Juniper Publishers-Nutrition Food Science International Journal

  Nutrition and Food Science International Journal - Juniper Publishers Mini review The people in industrialized countries have experienced a dramatic increase in obesity in recent times. Prevalence of obesity has doubled in the last 25 years. In the United States, 17-th on the list of most obese places in the world - average BMI 28.8 Kg/m2, more than 60% of reproductive-age women are overweight and 35% are obese, representing a 70% increase in pre-pregnancy obesity. In Romania, 75th on the list- average BMI is 22.2 Kg/m2, the lowest average BMI in the European Union (9.4% obesity in 2016). [1] One of three Romanians is overweight, and one of four is obese. There are over 3.5 million obese in Romania. The highest obesity rate is recorded in Moldova, where the percentage is 23.8%. Only 10% of them see a doctor. Only one percent are included in a national obesity education program [2]. Not all ethnic groups are at equal risk. Of particular concern is the rapid increase in adolescent ...

  Nutrition and Food Science International Journal - Juniper Publishers Abstract With the increased focus on a healthy diet based on the consumption of organic and natural foods, non-conventional food plants are becoming a more prevalent option to add variety and greater nutritional value to the daily diet. Non-conventional foods are a reliable and inexpensive alternative healthy food source to replace or complement current conventional food choices. These underutilized plants have the potential to be used not only in daily food preparation as an ingredient in soups, salads, etc., but also as a source of dietary supplements, for new food formulations and product development. These plants are also endowed with bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity, among others. This literature review provides an overview about some of the most popular plants, their uses, nutritional aspects, and medicinal properties. Keywords: Organic, Plants, Healthy, Nutrition Introduction Countries in the...

  Nutrition and Food Science International Journal -  Juniper Publishers Abstract A society of 58 farmers in Kashiganj of Phulpur upazila in Mymensingh district cultured carps and giant freshwater prawn in 59 ponds where 45 people produced carp fishes in 50 ponds, and five farmers with other eight members cultured carps-prawn-poultry polyculture in nine ponds for about nine months. The members of the society received training and technical assistance for polyculture. The fry @ 20000/acre of prawn and carps such as catla, rohu, mrigal, silver carp, mirror carp and silver barb were released in March 2016. The fry of prawn was released with carps in nine ponds in one village – Biska (L05) only. The water quality parameters and pond bottom soil properties were within the productive ranges. Formulated feed (30% protein) used to feed prawn two times daily, and supplementary feed (15% protein) was used to feed carps two times daily and feeds were adjusted fortnightly. Farmers started...