Sökning: "Food environments"

Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 132 avhandlingar innehållade orden Food environments.

  1. 1. On Folates in Yeasts -Exploring Yeasts as Vehicles for Biofortification of Folates in Food

    Författare :Sofia Hjortmo; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Nyckelord :TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; yeast; B vitamin; biofortification; bread; indigenous food; Saccharomyces cerevisiae; folic acid; fermented food; togwa; Folate;

    Sammanfattning : High intake of the B vitamin folate during pregnancy is known to decrease the risk for development of neural tube defects. In addition, a good folate status may prevent the progression of several diseases such as megaloblastic anaemia, cardiovascular disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Wheat quality under a climate spell : a focus on protein, physico-chemical and growth characteristics evaluated by innovatively combined approaches

    Författare :Sbatie Lama; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Nyckelord :LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Sammanfattning : The quality of bread is largely determined by the gluten protein concentration and composition, both greatly influenced by environmental factors such as heat and drought. Future climate in Sweden is expected to fluctuate severely, affecting gluten proteins and the production of bread wheat, as well as future availability of food. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Food environments in socioeconomically disadvantaged and immigrant populations through a non-communicable disease lens

    Författare :Aravinda Berggreen-Clausen; Meena Daivadanam; Agneta Andersson; Helle Mölsted Alvesson; Bent Egberg Mikkelsen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Food environments; energy-dense nutrient-poor foods EDNP ; supermarkets; food prices; advertising; socioeconomic status; immigrant populations; non-communicable diseases; Nutrition; Nutrition;

    Sammanfattning : Background: Globally, non-communicable diseases are increasing. With an evidenced link to the social determinants of health, this highlights a social gradient, whereby socioeconomic status, ethnicity and other factors influence poorer health outcomes. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Food and beverage combinations : Sommeliers' perspectives and consumer patterns in Sweden

    Författare :Henrik Scander; Agneta Yngve; Richard Tellström; Nicklas Neuman; Celia Monteagudo Sanchez; Johanna Mäkelä; Örebro universitet; []
    Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Bourdieu; craft drinks; food pairing; meal; restaurant; riksmaten; sommelier; practice theory; Måltidskunskap; Culinary Arts and Meal Science;

    Sammanfattning : As beverage intake can play an important part of choosing a healthy diet, it is important to increase awareness of the contribution of beverages to overall energy intake for consumers.The professional sommelier has for a long time served as a cultural intermediary, providing guests with good food and beverage combinations. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Food Cultures in Sápmi : An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the heterogeneous cultural landscape of northern Fennoscandia AD 600–1900

    Författare :Markus Fjellström; Gunilla Eriksson; Kerstin Lidén; Lars Liedgren; Marianne Skandfer; Stockholms universitet; []
    Nyckelord :HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Food Culture; Diet; Mobility; Iron Age; Middle Ages; Sápmi; Sámi Archaeology; Reindeer Domestication; Stable Isotope Analysis; Elemental Analysis; Repatriation; Reburial; arkeologi med inriktning mot laborativ arkeologi; Scientific Archaeology;

    Sammanfattning : The aim of this thesis is to highlight the heterogeneous cultural landscape in Sápmi through the study of food. By studying food and the choices of specific foodstuffs in Sápmi AD 600–1900, a greater understanding can be gained on the history of this area during the period. LÄS MER