Low serum apolipoprotein (Apo) A1 concentrations and high serum ApoB concentrations may be better markers of the risk of cardiovascular disease than high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). However, the associations between modifiable lifestyle factors and Apo concentrations have not been investigated in detail. Therefore, this study investigated the associations betwee...

Fresh mushroom compost is a byproduct of the edible mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) industry and represents the composted growing substrate that remains after a crop has been harvested to completion. Thirty samples were obtained from commercial mushroom farms in southeastern Pennsylvania and sent to a laboratory for analysis to determine plant nutrient content, bulk density, and particle size dist...

OBJECTIVE Our objective was to assess the distribution of energy, macro- and micronutrient intakes by meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner and combined snacks) in a cross-sectional sample of schoolchildren. DESIGN Cross-sectional dietary survey in schoolchildren. SETTING Twelve private and public schools in the urban setting of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. SUBJECTS A total of 449 schoolchildren (...

Soil microorganisms provide valuable ecosystem services, such as nutrient cycling, soil remediation, and biotic abiotic stress resistance. There is increasing interest in exploring total belowground biodiversity across ecological scales to understand better how different aspects, stand density, properties, depth, plant growth parameters, influence communities. In various environments, microbial...

 Know the deleterious consequences of energy and protein deficit;  Know the most appropriate macronutrients needs: repartition, amount, time, route;  Know the reasons for undernutrition and the strategies to prevent and treat them: interruptions, gastrointestinal dysfunctions;  Know the specific indications of micronutrients, vitamins and trace elements diet supplementation.