Essays about: "health differences"

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  1. 16. Ecological risk assessment of pesticide use in rice farming in the Mekong Delta , Vietnam

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Bubaraye Ohiosimuan Dirikumo; [2023]
    Keywords : Pesticides; Ecological Risk Assessment ERA ; rice farming; Mekong Delta; PRIMET Model; Exposure Toxicity Ratio ETR ; species sensitivity distribution SSD ; predicted environmental concentrations PECs ;

    Abstract : Pesticide use in rice farming is a common practice in the Mekong Delta and poses ecological risks to aquatic organisms, the environment, and human health. This study focused on the ecological risk assessment of pesticide use in rice farming using the PRIMET model as a decision support tool to evaluate the risks of pesticide exposure, ecotoxicity, and risk characterization, as well as employing the species sensitivity distribution (SSD) assessment model to calculate the potentially affected fraction (PAF) of species based on the computed predicted environmental concentrations (PECs) from PRIMET. READ MORE

  3. 17. 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

  4. 18. Possible sugar substitutes to reduce sugar in bread : without affecting taste and quality

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Elin Forslund; [2023]
    Keywords : bread; sugar substitute; sugar reduction; inulin; oligofructose; amyloglucosidase; glucoamylase; dough; wheat dough; clean label;

    Abstract : The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending a reduction of added sugars in food to decrease non-communicable diseases. This study was made in a collaboration with the bread company Pågen, who wants to reduce the added sugar, sucrose, to meet the recommendations from WHO and the consumer's wishes for less sugar in bread. READ MORE

  5. 19. Yearly distribution and composition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Luleå wastewater treatment plant

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Moa Sjöberg; [2023]
    Keywords : PFAS; WWTP; Wastewater treatment; Consumer products; Precursors;

    Abstract : PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a large group of substances that are used in a large variety of products because of their unique water and dirt repellent properties. The substances are extremely persistent and can spread over large distances in groundwater, surface water, and in the air, which makes them an environmental and a health concern. READ MORE

  6. 20. Behavior Change Techniques in programs for Low Back Pain patients and the long term effects (6 months) on physical activity

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Peter Grundmann; Jan Ondrus; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) presents a global health challenge. Physical activity (PA) is a standard component of LBP management. The maintenance of long-term PA adherence in LBP patients remains complex. READ MORE