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Improving the Nutritional Status of a Patient with Pancreatic Cancer (PC) | Juniper Publishers

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Improving the Nutritional Status of a Patient with Pancreatic Cancer (PC) by Chimene Castor in Juniper Publishers in  Nutrition & Food Science International Journal    Incidence & Mortality: Cancer is one of the major leading causes of death in US (US), second only to cardiovascular disease [1,2]. PC (PC) is the most common fatal cancer after lung, colorectal and breast cancer. It is projected to be the second leading cause of cancer death by 2030 [3]. Most PC patients will die within the first year of diagnosis [4] .    For more click on:  https://juniperpublishers.com/nfsij/NFSIJ.MS.ID.555554.php  

The Role of Nutrition Care Process in Addressing Health Disparities in End Stage Renal Disease | Juniper Publishers

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The Role of Nutrition Care Process in Addressing Health Disparities in End Stage Renal Disease by Chimene Castor | Juniper Publishers |  Nutrition & Food Science International Journal    Abstract: Background: Approximately 23 million Americans have some form of chronic kidney disease, with African Americans having an incidence of end stage renal disease (ESRD) of 3.5 times higher than that of white Americans. The nutritional status of ESRD patients is a crucial issue in the disease progression. The management of ESRD requires significant lifestyle adjustments (i.e. frequent dialysis sessions and dietary restrictions) that often result in noncompliance, which in turn contributes to poorer nutritional status and health outcome. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the nutritional status of an ESRD patient using current nutrition evidence-based guidelines. Design: Patient data was collected from medical records, and by interviewing the

Intense Daily Physical Work to Curtail Obesity and Metabolic Complexities: A Global Initiative | Juniper Publishers

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Intense Daily Physical Work to Curtail Obesity and Metabolic Complexities: A Global Initiative by Akbar Nikkhah | Juniper Publishers | Nutrition & Food Science International Journal   Abstract: Obesity and related metabolic challenges are amongst major health concerns of the modern age. Demanding public edification on standardizing, localizing, and globalizing consistent, intense, and durable physical activity on a daily basis is a must for minimizing excess weight gain and obesity. It is pragmatically inefficient to concentrate on weight loss management or metabolic diseases treatment. Efforts must be made to formulate efficacious prevention strategies to successfully reduce obesity and its related health issues. This article discusses stable intense exercise of intense and daily nature as a feasible approach against obesity outbreak in today’s complicated lifestyles . For more click on: https://juniperpublishers.com/nfsij/NFSIJ.MS.ID.555552.ph

Awareness and Practices on Diet, Weight Management and Antenatal Care among Rural Pregnant Women | Juniper Publishers

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Awareness and Practices on Diet, Weight Management and Antenatal Care among Rural Pregnant Women by Md Monoarul Haque in Juniper Publishers in Nutrition & Food Science International Journal Abstract: Neonatal morbidity and mortality remains very high in the developing countries of sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America. An observational cross-sectional study was carried out at Sirajgonj district in Bangladesh to assess awareness and practice among rural pregnant women on diet, weight management as well as antenatal care. Face to face interview was carried out with structured questionnaire. Convenient sampling technique was used to collect data on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria and written consent was taken prior to interview. Descriptive as well as inferential statistics were used to present data. Mean±SD age of respondents was 25.31±5 .10 years. More than half (55%) of the respondents completed primary level education. Most of the respondents

Nutrition & Food Science International Journal | Juniper publishers

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Nutrition & Food Science International Journal | Juniper publishers Nutrition and food science international journal is a scientific, peer reviewed, multidisciplinary, international journal for rapid dissemination of research in all areas of food science and nutrition. NFSIJ aims to reflect contemporary thinking so that professionals can keep pace with the developments in the field of nutrition and food sciences. NFSIJ aims to foster a wider academic interest in food and nutrition field, and offers an important forum for researchers to exchange the latest results from research on human nutrition broadly and food-related nutrition in particular. The Journal will consider submissions of quality papers related to all aspects of human food and nutrition, as well as interdisciplinary research that spans these two fields. NFSIJ welcomes Review articles, original research papers and short communications by individual researchers and research groups with strong em