Essays about: "Applied nutrition"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 82 essays containing the words Applied nutrition.

  1. 1. Comparison of properties on Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODTs) produced by direct compression or fluid bed granulation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Julia Ahlbom; [2023]
    Keywords : Orally disintegrating tablet; fluid bed granulation; disintegration time; pharmaceutical technology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs) is a popular drug delivery system as they dissolve in the mouth, usually within seconds which enables easy medication for patients with problem swallowing. In this thesis properties of ODTs were compared when produced with direct compression of the excipients or the excipients were pretreated to form granules in a fluid bed granulator prior to tableting. READ MORE

  3. 2. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Lola Sutton; Katerina Papa; [2023]
    Keywords : algae; edible packaging; carrageenan; cucumber; REL; oxidative stress; antioxidants; food engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Impact of Oat and Fruit Consumption on Short-Chain Fatty Acid Production

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Johanna Margaretha Schilder; [2023]
    Keywords : short-chain fatty acids; SCFAs; diet; gas chromatography; serum; mice; applied nutrition and food chemistry; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : This study explored the importance of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in maintaining gut health and how different diets affect their levels. Blood plasma and serum samples from mice subjected to two intervention studies on oats and fruits were analysed to determine SCFA concentrations. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of the Effect of Quinoa-containing bread varieties on acute blood glucose and insulin responses

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Cecilia Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : applied nutrition and food chemistry; quinoa; bread; postprandial blood glucose; insulin; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Three quinoa-containing breads made from three different varieties of quinoa were presented as test products to be compared with a control of regular white wheat bread. The study was a randomised controlled single-blind, crossover in which blood glucose, insulin and subjective appetite sensations “Hunger”, “Satiety” and “Desire to eat” were measured in regular intervals during a three hours period after food consumption. READ MORE

  6. 5. Private and public quality of care- a comparison of pressure sore prevalence in Swedish care homes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hedda Carlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : private healthcare; nursing homes; care homes; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper compares the quality of private and public health care, by studying Swedish care homes for elderly and disabled persons. The outcome of interest is the prevalence of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are partly preventable by for example care home staff routines, nutrition and movement plans. READ MORE