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10 articles for “daily intake assessment”
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Aluminium in Libyan Cereals and Its Daily Intake Assessment
Abstract: Dietary aluminium intake in Libya was estimated by consuming cereals. Aluminium concentrations of wheat, barley, corn, and rice were determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Aluminium content in cereals ranged from 0.62 to 40 mg/kg. The daily dietary aluminium intakes from wheat, barley, corn, and rice were 7.86, 0.56, 0.018 and 0.115 mg/day, respectively, however, for all cereals was 8.56 mg/day. The mean weekly percentages of the provisional tolerable …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Trace Elements in Libyan Cereals and Their Health Risk Implications
Abstract: Trace elements in cereals and cereal products which are an important food in the human diet. The present investigation was carried out to determine concentration of trace elements and evaluate the potential health risk of metal to humans through consumption of cereal. Concentrations of ten trace elements (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se and Zn) were then used to calculate the health risk for Libyan population. Their …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Knowledge and Practices of Mothers Health on Malnutrition Prevention in Under-Five Children at Selected Community Area, Kanpur Nagar
Abstract: Background: Malnutrition is a common concern among children under five years old, particularly during their crucial growth years. Maintaining a nutritious and well-balanced diet is crucial for prevention. Consuming regular meals – such as three smaller meals along with two to three nutritious snacks daily – while ensuring sufficient intake of protein and carbohydrates can help lower the risk of malnutrition. Objectives: To assess mothers’ knowledge regarding malnutrition in children …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 50–62 Read article
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Comparative Dietary Assessment of Geriatric Male Residing in Old Age Home and in Families of Udaipur City
Abstract: AbstractA man's life is normally divided into four main stages namely infancy, childhood, adulthood and old age. The present study was conducted to assess the dietary intake of old age people residing in old age home and in families of Udaipur city, India. The total sample of the present study was selected randomly andconsisted of 100 elderly male person out of that 50 respondents were from old age homes and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Biokinetics of Retention and Dose Delivery to Body Organs due to Protracted Ingestion of Natural Uranium in Groundwater of Patiala District, Punjab, India
Abstract: This study pertains to the uranium concentration in the drinking water and its biokinetics of the retention and dose delivered to body organs of the residents of 50 villages of the Patiala district of the Punjab State where U content is higher than the safe limit of 30 ppb fixed by WHO. U content values vary from 38.0 µg/L (Uppli) to 267.0 µg/L (Ahru Kalan) with an average value of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Labeling transparency and heavy metal contamination in commercial protein powders: A case study
Abstract: With the recent surge in market demand, health supplements particularly protein powders, have become increasingly vulnerable to quality deterioration, adulteration, and unethical marketing practices. Non-compliance with labeling regulations is on a rise. Moreover, research indicates that heavy metals absorbed from contaminated soil often accumulate in the protein fractions of crops, thereby elevating the risk of heavy metal contamination in protein powders. These issues highlight the urgent need to systematically assess …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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A Research Study on Navigating Medication Risks Through MFRS (Medication Fall Risk Score and Evaluation Tool) and DART (Drug Associated Risk Tool) Among Patients with Polypharmacy
Abstract: Background information: The advancements in medical science continue, but the safety of medication usage is still a question mark and has become a crucial area for researchers to focus on. In the need of the above, various scoring systems and tools have been developed in pharmacy practice research. Prior to the present work, we did a systematic review and meta-analysis and identified two such tools: the medication fall risk score …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Assessment of Suitability of Inland Wetland Fishes in Gujarat, India, for Human Consumption: A Focus on Organochlorine Pesticides
Abstract: The work described in this study evaluated the organochlorine pesticide (OCP) residues in the inland wetland fishes of Gujarat, India, and their suitability for human consumption. Among the various OCPs analyzed, isomers of hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), γ-HCH and β-HCH were detected in 70%–80% of samples. The p,p’-DDE, metabolites of DDT were detected in higher load. Of the nine species of fishes tested, the maximum load of ∑HCH and ∑DDT was recorded …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Randomized Comparative Clinical Study of Virechana Karma & Dhanyamla Sarvang Dhara in the Management of Sthaulya w. s. r. to Obesity
Abstract: Modernization, affluence, science, and technological development leads to still more sedentary lifestyles, which lead to many disorders in which obesity is considered as a multifactorial disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized obesity as one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century. Obesity can be defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. Obesity is a physiological, psychological, and social disorder, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Dietary Practices and Nutritional Awareness among Pregnant Women Living in Semi-urban City of Erode District, Tamilnadu, India
Abstract: Background: Nutritional intake in pregnancy is vital to supply essential nutrients for fetal growth and development. Objectives: (1) To assess existing dietary practices in pregnant women; (2) To measure the level of nutritional awareness in pregnant women; (3) To associate the level of nutritional awareness with their selected demographic characteristics. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on pregnant mothers who visited the antenatal clinic of a private hospital in the …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 12, Issue 03, 2022 · pp. 7–12 Read article