Search for dissertations about: "Äta"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 112 swedish dissertations containing the word Äta.
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1. Communication about eating difficulties after stroke : from the perspectives of patients and professionals in health care
Abstract : Stroke is one of the major causes of eating difficulties (EDs). It is one of the leading causes of death and disability and one of the most important factors contributing to health-care costs. READ MORE
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2. Pikeivory: behavioural mechanisms in northern pike piscivory
Abstract : Optimal foraging and prey preference in top predators may affect population and community dynamics and structure. Also, optimal foraging and prey preference may shift with prevailing conditions, and therefore create changes in the effect of predation. READ MORE
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3. Zooplankton response to cyanotoxins
Abstract : Mass development of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) is common in many lakes and coastal waters worldwide as a result of an increased nutrient loading. These blooms of cyanobacteria are undesirable for several reasons; thick mats of algae and unpleasant odour reduces the recreational values, bad taste reduces the quality of drinking water and the potent toxins produced by some species of cyanobacteria endanger human health. READ MORE
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4. Ready meals from the consumers' perspective : attitudes, beliefs, contexts and appropriateness
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to gain a deeper understanding of ready meal consumers and their demands regarding ready meal products in different situations. Data were gathered with one extensive postal survey and five focus group discussions. READ MORE
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5. Usability Requirements for User-Controlled Robotic Eating Aids
Abstract : The meal is fundamental in terms of nutrition but also from a social perspective. To be able to eat independently is described as important for the meal experience. The development of a robotic eating aid called Bestic and the evolvement of a list of usability criteria for such an aid are described in this thesis. READ MORE