Quantitative Real‐Time MRI for the Assessment of Gastric Motility
ABSTRACT Background Current reference standards for measuring gastric emptying and motility are not considered optimal due to the time required, ionizing radiation, invasiveness, and spatial resolution. Purpose To assess gastric motility using novel real‐time dynamic magnetic resonance imaging in combination with static measurements for gastric ...
Lydia Neubauer +14 more
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Background Research has consistently indicated that most children do not consume sufficient fruit and vegetables to provide them with a healthy, balanced diet.
Mariel Marcano-Olivier +5 more
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Labelling and testing of foods designated as suitable for diabetic and low calorie diets [PDF]
The aim of this project was to assess whether consumers, especially those following a diabetic or low calorie diet, would benefit from newly designed food labels denoting glycaemic load and whether these labels would help them make a faster food ...
Azzopardi, Lilian M. +2 more
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Nutrition Labeling in the United States and the Role of Consumer Processing, Message Structure, and Moderating Conditions [PDF]
It has been since 1990 that the landmark Nutritional Labeling Education Act (NLEA) was passed in the United States, and since 1969 that the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health occurred.
Andrews, J. Craig +2 more
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PERCC1‐associated enteropathy: Diagnostic challenges and enteral autonomy achieved with teduglutide
Abstract Congenital diarrheas and enteropathies (CODE) are rare inherited disorders characterized by early‐onset intractable diarrhea. Though progress has been made in elucidating the genetic basis of CODE, much remains to be discovered. Another challenge is the lack of curative therapies—treatment is primarily supportive including enteral and ...
Angela Tran, Vivien Nguyen, Phuong Huynh
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The use of edible insects in human food
Abstract The world population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion people by 2050, which will significantly increase global food demand and may lead to agricultural shortages and a higher risk of food insecurity. In this context, this review discusses the potential of insects as alternative sources of animal protein, addressing their ...
Pamela Barroso de Oliveira +5 more
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Osmolality of fortified human milk with contemporary human milk fortifiers
Abstract Background Human milk fortification is critical to support preterm infant growth. Human milk fortifed to caloric densities above manufacturers’ recommendations are often necessary to achieve adequate growth. Fortified milk may be prepared 12–24 h before feeding, although practice variations exist.
Abigail Gardiner +5 more
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Does Easily Accessible Nutritional Labelling Increase Consumption of Healthy Meals away from Home? - A Field Experiment Measuring the Impact of a Point-of-Purchase Healthy Symbol on Lunch Sales [PDF]
This paper analyses the effect on meal consumption away from home of a point-of-purchase healthy symbol. We base the analysis on a field experiment in a lunch restaurant.
Nordström, Jonas, Thunström, Linda
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Endoscopic small bowel therapies for type 2 diabetes
Abstract Type 2 diabetes is a global epidemic despite current medical treatments. Many patients are not responsive to medications, and patients with obesity are hesitant about bariatric surgery. Studies investigating the metabolic effects of Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass have increasingly demonstrated that the duodenum plays a key role in the ...
Roma Patel +4 more
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Eliminating artificial trans fatty acids in Argentina: estimated effects on the burden of coronary heart disease and costs [PDF]
Objective: To estimate the impact of Argentine policies to reduce trans fatty acids (TFA) on coronary heart disease (CHD), disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and associated health-care costs.
Augustovski, Federico Ariel +8 more
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