Purpose – This paper aims to determine the nutritional profile of popular takeaway meals in UK. Fast food has a poor profile; research focused on major catering chains, with limited data from independent establishments. Design/methodology/approach Random samples were purchased small, Multiple 27 different meals, Indian, Chinese, kebab, pizza and English-style establishments ( n = 489), analysed for portion size, energy, protein, carbohydrate, total fat, salt sugars. Findings Takeaway...

Out-of-home meals are characterized by poor nutritional quality, and their intake has been linked to adverse health outcomes. Therefore, national local government initiatives have implemented in the UK promote healthier out-of-home meals. However, there is limited evidence of effectiveness. This study evaluated fat content fatty acid profile takeaway from ‘standard’ Healthier Catering Commitment (HCC)-approved outlets. Meals 14 13 ‘HCC-awarded’ takeaways (74 26 side dishes) were analyzed for...

Nutrients consumed with food undergo the digestion process, and only some of them are absorbed from gastrointestinal tract (GI) enter bloodstream. Minerals, including Mg, crucial for maintaining body's homeostasis, but their beneficial effect depends on bioavailability, i.e., part that can be used by body. The bioavailability nutrients taken in pharmaceutical form is usually higher than same contained food, because absorption requires prior release matrix. main objective conducted research...

AbstractThe aim of the study was to analyze saturated fatty acid (SFA) and trans-fatty (TFA) contents popular takeaway foods in UK (including English, pizza, Chinese, Indian kebab cuisine). Samples meals were analyzed by an accredited public analyst laboratory for SFA TFA. The highly variable English Pizza had highest median amount with 35.7 g/meal; Kebab high TFA up 5.2 g/meal. When compared dietary reference values, some exceeded recommendations from just one meal. Takeaway food would be...

Abstract Turmeric ( Curcuma longa L.) is a widely known plant that commonly used as spice. It also valuable raw material increasingly in the pharmaceutical industry and, notably, dietary supplement recipes. For long time, healing properties of turmeric have been folk medicine many regions world, mainly to treat various types diseases. When developing recipes and preparing preparations with medicinal properties, rhizome subjected thermal treatment. These processes cause qualitative...

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Worksite canteens generally are characterized by obesogenic environments, which offer access to energy-dense foods and sugar-sweetened beverages rather than nutrient-rich food. This study assessed the nutritional quality of hot lunches offered in National Health Service (NHS) hospital staff canteens: 35 side dishes 112 meals were purchased from 8 NHS canteens. The analyzed for portion size, energy, protein, total fat, saturated fatty acids (SFAs), salt, sodium potassium ratio. vegetarian...

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Background and objectives: The prevalence of obesity among adults has reached epidemic proportions in Latin America, placing large demands on health care systems. Research suggests cultural differences body weight perceptions may be a barrier during the implementation weight-loss strategies. aim this study was to examine misperception Peruvian women evaluate contributing factors. Materials Methods: A total 236 were recruited San Martín, northern Peru. Participants’ socio-demographic...

Antioxidant vitamins have been reported to protect against a variety of human malignances and multiple chronic degenerative diseases therefore it is important understand factors that influence their blood levels.The present study was conducted verify association serum retinol -tocopherol levels with obesity, assess predictors concentrations in representative sample population overweight/obese (n = 51) normal weight 26) apparently healthy adult female subjects recruited from typical urban...

The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the possible role adenovirus infection in etiology obesity.Antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM) were determined a total 71 Caucasian, apparently healthy, middle aged (mean 45.9 ± 13.6 years), living urban area, cohort women -including overweight/obese (OW/OB, n = 50) and normal weight (NW, 21) group -by using serotype non-specific enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Triglycerides (TG), total-(TChol) HDL-cholesterol (HDLChol) concentrations collected...

The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the possible role adenovirus infection in etiology obesity.Antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM) were determined a total 71 Caucasian, apparently healthy, middle aged (mean 45.9 ± 13.6 years), living urban area, cohort women -including overweight/obese (OW/OB, n = 50) and normal weight (NW, 21) group -by using serotype non-specific enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Triglycerides (TG), total-(TChol) HDL-cholesterol (HDLChol) concentrations collected...