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 Cardiovascular diseases stand out in terms of high mortality and the association of various cardiovascular risk factors. It is inferred that these involve a context of care with the interrelation of factors that accompany a situation of individual and/or collective cardiovascular vulnerability. This context demands a review and clarification of concepts and the development-based care protocols are in theory s to guide health policies and targeted assistance programs for health promotion and cardiovascular disease prevention in the world. Keywords: Cardiovascular risk; Context; Care; Health; Prevention of diseases; Promotion of Health. Opinion Cardiovascular diseases stand out in terms of high mortality and the association of various cardiovascular risk factors, being the main cause of death in the world, with more than three quarters of these occurring in low- and middle-income countries [1]. Individua...

  Nutrition and Food Science International Journal - Juniper Publishers Abstract In the United State over 15 million children attend a childcare facility annually. These children are 3.5 times more likely to contract a foodborne illness than children cared for in other settings. Proper hand hygiene practices have been identified as the most important practice to mitigate the spread of foodborne illnesses. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore hand hygiene training opportunities given to childcare food handlers in childcare facilities; as well as explore what food safety training childcare directors currently possess. Results showed directors received food safety training yet did not always pass the training along to their employees. A lack of written hand hygiene policies was identified, as well as lack of childcare employee training for hand hygiene on the topics of hand washing and glove use. It is recommended that childcare directors communicate the importance of proper han...

  Nutrition and Food Science International Journal - Juniper Publishers Abstract The aim of the study was to provide recommendations for increasing the immunity of athletes through regular training as well as nutrition during the pandemic period. Coronavirus (Covid-19) infection, considered a pandemic by the World Health Organization [37], poses a significant threat to public health as well as to athletes around the world. While the danger of new types of coronavirus has been observed in the world increasing day by day, it stresses the importance of athlete’s attention to prevention measures for Covid-19 as well as strengthening the immune system. Although there is no vaccine to prevent or treat coronavirus transmission alone, it is known that healthy and balanced nutrition of athletes strengthens the immune system along with planned and programmed training / physical activity and regular sleep. The healthier nutrition of athletes, when evaluated in the context of the coronavirus p...