Essays about: "calorie"

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  1. 11. THE NEURODEGENERATION PROCESS IN THE STRIATUM OF MICE EXPOSED TO OBESOGENIC DIETS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologi

    Author : Ankita Talukdar; [2020]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Obesity and diabetes are known to impact brain function and alter metabolism. Studies in rodents show that consumption of high fat and high sugar diets lead to brain dysfunction affecting memory and cognition, and increases risk of cerebro-vascular and neurodegenerative disorders. READ MORE

  3. 12. The effect of time-restricted feeding on glycemic biomarkers : A literature study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

    Author : Henrik Bo Pedersen; [2020]
    Keywords : Intermittent fasting; time-restricted feeding; type 2 diabetes mellitus; prediabetes; metabolic disorders; fasting glucose -insulin; mean glucose; HbA1c; postprandial glucose -insulin response; insulin sensitivity; insulin resistance; β-cell function;

    Abstract : Background: The prevalence of diabetes and obesity has been on the rise for many years and the search for new and effective dietetic solutions aiming at reducing calories, reducing body mass and improving diabetes has been ongoing. Currently, the intermittent fasting diet - the practice of alternating periods of eating and fasting - is gaining popularity. READ MORE

  4. 13. Determinants of Tanzania rural households’ income diversification and its impact on food security

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Japhet Alfred Ntwalle; [2019]
    Keywords : calorie; determinants; food security; household; income diversification; regression;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to analyze the determinants of rural household income diversification and its impact on food security in Tanzania. With the current changes in the climatic conditions, there is a need for households to reduce their dependence on agriculture and diversify into other income generating activities. READ MORE

  5. 14. Bin, blommor och bekymmer : minskar världens pollinatörer och hur påverkar det pollineringen av våra grödor?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Madeleine Nydahl; [2019]
    Keywords : pollinatörer; minskning; faktorer; grödor; avkastning; livsmiljöförlust; humlor; varroa destructor;

    Abstract : De tre viktigaste hoten mot bin är livsmiljöförlust, patogener och kemiska ämnen som bekämpningsmedel, dessa påverkar den tama bipopulationen (Apis mellifera) och den vilda bipopulationen på olika sätt. Apis mellifera försvagas mycket av kvalstret Varroa destructor och som biodlare måste man hålla ner smittrycket med olika metoder för att inte förlora sina bisamhällen. READ MORE

  6. 15. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) estimation using Probabilistic Graphical Models

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Zara Jackson; [2019]
    Keywords : Basal Metabolic Rate; Resting Metabolic Rate; Dynamic Bayesian Networks; Temporal Models; Food Tracking; Calories; Obesity; Pymc3; Probabilistic Programming;

    Abstract : Obesity is a growing problem globally. Currently 2.3 billion adults are overweight, and this number is rising. The most common method for weight loss is calorie counting, in which to lose weight a person should be in a calorie deficit. READ MORE