conclusions parasitic contamination of fresh herbs sold in izeh may pose a health risk to consumers if eaten as unwashed or improperly washed. results parasitic pollution was detected in 3.5% of the examined samples, including cryptosporidium spp. oocyst (1.5%), giardia spp. cyst (1%), blastocystis spp. cyst (0.5%) and taenia spp. egg (0.5%). materials and methods four hundred samples of fresh ...

Urban and ex-urban residents have been increasingly utilizing community gardens to supplement their diets, foster relationships with neighbors learn new skills. Soils in urban-region gardens, however, can be detrimental human health if contaminated metals. In this study, the soils of 20 Philadelphia-region (and produce from 6 gardens) were analyzed for heavy metal content (As, Cd, Cr, Co, Cu, N...

The present study aimed to investigate the total phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity in terms of DPPH scavenging, reducing power, H2O2 scavenging aerial parts onion, white radish, red carrot, beet as affected by different extraction solvents. Generally, part these vegetables has high properties. Samples were extracted with methanol (100 70%), ethanol water. Total phenolic content wa...

The relationship between religiosity and health has been investigated in many studies, with most finding positive associations. However, little is known about the role of religiosity in dietary factors, particularly among African American women. We used a self-administered questionnaire to examine the association between religiosity and dietary beliefs and behaviors among African American women...

in tunisia, kalâat el andalous irrigated district is one of the most affected areas by salinization. the objective of this study was to predict the root zone salinity (over 10 years) in this area using the saltmod simulation model for subsurface drainage system. saltmod is based on water balance, salt balance model, and seasonal agronomic aspects. in the pilot area, irrigated vegetables crops s...

OBJECTIVE To analyze the influence of income and food prices on household consumption of fruit and vegetables. METHODS Data from the 1998/99 Household Budget Survey were analyzed, which was conducted by the Fundação Instituto de Pesquisas Econômicas (Institute for Economic Research Foundation) in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. The influence of income and food price on the relative participati...

Large areas of arable lands in China have been contaminated by heavy metals, which cadmium (Cd) contamination was the most prevalent. Cd accumulation main food crops and leafy vegetables grown Cd-contaminated fields has aroused considerable attention recent years. The present study investigated pollution farmland soils Qujing city Yunnan Province, China. By comparing uptake capacities different...

Different kinds of oxidants (free radicals) produced during aerobic metabolisms of fat, protein, carbohydrates and xenobiotics, not only create oxidative stress and damage to macromolecules but are implicated in the pathogenesis of several neurological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, carcinogenic and radiation related disorders, requiring their neutralization, amelioration or immunity boost u...

Nitrate is an important component of the nitrogen cycle and is therefore present in all plants. However, excessive nitrogen fertilization results in a high nitrate content in vegetables, which is unhealthy for humans. Understanding the spatial distribution of nitrate in leaves is beneficial for improving nitrogen assimilation efficiency and reducing its content in vegetables. In this study, nea...

Increased fruit and vegetable consumption has become a health priority in many countries. Therefore, data investigating the influence of different types of fruits and vegetables on serum antioxidant levels would be useful. The objective of the study was to assess the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and vitamin serum antioxidant concentrations. Specific fruit and vegetable g...