Hypertension

Zinc availability in Indian foods and diets

Underprivileged school girls

Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1945.

Thesis equivalent (M.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1947.

Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1945.

Thesis equivalent (M.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1947.

<p> The main objective of this project was to develop juice products supplemented with prebiotics (Low Fermentable Oligo-Di-Monosaccharides and Polyols [FODMAPs]) and probiotics (Lactobacillus) aimed towards children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A review of literature discussed what prebiotics and probiotics are as well as their role in the body&rsquo;s health. A discussion of IBS was also included. </p><p> A fruit juice was created using a formula found on the USDA Nutrient Database from a similar product. <i>Lactobacillus acidophilus</i> was the proposed probiotic to be used in the product. A process flow diagram, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan, nutrition label, and principal display panel (PDP) was developed for the proposed product. Shelf life estimation of the product was proposed through an accelerated shelf life equation. Two sensory evaluation tools were created that can evaluate the product: a ranking test and a 5-point hedonics scale test.</p>

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<p>Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of morbidity and second leading cause for mortality by cancer in the United States. Phytochemicals within fruits and vegetables have demonstrated chemopreventive potential by regulating certain defense mechanisms within the body. This study evaluated consumer acceptability of a sweet potato ginger crisp prototype. Thirty-two male and female subjects (mean age: 22.8 years) were recruited at California State University, Long Beach. Consumer acceptability was significantly (p < 0.05) higher for the commercial product compared to prototype on several sensory attributes. Frequency of consumption was significantly (p < 0.001) higher for the commercial product. The commercial product was preferred overall (91%). Antioxidant capacity measures indicated high radical scavenging (95%) and reducing power (26%) of the prototype. Further research to assess overall quality and marketing the synergistic benefits from the chemopreventive compounds in sweet potatoes and presence of natural sugars may improve its overall acceptability.