The level of styrene migration from polystyrene cups was monitored in different food systems including: water, milk (0.5, 1.55 and 3.6% fat), cold beverages (apple juice, orange juice, carbonated water, cola, beer and chocolate drink), hot beverages (tea, coffee, chocolate and soup (0.0, 0.5, 1, 2, and 3.6% fat), take away foods (yogurt, jelly, pudding and ice-cream), as well as aqueous food si...

This experiment investigated whether hunger selectively influences attitudes toward common food items. Participants completed a take-home questionnaire on which they rated their attitudes toward food and non-food items when they were either hungry (45 participants) or not hungry (45 participants); after returning the questionnaire, participants completed a second take-home questionnaire in the ...

BACKGROUND The balance between the intake of animal and the intake of plant foods may influence renal vascular integrity as reflected by urinary albumin excretion. OBJECTIVE We assessed cross-sectional associations between urinary albumin excretion and dietary patterns and intake of plant and animal foods. DESIGN At baseline, diet (food-frequency questionnaire) and the urinary albumin-to-cr...

Background: Foodborne botulism (FBB) is a rare paralyzing disease caused by ingestion of foods contaminated with botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT). It is still a health concern in many countries. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiology of FBB in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. Methods: Botulism surveillance data of the Health Deputy of Urmia Medical Sciences University, northwestern Iran ...

To examine whether total fat intake is actually lower in reduced-fat (low-fat and skim) milk drinkers and whether reduced-fat-milk drinkers compensate for energy intake we compared the intakes of foods, energy, and energy-yielding nutrients in reduced-fat-milk drinkers and whole milk drinkers by using the US Department of Agriculture's 1989-1991 nationwide food intake database, the Continuing S...

introduction: butylated hydroxytoluene (bht 2, 6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol) is one of the extensively used antioxidants in the food industry. it is used in low-fat foods, fish products, packaging materials, paraffin, and mineral oils. bht is also widely used in combination with other antioxidants such as bha, propyl gallate, and citric acid for the stabilization of oils and high-fat foods. on the ...

the study specifically described the socio-economic status of the people involved in the production, distribution and consumption of convenience foods in lafia urban of nasarawa state. it identified the factors that influence the entry into convenience food enterprise, factors necessitating the demand and supply of the products and examined the costs and returns of three convenience foods. the ...

Cancer aetiology is multifactorial; risk factors comprise obesity, central adiposity, physical inactivity and excessive/ deficient intake of foods and/or nutrients with procarcinogenic/ protective effects. We aim to analyze the pattern of nutritional status, food intake and physical activity in a cohort of cancer patients. This pilot crosssectional study was conducted in 64 outpatients referred...

Foods not included in the basic food groups, such as confectionary and savoury snacks, feature in the diet of urban South African adults.1,2,3 These foods are often not identified by users as major sources of dietary fat4 and the hidden fat present negatively influences lowering fat intake.5,6,7 Considering these aspects a study was undertaken to determine the sensory acceptability of bakery pr...