Richard M Fleming*, Matthew R Fleming and Tapan K Chaudhuri

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.02.000136

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Cholesterol is a combination of cholesterol, protein and fat, assembled in different combinations, yielding various forms of cholesterol molecules. Routine evaluation of one’s risk for coronary artery disease has focused on measuring cholesterol levels in the blood. Assessment of the benefit of lowering LDL cholesterol has focused on the use of these blood tests, coronary arteriograms and CCT scores.However, evidence demonstrates that changes in blood cholesterol and other inflammatory markers does not correlate with actual changes in physiologic CAD. The use of most cholesterol lowering medications is not associated with a reduction in body LDL cholesterol, but rather a shift of LDL from the blood into the cells of the body, where actual oxidative damage is associated with inflammatory problems. Absent the demonstration of improvement ..... ReadMore

Roberto Carlos Mourão Pinho

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.02.000135

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The label “autism” has become one of the most important linguistic and conceptual creations in medical and psychological nomenclature, and has two names linked to pioneering studies: Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger and Austrian psychiatrist Leo Kanner. Seventy years have passed since the publication of Asperger’s text on autism (1944), Kanner’s article (1943) had been known since its publication...... ReadMore

Fahim Shaltout

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.02.000134

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Chicken meat and its products are important for human diet in all over the world because they contribute to solve the global food problems and provide the well-known protein, fat, essential amino acids, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients and they also have a milder flavor which is more readily complemented with flavoring and sauces...... ReadMore

Osuji MN

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.02.000131

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The study is on net revenue determination of beans marketers in Imo state, Nigeria. Specifically, it examines the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents, determines the factors influencing the selling price and marketing margin of beans and identifies the marketing constraint for beans in the study area. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were employed to select eighteen (18) wholesalers and forty-eight (48) retailers. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression models were used to analyze the data collected. Results showed that majority of the beans traders were males, within the age range of 41-50 years, well educated, have high marketing experience, married and belong to trade/cooperative association. The regression analysis shows that the purchase price of beans favored the selling price of wholesale..... ReadMore

Osuji MN*

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.02.000130

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The study is on structural Mapping of beans (cowpea) marketers in Imo state, Nigeria. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were employed to select twenty- four (24) wholesalers and forty-two (42) retailers. Descriptive statistics, marketing margin analytical technique and Gini coefficient analytical technique were used to analyze the data collected. Results showed that majority of the beans traders were males, within the age range of 31-40 years, literate, married and have acquired marketing experience which ranges from 11-20 years. Beans’ marketing in the study area has two main channels, the major channel starts with the producers (beans farmer) to rural assembler, wholesalers, retailers and final consumer. The Gini coefficients for wholesalers and retailers were 0.663 and 0.656 res..... ReadMore

Fahim A Shaltout*, Mohamed A El shatter and Heba M Fahim

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.02.000129

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The study was performed to determine the presence of antibiotic residues in 50 random samples of fresh beef marketed at Giza governorate, Egypt. The detection of antibiotics residues was carried out according to methods recommended by Hietzman (1994) (4-plates test) and USDA (2011) (Bioassay test).the obtained results indicated that the incidence of antibiotic residues in the examined samples was 3 samples of amino glycosides, 2 samples of B-Lactams (penicillin), one sample of Ciprofloxacin one sample of oxytetracycline. It was shown that 2% of the samples contain Sulphonamides and Ciprofloxacin, (B-Lactam +Oxytetracyclines), (Sulphonamides + Oxytetracycline), (Sulphonamides plusB-Lactam), (Aminoglycosides plus Ciprofloxacin),(Macrolides plus Ciprofloxacin) (Aminoglycosides plus B-Lactam), (Macrolides plus B-La..... ReadMore

Chikaire JU*, Ani AO, Ajaero JO and Odoemenam EF

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.02.000126

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One of the major but hidden challenges to livestock development and animal agriculture the world over is resource-use conflicts between crop farmers, pastoralists and other land users. This is so because during conflict situation, almost all human livelihood activities come to a standstill including livestock farming. This study therefore sought to examine how conflicts involving different land users hinder livestock production. Questionnaire and oral interview were used to obtain information from a total of 120 pastoralists in three selected states of Southeast (Abia, Enugu and Imo). Data were analyzed using percentages, mean and standard deviation. The results showed that the mean age of pastoralists was 38, and the mean household size was 10, mean herding experience was 18...... ReadMore

Adel A El Lahamy*, Khalil I Khalil, Shaban A El Sherif, Hassan R Mohamed, Awad A Mahmud and Mohamed HH Roby

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.01.000125

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Cooking techniques were applied on Mullet fish (Mugil cephalous) steaks. Raw Mullet fish steaks were stored at -180C for 180 days to study the changes in the proximate composition during storage period. The proximate composition of raw Mullet fish was affected by cooking techniques. Moisture contents decreased in fried and grilled mullet steaks while protein, fat and ash contents were significant increase in cooked mullet steaks...... ReadMore

Preeti Bajpai* and Darshan Punia

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.01.000124

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Organic agriculture is a unique production management system which promotes and enhances agro ecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity [1]. Conventional agriculture is characterized by using a great amount of chemical fertilizers, synthetic pesticides, and growth regulators etc., resulting in heavy reliance on non-renewable resources. The present investigation was carried out with the objectives to study the nutrient composition of garlic grown under organic and inorganic conditions. Samples of organically and inorganically grown garlic were procured from the university farm. Proximate Nutrients composition and mineral composition of garlic grown organically and inorganically was studied. The results of the present study revealed that inorganically grown garlic had significantly higher moist..... ReadMore

Mutuli A L*, Achoka S K J and Onyango C A

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.01.000123

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University students� encounter environmental changes which exerts mixed perceptions on sufficiency of their diets. This cross-sectional study determined the influence of psychosocial factors influencing optimal dietary intake of university students...... ReadMore

Dahryn Trivedi, Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Gopal Nayak and Snehasis Jana*

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.01.000122

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Folic acid is vitamin B9, which is a water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in cell growth, production of DNA and replication. This study was aimed to determine the influence of the Trivedi Effect® Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment on the various physicochemical and thermal properties of folic acid by using the different analytical techniques. The study was done by dividing the folic acid sample into the control and treated parts; in which, no treatment was given to control, while the treated part received the Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment remotely by a renowned Biofield Energy Healer, Dahryn Trivedi. The analysis indicated that the particle sizes of the treated sample were reduced by 3.80% (d10), 5.18% (d50), 6.33% (d90), and 4.79% {D (4,3)}, respectively, which resulted in the increase in surface area by 4.60%..... ReadMore

Gopal Nayak*, Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi and Snehasis Jana

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.01.000121

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Cholecalciferol is a steroid hormone (7-dehydroxycholesterol), which helps in the absorption of dietary minerals like zinc, calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphate and also responsible for other biological activity. In this research study, the influence of the Trivedi Effect�-Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment on the physicochemical and thermal properties of cholecalciferol was evaluated using the modern analytical technique. The cholecalciferol test sample was divided into two parts. One of the test samples was considered as a control sample, which did not receive the Biofield Energy Treatment; whereas, the other part was treated with the Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment remotely by a well-known Biofield Energy Healer, Gopal Nayak and termed as a treated sample...... ReadMore

T Kraft, JF Keith*, B Bisha, E Larson-Meyer and A Griebel

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.01.000120

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Kimchi, a traditional fermented Korean food, contains prebiotics and probiotics, which have demonstrated ability to impact irregular gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms.To evaluate the impact of daily kimchi consumption on GI symptoms, sensory characteristics and consumer acceptability of kimchi, and the microbial content in homemade and commercial kimchi...... ReadMore

Joon-Kwan Moon, Kyu-Won Hwang1, Hoon Choi, Woo Suk Bang and Takayuki Shibamoto*

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2018.01.000119

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A post-column reaction method, which involves use of the pH indicator BTB, was developed and applied to the analysis of low molecular weight organic acids in commercial beers, wines, and fruit juices. Organic acids identified in these beverages were formic, acetic, citric, pyruvic, tartaric, malic, succinic, lactic, and pyroglutamic...... ReadMore

Qamar Abbas Syed

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2018.01.000118

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Pomegranate, grown in tropical climatic conditions has various therapeutic benefits due to bioactive compounds in it. This fruit is rich in antioxidants has been used from centuries for the treatment of inflammation, cancers, diabetes, hypertension, infertility and so many diseases. It is now being utilized in medicinal as well as nutrition industries due to its strong potential. Polyphenols present in pomegranate shows anti-proliferative properties as strong bases. Various in vitro and in vivo studies show that pomegranate is rich in organic acids, anthocyanins, sterols and catechin. India is among the top most countries producing and exporting this fruit. Some of its varieties are being used for commercial and ornamental means. However, some stress factors need to be evaluated in future to enhance its production and cultivation on..... ReadMore

Zainab Hussain*

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2018.01.000117

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Soybean allergy is the familiar hypersensitivity particularly in infants and children. Soy allergy, like other sensitivities can cause mellow side effects and can be dealt with by eliminating out soy and its items from the eating regimen. Common responses incorporate loose bowels, diarrhea and vomiting. To prevent a response, it is imperative that you maintain a strategic distance from soy and soy-based items by continuously reading food labels. Also, totally maintaining a strategic distance from soy-based items is the main treatment. You additionally need to stay away from some unforeseen sources like baked products, canned juices and soups, canned fish and meat, cereals, cookies, crackers, infant formulas, processed meats, sauces, soaps and creams. Allergens are not always a part of these nourishments and items, yet soy can show up in a..... ReadMore

Niloufar Alikhani* and Malakeh Meshkati

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2019.01.000116

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Introduction: Due to the nature of hospitals, the importance of mental relaxation along with the physical health of patients, this study was conducted to investigate the anxiety of hospitalized patients(discharge), looking at the impact of health costs on the rate Anxiety. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional descriptive-analytic study was carried out using a researcher-made questionnaire. The statistical population of the study included 80 patients with myocardial infarction referring to the Hospital of Farmanieh, Tehran from 23 October to 21November 2017, 12 of whom were discontinued for some reason and 68 completed the questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software and sequential regression statistical test. Findings: There was a significant relationship between pay out of pocket, employme..... ReadMore

JC Dagar*

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2018.01.000115

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The world population is estimated to cross 7.6 billion and to develop agricultural strategies to feed all people represents as one of the biggest challenges of this century. We have limited land and water resources; therefore need to develop all these resources carefully. Nearly one billion hectares of arid and semiarid areas of the world is salt affected and remains barren. These soils are universally low in fertility and not suitable for conventional agricultural use. Irrigation without adequate drainage is leading to water logging and secondary salinization. Further, in most of these regions, the groundwater aquifers are saline. Usually cultivation of conventional arable crops with saline irrigation has not been sustainable. To bring these wastelands under sustainable productive system and use poor quality waters judiciously in agricul..... ReadMore

Denise Kelly*

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2018.01.000113

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For those of you that know me, or have been a client of mine, you will know my love for super foods! I am always on the look out for something new and amazingly beneficial for the body. I agree that some supplements are great, but the reason, in my belief that super foods excel in the Nutrition category is because the body recognises super foods as a food. So will absorb what it needs. Plus it’s a natural product that will drench each and every cell with goodness! I have talked a lot about Bee Pollen in the past, which is an amazing super food that I love for all kinds of ailments. It’s especially good this time of year when hay fever is rife. However there is another little gem in the wings that is actually nothing new in the world of Chinese medicine, but is fast becoming one of the best super foods in our western world for its unbe..... ReadMore

Elevina Perez Sira*, Frederick Schroeder and Mily Schroeder

DOI : 10.32474/SJFN.2018.01.000112

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A person’s diet choice is related not only to their biological needs and the availability to the foods, but also to the customs, aspirations, and expectations of their societies. The quantity and quality of the food consumed, the choice of them, and the cultural gastronomies surrounding eating habits have varied throughout history and culture. Moreover, there are consumers that need special requirements for their nutrition to prevent or control diseases. In this context the consumers could be classified as -common or conservative consumers, -conservative consumers with special regimes due to age, cultural, or religious conditions, (which include infants, vegetarians and vegans, sports, old age among others), and consumers with physiological and metabolic disorders that are controlled or prevented with special food regimes as well. In..... ReadMore