Search Results - "GLEW, R. H"
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Omega-3 dietary fatty acid status of healthy older adults in Tasmania, Australia: An observational study
Published in The Journal of nutrition, health & aging (01-05-2015)“…OBJECTIVES: To determine the dietary and supplement intake of omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) of older Tasmanian adults; their plasma n-3 PUFA…”
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Fatty Acid Composition of 12 Fish Species from the Black Sea
Published in Journal of food science (01-05-2012)“…: The long‐chain polyunsaturated fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are healthful to humans, particularly in promoting…”
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Amino Acid, Mineral and Fatty Acid Content of Pumpkin Seeds (Cucurbita spp) and Cyperus esculentus Nuts in the Republic of Niger
Published in Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht) (01-06-2006)“…Dried seeds and nuts are widely consumed by indigenous populations of the western Sahel, especially those who inhabit rural areas. In light of the need for…”
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Comparison of the total antioxidant content of 30 widely used medicinal plants of New Mexico
Published in Life sciences (1973) (18-01-2002)“…Teas made from medicinal plants are commonly used by a majority of the inhabitants of New Mexico and Mexico to treat various ailments including infections,…”
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Nutrient content of earthworms consumed by Ye'Kuana Amerindians of the Alto Orinoco of Venezuela
Published in Proceedings of the Royal Society. B, Biological sciences (07-02-2003)“…body proper, and whole and smoked preparations of motto for their content of protein and amino acids, fatty acids and 20 minerals and trace elements…”
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Analysis of nutritional components of eight famine foods of the Republic of Niger
Published in Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht) (1998)“…In the western Sahel, indigenous plants become important staples when cereal harvests are inadequate to support populations inhabiting that region of Africa…”
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Short communication: Comparison of the OptiMAL rapid test and microscopy for detection of malaria in pregnant women in Nigeria
Published in Tropical medicine & international health (01-01-2005)“…Summary Malaria during pregnancy causes anaemia in pregnant women and low birthweight in infants. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the OptiMAL rapid…”
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Cardiovascular disease risk factors and diet of Fulani pastoralists of northern Nigeria
Published in The American journal of clinical nutrition (01-12-2001)“…The Fulani of northern Nigeria are seminomadic pastoralists who consume a diet rich in saturated fats, do not use tobacco, are lean, and have an active…”
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Assessment of the bone quality of black female athletes using quantitative ultrasound
Published in Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness (01-12-2008)“…The mean daily calcium intake of adult Nigerians is reportedly low, and animal studies have shown that exercise-induced changes in the bones of growing mice…”
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Nutrient content of the edible leaves of seven wild plants from Niger
Published in Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht) (1998)“…Wild plants play an important role in the diet of the inhabitants of Niger. These plants tend to be drought-resistant and are gathered both in times of plenty…”
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Nutritional analysis of the edible pit of Sclerocarya birrea in the Republic of Niger ( daniya, Hausa)
Published in Journal of food composition and analysis (01-02-2004)“…Wild plant foods in the Sahel region of West Africa play an important role in the diets of local residents. During periods of grain shortage, people in rural…”
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Comparison of Pulmonary Function between Children Living in Rural and Urban Areas in Northern Nigeria
Published in Journal of tropical pediatrics (1980) (01-08-2004)“…Children in northern Nigeria and elsewhere in the hot, arid western Sahel, are at risk of having their lung function compromised by a variety of factors,…”
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Indigenous Plant Food Used by Lactating Mothers in West Africa: The Nutrient Composition of the Leaves of Kigelia Africana in Ghana
Published in Ecology of food and nutrition (01-01-2010)“…Although the leaves of Kigelia africana are used to make a palm-nut soup which is consumed mainly by lactating women in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa,…”
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The nutrient content of three edible plants of the Republic of Niger
Published in Journal of food composition and analysis (01-02-2005)“…People in Niger and elsewhere in the western Sahel consume wild and cultivated edible plants to satisfy their nutritional requirements. In many parts of the…”
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Virulence factors of the family Legionellaceae
Published in Microbiological reviews (01-03-1992)“…Whereas bacteria in the genus Legionella have emerged as relatively frequent causes of pneumonia, the mechanisms underlying their pathogenicity are obscure…”
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Methionine infusion reproduces liver injury of parenteral nutrition cholestasis
Published in Pediatric research (01-05-1999)“…Cholestatic jaundice is the major complication of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in infancy. We have previously shown that the TPN solution is directly toxic…”
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Assessment of the skeletal health of healthy Nigerian men and women using quantitative ultrasound
Published in Bone (New York, N.Y.) (01-08-2004)“…The dietary intake of calcium by African populations, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is relatively low compared to the recommended intake for US adults…”
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Correlation of the fatty acid composition and fluid property of the cholesteryl esters in the serum of Nigerian children with sickle cell disease and healthy controls
Published in Prostaglandins, leukotrienes and essential fatty acids (2003)“…In a previous study conducted in Nigeria, we found that children with sickle cell disease (SCD) had exceedingly low total serum cholesterol levels…”
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Acid phosphatase activity in Coxiella burnetii: a possible virulence factor
Published in Infection and Immunity (01-10-1993)“…Classifications Services IAI Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley Reddit…”
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The fatty acid composition of the serum phospholipids of children with sickle cell disease in Nigeria
Published in Prostaglandins, leukotrienes and essential fatty acids (01-10-2002)“…The purpose of this study was to determine the fatty acid composition of the serum phospholipids of children with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Nigeria and to…”
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