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  1. 1. The Potential to Target Smaller Sized Baltic Herring to Decrease the Dietary Exposure - an Assessment Based on Dioxin Samples from the Southern Baltic

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Sofie Gustafsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Dioxin; PCDD Fs; dl-PCBs; Herring; Baltic; Fishery; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs, or more commonly referred to as dioxin and dioxin like substances are compounds present in our surrounding environment. As some congeners of these have been shown to be toxic, they are regulated under the Stockholm Convention. READ MORE

  3. 2. Climate impact of ultra-processed foods in the Swedish diet

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Hanna Maria Linnéa Eneroth; [2023]
    Keywords : climate impact; culinary ingredients; diet; food consumption; food processing; greenhouse gas emissions; minimally processed foods; NOVA; ultra-processed foods;

    Abstract : The climate impact associated with food consumption is large. The size of the impact depend on the type of food and how it is produced. Food systems are currently changing and urbanization and increased affluence of consumers have led to an overall increase in food consumption and a rise in consumption of processed foods globally. READ MORE

  4. 3. Dietary choices and their impact on the Environment : Building a Concept of an Interactive Virtual Reality Experience to Initiate Reflection

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Medie- och Informationsteknik; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Martyna Jach; [2022]
    Keywords : Design; Research through Design; Virtual reality experiences; Dietary choices; Reflection; Sustainability;

    Abstract : This thesis describes a Research through Design process of building a concept of an interactive Virtual Reality experience. It oscillates around the topic of sustainability and mindful food choices. READ MORE

  5. 4. Dietary fibre intake among recreational athletes : A quantitative cross-sectional study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kostvetenskap

    Author : Kimmi Sandhu; Darren Stephenson; [2021]
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    Abstract : Introduction: Dietary recommentations for athletes fucus mainly om macronutrient intake and rarely consider dietary fibre. Low-energy and digestion are cited when recommending lower fibre intakes. Fibre intake can be beneficial to health and studies show inverse relationships between fibre intake and some non-comminicable diseases. READ MORE

  6. 5. Ciona (Ciona intestinalis) as a source of fibre for chickens : Effects on productive performance, organs weights and caecal microbiota

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Qasim Mashood; [2019]
    Keywords : Broiler; dietary fibre; ciona; cellulose; gut microbiota; sodium;

    Abstract : In this experimental study broiler birds were fed in a randomized block design for 32 days on a control diet (C) based on wheat and soy bean meal and two experimental diets containing 2% (C2) and 4% ciona meal (C4) to examine the suitability of Ciona intestinalis in poultry feed as a source of fibre and its effects on growth performance, microbial composition and digestive traits. Luminal content was taken from caeca at day 12 and 32 and analysed for microbiota profile and short chain fatty acids (SCFA). READ MORE