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  1. 21. Examination of Nopal Cactus Cladodes and its Effect on Postprandial Glycemic Regualtion through a Pilot Meal study on Healthy Volunteers

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

    Author : Omar Sokrat; [2021]
    Keywords : Nopal; Cladodes; Dietary fiber; Hydrolysis index; Glycemic response; Appetite variables; Applied nutrition; Food Chemistry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Opuntia ficus-indica is a cactus plant rich in dietary fiber and vitamins. It can be considered as a functional food, and some of its extracted components can be added as functional ingredients to improve postprandial glycemic regulation. READ MORE

  3. 22. Water Insoluble Fraction of Nopal (Opuntia ficus) Cladodes Beneficially Affects Postprandial Appetite-related Variables, while the Soluble Fraction Has No Effect: A Randomized Crossover Study in Healthy Volunteers

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

    Author : Phuong Dung Kieu; [2020]
    Keywords : Nopal cladodes; appetite variables; dietary fiber; hydrolysis index; obesity; applied nutrition; food chemistry; industriell näringslära; livsmedelskemi; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Introduction: The world has witnessed a global trend of increasing obesity, which is directly linked to non-communicable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). The epidemic of obesity is largely associated with consumption of high calorie diets and low physical activity. READ MORE

  4. 23. Real-time forecasting of dietary habits and user health using Federated Learning with privacy guarantees

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Sonia-Florina Horchidan; [2020]
    Keywords : Federated Learning; Time Series Forecasting; Clustering; Pattern Matching; Real-time Data Processing; Differential Privacy; Data Privacy.; Federerade Lärande; Tidsseriesprognos; Klustergruppering; Mönstermatchning; Realtidshantering av data; Differentialintegritet; Dataintegritet;

    Abstract : Modern health self-monitoring devices and applications, such as Fitbit and MyFitnessPal, empower users to take concrete actions and set fitness and lifestyle goals based on their recorded trends and statistics. Predicting such trends is beneficial in the road of achieving long-time targets, as the individuals can adjust their diets and habits at any point to guarantee success. READ MORE

  5. 24. Consumers’ choice of grocery store in Umeå : A quantitative study on how healthy food and nudging can affect consumers’ choice of grocery store

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Augustine Iranyongeye; Laura-Maria Toivanen; [2020]
    Keywords : nudging; nudge; consumer decision-making; consumer behaviour;

    Abstract : Nowadays, consumers are being exposed to a large selection of food alternatives with an aim of helping with health matters. For that reason, the consumption of healthy food has been increasing among people, but at the same time, the consumption of unhealthy food has expanded. READ MORE

  6. 25. Urban activation through food : Stockholm’s new food destination

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Mayra Reis; [2019]
    Keywords : collective kitchens; urban activation; Urban planning; feminist urban planning; slakthusområdet;

    Abstract : Responding to the needs of a rapidly growing urban population, Stockholm is investing in multiple urban development projects, one of which being Slatkthusområdet, the so-called meatpacking district located in the southern area of the city. Atrium Ljungberg, the Swedish developer responsible for a big parcel of the land in the area, envisions making the slaughterhouse district into an attractive destination for business, society and people in search of cultural life. READ MORE