Browsing Nutrition & Food Science Theses and Dissertations by Issue Date
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Effects of anthocyanin rich extracts on multiple biomarkers of colon cancer
(2005-12-19)The aim of this study was to investigate the chemoprotective activity of anthocyanin-rich extracts (AREs) from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), chokeberry (Aronia meloncarpa) and grape (Vitis vinifera) by assessing multiple ... -
EFFECT OF ANTHOCYANIN-RICH EXTRACTS ON 5-FLUROURACIL CHEMOTHERAPY
(2006-01-24)Anthocyanins are natural colorants, with potential chemopreventive activity. 5-Flurouracil (5-Fu) is a widely used cancer chemotherapeutic drug. However, it has serious side effects. Objective: To determine whether ... -
Adrenergic receptor (ADR) genotype influences the effects of strength training on mid-thigh intermuscular fat
(2006-04-27)Sarcopenia results in an increase in intermuscular fat (IMF) and low density muscle (LDM), which is associated with adverse health and functional consequences. Although strength training (ST) is considered an intervention ... -
Effect of aging on colonic chemoprevention by dietary curcumin
(2006-05-02)The incidence of cancer is highly dependent on age. The hypothesis of this thesis was that aging may alter the efficacy of dietary chemoprevention. This hypothesis was tested by evaluating the effect of age on inhibition ... -
Variations in 11B-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type1 in Two Rat Models of Obesity
(2006-05-04)Obesity is an epidemic that has been estimated to cost the United States over $117 billion every year. Glucocorticoids have long been implicated in the maintenance of energy homeostasis due to their involvement with the ... -
THE EFFECT OF RESVERATROL ON PROSTATE CANCER PREVENTION
(2006-05-05)Epidemiological as well as in vitro studies generally support a beneficial effect for consumption of fruits and vegetables in preventing prostate cancer. This leads to the hypothesis that phytochemicals in fruits and ... -
Chronic Ingestion of (3R,3'R,6'R)-Lutein and (3R,3'R)-Zeaxanthin in Female Rhesus Macaque Primates
(2006-05-08)Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in developed countries in individuals over the age of 65. High intake of the dietary carotenoids lutein (L) and zeaxanthin (Z) is believed to reduce ... -
Why do African Americans have higher serum ferritin than European Americans, despite lower hemoglobin?
(2006-07-12)Blacks have been consistently observed to have higher serum ferritin (SF) concentrations than whites; however, few studies have attempted to explore why this difference exists. 3,554 non-Hispanic white (NHW) and non-Hispanic ... -
Evaluating the Effects of Weight Loss on Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress in Obese/Overweight Soliders
(2006-08-03)Exercise is known to increase reactive oxygen species, a condition recognized as oxidative stress. Obese individuals may experience even greater amounts of oxidative stress after exercise compared to normal weight people. ... -
Effects of Post-harvest Treatment and Heat Stress on the Antioxidant Properties of Wheat
(2006-08-03)This research examined and compared grain, bran, and micronized bran samples of Ankor and Trego wheat stored at 25, 60 and 100<sup>o</sup>C for their free radical scavenging properties, total phenolic content (TPC) and ... -
Evaluation of Behavioral Theory and Integrated Internet/Telephone Technologies to Support Military Obesity and Weight Management Programs
(2006-08-08)The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the interaction of two different weight management interventions and two methods of follow up counseling on weight loss in overweight active duty military service members ... -
What Does This Question Mean To You? Cognitive Interviewing to Pretest a Questionnaire for Older Adults
(2006-08-10)Seven cognitive interviews were conducted in adults aged 80 and older to pretest a questionnaire for the Community Connections - Moving Seniors Toward Wellness research project. Respondents participated in intensive ... -
Campylobacter jejuni/coli - Host Intestinal Epithelial Cell Interaction
(2006-08-15)Campylobacter jejuni/coli have been known to be major bacterial causes of human gastroenteritis worldwide for decades. Regarding its pathogenicity, little is known yet. A better understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms ... -
A STUDY OF DIETARY PATTERNS IN THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN POPULATION AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH OBESITY
(2006-08-17)Ethnic groups have different dietary patterns based on their geographical locations and various cultural influences. We examined the dietary patterns of Mexican-Americans and their association with total and central ... -
Inhibitory Effect of Selected Spice and Fruit Seed Extracts on Lipid Oxidation in Fish Oil and Their Radical Scavenging and Antimicrobial Properties
(2006-09-27)Ethanol extracts of cumun-3 parsley, black currant, green river parsley, Chardonnay grape, Pinot noir grape and black raspberry seed flours and cranberry seed meal were evaluated for their capacity to suppress lipid ... -
VALUE-ADDING FACTORS IN COLD-PRESSED EDIBLE SEED OILS AND FLOURS
(2006-11-27)This study examined cold-pressed edible seed oil and flour from fruit and other plant sources for value-adding components and properties. The tested fruit seeds included black raspberry, red raspberry, boysenberry, ... -
Identification of monoclonal antibodies to be used in Biosensors to detect Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella
(2006-12-08)Food industry needs quick and reliable methods to make sure the food supply is not contaminated with pathogens. Monoclonal antibodies specific to Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella were screened to choose the ones most ... -
Effect of LYCH (Lycium chinense P. Mill.) leaf hydrolysates on the growth of Pediococcus acidilactici IMT101
(2006-12-08)Growth stimulating effects of LYCH leaf hydrolysates on P. acidilactici IMT101 cells were observed when MRS broth was supplemented with 20% (v/v) H1+H2, the mixture of hydrolysates prepared by a tea-making process. Cells ... -
Enhancing the availability of natural antioxidants in wheat-based food ingredients and food products through improved post-harvest treatments and processing conditions
(2007-04-20)Wheat grain has significant antioxidant contents concentrated in the bran fraction, most of which may not be bioavailable in humans because they are not released from matrix materials during digestion. The present study ...