In this study, we examined the association between sugar-sweetened drink, diet soda, and fruit juice consumption and surrogate measures of insulin resistance. Sugar-sweetened drink, diet soda, and fruit juice consumption was estimated using a semiquantitative FFQ in 2500 subjects at the fifth examination (1991-1995) of the Framingham Offspring Study. Surrogate markers of insulin resistance meas...

Physical and chemical parameters of fresh berries from three southern highbush (‘O’Neal’, ‘Sharpblue’ and ‘Misty’) blueberry cultivars grown in Huelva (Southwestern Spain) under two production systems were measured and evaluated. ANOVA applied to data yielded significant differences between production systems for mean fruit size and mean fruit fresh weight (P<0.05), although main effects on phy...

some physical properties and chemical compositions of two cultivars (semsouri and shahabadi) of cantaloupe studied during four different stages of maturity from fruit set to completely ripe. the physical properties investigated were the geometric mean diameter (gmd), specific gravity (sg), mean firmness (mf), rind, seed (%) and flesh (%). the chemical compositions were brix, titrable acidity (t...

OBJECTIVE Excess fructose consumption is hypothesized to be associated with risk for metabolic disease. Actual fructose consumption levels are difficult to estimate because of the unlabeled quantity of fructose in beverages. The aims of this study were threefold: 1) re-examine the fructose content in previously tested beverages using two additional assay methods capable of detecting other sugar...

Kinnow (Citrus nobilis × Citrus deliciosa L.) is a widely grown Citrus species known for its high quality fruit juice with good storage life. The present investigation is concerned with the enhancement of shelf-life of Kinnow fruit juice through refrigeration storage and addition of preservatives. Fruit juice was prepared from fruits harvested at complete physiological maturity and potassium me...

The purpose of this work was 2-fold; first, a molecular/evolutionary characterization of three sucrose synthase genes from citrus, and second, an analysis of their differential expression related to potential physiological function. Three non-allelic genes (CitSUS1, CitSUSA and CitSUS2) encoding sucrose synthase were isolated from citrus fruit (Citrus unshiu Marc.). Phylogenetic analysis from t...

Stirred yoghurts with different fruit homogenates (papaya, kiwi, pineapple and kaki and control (without additive) were prepared and stored up to 14 days at 5±1°C. Sugar and fruit homogenates were added at the rate of 5 and 10% w/w respectively. The results revealed that, significant differences were observed in proteolytic activity, acidity, protein and fibers contents among all treatments. Ad...

the effect of ca, zn and b spray application on preharvest fruit drop, sugars, calcium, zinc, and boron concentrations and as well on some physicochemical fruit properties of five commercial asian pear cultivars (‘ks’7, ‘ks’8, ‘ks’11, ‘ks’12 and ‘ks’14) was investigated under tehran province,s environmental conditions. trees were sprayed one month past fruit set until harvest within two week in...

BACKGROUND Since resources are limited, selecting the most promising targets for obesity interventions is critical. We examined the relative associations of physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption and 'junk food' consumption with BMI and the prevalence of relevant policies in school, work, food outlets and health-care settings. METHODS We conducted intercept surveys in three low-in...

OBJECTIVE To describe dietary habits and extent of overweight and obesity among Cree youth. DESIGN Dietary intake and habits were assessed by a 24 h recall and FFQ as part of a cross-sectional survey. SETTING Three Cree communities in northern Québec, Canada. SUBJECTS A total of 125 youth aged 9-18 years. RESULTS Overall 67·6 % of the study population was either at risk of overweight or...