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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 ...
Feasibility of Extracting Solanesol from Tobacco Biomass as a Byproduct Following Protein Recovery
(2008-08-08)
The solanesol content in tobacco biomass, a waste derived from tobacco leaves obtained from the low alkaloid cultivar 'MD 609LA' that had been processed for protein recovery, was evaluated at different points during ...
Supplementation strategy and its impact on hematological status in the control of anemia of pregnancy in Senegal
(2007-07-31)
Anemia of pregnancy remains highly prevalent in Senegal despite the national iron/folic acid (IFA) supplementation program, which consists of providing prescriptions to purchase IFA to women during prenatal visits. The ...
Short-term Home-Delivered Meal Intervention and the Health, Nutrition and Functional Status of Hospital-discharged Older Adults
(2008-11-21)
Background: Following discharge from the hospital, homebound older adults remain at risk of poor dietary intake and adverse outcomes due to declines in health experienced during hospitalization. However, once home, timely ...
Characterization and Molecular Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Resistance in Foodborne Pathogens
(2004-04-29)
The emergence of antimicrobial resistance bacteria in both the medical and agricultural fields has become a serious problem worldwide. The use of antimicrobial agents in animals for prophylaxis and growth promotion favors ...
Whole surface image reconstruction for machine vision inspection of fruit
(2008-05-15)
Automated imaging systems offer the potential to inspect the quality and safety of fruits and vegetables consumed by the public. Current automated inspection systems allow fruits such as apples to be sorted for quality ...
Evaluating Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior Associated with Whole Grain Consumption
(2005-05-03)
Whole grain foods reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases. Americans on an average consume less than one serving per day. We conducted a study to investigate barriers to consuming whole grains and to assess the ...
DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 AND SALMONELLA IN FOOD
(2004-04-26)
Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella are among the most important foodborne pathogens that cause millions cases of infections and hundreds deaths each year in the United States. Beef and poultry products are frequently ...
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 ...
CHARACTERIZATION OF OLIVE OILS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES
(2005-08-15)
This research examined 30 olive oils commercially available in the United States for their fatty acid composition, oxidative stability, and antioxidant capacities. The olive oils in this study differed in their oxidative ...