Sökning: "Diet surveys"

Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 21 avhandlingar innehållade orden Diet surveys.

  1. 1. Diet, lifestyle, antioxidants, and biomarkers of cancer risk - an epidemiological report from the Malmö Diet and Cancer cohort

    Författare :Peter Wallström; Nutritionsepidemiologi; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; onkologi; cancer; Public health; epidemiology; Folkhälsa; epidemiologi; cancerology; Cytologi; oncology; Cytology; Alcohol; Obesity; Smoking; Autoantibodies; Glutathione S-transferase; Oxidative stress; Vitamin E; Carotene; Body composition; Vegetables; Fruits; Cross-sectional; Adult; Diet surveys;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis examines associations between a number of epidemiological or biological markers of cancer risk and oxidative stress, in order to achieve a better understanding of how diet, lifestyle, and genetic factors contribute to the occurrence of oxidative stress. Data from the Malmö Diet and Cancer (MDC) cohort was used. LÄS MER

  3. 2. The development of resource polymorphism – Effects of diet, predation risk and population dynamical feedbacks

    Författare :Jens Andersson; Lennart Persson; André M. De Roos; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :body shape; diet; geometric morphometrics; phenotypic plasticity; population dynamics; predation risk; resource polymorphism; size structured populations;

    Sammanfattning : This thesis deals with the evolution of individuals within a species adapted to utilize specific resources, i.e. resource polymorphism. Although a well-known phenomenon, the understanding of the mechanisms behind is not complete. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Social Stratification of Children's Diet and Nutrition: Understanding Women's Situation in Addis Ababa

    Författare :Hanna Yemane Berhane; Eva-Charlotte Ekström; Magnus Jirström; Michelle Holdsworth; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :malnutrition; urban mothers; diet diversity; preschool children; social stratification; affordability; Addis Ababa; Ethiopia;

    Sammanfattning : Background: Childhood undernutrition is the cause of nearly half of all deaths in under-five children. In sub-Saharan African countries, this problem is further complicated by the rising prevalence of overweight. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Influences on schoolchildren's dietary selection : focus on fat and fibre at breakfast

    Författare :Christina Berg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; Food habits; Food choice; Health behaviour; Dietary surveys; Attitude; Knowledge; Dietary fibre; Dietary fats; Children; Adolescents; Family;

    Sammanfattning : One important aim of the Swedish Action Programme for Nutrition is to increase the consumption of dietary fibre and decrease fat intake. The currently available extensive range of fat-reduced and fibre-enriched foods makes these dietary practices possible, but also makes the selection of a health promoting diet more complex. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Diet and the metabolic syndrome : a cross-sectional study of 301 men from Stockholm County

    Författare :Magdalena Rosell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Sammanfattning : The metabolic syndrome is a common condition that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. It is characterised by a clustering of metabolic disturbances such as abdominal obesity, dyslipoproteinemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance. LÄS MER