Introduction Following the changes in the eating habits of the Japanese people in recent years, the intake of fats and easy to digest sugars has increased leading to an excessive intake of calories (energy). In addition people with obesity and obesity accompanied life-style related diseases such as diabetes and hyperlipedemia, etc. are also increasing due to various factors such as lack of exer...

More than 700 species of avifauna found in New Guinea including Indonesia and Papua Guinea. Bird Orchid Park (TBTA) Biak, an ex-situ conservation facility Papuan endemic birds captive breeding center where Crowned Pigeon are raised. A study on care management Goura victoria (Mambruk) is conducted to support the Master Plan for development TBTA as one Regional Technical Implementation Units unde...

OBJECTIVE Examine whether (1) childhood maltreatment is associated with subsequent obesity and depression in middle-age; (2) maltreatment explains the associations between obesity and depression; and (3) binge eating or body dissatisfaction mediate associations between childhood maltreatment and subsequent obesity. METHODS Data were obtained through a population-based survey of 4641 women (me...

BACKGROUND Considerable cardiovascular disease and cancer risk among firefighters are attributable to excess adiposity. Robust evidence confirms strong relationships between dietary patterns and the risk of chronic disease. Dietary modification is more likely to be effective when the strategy is appealing and addresses knowledge gaps. OBJECTIVE To assess career firefighters' diet practices an...

A consistent and unified approach is paramount to the management of a person being treated for their eating disorder. They require a high level of nursing supervision, support and monitoring, which is often provided by 24 hour one on one nursing care, to assist with containment of compensatory behaviours. Due to long lengths of stay, and intensive nursing needs, these patients are often looked ...

Improved health is one of the many reasons people choose to adopt a vegetarian diet, and there is now a wealth of evidence to support the health benefi ts of a vegetarian diet. Abstract: There is now a significant amount of research that demonstrates the health benefits of vegetarian and plant-based diets, which have been associated with a reduced risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and s...

introduction: up to now, the number of epidemiological studies about eating disorders (ed) in iran is still limited. this study determined the prevalence of eating disorders in female students of shahid sadoughi university of medical sciences. materials & methods: a randomly selected group of 400 female students studied at shahid sadoughi university of medical sciences had been assessed. after ...

The article examines the concept and features of gastronomic tourism, its history importance in modern world. It is noted that tourism meets all requirements transitioning from a service economy to an experience economy. basis authentic product identified by territorial characteristics can attract tourists region. Gastronomic based on knowing exploring, eating, tasting enjoying culture region o...

Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric disorder characterized by abnormal eating behaviors that results in weight loss and has serious potential medical consequences. Most of these complications are readily treatable if diagnosed and attended to early in the course of the illness. In caring for patients with anorexia nervosa, the primary care physician has several critical roles. Because patients de...

Dietetic practice in Singapore is mainly applied at the clinical settings, such as hospitals. The main scope of practice is in providing medical nutrition therapy to patients in a multidisciplinary team approach at both inpatient and outpatient clinics. This is delivered in the form of nutrition counseling and nutrition support. Dietitians are also involved in other areas such as conducting nut...