A5089471068- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Physical Activity and Health
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Gut microbiota and health
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Biochemical Acid Research Studies
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
Technological University Dublin
2019-2024
Dublin City University
2012-2020
Trinity College Dublin
2020
Steno Diabetes Centers
2016
University College London
2016
University of Washington
2014
Morgan State University
2007
University of Dundee
2005-2006
Fluorescence in situ hybridization was used to quantitate bacteria growing a three-stage continuous culture system inoculated with human faeces, operated at two retention times (60 and 20 h). Twenty-three different 16S rRNA gene oligonucleotide probes of varying specificities were detect bacteria. Organisms belonging genera Bacteroides Bifidobacterium, together the Eubacterium rectale/Clostridium coccoides group, Atopobium, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii cylindroides groups, as well segmented...
ABSTRACT Enteral nutrition via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is often part of management in patients with dysphagia due to neurological or oropharyngeal disease. Gastrostomy placement can affect normal innate defense mechanisms the upper gut, resulting bacterial overgrowth. In this study microbiological investigations were done gastric and duodenal aspirates from 20 undergoing PEG tubes 10 replacement. Aspirate microbiotas assessed by using viable counts selective solid...
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an acute and chronic inflammatory bowel disease of unknown aetiology, although bacterial species belonging to the normal colonic microbiota are known be involved in its initiation maintenance. Several organisms have been linked disease; however, mucosa-associated bacteria more likely than their luminal counterparts, due close proximity host epithelium. Comparative bacteriological analyses were done on rectal biopsies investigate differences mucosal patients with UC...
Objective: To assess anemia prevalence and identify associated parameters in children <3 years of age a rural area Ghana. Method: Univariate multivariate logistic regression cross-sectional survey results from 861 aged attending routine immunization services Berekum district. Results: Anemia was 73.1%; most were either mildly (31.2%) or moderately (38.7%) affected. Risk factors for (hemoglobin < 11.0 g/dl) analysis malaria parasitemia male sex; these younger with severity. A partial defect...
Context: Taste and smell abnormalities (TSA) occur throughout the cancer trajectory regardless of primary site contribute to cancer-associated malnutrition. TSA etiology is poorly understood. Tumor-related inflammation a possible cause. Objective: This study examined prevalence, characteristics, severity in advanced explored relationship between nutritional status. No previous combined subjective objective measures for both taste assessment this population. Method: Consecutive hospice...
Our objectives were to explore the prevalence of food insecurity in primary caregivers young children Ireland and compare two tools for measuring during COVID-19 crisis. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among aged <2 years May/June 2020. Relevant questions closed-ended using established poverty/insecurity; Irish Food Poverty Indicator Insecurity Experience Scale, developed by Agriculture Organization. Descriptive statistics used calculate poverty/insecurity. To agreement...
Background Lifestyle interventions have been shown to delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes among high risk adults. A better understanding variability in physiological responses would support matching individuals with best intervention future prevention programmes, order optimise reduction. The purpose this study was determine if phenotypic characteristics at baseline following a 12-week lifestyle could explain inter-individual change glucose tolerance for diabetes. Methods In total,...
Abstract Background Taste and smell abnormalities (TSAs) are present in all cancer stages may contribute to malnutrition. Despite this, they rarely screened for. This study examined the prevalence characteristics of TSAs their influence on subjective food intake advanced cancer. Methods Consecutive patients with were recruited. A modified Smell Survey assessed TSAs. Objective validated taste strips “Sniffin Sticks.” six‐item questionnaire identified any effect had preferences/aversions....
To establish the factors that determine food fussiness, to explore if child age determines extent which these influence fussiness and identify whether parental neophobia is an independent determinant of fussiness.Cross-sectional data from National Children's Food Survey (2003-2004). The Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (CEBQ) assessed eating behaviours in children. Neophobia Scale (FNS) neophobia. Young children were classified as 5-8 years old with older 9-12 old.Republic...
This study was to compare the total phenolic (TP) content in extracts from eleven plant materials collected at different geographical locations Kenya,Nigeria, and USA. These plants have been selected because majority of them are highly pigmented, yellow purple, would therefore haveeconomic value industries for producing antioxidants surfactants. Two were industrial domestic waste outlets. Eachanalysis achieved using Folin-Ciocalteau technique. The order decreasing acid as gallic...
Societal and technological changes have resulted in sitting being the dominant posture during most activities of daily living, such as learning, working, travelling leisure time. Too much time spent seated activities, referred to sedentary behaviour, is a novel concern for public health it one key lifestyle causes poor health. The European DEDIPAC (Determinants Diet Physical Activity) Knowledge Hub coordinated work 35 institutions across 12 member states investigate determinants behaviour....
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Abstract Objective: The WHO has urged member states to develop preparedness plans for infant and young child feeding (IYCF) during emergencies. Ireland no such plan. We aimed identify the needs of caregivers in with regards IYCF COVID-19 pandemic. Design: Online survey conducted May–June 2020. Setting: Ireland, first period severely restricted movement due (lockdown). Participants: Respondents ( n 745) were primary a under 2 years; they primarily well educated likely higher socio-economic...