While much of the third world starves, many in the first world are undergoing an obesity epidemic, and the related epidemics of type II diabetes, heart disease, and other diseases associated with obesity. The amount of economic wealth being directly related to a decline in health by obesity is ironic because rich countries contribute billions of dollars to improve the health of their citizens. ...

There is growing interest in the health and environmental benefits of whole-food plant-based (WFPB) diets. The current global food system harmful to our planet a key driver climate change, pollution biodiversity loss. A transition WFPB diets will mitigate against these impacts potentially reduce agriculture greenhouse gas emissions by up 80%. Emerging evidence suggests that such also have signi...

BACKGROUND Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGEs) are a major consequence of our dietary choices. Assessments of plant-based compared with meat-based diets are emerging at the intersection of public health, environment, and nutrition. OBJECTIVES The objective was to compare the GHGEs associated with dietary patterns consumed in a large population across North America and to independently assess mor...

An initial investigation into the inclusion of high protein distillers dried grain with solubles (HPDDG) in juvenile rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss diets was conducted during a 36-day feeding trial. Four experimental diets containing either 10% or 20% HPDDG with supplemental amino acids, and either with or without phytase, were compared to a fish-meal-based, non-HPDDG, diet. There was no sig...

The goal of this article was to compare the effects of a prolonged use of organic and transgenic soy on the lipid profile and ovary and uterus morphology. Wistar rats were fed three different diets from weaning until sacrifice at 15 months of age. The three diets were: casein-based diet control group (CG), organic soy-based diet group (OSG), or transgenic soy-based diet group (GMSG). There were...

To face the challenge of feeding a growing population that changes its lifestyle and diet while trying to conserve natural resources protect biodiversity, there are three main strategies: 1) changing current agricultural practices, 2) reducing losses waste throughout food production processing chain, 3) promoting healthy sustainable diets. Strategies (1) (2) have been largely considered in Arge...

BACKGROUND The brown-banded cockroach, Supella longipalpa, is not as common as the German cockroach in Iran. This species seeks out areas that are very warm most of the time, and prefer warmer area than what German cockroaches prefer. There is relationship between development of instars and diet of cockroaches. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of different diets on biology, lif...

INTRODUCTION While enteral diets for hospitalized patients normally follow nutrient composition guidelines, more than 90% of hospitalized patients receive oral diets with unknown mineral composition. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the mineral contents and adequacy of three types of oral diets (regular, blend and soft) and complementary snacks offered to patients of a Brazilian hospital. METHODS The ...

Introduction and purpose: There are many reasons why patients with specific health disorders, as well people in good health, decide to follow special diets. Often their choice falls on dietary models that include limited carbohydrate intake. The most popular this area low-carbohydrate high-protein diets, which have a significant impact metabolism, making them of particular interest excessive bo...