Current Nutrition & Food Science - Volume 17, Issue 8, 2021

Background and Objective: Beneficial effects of phytochemicals on human health have recently been investigated by researchers. In this review, after a short description of the beneficial health effects of the herbal compounds, the obstacles of their use in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields have been discussed. Encapsulation technique has been studied as a solution to overcome the limitations, and finally, liposomes h Read More

Background: Burns are defined as injuries resulting from exposure to thermal radiation, electrical or chemical exposure of the skin or organic tissues. It has high mortality and morbidity in low and middle-income countries. Objective/Methods: The objective of this study is to evaluate the present knowledge principles of nutritional therapy for pediatric burns from the dietician's perspective, taking into account the epidemio Read More

Global public health bodies have ignited new policies on various handwashing and hygiene guidelines, social distancing strategies and have adopted “stay in place” or lockdown protocols to prevent COVID-19 from spread in many countries. Those measures will have longlasting impacts on well-being of all groups affected by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID- 19), but the underrepresented minorities and immunocompromise Read More

The demand for various unconventional foods to reduce the complications in both communicable and non-communicable diseases is increasing day by day. The aim of this review was to observe the efficacy of Aloe vera in hyperglycemia and in hyperlipidemia in vivo (both animals and humans). The studies of different authors were searched by using many scientific search engines such as Pub Med, Google Scholar, Science Direct Read More

Background: Under-nutrition in school-age children has proven to be responsible for poor academic performance as well as declined work capacity and poor health/reproductive function later in life. Nutritional assessment is key to monitoring the effectiveness of intervention programs aimed at reducing under-nutrition. Yet, there is a gross absence of national data on the nutritional status of school-age children. Objective: This st Read More

Background: Pomegranate is a fruit rich in bioactive compounds such as punicalagins, gallic acid, and ellagic acid derivatives. It has been widely used since ancient times in traditional medicine for a wide variety of diseases. It has been reported that bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, are able to induce the expression of cytoprotective enzymes, including HO-1. The contribution of HO-1 activity to the prevention of intes Read More

Background and Objectives: In this article, a comprehensive study was carried out for Sicilian and Calabrian olive oils authenticity evaluation through chemometric analyses, correlating botanical and geographical origins with the samples' chemical composition. Methods: A total of eighteen Sicilian and Calabrian (southern Italy) olive oil samples were analyzed through gas chromatography (GC). Results: The fatty aci Read More

Background: Anecdotal reports from neurosurgeons have suggested that glioblastoma patients that consumed moderate amounts of alcoholic beverages after glioblastoma surgery presented with improved vitality. Objective: This study aimed to investigate if any evidence for these anecdotal reports can be reproduced experimentally. Furthermore, we studied the effects of different alcoholic beverages on glioblasto Read More

Background: There is a need to prioritize the promotion of physical activity and healthy eating habits to promote healthy practices and prevent the occurrence of disease and obesity. Objective: This study aims to examine the association between types of food intake and physical activities using General Loglinear Models (GENLOG). Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on selected secondary schools in the eastern stat Read More

Background: Along with the shift in consumption patterns of carbohydrate staple foods in Indonesia, many communities are abandoning local traditional foods such as tubers and sago and turning to white rice. Objective: Considering the rise of modern living patterns that are loved by teenagers and young adults, the researchers aimed to identify the basic food consumption patterns of adolescents and young people in Read More

Background: In this study, the composition of the functional edible film focused on local materials was examined. However, the production of the edible film with strong capability as an antioxidant and antimicrobe has not been successful. Therefore, the incorporation of one or more functional compounds such as gambier and bay leaf extract into canna starch is a possible solution. Objective: These compounds work in synergy t Read More

Background: Criteria for the diagnosis of malnutrition are still not uniform, and different tools have been proposed. Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) is a newly developed consensus diagnostic criteria tool. Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of malnutrition using the GLIM diagnostic criteria upon admission to the hospital in the United Arab Emirates and evaluate the role muscle strength can Read More

Background: Foodborne diseases due to improper food handling in home kitchens are among the most significant public health challenges worldwide. Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate food safety knowledge and selfreported practices among Saudi women. Methods: A total of 1490 women, aged between 18 and 60 years participated in this online survey. Collected and cured data were analyz Read More