Search for dissertations about: "Food and Nutrition"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 211 swedish dissertations containing the words Food and Nutrition.

2. 11. The Gut Bacterial Flora - Focus on Early Life and Physiological Traits

   Author : Caroline Linninge; Avdelningen för livsmedel och läkemedel; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; gut microbiota; atopic eczema; inflammation; bacterial diversity; Escherichia coli; Lactobacillus plantarum; molecular-genetic methods;

   Abstract : The gastrointestinal tract of the foetus is considered sterile but during vaginal birth the neonate comes into contact with bacteria from the maternal vaginal and intestinal microbiota. The main focus of this doctoral thesis was to elucidate the initial bacterial ecosystem in newborns and to relate microbial perturbations to physiological traits. READ MORE

4. 12. Food environments in socioeconomically disadvantaged and immigrant populations through a non-communicable disease lens

   Author : Aravinda Berggreen-Clausen; Meena Daivadanam; Agneta Andersson; Helle Mölsted Alvesson; Bent Egberg Mikkelsen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Food environments; energy-dense nutrient-poor foods EDNP ; supermarkets; food prices; advertising; socioeconomic status; immigrant populations; non-communicable diseases; Nutrition; Nutrition;

   Abstract : Background: Globally, non-communicable diseases are increasing. With an evidenced link to the social determinants of health, this highlights a social gradient, whereby socioeconomic status, ethnicity and other factors influence poorer health outcomes. READ MORE

5. 13. Impact of cereal food structures on metabolic effects and satiety : the role of processing and product formulation

   Author : Daniel Johansson; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Insulin resistance, high blood glucose and raised total blood cholesterol are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Partly they are caused by overweight and obesity. Diet is an important modifiable determinant for these risk factors and understanding how food characteristics, e.g. READ MORE

6. 14. Oral nutritional supplements within the nutrition therapy : Prescription and adherence from a dietetic practice perspective

   Author : Evelina Liljeberg; Margaretha Nydahl; Agneta Andersson; Clare Corish; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; oral nutritional supplements; dietitian; prescription; adherence; dietetic practice; nutrition therapy; malnutrition; Kostvetenskap; Food; Nutrition and Dietetics;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge and deepen understanding on prescription of and adherence to oral nutritional supplements (ONS). In Paper I, the reporting quality of interventions with ONS in publications of randomised controlled trials was explored. READ MORE

7. 15. Dietary change for sustainable food systems: Effects on climate, land use and health

   Author : Elinor Hallström; Miljö- och energisystem; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; health; nutrition; land use; climate impact; meat; Diet;

   Abstract : Food production and consumption are key drivers of environmental pressures and essential factors in the promotion and maintenance of health. Production of food occupies more than 1/3 of global land areas and is estimated to be responsible for some 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE