Dietary intake data of 15 treated patients with
phenylketonuria (PKU) (7-17 years) and six control siblings
(6-14 years) were used to evaluate the effectiveness of
medical foods to balance energy, protein, vitamin B-6, and
individual amino acids from natural foods and to evaluate
vitamin B-6 status. Four-day diet records were...
Grazing on the mountainous forested ranges of the Camp Creek
Unit, Malhuer National Forest, was typified by irregular distribution
of free-ranging cattle. A combination of management and physical,
topographic constraints caused cattle to concentrate on the riparian
zone early in the grazing season in 1977 and 1978. A large percentage...
Recently, high carbohydrate diets were recommended for the
treatment of diabetes mellitus. All aspects of these diets, however,
have not been fully tested — particularly in insulin dependent
diabetes mellitus (IDDM). The present study was designed to
investigate the effects of high carbohydrate, low fat diets (HCLFD)
on blood glucose...
Dietary protein intake has been observed to influence the induction
of cancer in animals exposed to carcinogens, presumably by affecting the
activities of enzyme systems which metabolize them. One such carcinogen
is aflatoxin B₁ (AFB₁) a mold metabolite and frequent contaminant of
foodstuffs. Variations in the levels of dietary proteins...
Division of labor in household food preparation tasks is of
interest in dietary intervention projects. Randomly selected families
were recruited to participate in a 5-year family-based study. A small
group format that emphasized family involvement was used to promote
change from the American diet (40% fat, 500 mg cholesterol P/S...
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Although there is abundant scientific information regarding vitamin E and selenium deficiency disease in domestic poultry, there is only scant information on exotic species, such as ratites. Several necropsy cases involving ostriches, emus and rheas were presented to the Oregon State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory with gross and/or histologic lesions...
The statistical correlations between habitual diet and plasma
risk factors for coronary heart disease CHD were analyzed using
multiple regression. Thirty-one male subjects between 30-56 years
kept complete dietary records for 7 days. Daily means of nutrient
consumption were calculated using a computerized data base.
Fourteen independent variables (total kilocalories,...
The status of vitamin B-6 (B6) nutriture of nine
persons (4F;5M) with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
(IDDM), nine persons (5F;4M) with non-insulin dependent
diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), and 18 control individuals
(9F;9M) was evaluated, using biochemical and dietary
indicators of B6 status. The biochemical indices employed
were plasma concentration of pyridoxal...
Zinc is an essential mineral that is integral to many proteins and transcription factors that regulate key cellular functions. The normal prostate accumulates high concentrations of zinc; however, malignant tissues have significantly lower zinc levels. This unique relationship between zinc and the prostate has sparked interest in the role of...
An anemia of juvenile chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is described and stages of development separated by recognizable syndromes. A vitamin E-deficient diet of low rancidity produced a severe microcytic anemia with strong immature red cell response and granulocytosis occurring 2 to 4 weeks before a drop in hemoglobin and hematocrit...
We examined the nutrient intake of women with rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) before and after initiation of treatment with arthritis medication.
Results of past (before taking arthritis medication) and present diets of RA
subjects were compared to the past and present diets of the non-RA group.
Subjects with RA were 19...
Dietary guidelines recommend that Americans consume no
more than 30 percent of energy intake from fat. The most
recent national survey reported that U.S. women consume
about 36 percent of energy from fat. Very little is
presently known about the fat intake, or food sources of
fat in the diets...
Research suggests that, in individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), low
plasma pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP) concentrations are related to an increased incidence
and severity of symptoms associated with CTS. This study was designed to determine
the relationship between plasma and red blood cell PLP concentrations and the severity
and incidence...
Two experiments were conducted to determine the effect of various levels of vitamin E on egg yolk. A diet of corn-flax-soybean meal was fed to layers and α-tocopherol content in eggs, egg production, and egg quality were evaluated. In experiment 2, vitamin E toxicity was also determined. In experiment 1,...
Health benefits obtained from consumption of fruits and vegetables have the potential to improve the lifestyle of individuals. The walnut is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-rich whole food that is readily available in the U.S and has been shown to potentially reduce risk of Metabolic Syndrome. Furthermore, consumption of polyphenol...