief Model was used as the theoretical framework. The methodological orientation of this research was discourse analysis. The study used an interview guide and a voice recorder to collect information from 9 informants.Results: Puskesmas Blang Cut has implemented several countermeasure policies to reduce stunting. These include increasing awareness about the importance of proper nutrition and hygiene, training healthcare workers on stunting prevention, and monitoring children's growth regularly. Implementing these policies has led to a significant reduction in the prevalence of stunting. However, some challenges still need to be addressed, such as increasing access to healthcare services and improving the quality of healthcare facilities.Conclusion: Communication factors related to implementing Countermeasure Policies in Stunting Reduction have been running well. The puskesmas has carried out all stunting reduction program activities, but the more dominant one is the Supplementary Feeding Program for those affected by stunting.

Edukasi Gizi dan Pelatihan Pembuatan Makanan Kaya Nutrisi dan Probiotik Menggunakan Labu Kuning

This research is research carried out in the context of carrying out the tridharma of higher education at the Faqih Asy'ari Islamic Institute of Religion (IAIFA) Kediri. This type of research is Community Service Research (PKM). The implementation of this research was carried out objectively and the researchers took part in providing assistance. The purpose of this research is to provide counseling and assistance to accelerate the reduction of stunting in Sukoharjo Village through Nutrition Education and Training on Making food rich in nutrients and probiotics to prevent stunting in children. The method to be used in this research is the PAR or Participatory Action Research method. Participatory Action Research is a research model that looks for something to link the research process into the process of social change. The social change in question is how the empowerment process can realize three benchmarks, namely increasing the accessibility of health services for everyone, increasing public understanding of the importance of balanced nutrition for optimal growth of children, involving joint activities from local communities in efforts to prevent stunting through participatory posprogramm in posyandu. Stages in this study: 1. Researchers will make observations to determine the point of existing problems/analysis of the community situation. 2. Problem identification. 3. Define specific work goals. 4. Problem solving plan. 5. Social approach. 6. Implementation of counseling and training activities. 7. Establishment of extension pilots 8. Evaluation and results activities. After this research is over, it is hoped that this research can be published in the form of journals or book chapters and books.

Německý univerzitní patolog v přemetech mimořádné doby. K biografii Franze X. Lucksche (1872–1952)

The pathologist Franz Xaver Lucksch (1872–1952) seems to have been in many ways a rather distinctive personality within the academic landscape of German medicine and medical research in Bohemia. As a member of the generation that grew up during the belle époque, he witnessed all the dramatic turnovers of Central Europe in the twentieth century. A man of considerable scientific ambitions, he became assistant professor (1904) and extraordinary professor (1914) at the Institute of Pathology (Institut für Pathologie) of the German Medical Faculty in Prague under Professor Hans Chiari (1851–1916). Having researched pellagra endemics in Romania in 1910, he returned there in the late 1930s thanks to the support of the Rockefeller Foundation. To the best of our knowledge, he published 48 academic contributions in his lifetime, infectious diseases (including tuberculosis) being the most frequent subject. Lucksch fought in the First World War, ending his military service as a lieutenant colonel of the Austro-Hungarian imperial army. Although he at first considered a professional military career in Austria even after 1918, he eventually returned from Vienna to Prague in 1919. There, he continued his medical work and research as a first assistant, which was the position he held for many years. In public life, he was active in spreading awareness of public health issues – probably in reaction to the autopsies he was carrying out. He emphasised the importance of nutrition and prevention of tuberculosis, a disease highly prevalent in Czechoslovakia at the time. But above all, he focused on physical training (Leibesübungen). In 1929–36, he headed the University Physical Training Centre (Hochschulzentrale für Leibesübungen) at the German University in Prague and the German Educational Course for Physical Training of Teachers. Aside from that, he was also a member of the German Association of Gymnasts. This is how Lucksch became acquainted and rather unfortunately politically involved with Konrad Henlein (1898–1945) and his Nazi movement among the Sudeten Germans of Czechoslovakia. At first, he was an active member but shortly after the German occupation of Bohemia and Moravia in March 1939, he found himself in a rather awkward position when the political movement he had previously endorsed started making problems for his Jewish wife and two children. His son, Franz Lucksch Jr. (1916–1966), became also a physician and made a notable scientific career after 1945. In 1936, Lucksch was appointed interim director of the Institute of Pathology. In the spring of 1939, he retired. As an emeritus, he had two part-time jobs: aside from publishing, he still did some teaching and research at the Institute during the academic year, and, in the remaining period, he worked as a pathologist at the Provincial Institute for the Mentally Ill (Landesanstalt für Geisteskranke) in Kosmonosy (Kosmanos), 65km from Prague. At this institution he performed autopsies of patients who died mainly due to extremely bad conditions. After the war, Lucksch was allowed to stay in Prague, but under rather difficult conditions, including financial issues. In connection with the prosecution of Nazi ‘euthanasia’ crimes in the 1960s, a suspicion emerged that he may have conduced tuberculosis experiments on psychiatric patients. Given the particular circumstances, however, this was highly improbable, neither has anything of that kind been proved in connection with Lucksch.

DIET PLANNING AND RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM USING ML AND MERN STACK

The "Diet Planning and Recommendation System Using ML and MERN Stack" project aims to develop an innovative solution to address the challenge of personalized diet planning and recommendation. With the rising awareness of the importance of nutrition in maintaining overall health and wellness, there is a growing demand for tools that can offer tailored dietary guidance to individuals based on their unique needs and preferences. This project leverages the power of Machine Learning (ML) algorithms and the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack to create a comprehensive and user-friendly platform. The system collects user data encompassing demographic information, health metrics, dietary habits, and goals. Using ML techniques such as regression, classification, and clustering, the system analyzes this data to generate personalized diet plans and recommendations. The backend of the system, built on Node.js and Express.js, manages data storage and processing, while the frontend, developed with React.js, provides an intuitive interface for users to interact with the system. MongoDB serves as the database, ensuring scalability and flexibility in data management. The ML models continuously learn and adapt based on user feedback and outcomes, enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of the recommendations over time. Reinforcement learning techniques are employed to optimize diet plans based on real-world outcomes and user satisfaction. By integrating ML with the MERN stack, this project offers a novel approach to diet planning and recommendation, empowering individuals to make informed dietary choices and improve their overall health and well-being. KeyWords:Diet Planning ,Recommendation System,Machine Learning,(ML),MERNStack,Personalized,Nutrition,Health,,,Metrics,Dietary,Habits,Regression,Classification,Node.js, ,React.js,,MongoDB,User,Feedback,ReinforcementLearni,Real-world Outcomes,User Satisfaction,Wellness,Informed Dietary Choices

Nutritional support for immune health during infections

Infectious diseases are common in underdeveloped and developing countries. Malnutrition plays an important role in disease etiology, remarkably increasing morbidity and mortality risks during the early stages of life, such as infancy and childhood. Nutrients such as glutamine, arginine, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamins A, C, E, D and B6, components of breast milk, and adequate energy intake strengthen the immune system, reduce infection risk, and play a key role in combating diseases. This review highlights the importance of nutrition for the treatment of infectious diseases.