Essays about: "cardiovascular health"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 120 essays containing the words cardiovascular health.

  1. 16. Effects of plant polar lipids on postprandial glycemic regulation in healthy humans

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

    Author : Yijia Yao; [2022]
    Keywords : plant polar lipid; meal study; clinical study; postprandial glycemic regulation; applied nutrition and food chemistry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In light of diabetes becoming a global discussion topic, some steps ought to be taken to help reduce the number of individuals suffering from the disease. Keeping good glycemic control through a healthy diet helps prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Plant lipids are increasingly being studied for their postprandial effects on humans. READ MORE

  3. 17. The relation between extreme heat and ENSO and characterization of health risks in relation to varying levels of UTCI

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

    Author : Emanuel Svensson; [2022]
    Keywords : El Niño; ENSO; relative risk; heat waves; cold spells; UTCI; cardiovascular diseases; exposure; Taiwan.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : As a result of climate change, temperatures have been steadily increasing in the last half century and extreme weather events such as storms, extreme heat, extreme precipitation and cold spells have been observed to occur more frequently. This comes with potential consequences for lives and health. READ MORE

  4. 18. Molecular Characterization of High β-Glucan Lines in Oats

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Tillämpad biokemi

    Author : Abhinav Majumdar; [2022]
    Keywords : Applied biochemistry; Oats; β-Glucan; Dietary fibres; Arbinoxylan; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Oats (Avena sativa) are part of the cereal whole grain family, and their production is on the rise for the past few years due to extensive research done on the health benefits it can provide to humans. ScanOats project in Sweden is one of the research groups across the world that has done extensive work on oats. READ MORE

  5. 19. Body composition and physical fitness in healthy university students : The relationship between body composition, cardiovascular capacity and muscle strength

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

    Author : Emma Perry; [2022]
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    Abstract : Background: Physical activity is an established factor to promote health benefits. Despite this, more than 25% of the adult population in the world is insufficiently active. Inactivity has a strong relationship to worldwide obesity and other health risks. READ MORE

  6. 20. Is omega-3 from algae a good substitute to fish oil – in human nutrition?

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Maria Pia Karlsson Rattenni; [2022]
    Keywords : omega-3; EPA; DHA; algae oil; fish oil; fish oil substitute; PUFA; LC-PUFA; human nutrition; health benefits; algae as n-3 source;

    Abstract : Polyunsaturated fatty acids have been proven to be important for human health, especially the omega 3 and 6. Humans cannot synthesise these fatty acids by themselves and need therefore to get them from external sources. Omega-6 is found in many different foods, such as flaxseeds, walnuts, and vegetable oils. READ MORE