Search for dissertations about: "meal patterns"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words meal patterns.

2. 1. The Swedish School Meal as a Public Meal : Collective Thinking, Actions and Meal Patterns

   Author : Christine Persson Osowski; Christina Fjellström; Helen Göranzon; Päivi Palojoki; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; school meal; children; school; social constructionism; teachers; agreement; meal; Kostvetenskap; Food; Nutrition and Dietetics;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to study what role the Swedish school meal has as a public meal in Swedish culture. An additional aim is to study the meal patterns of children, including the school meal.An ethnological questionnaire with 192 informants was used to study people’s perceptions and memories of the school meal. READ MORE

4. 2. Meal patterns and obesity - does snacking play a role?

   Author : Helene Berteus Forslund; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; meal patterns; meal frequency; snacking; snacks; temporal distribution; obesity; weight loss; obesity treatment; adherence; life style changes;

   Abstract : Aims: To describe meal patterns, especially snacking, in obese subjects compared to a reference population and to evaluate the importance of meal frequency in obesity treatment. Methods: Two cross sectional studies; 1. Women from the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) registry study (n=83) and SOS reference study (n=94); 2. READ MORE

5. 3. Food and beverage combinations : Sommeliers' perspectives and consumer patterns in Sweden

   Author : Henrik Scander; Agneta Yngve; Richard Tellström; Nicklas Neuman; Celia Monteagudo Sanchez; Johanna Mäkelä; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Bourdieu; craft drinks; food pairing; meal; restaurant; riksmaten; sommelier; practice theory; Måltidskunskap; Culinary Arts and Meal Science;

   Abstract : As beverage intake can play an important part of choosing a healthy diet, it is important to increase awareness of the contribution of beverages to overall energy intake for consumers.The professional sommelier has for a long time served as a cultural intermediary, providing guests with good food and beverage combinations. READ MORE

6. 4. The meal in geriatric care : Habits, values and culture

   Author : Birgitta Sidenvall; Kerstin Segesten; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; -;

   Abstract : The aim of the present thesis was to study the meal situation in geriatric care, focusing on cultural, social, psychological and nutritional qualities of the meals for the patients as well as caring strategies and actions performed at meals by the nursing staff. The studies were carried out in a rehabilitation and long-term care clinic providing geriatric care. READ MORE

7. 5. Food in older men with somatic diseases : Eating habits and approaches to food-related activities

   Author : Kerstin Kullberg; Anna Cristina Åberg; Birgitta Sidenvall; Anita Björklund; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; actvities of daily living; arthritis rheumatoid; cookery; meal patterns; men; nutrition; older people; Parkinson disease; stroke; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : The overall aim was to improve the knowledge and understanding of eating habits of older men with somatic diseases, and the men's perceptions about managing food-related habits, such as grocery shopping and cooking. A total of 67 men between 64 and 89 years of age were visited in their homes on two occasions with 1-2 weeks in between. READ MORE