Effect of a high forage: Concentrate ratio on milk yield, blood parameters and oxidative status in lactating cows [PDF]
A feeding strategy that requires a forage: concentrate ratio equal to 70: 30, with at least five different herbs in the forage and the use of silages prohibited, has recently been introduced in Italy.
Cavaliere, G.+12 more
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Pre-Harvest light intensity affects shelf-Life of fresh-cut lettuce [PDF]
The industry of fresh-cut produce is continuously growing due to increasing demand for fresh, healthy and convenient foods. However, processing of vegetables accelerates quality deterioration due to structural, physiological and biochemical changes ...
Witkowska, I.M., Woltering, E.J.
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Dietary soy and meat proteins induce distinct physiological and gene expression changes in rats [PDF]
This study reports on a comprehensive comparison of the effects of soy and meat proteins given at the recommended level on physiological markers of metabolic syndrome and the hepatic transcriptome.
A Hagiwara+57 more
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To respond or not to respond? Natural variation of root architectural responses to nutrient signals [PDF]
The amino acid glutamate (Glu) acts as a fast excitatory neurotransmitter in mammals. Its importance in plant signalling was recognized with the discovery of channel proteins similar to mammalian Glu receptors, as well as distinct changes in root-system ...
Amtmann, Anna, Shahzad, Zaigham
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Calorie Intake of Pregnant Women and Related Factors in Health Centers of Urban Areas Qom, 2007 [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Pregnancy is a critical period during which good maternal nutrition plays a key role influencing the health of both mother and child.
Ahangari R, Ahmari Tehran H, Abedini Z
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Background The quality of prenatal care is critical for the prevention of adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), only 64 % of women worldwide have access to over four sessions of prenatal care throughout ...
Reihaneh Pirjani+15 more
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The ecology of exercise: mechanisms underlying Individual variation in behavior, activity, and performance: an introduction to symposium [PDF]
Wild animals often engage in intense physical activity while performing tasks vital for their survival and reproduction associated with foraging, avoiding predators, fighting, providing parental care, and migrating.
Auer+116 more
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Objective: To evaluate the breastfeeding practice of mothers of children assisted in the educational and preventive dentistry program to create actions to promote, protect and support breastfeeding.
Daniela Alvim Chrisostomo+1 more
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Exploring metabolic dysfunction in chronic kidney disease [PDF]
Impaired kidney function and chronic kidney disease (CKD) leading to kidney failure and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a serious medical condition associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and in particular cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk ...
Slee, Adrian D.
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Impact of Nutritional Education Intervention on Mothers Knowledge, Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Under-Five in Rural Mangaluru, Karnataka: A Quasi-experimental Pilot Study [PDF]
Introduction: Understanding the effectiveness of nutritional education interventions in rural settings is crucial for developing strategies to combat malnutrition and promote healthy growth in children. Enhancing mothers’ knowledge and practices can lead
Savitha Naik+2 more
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