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1. 1. Association of Height, Weight, and Hand Grip Strength with Body Composition in Individuals with Spondylarthritis

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

   Author : Habeeb Ololade; [2024]
   Keywords : BMI; Hand Grip Strength; Spondylarthritis; Body composition;

   Abstract : Abstract  Background: Body composition is an important health parameter in several disease conditions, e.g., the inflammatory back disease spondylarthritis (SpA). Body mass index (BMI) is the most common anthropometric body composition assessment but has several limitations. READ MORE

3. 2. BODY NORMATIVITY AND THE HYPER(IN)VISIBILITY OF ABJECT BODIES Living with Oppression in the Body Liberation Movement

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

   Author : Kristin Binder; [2023-04-06]
   Keywords : Hyper in visibility; body normativity; oppression; intersectionality; transgender; disability; fatness; body liberation movement; resistance;

   Abstract : In feminist studies that attempt to theorize embodiment, fat bodies have largely been ignored and excluded from research even though scientific knowledge on weight-based stigma and discrimination shows the importance of studying fatphobia as a system of oppression. Hence, this thesis provides an analysis on the lived experience of fat bodies in relation to body normativity and visibility politics. 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. #Fitgirl or #Fatgirl?How fat and non-fat users exercise body positive activism on Instagram.

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Cicilia Viberg; [2023]
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6. 5. Associations Between Fat Free Mass Percentage and Relative Force Production in Two Strength Tests

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

   Author : Stefan Gerenmark; Viktor Eriksson; [2023]
   Keywords : Fat free mass; Strength; Association; Hypertrophy; Body composition; Strength test; IMTP; Grip strength; Muscle mass; Force production; Exercise physiology; Biomedicine;

   Abstract : Background: Knowledge of the relationship between fat free mass (FFM) and strength capacity is not only useful in athlete coaching, but may also be important in developing clinical strategies for evaluating health in general populations. Sufficient skeletal muscle mass and strength are important factors for health and physical function. READ MORE