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  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. The Role of Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) contaminated food for male infertility : A Scoping review

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för hälso- och vårdvetenskap (HV)

    Author : Tehseen Kamran; [2023]
    Keywords : Per-or polyfluoroalkyl substances; diet; food; male infertility;

    Abstract : Background: The trend of male infertility is increasing and it correlates with industrial development which has introduced various industrial contaminants in the environment and human life. PFASs are one of those contaminants. Humans are exposed to PFAS through various routes and sources, especially through food and diet. READ MORE

  4. 3. En kartläggning av medvetenhet och kunskap kring allergener i kök som lagar mat till förskolor i Kalmar kommun

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Nodar Badran; [2023]
    Keywords : allergener; allergikost; Kalmar; rutiner och IgE-medierad allergi;

    Abstract : Studierna har visat att andelen förekomst av matallergier hos barn varierar mellan 5-8%. Vanliga allergiframkallande livsmedel inkluderar mjölk, ägg, fisk, skaldjur, olika spannmål, nötter, frön och baljväxter som jordnötter och soja. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. The relation between food shelf-life and environmental impact of different plastic packaging alternatives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Federica De Agostini; [2021]
    Keywords : Barrier properties; evaluation of environmental impact; food packaging; plastics materials; simplified LCA.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The attention to the environmental impact of plastics materials used in food packaging has produced several studies in the last decade and consumers have started wondering about the utility and the functions of food packaging. In fact, the use and the production of plastic polymers cause pollution due to the disposal and to the CO2 emission. READ MORE