Proper Nutrition Research Articles

Work-Life Balance Experiences of Business Process Outsourcing Employees in a Remote Work-Set Up

The study investigates the impact of remote work setup on the work-life balance of BPO employees in China. The respondents, who have experienced remote work for over three years, expressed concerns about self-discipline, punctuality, dedication, respect, and tact in their interactions. They also expressed insufficient time for self-development, proper nutrition, and rest. Stress management was also deemed challenging, with employees unable to manage mental distractions caused by non-fulfilment of obligations. The study suggests the need for a work-life balance improvement program for BPO employees in remote work settings.

Effect of Aquatic Exercises on Strength and Quality of Life in Sarcopenia Older Individuals

Abstract There are various definitions of sarcopenia. Among them, the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older Persons (EWGSOP) has defined sarcopenia as "a syndrome characterized by progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, which carries the risk of unwanted consequences such as physical disability, poor quality of life and death". As a person ages, various changes occur in the skeletal muscle. Nutrition is one of the important factors affecting muscle mass and is a characteristic feature of the continuous loss of muscular mass in the aging process. However, sarcopenia, defined as age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass, leads to a deterioration in muscle quantity and quality, gradual slowdown in movements, decreased strength and performance, increased risk of fall-associated injury, and often a decrease in body weight. Treatment options for sarcopenia include lifestyle changes, including physical activity and exercise training, medical nutrition therapy, and pharmacological therapy. Aquatic exercises are a type of exercise that involves the use of all the muscles of the body in a vertical position in the water, opposing the resistance of the water to its own body weight, while cardio and strength training are performed in parallel. Eliminating the risk of falling in sarcopene individuals, working against their own body weight and water resistance can reduce muscle stress while increasing their strength. Healthy lifestyle patterns, proper nutrition and proper exercise programs are effective in preventing sarcopenia and at every stage of the treatment.

Attending veterinarians improve the research capability and psychological well-being of researchers in animal research institutes.

The use of laboratory animals in biomedical research has significantly advanced scientific understanding, yet it raises ethical concerns about animal welfare and the mental health of researchers Recent research has highlighted the potential for stress and compassion fatigue among researchers working with distressed animals. Attending veterinarians (AVs) are crucial in mitigating the pain and stress experienced by animals and, by extension, researchers. However, the impact of AVs on researchers' psychological well-being remains understudied. This study explores how AVs contribute to researchers' research capability and psychological well-being in animal research institutions. AVs oversee animal housing, health, and welfare; their involvement is mandated or strongly recommended in developed countries. AVs enhance animal welfare by ensuring proper housing, nutrition, and social interaction. They monitor animal health, educate researchers on pain assessment, and promote compliance with post-surgical care. AVs also contribute to researchers' well-being by addressing euthanasia procedures, which can be emotionally challenging. Programs for rehoming animals after experiments offer an alternative to euthanasia and positively impact researchers' psychological well-being. Moreover, AVs promote workplace well-being by fostering positive workplace cultures, offering peer counseling, and providing social support. Programs considering animal welfare and researchers' emotions are crucial for a healthy research environment. In conclusion, AVs are essential in balancing scientific progress with animal welfare and researchers' psychological well-being. Therefore, their role should be recognized as vital in achieving social equity that considers the welfare of humans and laboratory animals.

Stunting Prevention Through at Home Dental Care for Children: A Review

Background: Dental and oral health is a healthy condition of hard tissue and soft tissue, and stunting is a problem of malnutrition, which is quite high in Indonesia, namely 37.2% in 2013 and 30.8% in 2018. Objective: This article aims to create a guide for parents of toddlers on how to maintain children's dental health at home, with the hope of contributing to reducing the prevalence of Early Childhood Caries and stunting in toddlers in Indonesia. Methods: The library sources for this article were obtained from several valid literature based on the author's expertise and compiled with theory or research from several journals published by Elsevier, Oxford University Press, Blackwell Munksgaard, Google Scholar, and Pubmed. Results: Nutritional problems are caused by several factors, both directly and indirectly, which are interrelated. Nutrition and oral health have a reciprocal relationship that influences each other. Proper nutrition is needed to maintain healthy teeth and mouth and healthy teeth and mouth to get adequate nutritional intake. Conclusion: Parents, especially mothers, play a key role in maintaining children's dental health and preventing stunting because toddlers cannot yet effectively clean their teeth.

Strategies to Reduce Diabetes Mellitus Among Aged Patients in Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State

The burden of the sudden and premature death from diabetes is silently alarming, yet the problem seems to be not fully recognized. It has also be the leading cause of blindness, amputation and kidney failure in elder adults. These complications or effects account for much of the social and financial burden of diabetes. Hence, this study focus on strategies to reduce diabetes mellitus among old age in Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Quasi-Experimental type of research was used for the study. The sample size of two hundred (200) respondents was used for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select one hundred trained and one hundred untrained personnels, the data gathered from the administered questionnaire was analysed using descriptive statistics of percentage to analysed the research questions and inferential statistics of ANOVA to test the hypotheses formulated for the study. The findings of the study revealed good nutrition is a management factor in reducing diabetes mellitus among aged (F(cal) = 82.268, df (1, 198) and P-value = 0.000 at 0.05 level of significance). Moreover, the finding revealed that regular exercise as a management factor in reducing diabetes mellitus among aged (F(cal) = 75.407, df (1, 198) and P-value = 0.000 at 0.05 level of significance). Finally, the finding revealed that healthy lifestyle is a management factor in reducing diabetes mellitus among aged (F(cal) = 55.328, df (1, 198) and P-value = 0.000 at 0.05 level of significance). The researcher recommended that physicians and Doctors treating diabetic patients after middle age should include the awareness of proper glycemic control aimed at extending healthy life expectancy with proper nutrition, exercise, and social connectivity. Medical Practitioners should encourage individuals to create time to take part in regular physical exercises. Healthy diets, prepared with locally available nutrients, should be consumed to prevent diabetes mellitus. Individuals should live an active life. Health education, with emphasis on a healthy lifestyle, i.e., regular physical exercise and consumption of an appropriate diet, should be transmitted to Nigerians by the local, state, and federal governments.

Diversity of the diet is correlated with osteoporosis in post-menopausal women: an Iranian case-control study.

Proper nutrition is a crucial factor in preventing osteoporosis, a significant pathological cause linked to skeletal weakness; this study investigated the relationship between dietary diversity score and food group diversity score with osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This case-control study was conducted on 378 menopausal women aged 45-85 in Tehran, Iran. The age-matching method to control the confounding effect of age was used. The method of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was used for assessing the bone mineral density of lumbar vertebrae and femoral neck. The bone mass status was evaluated with WHO criteria. All subjects were divided into the osteoporosis group and the non-osteoporosis group according to their T-score. A convenience sampling method was utilized to select the participants, which included two groups: case (n = 189) and control (n = 189). Data was collected using demographic and anthropometric information questionnaires, a valid 147 item food frequency questionnaire, and a physical activity questionnaire. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS-26, and p-values less than 0.05 were deemed to be statistically significant. The results indicated significant differences in weight, body mass index, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol use between the two groups. The mean ± standard deviation of dietary diversity score (DDS) was lower in participants with osteoporosis (case) (3.31 ± 1.26) than in control (4.64 ± 1.33) (p < 0.001). The mean ± standard deviation of diversity score of cereals, fruits, and vegetables in the osteoporosis group (respectively: 0.71 ± 0.21, 0.94 ± 0.76, and 0.45 ± 0.44) was less than the control group (respectively: 0.80 ± 0.21, 1.64 ± 0.55 and 0.87 ± 0.42) (p < 0.001). After adjusting the confounding variables, the risk of osteoporosis had an inverse relationship with the diversity score of vegetable (OR = 0.16; 95%CI: 0.07-0.35), bread and cereal (OR = 0.21; 95% CI: 0.05-0.87) and fruit (OR = 0.35; 95%CI: 0.22-0.56) (p < 0.05). Nevertheless, no discernible correlation was seen between the tertiles of DDS, dairy and meat diversity score, and osteoporosis. We found a correlation between the diversity score of fruits, vegetables, and grains and osteoporosis. However, there is no significant correlation between the DDS triads and the diversity score of dairy products and meats with osteoporosis.

An umbrella view on food habits in the context of health and sustainability for sports persons

Food and nutrition play a vital role in the health of sportspersons. They are responsible for their stamina, performance and optimal growth in their respective sport. A diet with proper nutrition and good eating habits will help the sportsperson optimize energy for excellent performance. Dietary advice from a competent dietitian and Chef daily, before and after each performance or during practice or competition, is very much needed. In the present scenario of the sports world, most countries debut special dietary Chefs for the well-being of their sportspersons. Diet rich in carbs and proteins at different levels are the base for good food habit

The Effect of Boko Haram Insurgency on Health and Nutrition among the Residents of Bolori 2 of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council of Borno State, Nigeria.

The Effect of Boko Haram Insurgency on Health and Nutrition among the Residents of Bolori 2 of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council of Borno State, Nigeria.

Prevention of infections of various genesis in children’s patients: approaches and methods in modern conditions

Infections in childhood pose a significant danger to young patients, since their immune response may not always be effective. Unfortunately, modern ecology, as well as various genetic factors can negatively affect children’s immunity, as a result of which the resistance of the body of pediatric patients may be insufficient, which can lead not only to severe complications, but also to death. It is for this reason that at the present stage the issue of prevention of infections of various genesis in children’s patients is acute, since, as is known, it is easier to prevent the disease than to treat it. It is important for medical workers, as well as adults caring for children, to observe infection prevention measures, since the body of children should not suffer from the consequences of certain infectious diseases. It is very important to vaccinate children’s patients in a timely manner, as well as to carry out other preventive measures, such as proper nutrition, lack of contact with sources of infections and compliance with hygiene rules. If these measures are implemented, the child’s body will be able to form an adequate immune response, get stronger without additional stress, which will create favorable conditions for the further development of the child’s body.

Influence of magnetotherapy on various systems of the body and on the process of wound healing in children with cleft lip and palate

In this article we present the results of magnetic therapy on the wound healing process in children with cleft lip and palate after cheiloplasty surgery. At the same time, there is an improvement in metabolic processes in tissues, which contributes to their proper nutrition and restoration.Inflammation and associated soft tissue swelling are eliminated. Locally, blood vessels dilate and blood supply improves. The pain is relieved.Magnetotherapy is a method of physiotherapy that uses magnetic fields of varying strengths and frequencies for the treatment, rehabilitation or prevention of diseases. To carry it out, stationary and portable devices have been developed. The principle is simple: one or more electromagnetic applicators are installed on certain areas of the body, or the patient is placed in a large-diameter magnetic chamber or on a special mattress. The method is based on the fact that a magnetic field affects electrically charged particles moving in the human body. They are found in biological fluids - blood, lymph, cytoplasm of cells. Under the influence of a magnet, weak electric currents arise in these environments. They cause many responses: metabolism, blood properties, the speed of transmission of nerve impulses change, microcirculation and the delivery of oxygen and micronutrients improve. This leads to the following effects: reduction of tissue swelling, suppression of the inflammatory process, local anesthesia, reduction of blood viscosity, normalization of blood pressure, acceleration of healing and tissue restoration, stimulation of the immune system.

The role of teachers in the formation of healthy habits and skills of translating the epic genre

The article examines the importance of teachers in the process of forming healthy habits and skills of translating the epic genre among students of linguistics. The article highlights psychological and pedagogical approaches that contribute to the successful adaptation of students to complex translation tasks as well as their emotional and physical well-being. Methods used in the educational environment to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity, proper nutrition, and stress management, and their impact on students' cognitive abilities and creative thinking, are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the phonetic and phonological aspects of the translation of epic texts, such as alliteration, rhythm, and intonation, and their role in ensuring high-quality translation. In conclusion, practical recommendations are offered for teachers on integrating health and educational tasks aimed at improving the level of professional training of future translators.

A study on behavior, diet patterns and physical activity among selected GDM and non-GDM women in south India

Abstract Aim: Our aim is to study the behavior, diet, and physical activity patterns among gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and non-GDM women. Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted among GDM and non-GDM women from multispeciality hospitals and maternal clinics using a purposive sampling criterion. A validated interview schedule was used to obtain details of readiness for pregnancy, perception of managing pregnancy, concerns in pregnancy, degree of depression, food preferences, shopping of food, eating out, cooking, current nutrient intake, food consumption pattern, type, duration and frequency of physical activity, and rest periods of GDM and non-GDM women. Results: Majority of GDM and non-GDM women showed readiness for motherhood. GDM women exhibited greater confidence and importance toward making lifestyle changes during pregnancy. The pregnancy-related concerns were more common among GDM women. The mean energy and protein intake was lower than the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) among GDM women compared to their counterparts. On the contrary, carbohydrate consumption exceeded RDA among both groups. The total fat intake, including visible and invisible fat among GDM women, met the RDA; however, it exceeded the RDA among non-GDM women. The RDA for calcium, iron, and fiber showed significant difference compared to RDA among both groups. Physical activity patterns did not show any significant difference among GDM and non-GDM women and were unsatisfactory in both groups. Conclusion: The study recommends the need for psychological support, proper medical nutrition therapy, and adequate physical activity for GDM and non-GDM women.

РАЗРАБОТКА РЕЦЕПТУРЫ МЯСНОГО ПОЛУФАБРИКАТА С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ТОПИНАМБУРА

Proper healthy nutrition requires regular intake of necessary quantities and optimal ratios of foodstuffs - proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Meat and meat products are the source of basic foods: protein, B-group vitamins, microelements, but cannot meet physiological needs, for example, in dietary fibres, vitamin C, carotenoids. Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is of great interest in terms of nutritional and biological values. Jerusalem artichoke tubers contain up to 3% protein, mineral salts, soluble polysaccharide inulin (16-18%), fructose, trace elements, nitrogenous substances (2-4%). The tubers are rich in vitamin B1, contain vitamin C, carotene. The article presents the results of study of the nutritional value of meat product with Jerusalem artichoke. The study found out that the replacement of some ingredients in meat semi-finished products with Jerusalem artichoke provides the body's daily need for dietary fiber by 10 %

Acceptability and effect of ShishuPoshan mHealth application on knowledge, attitudes and practice of breastfeeding among primi mothers availing postnatal care at a rural tertiary hospital.

ShishuPoshan is a free Android application for mothers that provides scientific guidance on breastfeeding and baby care issues in the local language. We aimed to assess its effect and acceptability in primi mothers in a rural area of Maharashtra, India. A before and after study was conducted in 50 primi mothers to study the acceptability and effect of ShishuPoshan mHealth application on knowledge, attitude and practice about breastfeeding in primi mothers in a rural tertiary care hospital. Most participants (84%) downloaded the application, and 60% used it regularly. Major reason for not using the app was discomfort with mobile phone (7%) and not having anyone to read the content in the house (7%). The application was easy to use by 48%, and 10% did not find time to use it. Enablers were regional language, easy-to-understand content, simple interface, and frequently asked question (FAQ) format to give information. Barriers to adoption were that women preferred tips from family members, were uncomfortable with mobile phones, and did not have anyone to help them use them. It successfully delivered key messages like exclusive breastfeeding, colostrum use, proper maternal nutrition, and demand to feed, but it needs to further emphasise early initiation of feeding. Incorporation of feedback like adding videos, myth busters, and making app more interactive may further improve its effectiveness. mHealth interventions like ShishuPoshan are promising modalities for the dissemination of appropriate information.

Copper metabolism and its implications for canine nutrition.

Canine copper nutrition has received increased attention due to recent reports of apparent copper-associated hepatitis in the USA and European Union. In order to properly address the need to modify the U.S. National Research Council and Association of American Feed Control Officials canine copper recommendations that will have implications for all dogs, it is important to understand the complexities of copper metabolism, confounding variables affecting copper status, and the available research on this topic in dogs. Recent trends in consumer preference for dog diets, supplements, and functional treats introduce another layer of complexity, as most ingredients used in these formulations provide vastly different proportions of essential nutrients, thus resulting in great variation in nutrient profiles available to the animal. Although controlled research addressing copper metabolism in dogs is limited, there are lessons to be learned from other monogastric species as well as canine case studies that can provide a base for increasing knowledge to address this issue. Copper metabolism and status in animals is affected by a multitude of factors including absorption, storage, excretion, and nutrient interactions. Given its vital role in many physiological processes, it is important that both nutritional deficiencies and toxicities be avoided. Additionally, another challenge for proper copper nutrition in dogs is the known genetic predispositions of some breeds for copper storage and excretion abnormalities. Therefore, it is imperative that veterinarians, nutritionists, and pet food manufacturers collaborate with the shared goal of providing dog food options that supply the essential nutrients at adequate concentrations to support an active and healthy life. Many questions remain regarding copper metabolism and proper diet formulation for dogs. Future research efforts should focus on discovering reliable, non-invasive methods for evaluating canine copper status, a deeper understanding of genetic predispositions of certain breeds, increased knowledge of copper contributions from various ingredients, and the role of unpredictable physiological stressors on copper metabolism.

Improvement methods of feeding of aquaculture

For stable, sustainable provision of the country’s population with a variety of fish products, a scientifically sound strategy for the development of the fishing industry is needed, which consists in optimizing aquaculture cultivation technologies. The priorities of the development of aquaculture are the use of resource-saving technologies and equipment, reduction of losses during fishing, transportation, processing and sale of products, and efficient use of aquatic biological resources. This article presents material on the use of modern technologies in the distribution of feed for proper nutrition of fish.

Sociological Study on the Participation of Pentahelix Elements in the Reduction of Stunting in Oefafi Bethel Church, East Kupang District, Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province

Pentahelix element participation refers to collaboration between various important elements in society, such as government, private sector, civil society organizations, academics, media, and individuals to overcome the problem of stunting in children. Stunting is a public health problem that occurs due to malnutrition and lack of care during the growth and development of children. Through this collaboration, efforts are made to increase public understanding of the importance of proper nutrition and care for children and improve access and availability of nutritious food. In addition, efforts were also made to improve the availability of clean water and good sanitation, also strengthen the health system to provide adequate health services for children and mothers. The participation of Pentahelix elements can produce an integrated and sustainable strategy in dealing with stunting problems in children. This method can help improve the quality of human resources in the future and strengthen sustainable development.

FOOD AS A WEAPON IN THE FACE OF RUSSIA'S AGGRESSION AGAINST UKRAINE

Background. Food is a basic value for every human being and the food sector is the backbone of any economy. From the perspective of the individual consumer and society, food and proper nutrition affect body immunity, life expectancy or ability to live on a daily basis. They are also values that constitute a sense of broader physical and psychological security and human dignity. Unfortunately, food has also long been used as a weapon against enemies, resulting in a threat to food safety and food security. This is par ticularly evident in the war that continues in Ukraine. Given the fact that Russia has been considered a terrorist state, it is interesting to look at the phenomenon of its terrorist activities against food and the food chain. The purpose of this article is to present this phenomenon with particular attention to the situation in Ukraine. The purpose stems from the research hypothesis, which is as follows: Typical acts of food terror ism occur in Ukraine. The study used a critical analysis of the literature, a critical analysis of reports pub lished in the media (the press, Internet portals), an analysis of databases maintained by recognized agen cies dealing with terrorism, as well as the method of synthesis and logical inference. Results and conclusions. The article describes the phenomenon of food terrorism and its manifesta tions during Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Various definitions of food terrorism were presented, its varieties were distinguished and selected examples of its occurrence were indicated. A proposal was also made to include hunger terrorism in the category of food terrorism, recalling the events of the Holodomor in Ukraine in 1932-1933.

Características do solo e morfofisiológicas de duas espécies de violeta (Viola sp.) influenciadas por ácido giberélico e nitrogênio

ABSTRACT Violet, with its pleasant scent and attractive flower color, is also important for its medicinal and edible uses, in addition to ornamental uses. Proper nutrition of the plant (violet) with essential nutrients and growth hormones improves the quantitative and qualitative characteristics and can increase the economic value and popularity of these flowers. In this regard, the current research aims to investigate the combined effect of nitrogen (N) and gibberellic acid (GA) on the morphophysiological traits of two native Iranian violet species (Viola tricolor and Viola odorata), as a factorial experiment with three factors including two species of violets, three levels of GA (0, 150 and 300 mg/L) and three levels of N (0, 100 and 200 mg/L) in a completely randomized design with 18 treatments, 3 replications and a total of 216 plants. Some characteristics of planting medium, morphophysiological traits and activity of antioxidant enzymes were evaluated. The results of ANOVA showed that the three-way effect of experimental treatments on all evaluated traits is significant. According to the results of comparing the averages the N application reduced the soil electrical conductivity (EC) versus its non-application in both violet species and at all GA levels. The highest soil N in both species was obtained from the application of 0 mg/L GA × 100 or 200 mg/L N. In two species of violets, the highest number of leaves, flowers, and stolons was obtained from the treatment of 300 mg/L GA × 200 mg/L N. The highest chlorophyll a and total chlorophyll among the treatments were related to V. odorata × 150 mg/L GA × 200 mg/L N. The application of GA and N in both species increased peroxidase activity versus the control. The highest level of this enzyme activity was related to 300 mg/L GA × 200 mg/L N. V. odorata had higher peroxidase activity than V. tricolor. The lowest and highest levels of catalase activity were recorded by control × V. tricolor (0.13 nM/g FW/min) and V. odorata × 300 mg/L GA × 200 mg/L N (0.676 nM/g FW/min), respectively. According to the results, with the application of 300 or 150 mg/L GA × 200 mg/L N, the ornamental and edible properties of these two types of violets are improved, and their economic value and marketability are increased, and there will be a change in the sales market of these flowers.

STUDIES ON THE SEASONAL VARIATION OF MAJOR ELEMENTS DURING FRUIT DEVELOPMENT STAGES AND EVALUATION OF POST-HARVEST CHANGES IN MANGO GERMPLASM

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) belongs to the family Anacardiaceae and is one of the important fruits grown and consumed all over the world. Presently it is grown on an area of 173.8 thousand ha with 1.85 million tones production in the country. The production area and the fruit production season influence the composition of nutrients, especially carotenoids, ascorbic acid, flavonoid, and thiamine. Seasonal variations, also known as seasonality, refer to alterations in behavior, biological rhythms, physiology, and more, prompted by cyclic shifts in the environment caused by the changing seasons. The fruit quality, vegetative growth, reproductive growth, and yield depend on the proper nutrition of trees. Analyzing leaves plays a pivotal role in determining the nutrient requirements of mango trees, as the roots may face challenges in absorbing adequate nutrients from the soil. The research was planned to study the seasonal variation of major elements during fruit development stages and then evaluate the post-harvest changes in mango. Sixteen mango varieties were selected for the evaluation, and the collection of leaves was done every month from the marble stage to the harvesting for one year. Fruits were harvested at four distinct developmental stages, and an examination of biochemical properties such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), Catalase (CAT), and others was conducted. Leaf essential macro elements (N, P, and K) were also assessed. Data were analyzed by Statistics 8.1 statistical software and means were compared by Tukey’s significant test. The texture of all varieties was found to be smooth at first morphological stage. Malda, Keittn (SSI), Collector, Temora, and Zaafran exhibited a rough texture during observation. Among the varieties studied, Chaunsa SB, Tommy Atkin, and Rohi Raat displayed a more pronounced fruit aroma compared to others. Swarnerka, Keitt, and Pohi Raat exhibited notable color characteristics at the time of harvesting. Catalase in selected mango varieties showed the highest value in Malda. Hydrogen peroxide was highest in Zaafran. Malondialdehyde showed maximum value in Chaunsa SB. Peroxidase dismutase showed the maximum value in Chaunsa Lahori (8.50mg/g protein). Superoxide dismutase showed maximum value in Swarnerka. Titratable acidity was notably higher in Pop (13.53%) and Langra (11.25%) but lower in Chaunsa Lahori and Tommy Atkin (3.83%). In summary, the findings underscore the significant influence of each morphological stage on the various parameters studied.