Search for dissertations about: "Nordic diet"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words Nordic diet.
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1. Complementary feeding based on Nordic foods : effects on nutrient intake, growth, biomarkers and eating behavior
Abstract : Background: Early nutrition is fundamental to growth and development. Infants develop long lasting food preferences very early in life from food exposures when the brain is impressionable and sensory pathways are receptive. READ MORE
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2. Metabolic consequences of a Paleolithic diet in obese postmenopausal women
Abstract : BackgroundObesity, in particular abdominal adiposity, is associated with elevated fatty acids and pro-inflammatory adipokines, which are linked to ectopic fat storage and insulin resistance. During menopause, there is a redistribution of fat from the peripheral to abdominal depots. READ MORE
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3. A Healthy Nordic Diet and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors : Intervention Studies with Special Emphasis on Plasma Lipoproteins
Abstract : A healthy diet is important in the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Several risk factors, modifiable by diet, are involved in the development of CVD, e.g. hyperlipidaemia, hyperglycaemia, insulin resistance, obesity and hypertension. READ MORE
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4. Effects of diet intervention on body composition and ectopic fat accumulation in obese postmenopausal women
Abstract : Background Obesity is increasing worldwide and is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality. Notably, abdominal (central) obesity carries a high risk of obesity-related diseases, while peripheral fat accumulation can act in a protective manner. READ MORE
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5. The effects of Nordic berries on cognition and brain function : Connections with gut microbiota composition and cardiometabolic risk markers
Abstract : An aging population is associated with an increased prevalence of cognitive decline and related diseases. Gradual cognitive decline is a natural feature of aging, but may also develop into a more severe loss of cognitive function, manifesting as mild cognitive impairment or severe cognitive disease. READ MORE