introduction: the relative costs of generating energy vary considerably depending on location. since hospital managers confront serious financial problems, they need to look for ways to use energy more efficiently. this study aimed to study the rate of energy use (water, gas and electricity) in a number of hospitals in isfahan from 1378 to 1382 and to compare the results with the available stan...

background: appetite lowering characteristics of dairy have attracted scientists to look for its effect on energy intake particularly among children. in the present study, we tried to assess the effect of low-fat milk on total and short-term energy intake among obese boys in a randomized three-way cross-over clinical trial. methods: a total of 34 obese 10-12-year-old boys were randomized to con...

objective: losing weight in consequence of appetite loss can be a sign of a serious underlying condition. currently, the most widely prescribed medication for anorexia is cyproheptadine hydrochloride. however, the clinical use of cyproheptadine hydrochloride is limited by its side effects. in iranian traditional medicine, coriandrum sativum stimulates the appetite. therefore, the effect of cori...

background and aim: mothers’ training about suitable nutritional models plays an important role in the development of children’s nutritional habits. these habits may continue into adulthood and promote the individual’s lifestyle. in the present study, we aimed to compare the effects of mother’s training via newsletter and discussion group on energy intake of preschool children. methods: this ex...

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) is a public health problem worldwide. increased energy and protein needs, decreased energy and protein intake are common in copd patients. adequate intake is essential to improve pulmonary function and immune system, prevention of weight loss and maintaining muscle mass and strength. assessment of energy and protein intake and its relationship with p...

sixty eight holstein cows, 38 primiparous and 30 multiparous ones, were employed in a randomized complete block design, blocked to evaluate the effects of 2 diets in various ruminal fermentable carbohydrate sources (ground corn vs rolled wheat) on rumen fermentation and performance during preparturient period. primiparous and multiparous cows were blocked by parity. the cows were fed diets as t...

objective(s): the purpose of this study was to investigate effects of short-term aerobic exercise on energy intake, appetite and energy-regulating hormones in free-living men and women.   materials and methods: sixteen (eight men, eight women) sedentary young normal weight subjects participated in two experimental conditions with two days apart: five days control with no exercise, and five days...

With relatively few limitations, findings derived from the study of the energetics of farm animals provide extremely valuable information in the application of human energetics to the solution of dietary questions. The nature of the body's response to variation in energy intake and the nature of variation among individuals are good examples. It is important to appreciate the differences in the ...

Food UTILIZATION Utilization is commonly understood as the way the body makes the most of various nutrients in the food. Sufficient energy and nutrient intake by individuals is the result of good care and feeding practices, food preparation, diversity of the diet and intra-household distribution of food. Combined with good biological utilization of food consumed, this determines the nutritional...