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Impact of ultra-processed foods on micronutrient content in the Brazilian diet

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of consuming ultra-processed foods on the micronutrient content of the Brazilian population's diet.METHODS This cross-sectional study was performed using data on individual food consumption from a module of the 2008-2009 Brazilian Household Budget Survey. A representative...

Consumption of ultra-processed foods and their impact on the diet of young adults

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the consumption of ultra-processed foods, its associated factors, and its influence on nutrient intake in young adults.METHODS In 2004-2005, the individuals belonging to the Pelotas birth cohort of 1982 were identified for a home interview. A total of 4,297 individuals were intervie...

Organic acids, sugars, vitamin C content and some pomological characteristics of eleven hawthorn species (Crataegus spp) from Turkey

Biol. Res; 47 (), 2014
BACKGROUND: The Hawthorn (Crateagus sp.) mostly occurs around the temperate region of the world with a high number of species, producing a fruit with numerous beneficial effects for human health. The aim of the study was to determine organic acid and sugar contents in the fruit of a number of hawthorn sp...

Compositional studies and biological activities of some mash bean (Vigna mungo (L) Hepper) cultivars commonly consumed in Pakistan

Biol. Res; 47 (), 2014
BACKGROUND: In recent years, the desire to adopt a healthy diet has drawn attention to legume seeds and food products derived from them. Mash bean is an important legume crop used in Pakistan however a systematic mapping of the chemical composition of mash bean seeds is lacking. Therefore seeds of four m...

Morphometric and phytochemical characterization of chaura fruits (Gaultheria pumila): a native Chilean berry with commercial potential

Biol. Res; 47 (), 2014
BACKGROUND: For the first time, a morphometric characterization of chaura (Gaultheria pumila) fruits has been conducted between natural populations growing in the Villarrica National Park, Araucania Region, Chile. Chaura is a native Ericaceae from Chile that produces aromatic and tasty fruits which could...

Refrigerios escolares Huancavelica: Primaria
School snacks Huancavelica: Primary

La publicación contiene doce recetas, que se ofrece como un conjunto de alternativas de refrigerios que incluyen alimentos disponibles localmente (mercados y otros) con un buen aporte nutricional y a precios accesibles. Brinda alternativas de preparaciones de refrigerios escolares de educación primaria...

Refrigerios escolares Cajamarca: Primaria
School snacks Cajamarca: Primary

La publicación contiene doce recetas, que se ofrece como un conjunto de alternativas de refrigerios que incluyen alimentos disponibles localmente (mercados y otros) con un buen aporte nutricional y a precios accesibles. Brinda alternativas de preparaciones de refrigerios escolares de educación primaria...

Refrigerios escolares Ayacucho: Secundaria
School snacks Ayacucho: Secondary

La publicación contiene doce recetas, que se ofrece como un conjunto de alternativas de refrigerios que incluyen alimentos disponibles localmente (mercados y otros) con un buen aporte nutricional y a precios accesibles. Brinda alternativas de preparaciones de refrigerios escolares de educación secundar...

Refrigerios escolares Ayacucho: primaria
School snacks Ayacucho: primary

La publicación contiene doce recetas, que se ofrece como un conjunto de alternativas de refrigerios que incluyen alimentos disponibles localmente (mercados y otros) con un buen aporte nutricional y a precios accesibles. Brinda alternativas de preparaciones de refrigerios escolares de educación primaria...