O objetivo desse estudo foi validar a aplicação da metodologia isotópica de identificação da origem dos gliceróis em gorduras presentes em requeijões e especialidades lácteas com o intuito de oferecer uma ferramenta de controle de qualidade, de fiscalização de mercado e detecção de fraudes. Para atingir esse objetivo, isolou-se o glicerol de compostos lácteos como requeijões, especialidades lácteas, leite e óleos vegetais (empregados como padrões de origem animal e vegetal, respectivamente) e aplicou-se a metodologia isotópica. O glicerol foi isolado através da centrifugação. Foram analisadas todas as marcas de requeijões e similares (28 marcas) disponíveis nos supermercados da cidade de Piracicaba, e depois, agrupadas conforme sua identificação: requeijão cremoso, especialidade láctea com requeijão cremoso, alimento à base de requeijão e creme vegetal, requeijão cremoso com amido e não identificado. Do total, cinco marcas apresentaram resultados com diferença significativa (p<0,05) quando comparados ao controle (padrão animal – leite). A metodologia isotópica permitiu identificar a origem do material analisado e detectar alterações nos padrões. Comprovou-se a eficácia da metodologia isotópica na identificação da origem da matéria graxa de requeijões e a aplicabilidade da técnica no controle de qualidade de lácteos, auxiliando tanto no recebimento de matéria-prima como de produto final. / The objective of this study was to validate the application of the isotopic methodology of identification of glycerol origin in the fat fraction of "requeijões" (Brazilian soft cheeses) and similar products aiming at the identification of a quality control instrument for market fiscalization and fraud detection. In order to pursue the specific objectives of this study, the glycerol was isolated from spreadable dairy products such as "requeijões" and others. Cow's milk and vegetable oils of known origins were adopted as standards. The isotopic methodology was applied to identify the origin of the carbon present in the glycerol molecule of the fats present in those foods. Glycerol was isolated according to a conventional based on centrifugation. Twenty-eight commercial brands of "requeijões" available in the supermarkets of Piracicaba city were classified according to the information provided in the lables and analyzed. Out of the total, 5 brands were significantly different (p<0,05) when compared to the control (animal pattern - milk), indicating absence of the milk fat in the formulation. The isotopic methodology allowed to identify the origin of the analyzed material and to detect alterations in the patterns. The effectiveness of the isotopic methodology in the identification of origin of the lipid constituents of "requeijão" was proven as well as the applicability of the technique in dairy industry quality control, both in the final product as well as in process supplies.

Introduction: The main topic of this diploma thesis was the nutrition of athletes compared to people with a sedentary lifestyle. Aim: The main goal of the thesis was the nutrition of athletes compared to people with a sedentary lifestyle using analyzing dietary regimen. Material and methods: We evaluated the dietary regimen of 40 women at the age of 20- 30 years old. Women were divided into the groups of non-athletes ("sedentary people") and women who exercise fitness sports ("fitness people"). Their average age was in the range of 25,3-26 years. Respondents filled out the form with their dietary regimen for three days using a 24-hod recall. Records where evaluated with using an extensive food database which was created at the Institute of Physical Education, First of Medicine, Charles University. Student's two-tailed unpaired mean t-test was used to compare the groups. We used the F-test to analysing a equation scattering before using t-test. Results: Group of fitness athletes consumed average 335 kcal less total energy (p = 0.008), 15.17 g more plant-based proteins (p = 0.031), 15.24 g less fats (p = 0.025) and 13.23 g less animal fat (p = 0.044). The results for other nutrients weren't statistically significant, but from a nutritional point of view they provided an interesting overview of eating...

Red Lustrous Wheelmade Ware (RLWm ware) transport and storage vessels have been excavated from Late Bronze Age (LBA) sites across the eastern Mediterranean. These distinctive vessels were traded for the valuable commodity they contained so far unidentified. Seventy-three sherds (61 RLWm ware, 12 in local fabrics) and two visible residues were analysed for organic residues using standard lipid extraction techniques. Seven residues from a previous study were re-examined. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry identified four materials ¿ beeswax, bitumen, fat/oil and resin. Beeswax, found only in vessels from Hittite sites in Turkey, was probably used as a post-firing treatment. Fat/oil, present in some sherds from every site, represents the contents of the vessels and showed many of the characteristics of degraded plant oil. Two examples contained a plant sterol and three yielded ricinoleic acid, a biomarker for castor oil. Gas-chromatography compound-specific isotope ratio mass spectrometry of selected residues excluded dairy products, ruminant animal fats and fish oils as source materials for the fats/oils, while comparison with a small database of modern oils created during this study does not exclude plant oils. Selected samples analysed by high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry did not reveal wine residues. Data on the elemental composition of the fabric collected during another study was re-analysed and compared with data from a further published study, confirming the remarkable consistency of RLWm ware fabric. Volume calculations were also attempted to give an estimate of the capacity of the main vessel forms. / Arts and Humanities Research Council / Extensive folders of data and appendices which accompany this thesis are not presently available online.

Objetivo: comparar o perfil lipídico de em crianças e adolescentes, com e sem inflamação, atendidas num pronto atendimento geral de pediatria de um hospital universitário de nível de atendimento secundário, segundo estado nutricional, sexo e idade. Métodos: Estudo transversal, realizado entre outubro de 2012 e agosto de 2013, avaliou 124 crianças e adolescentes (3 meses a 14 anos de idade) em atendimento na unidade de emergência do Hospital Universitário da Universidade de São Paulo, com queixa relacionada a processo inflamatório/infeccioso. Os pacientes foram separados em dois grupos de acordo com os níveis de proteína C reativa (PCR): grupo I se maior ou igual a 5 mg/L, e grupo II se menor que 5mg/L. Dosagens de colesterol total, lipoproteína de alta densidade (HDL) e baixa densidade (LDL), triglicerídeos e albumina foram comparadas entre os dois grupos, levando em conta o estado nutricional (avaliado através de medidas antropométricas), gênero e idade. Resultado: A mediana de idade foi de 51 meses, com maioria dos pacientes classificados como eutróficos (76,5%). Do total da amostra, 34,7% dos pacientes apresentaram colesterol total e/ou triglicerídeos alterados e 67% apresentaram baixos níveis de HDL. Não houve diferença significativa do perfil lipídico entre os dois grupos de pacientes separados de acordo com PCR. Dentre os pacientes com PCR >= 5mg/L, a PCR apresentou correlação inversa com HDL [r= (-)0,363 e p=0,001], com LDL [r= (-) 0,235 e p=0,034], com albumina [r= (-) 0,308 e p=0,005] e correlação direta com TG (r=0,426 e p > 0,001). Na analise de regressão linear, se evidenciou que para cada aumento de 1mg/L nos valores da PCR espera-se uma redução média de 0,072 mg/dL da HDL, de 0,083 mg/dL da LDL, de 0,002g/dL de albumina, e um aumento médio de 0,564 mg/dL do triglicerídeo. Conclusão: Pacientes com processo inflamatório apresentam alterações nos níveis séricos do HDL, LDL e triglicerídeos que se relacionam com o grau de inflamação, de forma independente do estado nutricional / Aim: To compare the lipid profile in children and adolescents with and without inflammation, met a ready general pediatric service of a university hospital secondary care level, according to nutritional status, gender and age. Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted between October 2012 and August 2013, assessed 124 children and adolescents (3 months to 14 years old) in the emergency department of the University Hospital of the University of São Paulo, with reports of inflammatory/ infectious process. The patients were divided into two groups according to the C reactive protein (CRP) levels: group I is higher than or equal to 5 mg/L, and Group II was lower than 5 mg/L. Total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL), triglycerides and albumin were compared between the two groups, taking into account the nutritional status (assessed by anthropometric measurements), gender and age. Results: The median age was 51 months, with patients mostly classified as well-nourished (76.5%). Of the overall sample, 34.7% of patients had total cholesterol and/or triglycerides altered and 67% had low levels of HDL. There was no significant difference in lipid profile between the two groups of PCR. For the patients with CPR > 5mg/L, CPR presented an inverse correlation with HDL [r = (-) 0.363 and p = 0.001], with LDL [r = (-) 0.235 and p = 0.034], with [r = albumin (-) 0.308 and p = 0.005] and direct correlation with TG (r = 0.426 and p < 0.001). Linear regression analysis it became clear that for each increase of 1 mg/L in the values of CRP expected an average reduction of 0,072 mg/dL of HDL, the 0,083 mg/dL of LDL, the 0,002 g /dL albumin, and an average increase of 0,564 mg/dL of triglycerides. Conclusion: Patients with an inflammatory process exhibit changes in the serum levels of the lipids HDL, LDL and TG that are related to the degree of inflammation. These changes occurred regardless of nutritional status

Objetivo: comparar o perfil lipídico de em crianças e adolescentes, com e sem inflamação, atendidas num pronto atendimento geral de pediatria de um hospital universitário de nível de atendimento secundário, segundo estado nutricional, sexo e idade. Métodos: Estudo transversal, realizado entre outubro de 2012 e agosto de 2013, avaliou 124 crianças e adolescentes (3 meses a 14 anos de idade) em atendimento na unidade de emergência do Hospital Universitário da Universidade de São Paulo, com queixa relacionada a processo inflamatório/infeccioso. Os pacientes foram separados em dois grupos de acordo com os níveis de proteína C reativa (PCR): grupo I se maior ou igual a 5 mg/L, e grupo II se menor que 5mg/L. Dosagens de colesterol total, lipoproteína de alta densidade (HDL) e baixa densidade (LDL), triglicerídeos e albumina foram comparadas entre os dois grupos, levando em conta o estado nutricional (avaliado através de medidas antropométricas), gênero e idade. Resultado: A mediana de idade foi de 51 meses, com maioria dos pacientes classificados como eutróficos (76,5%). Do total da amostra, 34,7% dos pacientes apresentaram colesterol total e/ou triglicerídeos alterados e 67% apresentaram baixos níveis de HDL. Não houve diferença significativa do perfil lipídico entre os dois grupos de pacientes separados de acordo com PCR. Dentre os pacientes com PCR >= 5mg/L, a PCR apresentou correlação inversa com HDL [r= (-)0,363 e p=0,001], com LDL [r= (-) 0,235 e p=0,034], com albumina [r= (-) 0,308 e p=0,005] e correlação direta com TG (r=0,426 e p > 0,001). Na analise de regressão linear, se evidenciou que para cada aumento de 1mg/L nos valores da PCR espera-se uma redução média de 0,072 mg/dL da HDL, de 0,083 mg/dL da LDL, de 0,002g/dL de albumina, e um aumento médio de 0,564 mg/dL do triglicerídeo. Conclusão: Pacientes com processo inflamatório apresentam alterações nos níveis séricos do HDL, LDL e triglicerídeos que se relacionam com o grau de inflamação, de forma independente do estado nutricional / Aim: To compare the lipid profile in children and adolescents with and without inflammation, met a ready general pediatric service of a university hospital secondary care level, according to nutritional status, gender and age. Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted between October 2012 and August 2013, assessed 124 children and adolescents (3 months to 14 years old) in the emergency department of the University Hospital of the University of São Paulo, with reports of inflammatory/ infectious process. The patients were divided into two groups according to the C reactive protein (CRP) levels: group I is higher than or equal to 5 mg/L, and Group II was lower than 5 mg/L. Total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL), triglycerides and albumin were compared between the two groups, taking into account the nutritional status (assessed by anthropometric measurements), gender and age. Results: The median age was 51 months, with patients mostly classified as well-nourished (76.5%). Of the overall sample, 34.7% of patients had total cholesterol and/or triglycerides altered and 67% had low levels of HDL. There was no significant difference in lipid profile between the two groups of PCR. For the patients with CPR > 5mg/L, CPR presented an inverse correlation with HDL [r = (-) 0.363 and p = 0.001], with LDL [r = (-) 0.235 and p = 0.034], with [r = albumin (-) 0.308 and p = 0.005] and direct correlation with TG (r = 0.426 and p < 0.001). Linear regression analysis it became clear that for each increase of 1 mg/L in the values of CRP expected an average reduction of 0,072 mg/dL of HDL, the 0,083 mg/dL of LDL, the 0,002 g /dL albumin, and an average increase of 0,564 mg/dL of triglycerides. Conclusion: Patients with an inflammatory process exhibit changes in the serum levels of the lipids HDL, LDL and TG that are related to the degree of inflammation. These changes occurred regardless of nutritional status

No / AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: We previously demonstrated that animals fed a high-fat (HF) diet for 10 weeks developed insulin resistance and behavioural inflexibility. We hypothesised that intervention with metformin would diminish the HF-feeding-evoked cognitive deficit by improving insulin sensitivity. METHODS: Rats were trained in an operant-based matching and non-matching to position task (MTP/NMTP). Animals received an HF (45% of kJ as lard; n = 24), standard chow (SC; n = 16), HF + metformin (144 mg/kg in diet; n = 20) or SC + metformin (144 mg/kg in diet; n = 16) diet for 10 weeks before retesting. Body weight and plasma glucose, insulin and leptin were measured. Protein lysates from various brain areas were analysed for alterations in intracellular signalling or production of synaptic proteins. RESULTS: HF-fed animals developed insulin resistance and an impairment in switching task contingency from matching to non-matching paradigm. Metformin attenuated the insulin resistance and weight gain associated with HF feeding, but had no effect on performance in either MTP or NMTP tasks. No major alteration in proteins associated with insulin signalling or synaptic function was detected in response to HF diet in the hypothalamus, hippocampus, striatum or cortex. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION: Metformin prevented the metabolic but not cognitive alterations associated with HF feeding. The HF diet protocol did not change basal insulin signalling in the brain, suggesting that the brain did not develop insulin resistance. These findings indicate that HF diet has deleterious effects on neuronal function over and above those related to insulin resistance and suggest that weight loss may not be sufficient to reverse some damaging effects of poor diet.