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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2012)Glycaemic Index (GI) may be used to guide choice of carbohydrate containing foods. GI has typically been determined in small groups of European volunteers and the value thus obtained is assumed to apply to all populations. ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science, 2012)Monitoring of folate status as part of population surveys requires accurate laboratory methods. Although the microbiologic folate assay is considered a “gold standard”, there is no standardised procedure. Laboratory-specific ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science, 2012)Maternal undernutrition is a leading cause of maternal and infant mortality worldwide. Gender inequality, cultural traditions and socio-economic status strongly influence nutritional status in women living in countries ...
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(Thesis, Master of Consumer and Applied Sciences, 2012)Vitamin D deficiency is associated with impaired calcium absorption leading to compensatory hyperparathyroidism, increased bone resorption and decreased bone integrity. The prevalence of low vitamin D status among New ... -
(Thesis, Master of Applied Science, 2012)Rates of T2DM in New Zealand are reaching epidemic proportions and reducing the impact of this disease is a Ministry of Health, health strategy priority. Diet and lifestyle modifications remain the cornerstone of diabetes ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)Nuts are rich sources of cis-unsaturated fatty acids, vegetable protein, dietary fibre, phytochemicals, and essential vitamins and minerals. Epidemiological studies have consistently demonstrated an inverse association ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)Sedentary behaviour is a risk factor for cardio-metabolic disease. Results from observational studies indicate that regularly interrupting sedentary behaviour with light bouts of physical activity is associated with a ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2012)Background: The aim of this theory-guided constructivist research was to explore factors that influence fruit and vegetable consumption in low- and high-income households (a “household” was defined as one or more individuals ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)In the poor Northeast region of Brazil, grave concerns exist regarding the prevalence of anaemia and vitamin A deficiency, and the increasing risk of overweight among preschool children. Brazil has introduced pro-poor ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science, 2012)Food security and body weight status are each a growing area of concern for many New Zealanders. Food security is characterized as having at all times enough nutritionally adequate food for a healthy life. It has been ...