A5058519904- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Gut microbiota and health
- Phytoestrogen effects and research
- Food composition and properties
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Studies
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
- Phytase and its Applications
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment “BIOR”
2013-2023
Riga Stradiņš University
2017-2022
Choline is an important nutrient for humans. intake of the European population was assessed considering Food Safety Authority Comprehensive Consumption Database and United States Department Agriculture Nutrient Database. Average choline ranges were 151-210 mg/d among toddlers (1 to ≤3 years old), 177-304 other children (3 ≤10 244-373 adolescents (10 ≤18 291-468 adults (18 ≤65 284-450 elderly people (65 ≤75 old) 269-444 very (≥75 old). The intakes higher males compared with females, mainly...
The aim of this study was to analyze ingredients cereal bars-as indicated on the labels these products, and perform a factual analysis nutritional values therein.The nutrients bars performed at laboratory Institute BIOR (BIOR Food Safety, Animal Health Environment).Results showed that information about mostly does not correspond actual values, however, they lie within tolerance range are lower than determined value.Cereal source fiber, but have high sugar content.
Higher intake of lignans, diphenolic plant compounds, may reduce the risk certain types cancer and cardiovascular diseases. We assessed dietary four lignans: matairesinol, secoisolariciresinol, lariciresinol pinoresinol. Furthermore, for breads we supplemented data with two more syringaresinol medioresinol. Study subjects were 172 men 97 women aged 40–75 years, residing in Riga, capital Latvia, all living at home, eating habitual food. Median total lignan was 2259 (range 1169–5759) μg/day....
Background and aimsBody composition in childhood is not only a marker of the prevalence obesity, but it can also be used to assess associated metabolic complications. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) shows promise as an easy use, rapid, non-invasive tool evaluate body composition. The objectives this study were to: (a) develop BIA prediction equations estimate total water (TBW) fat-free mass (FFM) European children early adolescents validate with deuterium dilution reference technique...
In recent years, many studies have been initiated to characterise the human gut microbiome in relation different factors like age, lifestyle, and dietary habits. This study aimed evaluate impact of yoghurt intake on among postmenopausal women how overall habits modulate microbiome. total, 52 participants were included two groups-a control (n = 26) experimental group 26)-were established. The was eight weeks long. Both groups allowed consume a self-selected diet, but had additionally 175 g...
Background and objective: High dietary sodium intake is associated with multiple health risks, the average in Latvia higher than World Health Organization has recommended. In Latvia, no study so far combined self-reported data on potassium objective measurements 24-h urine samples. This pilot aimed to cross-validate both methods assess any possible factors interfering collection of samples large, population-based future studies Latvian adults. Materials methods: A stratified random sample...
Introduction: Pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood are periods of rapid growth development. The role nutrition is very important during these critical development periods. aim the study was to investigate infant feeding practices through first year life in Latvia, compare with nutritional guidelines Latvia other European countries. Methods: We analysed cross-sectional data from food frequency questionnaires additional questions on breastfeeding complementary introduction. A total 266...
Abstract Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods are challenging for food business operators as they need to remain qualitative and safe consumers. However, consumers tend choose them more often because of fast easy handling. The highest risk from RTE is microbiological contamination, particularly vulnerable groups like children, elderly, pregnant women. aim the research was assess quality meat fish products highlight possible risks A total 15 984 analyses performed on were included in this study. It found...
Abstract Kefir is a fermented dairy product, created by fermentation of milk bacteria and yeasts. the most common traditional non-sweetened beverage in Baltic countries. Whole kefir specific fractions individual organisms isolated from provide multitude health benefits, including regulation composition gut microbiome. This review aims to summarise available data about influence consumption on microbiome healthy individuals highlight effects that as well separated can have disease states via...
Abstract The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) states that it is essential for people to understand what constitutes a healthy diet know how use their resources in most effective way. Iodine an nutrient mammals, required as mandatory structural functional element thyroid hormones. Previous studies Latvia highlighted tendency reduced level iodine newborns, school-age children pregnant women. No general adult population had been conducted yet. aim study was evaluate...
Abstract There are approximately 590 million people in the world with swallowing disorders (dysphagia), who need texture-modified foods to ensure nutritional intake on a daily basis. The aim of this research was create new products and evaluate their bioactive mineral compound concentration. Nine (five desserts four puree-soups) were developed from plant-based ingredients addition source protein, canola oil, ascorbic acid, other ingredients. Obtained samples vacuum-cooked, sterilised at 115...
Abstract Whole-grain rye intake has been suggested to have anti-cancer effect, including changes in serum hormones and reduced prostate specific antigen (PSA) animals humans. In this study, we investigated the effect of high whole-grain bread on cancer progression as assessed by PSA concentration men diagnosed with cancer. Fifteen who did not receive prior therapy were randomised given a daily supplement 250 g refined wheat for two weeks and, afterwards, six weeks. Blood samples taken from...
Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the impact yoghurt consumption on bone health among postmenopausal Latvian women. In study, 52 participants were divided into two groups — control (n = 26) and experimental group 26). Both able consume a self-selected diet, but had additionally 175 g plain organic milk daily basis for eight weeks. 72-hour food diaries obtained prior after eight-week experiment. To evaluate mass density, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) performed...
Abstract Meat consumption during the first year of life is especially important to provide necessary iron requirements. The aim study was assess meat and product Latvian infants their life, in relation different factors. Data were collected by interview method using two types questionnaires: food frequency questionnaires diary. included a representative sample toddlers from all regions Latvia with target 560 participants. 266 infants: 127 girls, 139 boys, aged 0 12 month. summarised Excel...
Abstract Infants experience rapid growth and development during their first year of life. The objective the study was to investigate early dietary habits Latvian infants relation iron metabolism. composed Study A “Research on eating living in Latvia” (n = 344) B association between Latvia metabolism” 73). 89% 18) were breastfed (BF) month, 21% =15) exclusively BF for six months. average age introducing complementary food five Iron intake 7.4 mg. deficiency (ID) 9.6% 7) anemia (IDA) 4.1% 3)...