Search for dissertations about: "dietary intake"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 322 swedish dissertations containing the words dietary intake.

  2. 11. Dietary energy density and energy intake in cancer patients

    Author : Ola Wallengren; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cancer; cachexia; diagnostic criteria; quality of life; nutritional support; energy intake; energy balance; dietary energy density;

    Abstract : Background & Aims: Cachexia is frequent in advanced cancer and is associated with adverse outcomes; however, definite diagnostic criteria for cachexia are not established. Diet energy density (ED) may affect energy intake (EI) and energy balance. Patient characteristics may also influence such associations. READ MORE

  4. 12. Influences on schoolchildren's dietary selection : focus on fat and fibre at breakfast

    Author : Christina Berg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; Food habits; Food choice; Health behaviour; Dietary surveys; Attitude; Knowledge; Dietary fibre; Dietary fats; Children; Adolescents; Family;

    Abstract : One important aim of the Swedish Action Programme for Nutrition is to increase the consumption of dietary fibre and decrease fat intake. The currently available extensive range of fat-reduced and fibre-enriched foods makes these dietary practices possible, but also makes the selection of a health promoting diet more complex. READ MORE

  5. 13. Early life dietary factors on the risk of celiac disease. Associations of dietary factors with risk of celiac disease in children at genetic risk

    Author : Elin M Hård af Segerstad; Celiaki och diabetes; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Celiac Disease; Celiac disease autoimmunity; Gluten; Nutrition epidemiology; Dietary Intake; Children’s health; human leucocyte antigen; Transglutaminase Antibodies; The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young TEDDY ; Dietary patterns; Milk powder; Gluten-containing grains; Food records;

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  6. 14. Assessment of dietary intake in young populations using new approaches and technologies

    Author : Åsa Svensson; Christel Larsson; Lauren Lissner; Hilde Brekke; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; dietary intake; energy; assessment; validity; reproducibility; children; adolescents; women; pregnant; overweight; technology; Kostvetenskap; Food and Nutrition;

    Abstract : AbstractBackground There is a great need for improved dietary assessment methods that give valid intake data and are more user friendly than traditional methods.Objectives The aim of this thesis was to develop, implement, and evaluate dietary assessment methods using new approaches and technologies in young populations, and to investigate variables that are important for reporting accuracy. READ MORE

  7. 15. Young vegetarians and omnivores : Dietary habits and other health-related aspects

    Author : Christel Larsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : Adolescent; Biological markers; Dietary intake; Diet history; Doubly labeled water; Energy expenditure; Food habits; Lifestyle; Nutritional status; Questionnaire; Vegan; Vegetarian; Kostvetenskap; Food and Nutrition;

    Abstract : In the middle of the 1990s many adolescents became vegetarians. There was concern among adults about whether these new young vegetarians got enough energy and nutrients from their dietary intake. READ MORE