the effects of dietary nucleotide (nt) on growth performance and some haematological parameters of striped catfish (pangasianodon hypophthalmus) were investigated. different levels of the nt (0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1%) in the diet were used for 10 weeks starting on the fish weighted (1.52 ± 0.11 g). the results showed that nt supplementations did not improve final weight, weight gain, food conserv...

background: role of dietary modifications on the treatment and management of diabetes and complications was shown by many researchers. this study was designed to examine the association of major dietary patterns with diabetes-related cardio-metabolic risk factors in iranian diabetes. methods: totally, 525 type 2 diabetic subjects with mean age 55 ± 10 yr were included in this cross-sectional st...

an experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of dietary crude protein and methionine levels on quality and quantity of egg production. fifteen diets formulated with 3 levels of protein (13, 14 and 15%) and 5 levels of methionine (0.25, 0.28, 0.31, 0.34 and 0.37%) and fed to 420 birds in a 3×5 factorial arrangement. each diet was randomly fed to 4 replicates of 7 birds each and fed for 3 p...

Background: It was suggested that dietary patterns might play a role in the pathogenesis of nephrolithiasis. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between dietary patterns and the occurrence of calcium oxalate kidney stone disease. Methods: A case-control study was conducted on 634 male and female participants aged 18-65 in Tehran using a convenient sampling method. The partic...

Adolescence may be accompanied by abnormalities in menstrual cycles that result in a higher incidence of sleep problems and related psychological disorders. Dietary factors can intensify or improve sleep problems. This study aimed to evaluate the association between sleep problems and habitual dietary patterns among Iranian adolescent girls. Methods: This study was conducted in cities of Mashha...

Rationale: In this scoping review we aimed to identify and map available evidence concerning counseling strategies that contribute effective dietary counseling. Dietary counseling, as component of treatment, is important empower clients in achieving treatment goals.