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Journal articles on the topic "Suboptimal foods"
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Yang, Chun, and Xuqi Chen. "Factors Affecting Consumers’ Purchasing of Suboptimal Foods during the COVID-19 Pandemic." Agriculture 12, no. 1 (2022): 99. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12010099.
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Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, global food production and transportation have been largely impacted. Meanwhile, consumers have purchased and stockpiled large quantities of foods due to panic in the early stage of the pandemic, which has resulted in a lot of uneaten, expired foods and has reduced the varieties of foods available in the markets. Due to the lower prices, some consumers have chosen to buy those foods with an earlier production time or inferior quality (suboptimal foods), and the purchase rate of suboptimal foods has increased. Therefore, this study investigated consumer behavior during the pandemic as the research focus, explored the main dimensions that affect consumers’ purchasing of suboptimal foods during the COVID-19 pandemic, tested their correlations, and proposed suggestions for improvement. The results of this study showed that the impacts of Perceived Benefits on Attitude Toward Behavior, Perceived Behavioral Control, and Subject Norm rank 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in importance, respectively, which are all higher than the related impact of Environmental Concerns. For consumers, the most important thing is whether suboptimal foods have consumption motivation for them, which is also the most direct way to make consumers feel the value of suboptimal foods. Furthermore, for consumers, while the environmentally friendly attributes of suboptimal foods are less perceptible than the economic motivations, they still have considerable influence on consumers, and this is even more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many families have experienced a shock to their income during the pandemic, and consumers are more sensitive and concerned about commodity prices, which also makes lower-priced and more abundant suboptimal foods more popular. However, in the long term, suboptimal foods can have a positive impact on reducing food waste and protecting the environment. When consumers realize this, they will be more motivated to purchase and try suboptimal foods.
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Lim, See Meng, Hanbin Law, and Siew Siew Lee. "Consumers’ Quality Perception and Acceptance of Suboptimal Food: An Online Survey in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia." Foods 12, no. 15 (2023): 2824. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods12152824.
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Suboptimal food is defined as physically imperfect food that deviates from the norm in terms of appearance without compromising its intrinsic quality or safety. Consumers’ quality perception and acceptance of suboptimal food contribute to food waste. Therefore, this study aims to explore consumers’ quality perception and acceptance of suboptimal food and the factors associated with the acceptance of suboptimal food. An online survey was conducted among 414 consumers residing in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, through convenience sampling. They completed an online questionnaire asking for sociodemographic information, quality perception and acceptance of suboptimal food, and information related to food waste. Only 11.4% of consumers chose suboptimal foods, with visually deviated suboptimal foods (apples with brown spots) having the lowest acceptance (9.9%). Consumers perceived suboptimal foods as unattractive and that they should be consumed quickly. Malays were less likely to accept suboptimal foods, while middle-income households were more likely to accept suboptimal foods at home. In conclusion, consumers have a low acceptance of suboptimal food, and suboptimal food was perceived as unappealing and that it should be consumed quickly. Notwithstanding the findings that emerge from this, the results may lack generalisability to the wider population as only a convenience sample was used.
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De Hooge, Ilona E., Roxanne I. van Giesen, Koen A. H. Leijsten, and Charlene S. van Herwaarden. "Increasing the Sales of Suboptimal Foods with Sustainability and Authenticity Marketing Strategies." Foods 11, no. 21 (2022): 3420. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods11213420.
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To reduce food waste, it is essential to motivate consumers to purchase and consume products that deviate from optimality on the basis of only cosmetic specifications (also called suboptimal products). Previous research has shown it to be challenging to motivate consumers to buy such suboptimal products. Sustainability or authenticity positioning of suboptimal products may be a promising avenue, but no research to date has examined their effects on consumer behaviour. The current research examines whether sustainability and/or authenticity positioning increase the sales of suboptimal products and whether these strategies increase suboptimal product perceptions up to the level of optimal products. Two field experiments examined whether sustainability and authenticity positioning could increase the sales of suboptimal products in two settings: a daily market and a supermarket. They reveal that both types of positioning can increase the sales of suboptimal products. Moreover, in an online experiment, consumers were presented with suboptimal and optimal products with sustainability, authenticity, information, or no positioning, and consumers indicated their perceptions of and purchase intentions for suboptimal and optimal products. It demonstrates that the strategies motivate consumers to perceive suboptimal products as more similar to optimal products and can increase purchase intentions for suboptimal products. Together, these findings suggest that sustainability and authenticity positioning of suboptimal products can support the fight against food waste.
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Vlassopoulos, Antonis, Alexandra Katidi, Stamoulis Noutsos, and Maria Kapsokefalou. "Precision Food Composition Data as a Tool to Decipher the Riddle of Ultra-Processed Foods and Nutritional Quality." Foods 13, no. 8 (2024): 1259. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods13081259.
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Background: Epidemiology supports a link between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and health, mediated mainly through the clustering of foods with suboptimal nutrient profiles within UPFs. However, successful NOVA categorization requires access to a food’s ingredient list, which we hypothesized can impact both UPF identification and the link between processing and composition. Methods: Foods (n = 4851) in the HelTH branded food composition database were classified as NOVA1-4, with or without using the ingredient lists (generic and branded approach, respectively), to identify differences in NOVA classification (chi-square test) and the estimated average nutritional composition of each NOVA group (Kruskal–Willis U test). Results: Using the ingredients list increased UPF identification by 30%. More than 30% of foods commonly assumed to be minimally processed (NOVA1-plain dairy, frozen vegetables, etc.) were reclassified as UPFs when using ingredient lists. These reclassified foods, however, had nutritional compositions comparable to NOVA1 foods and better than UPFs for energy, fat, sugars, and sodium (p < 0.001). In fact, UPFs did not show a uniform nutritional composition covering foods from Nutri-Score A (~10%) to Nutri-Score E (~20%). Conclusions: The assumption that all UPFs have the same unfavorable nutritional composition is challenged when NOVA is applied using the appropriate branded food composition database.
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Giménez, Ana, Jessica Aschemann-Witzel, and Gastón Ares. "Exploring barriers to consuming suboptimal foods: A consumer perspective." Food Research International 141 (March 2021): 110106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110106.
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Storey, Kate E., Laura E. Forbes, Shawn N. Fraser, et al. "Diet quality, nutrition and physical activity among adolescents: the Web-SPAN (Web-Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition) project." Public Health Nutrition 12, no. 11 (2009): 2009–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980009990292.
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AbstractObjectiveTo assess the overall diet quality of a sample of adolescents living in Alberta, Canada, and evaluate whether diet quality, nutrient intakes, meal behaviours (i.e. meal skipping and consuming meals away from home) and physical activity are related.DesignA cross-sectional study design. Students completed the self-administered Web-Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition (Web-SPAN). Students were classified as having poor, average or superior diet quality based on Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating (CFGHE).SettingOne hundred and thirty-six schools (37 %) within forty-four public and private school boards (75 %) in Alberta, Canada.SubjectsGrade 7 to 10 Alberta students (n4936) participated in the school-based research.ResultsOn average, students met macronutrient requirements; however, micronutrient and fibre intakes were suboptimal. Median CFGHE food group intakes were below recommendations. Those with poor diet quality (42 %) had lower intakes of protein, fibre and low-calorie beverages; higher intakes of carbohydrates, fat and Other Foods (e.g. foods containing mostly sugar, high-salt/fat foods, high-calorie beverages, low-calorie beverages and high-sugar/fat foods); a lower frequency of consuming breakfast and a higher frequency of consuming meals away from home; and a lower level of physical activity when compared with students with either average or superior diet quality.ConclusionsAlberta adolescents were not meeting minimum CFGHE recommendations, and thus had suboptimal intakes and poor diet quality. Suboptimal nutritional intakes, meal behaviours and physical inactivity were all related to poor diet quality and reflect the need to target these health behaviours in order to improve diet quality and overall health and wellness.
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Ostojic, Sergej. "Nutritional Profiles of U.S. Adults With Suboptimal Dietary Creatine Intake." Current Developments in Nutrition 5, Supplement_2 (2021): 1076. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab053_069.
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Abstract Objectives We determined the prevalence of inadequate dietary intake of creatine and described nutritional profiles of individuals with low creatine intake in U.S. adults using data from the 2017–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) round. Methods Data for this study were obtained from the latest round of NHANES 2017–2018. Detailed dietary intake information from adult NHANES participants was obtained by dietary interview component through two 24-hour dietary recall interviews. To calculate creatine intake, we first identified meat-based protein foods using 8-digit USDA food codes organized in five database subgroups using dietary interview entry for individual foods. Next, we recorded the gram weight of each food/individual component containing meat-based protein, and calculated the net intake of meat-based protein for each respondent by merging all relevant food items on daily basis. Individual values for total grams of creatine consumed per day for each respondent were computed using the average amount of creatine (3.88 g/kg) across all sources of meat-based protein. A threshold for dietary intake of creatine was set at 1.00 gram per day, with respondents were classified into two subpopulations with the suboptimal intake of creatine (&lt;1.00 g/day) or recommended intake (dietary creatine ³ 1.00 g/day). Results Among 4,004 NHANES adult participants that reported detailed dietary intake information, 2,611 (65.2%) were calculated to have dietary creatine intake below recommended levels of 1.00 g/day. The average daily creatine intake in this subpopulation was 0.52 ± 0.26 g (95% confidence interval, from 0.51 to 0.53). This was accompanied by a significantly lower dietary intake of meat-based protein, as compared to participants whose dietary creatine intake was equal to or above recommended levels (20.1 ± 10.2 g/day vs. 67.1 ± 30.4 g/day; P &lt; 0.001). Conclusions The large-scale rate of suboptimal dietary creatine intake found in this cross-sectional study warrants additional research, and calls for immediate public health measures fostering creatine-rich foods in human nutrition. Funding Sources None.
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Waode, Dea Astria, Herdiansyah Herdis, and Setiawati Tumuyu Sri. "Knowledge, attitude and behavior on utilizing suboptimal food related public health." International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) 12, no. 2 (2023): 716~725. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijphs.v12i2.22451.
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Offering food products at lower prices approaching the expiration date, referred to as suboptimal food products, is considered to be able to encourage purchasing considerations by the public. It is based on knowledge of purchasing price-reduced food products by the public and the potential waste in the community focused. The study aimed to contribute to the evaluation of whether offering suboptimal foods at a lower price will reduce food waste in the supply chain. This study analyzes public knowledge, attitudes, and behavior toward suboptimal product price offers in retail stores. The research was conducted in three retail stores in Depok City by exploring research questions involving 274 retail store customers who were analyzed based on a questionnaire. The approach used is a quantitative approach with multiple linear analysis methods using SPSS software. The findings show that public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors influence suboptimal product price offers in retail stores. This research is expected to be an effective solution to overcome excess food, which leads to food waste at the retail level in sustainable food management.
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Lakicevic, B., D. De Biase, B. Velebit, et al. "Stress survival islets contribute to clonal and serotype-specific differences in L. monocytogenes." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 854, no. 1 (2021): 012050. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/854/1/012050.
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Abstract Listeria monocytogenes is an important opportunistic foodborne pathogen causing listeriosis, an often fatal infection leading to meningitis, sepsis, or infection of the fetus and abortion in susceptible individuals. Diverse ready-to-eat food (RTE) like dairy, meat, fish, vegetables, and complex foods are often linked with listeriosis outbreaks. L. monocytogenes is capable of surviving in stressful environmental conditions and grow in refrigerated foods. Regarding stress-related genes, SSI-1 contributes to the survival of cells under suboptimal conditions, such as high salt content and acidic environment. At the same time, SSI-2 is responsible for persistence under alkaline and oxidative stresses.
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Huber, Thomas L., Dorothy P. Laflamme, Linda Medleau, Karen M. Comer, and Pauline M. Rakich. "Comparison of procedures for assessing adequacy of dog foods." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 199, no. 6 (1991): 731–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.2460/javma.1991.199.06.731.
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Summary Dog foods with similar claims for nutritional adequacy were tested by chemical analysis and the American Association of Feed Control Officials’ growth trial. All foods tested were similar chemically, however, dogs given one regionally marketed food had lower growth rate and food efficiency as well as suboptimal pcv and hemoglobin values during the growth trial. Pups fed this diet also had clinical signs typical of zinc and copper deficiencies. We concluded that American Association of Feed Control Officials’ approved feeding tests provide valid assessment of pet food quality, and procedures involving only chemical analysis or calculated values may not.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Suboptimal foods"
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Islam, Mohammad Redwanul. "Limited dietary diversity and consumption of ultra-processed and deep-fried foods among adolescents in rural Bangladesh : uncovering the two faces of suboptimal diet." Licentiate thesis, Uppsala universitet, Internationell barnhälsa och nutrition, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-440145.
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Background: With an estimated number of 1.2 billion in the world, adolescents represent a major transformative force in global health. Optimum adolescent nutrition is increasingly important for scaling up population health gains in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) of South Asia. Nevertheless, little is known about the gender and socio-economic stratification of diets consumed by rural adolescents in these countries. The aim of this project was to understand the gender and socio-economic stratification of their diet with a dual, descriptive-analytic focus on dietary diversity (DD) and consumption of ultra-processed and deep-fried foods. Methods: This thesis builds upon cross-sectional analyses of data collected during 15-year follow-up of the MINIMat (Maternal and Infant Nutrition Interventions in Matlab) trial, from September 2017 to June 2019. Data on dietary and socio-demographic variables were collected through household survey; using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire. A single, 24-hour recall was employed to assess consumption of staples and non-staples arranged in 10 groups, ultra-processed foods (UPF) in four groups, and of one group of deep-fried foods. Data were analyzed using logistic regression models. The analytic sample comprised 2463 adolescents. Results: The prevalence of inadequate DD was 42.3% (40.3-44.2). Consumption of dark green leafy vegetables, vitamin A-rich fruits and vegetables, and animal-source foods–except fish–appeared low. The proportions of adolescents consuming meat, egg and dairy were higher among those from the richest households than those from the poorest households, and among boys than girls. Belonging to the poorest households (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 1.59; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.27-2.00) and the food insecure households (aOR: 1.34; 95% CI: 1.13-1.59), and attaining secondary education (aOR: 1.38; 95% CI: 1.11-1.71) were positively associated with inadequate DD. Adolescents having mothers with secondary education or above had lower odds of inadequate DD (aOR: 0.76; 95% CI: 0.60-0.96). Gender was not an independent predictor of inadequate DD.Approximately 83% (81.5-84.4) adolescents reportedly consumed at least one ultra-processed or deep-fried food in the 24 hours preceding the survey. Packaged confectioneries were the most consumed and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) the least consumed UPF group. Boys had greater odds of consumption than girls for all UPF groups and deep-fried foods. The association was strongest for SSB (aOR: 2.57; 95% CI: 1.97, 3.37), followed by deep-fried foods (aOR 1.96; 95% CI: 1.66, 2.32). Belonging to the richest households was associated with consumption of ready-to-eat foods (aOR 1.55; 95% CI: 1.12-2.16) and of SSB (aOR: 1.44; 95% CI: 1.02-2.03). Adolescents with higher educational attainment had lower odds of consuming SSB (aOR 0.73; 95% CI: 0.54-0.98). Conclusion: The studies presented compelling evidence of limited DD concurrent with emergent consumption of ultra-processed and deep-fried foods in a rural cohort of adolescents. Inadequate DD was more likely among those from the poorest and the food insecure households. For ultra-processed and deep-fried foods, gender association persisted across the food groups with boys having a greater likelihood of consumption than girls. Wealth status influenced consumption of “instant” foods and SSB only. This suboptimal dietary pattern may place the adolescents at heightened risk of different forms of malnutrition.
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Alenbrand, Michaela, and Karin Johansson. "Hur nudging kan minska matsvinn och främja cirkularitet : Konsumenters upplevelse av nudging i relation till klass II-produkter inom dagligvaruhandelns e-handel." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Företagsekonomi, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-185087.
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Problematiken med matsvinn utgör ett globalt hållbarhetsproblem och konsumenternasbeteende har identifierats som den främsta bidragande faktorn till problematiken. En minskning av matsvinn måste ske för att en övergång till och utveckling av cirkulär ekonomi ska kunna realiseras, vilket ses som en direkt nödvändighet för att uppnå en hållbar utveckling. En förändring av de val konsumenter gör vid inköp av livsmedel ses som avgörande för att uppnå en minskning av det matsvinn som uppstår inom dagligvaruhandeln. Produkter med annorlunda utseende, kort utgångsdatum och skadad förpackning benämns som klass II-produkter, varpå en stor andel av dagligvaruhandelns matsvinn uppstår av just klass II-produkter. E-handel av mat har ökat drastiskt och utgör en viktig handelsplattform där det behövs åtgärder som syftar till att uppnå en förändring av konsumenternas beteende och val av livsmedel. Nudging utgör ett verktyg som används för att influera beteenden i en bestämd riktning och har identifieratssom en potentiell åtgärd att implementera inom dagligvaruhandelns e-handel, för att influera konsumenter att ta val av produkter som i en förlängning kan leda till minskat matsvinn. Syftet med denna studie är att utveckla förståelsen om vilka möjligheter och utmaningar det finns vid användandet av nudgingverktyg inom dagligvaruhandelns e-handel, för att influera konsumenters val av klass II-produkter. Val som i förlängningen kan leda till minskat matsvinn och utveckling av cirkulär ekonomi. För att utveckla denna förståelse, har vi utformat ett experiment som simulerar en fiktiv e-handel av dagligvaror, där olika nudgingverktyg implementerats i relation till klass II-produkter. Detta experiment har genomförts av studiens elva deltagare och därefter har dessa intervjuats. Den teoretiska bakgrunden om matsvinn, beslutstagande och nudging har ställts i relation till det material som samlats in genom intervjuerna, för att därefter användas för att besvara studiens problemformulering: Hur upplever konsumenter nudging i relation till klass II-produkter inom dagligvaruhandelnse-handel? Studiens resultat visar att konsumenternas upplevelse av nudging i relation till klass II-produkter inom dagligvaruhandelns e-handel, beror på konsumenternas preferenser, erfarenheter, förväntningar, konsumtionsmönster och ett antal demografiska faktorer. De största utmaningar och möjligheter för dagligvaruhandelns e-handel ses ligga i konsumenternas erfarenheter och preferenser, samt förverkligandet av transparens och tillit.
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Karlsson, Miranda, and Peter Magnfält. "The Suboptimal Solution to Food Waste : A Qualitative Research of Swedish Grocery Shoppers’ Attitudes and Purchase Intentions towards Suboptimal Food." Thesis, Internationella Handelshögskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, IHH, Företagsekonomi, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-43844.
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Background Worldwide, one-third of all produced food is going to waste, and the number is increasing every year which consequently calls for action. A substantial share of the food waste is the outcome of grocery stores throwing away suboptimal food which yet is eatable but due to the date labeling, damaged packaging or in terms of appearance standards cannot be sold. Throughout the last years, numerous unique businesses have been formed in Sweden to offer suboptimal food both online and in physical stores. Still, Swedish grocery stores stand for 30 000 tons of food being wasted which is directly linked to the still evident unwillingness to offer, purchase and consume suboptimal food. By no means, this is a significant problem and need to be changed in order to reach a more sustainable world. Till this day, qualitative research on the topic is scare. Purpose The purpose of this thesis is to understand which components that affected Swedish grocery shoppers’ attitudes and purchase intentions towards suboptimal food in-store. Method In order to fulfil the purpose of this study, a qualitative methodology has been utilized. The qualitative data has been collected through semi-structured interviews amongst Swedish grocery shoppers. To explore the attitudes and purchase intentions towards suboptimal food product, an abductive research approach was applied to strengthen previous research findings and attempt to discover possible new theory. Conclusion The empirical findings revealed that Swedish grocery shoppers in this research study hold an overall positive attitude towards suboptimal food. The study further reports four prominent barriers towards Swedish grocery shoppers’ purchase intentions of suboptimal food. In result, even though an overall positive attitude presented, the intention to purchase suboptimal food could be severely weakened by substantial restrictions encountered in grocery stores.
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Stangherlin, Isadora do Carmo. "The impact of norms on suboptimal food consumption : a solution for food waste." reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/178394.
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The main goal of this study is to investigate stimulus that can be used to increase consumers purchase intentions toward suboptimal food products. Consumers seem to have low preferences to buy fruits and vegetables with unusual appearance, products with damaged package and close to the expiration date, usually called suboptimal food products. However, rejection of suboptimal food is an important contributor to food waste levels. Interventions aimed at encouraging the purchase of suboptimal food are scarce, however needed. This study used the theory of normative influence to test the effect of both descriptive and injunctive norms on a product with an unusual appearance, a product with a reduced expiration date and a product with a damaged package. The first study tested different messages appeals to create a realistic norm in study 2. From this study, it was selected the social message appeal and the frequencies of purchase toward each product, using them in the messages as the prevalent norm The second study analysed the effect of injunctive and descriptive norms of purchase intentions toward suboptimal food and also tested the effect of environmental concern and food waste problem awareness. Results show that both environmental concern and food waste problem awareness impact purchase intentions toward suboptimal food. Additionally, appeals employing social norms proved to affect purchases intentions toward these products. However, this effect only occurred for the vegetable with an unusual appearance and the product with a package damaged. For the product with a reduced expiration date the norms had no effect. Moreover, for the product with an unusual appearance, food waste problem awareness mediated the effect of injunctive norm on purchase intentions. Based on the results, this study contributes to the theory of normative influences by showing that, in a general way, this theory is applied to food waste reduction issues, more specifically, with suboptimal food consumption. However, it is necessary to consider the type of sub-optimally and the context where the influence is applied. Additionally, was discussed how social norms can be used to tackle food waste and the implications for marketing and policy actions.
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Jiayin, Hu. "Participative Food Supply." Thesis, KTH, Stadsbyggnad, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-297399.
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In Europe, 45% of vegetables and fruit have been lost before consumption. The main reason for the loss is suboptimal food, which is perfect based on safety and security but imperfect according to appearance or packaging. In this project, I want to find out new possibilities in urban development by suggesting a participative food supply chain. It aims to inspire a paradigm of urban development and shift people’s attitudes towards suboptimal food. The participative supply chain includes food production, distribution, and retail/consumption. By participating in the food supply, residents and visitors can understand how the food system works, grow their food and help with food processing. With interaction and collaboration workers, they can value more about the food they consume and even change their eating patterns.
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McDonald, Catherine M. "Nutrition Education for Parents of Children with Cystic Fibrosis : Assessment of Needs and Strategies for Improved Knowledge and Confidence in Self Care." DigitalCommons@USU, 2005. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/5524.
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Suboptimal growth and nutritional status are problematic for children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Optimal nutrition predicts better lung function and longevity. Daily nutrition therapy for children with CF requires adequate food resources, knowledge of appropriate nutrition and behavior management skills, and confidence in one's ability to correctly apply the necessary skills. The Mountain West Cystic Fibrosis Consortium Questionnaire (MWCFC-Q) was designed as an educational needs assessment for parents of children with CF. The goal was to identify areas of concern that could be targeted for educational intervention to ultimately improve children's growth and nutritional status.
Data analyzed from 305 returned surveys included household food security, use of food assistance programs, knowledge of nutrition and general CF therapy, and self-confidence in ability to manage CF care. Questions regarding food security and knowledge of CF nutrition and general therapies were multiple choice. A ten point Likert-type scale was employed for determining confidence around management of CF related issues.
Respondents' median accuracy for questions regarding nutrient content of commonly used foods was 71.4% and 57.9% for CF nutrition therapy, respectively. Although overall confidence in CF management was high, scores for confidence in nutrition and behavioral management were significantly lower than for confidence in CF respiratory/medical management and CF Center recommendations.
In the second phase of this project, a pilot study using the chronic care model was developed for enhancement of nutrition and behavior management skills of parents of children with CF. Participants attended a series of four classes, each with a short didactic presentation, group activity, and discussion. Important features of this evidence-based educational program included nutrition and behavior management, self-efficacy, problem solving skills, and peer mentoring. A pre-, post-, follow-up, follow-up format was used to evaluate changes in participants' knowledge and self-confidence regarding nutrition and behavioral management. Comparisons were made with responses to the mailed survey using the same questionnaire. Secondary outcomes were changes in the rate of weight gain and growth for participants' children with CF. Participants showed statistically significant improvement in knowledge of nutrition therapy for CF at post-intervention compared with respondents to the mailed survey.
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Liew, Li-Peng, and 劉俐萍. "The Relationship between Purchase Deterrents and Purchase Intention on Suboptimal Foods." Thesis, 2018. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/87x684.
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碩士<br>中山醫學大學<br>健康餐飲暨產業管理學系碩士班<br>106<br>Due to the serious global food waste problem, the World Food Programme (WFP) is advocating the food recovery plan, including purchasing suboptimal foods. However, previous studies related to the name, marketing, price or promotion of suboptimal foods in Taiwan are still under developed. Hence, this study aims to explode the relationships between purchase deterrents and purchase intention among three types of suboptimal foods, including visually abnormal vegetables and fruits, close-to-expiration-date products and damaged packaging food.
A total of 471 valid questionnaires were collected from suboptimal foods’ purchasers in Taiwan. The results indicate that price, insufficient availability, risk perception and lack of trust significantly and negatively affect purchase intention. Moreover, product types contribute significant moderating effects on the relationship between purchase deterrents and purchase intention. For visually abnormal vegetables and fruits, price, risk perception and lack of trust significantly and negatively influence purchase intention; While for close-to-expiration-date products and damaged packaging food, lack of trust is the only crucial factor. These findings suggest that marketing managers shall emphasize on availability, obvious visibility and price discount according to different product types. Moreover, clear label with promotion may decrease consumers’ risk perception and enhance the trust, which might be applicable strategies to increase the purchase intention.
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HU, CHUN-MING, and 胡俊明. "Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior to Investigate Consumers’ Purchase Intentions for Suboptimal Food." Thesis, 2018. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/mjneav.
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碩士<br>中州科技大學<br>保健食品系<br>106<br>Food system and food safety have drawn spontaneous global attention due to effect of substantially environmental concerns. Three billion tons of food are wasted every year, estimated at a third of all produced food. The production of much of this waste is directly linked to the unwillingness to sell, purchase, and consume imperfect food that deviated from regular products in terms of appearance standards, date labelling, or damaged packaging. Yet empirical research on this issue is scarce. This study aims to develop an extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) research model which includes environmental concern and involvement to predict consumers’ purchase intention to imperfect foods. A total of 246 respondents collected in Taiwan as data input.
The empirical results of structural equation modeling (SEM) indicate that consumers’ attitude was the main predictor of their intention to purchase imperfect foods. Interestingly, this research showed that both perceived behavioural control and subjective norms were not significant predictors of intention. Furthermore, adding environmental concern and involvement as the additional constructs to the TPB significantly increased the explanatory power of the standard model. These findings provide important insights for imperfect food and useful recommendations for marketing channels, suggesting promotion of imperfect food may be the key of potential business.
Books on the topic "Suboptimal foods"
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Gluckman, Sir Peter, Mark Hanson, Chong Yap Seng, and Anne Bardsley. Copper in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Oxford University Press, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198722700.003.0024.
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Copper is an essential trace mineral with a central role in oxidation#amp;#x2013;reduction reactions. It is involved in connective tissue formation and disulphide bonding of keratin. Clinical deficiency for copper is uncommon but has been increasing in prevalence, resulting from malnutrition or lack of trace metals in the food source, even in Western diets. Secondary copper deficiency can be induced by excess intake of zinc or iron and is sometimes seen in individuals taking supplements of these minerals. Copper requirements are increased in pregnancy, and suboptimal supply may have adverse effects on developing tissues and organ systems including the lung, skin, bones, and immune system. Despite the increased need, supplementation is generally not recommended in pregnancy. An increased intake of foods high in copper, such as nuts, and a proportionate lowering of low-copper foods (e.g. fats/oils) may be advisable in women with potentially marginal copper status.
Book chapters on the topic "Suboptimal foods"
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Ashok, K., B. Rajalakshmi, Niharikaa Bhattacharya, Neha Mahale, Roshani Ravish Borkar, and B. V. Santhosh Krishna. "A Deep Learning Approach to Product Search Using CNN for Image Recognition in a Marketplace for Suboptimal Foods." In Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems. Springer Nature Singapore, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-1267-3_33.
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Thakur, Ashish, Ram Kumar, Kamal Shah, Nagendra Singh Chauhan, and Ashish Baldi. "Nutraceuticals and Suboptimal Health: The Relationship and Significance." In Food Bioactive Ingredients. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-76481-3_11.
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Tu, Jui-Che, and Ku-Hsi Chu. "Discussion on the Reuse of Suboptimal Food Through the Perspective of Sustainable Food Circle." In EcoDesign for Sustainable Products, Services and Social Systems II. Springer Nature Singapore, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3897-1_20.
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Tran, Thierry, Adebayo Abass, Luis Alejandro Taborda Andrade, et al. "Cost-Effective Cassava Processing: Case Study of Small-Scale Flash-Dryer Reengineering." In Root, Tuber and Banana Food System Innovations. Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92022-7_4.
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AbstractThe development and scaling out of flash-dryer innovations for more efficient, small-scale production of high-quality cassava flour (HQCF) and starch is described. The diagnoses of cassava-processing SMEs (small and medium enterprises) revealed their energy expenditures for drying were considerably higher than those of large-scale industrial companies, which was mostly due to suboptimal design of flash-drying systems. As a result, small-scale production of cassava starch and HQCF often incurs high production costs, incompatible with market prices of final products. Taking stock of this situation, RTB scientists have developed several innovations to optimize energy efficiency and costs, including a longer drying pipe, reengineered heat exchanger, larger blower for higher air velocity, and a higher product/air ratio. This was based on numerical modelling to determine the key design features of energy-efficient flash dryers, followed by construction and demonstration of a pilot-scale prototype. As a result, improved small-scale flash dryers are now being scaled out to the private sector in various countries, using the Scaling Readiness framework and achieving 10–15% gains in productivity and incomes. A method for diagnosis of process efficiency is also described, to identify technical bottlenecks and to document and measure the outcomes and impacts during the implementation of scaling-out projects.
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Rani, Kirti. "Clinical Role of Antioxidants in the Treatment of Diseases." In Nutraceutical and Functional Foods in Disease Prevention. IGI Global, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3267-5.ch013.
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Antioxidants are our first line of defense against free radical damage and are critical for maintaining optimum healthcare. Although most of the present day research is focused on the potential benefits of antioxidant nutrients or supplements, it has become clear that the best protection against oxidative stress involves a wide assortment of interrelated antioxidants and antioxidant cofactors. Additionally, the combination of several suboptimal concentrations of these kinds of detoxifying supplements may have an additive or even synergistic role to decrease the risk of some of diseases which are caused by aging. Adequate intake of fruit and vegetables have essential antioxidants like B-carotene and vitamin C, which are reported for decreasing the risk of cancer and coronary heart disease (CHD).
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Agarwal, Charu, and Shalini Agarwal. "A STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS (10-19 YEARS) OF HAPUR, UTTAR PRADESH- A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY." In Futuristic Trends in Medical Sciences Volume 3 Book 23. Iterative International Publishers, Selfypage Developers Pvt Ltd, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.58532/v3bdms23p3ch2.
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Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a significant public health concern, particularly among adolescent girls, due to their increased iron demands during the rapid growth and development phase. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls aged 10-19 years in the Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted which involved a representative sample of 50 adolescent girls (10-19 yrs) from various educational institutions and community settings. A structured questionnaire was designed to gather data on the participants' knowledge about iron deficiency anemia.The study also sought to understand the attitudes of the participants towards anemia and their perception of the importance of iron-rich diets and iron supplementation. Additionally, the practices related to dietary habits, consumption of iron supplements (if any), and awareness of available healthcare services for anemia were assessed. The findings reveal a concerning lack of awareness regarding iron deficiency anemia and its potential health implications among the target population. Attitude assessment further highlighted the challenges in adopting iron-rich dietary practices.The study revealed suboptimal dietary practices, with a considerable proportion of adolescent girls consuming diets lacking in iron-rich foods contributing to the prevalence of anemia. Therefore, it is necessary to address knowledge gaps, misconceptions, and dietary practices related to iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh.
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Mathisen, Therese Fostervold, Christine Sundgot-Borgen, and Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen. "Nutrition and eating disorders in youth sport." In Oxford Textbook of Children's Sport and Excercise Medicine 4e, edited by Neil Armstrong and Willem van Mechelen. Oxford University PressOxford, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780192843968.003.0051.
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Abstract Optimal energy and nutrient intake is important for health and performance in youth athletes who also have additional energy needs due to growth and development. Specific recommendations for energy and nutrient intake for youth athletes are lacking, and as such adolescents are mainly advised to follow recommendations for adult athletes. Findings indicate suboptimal intake of energy and of nutrients in youth athletes, and specifically among those who restrict energy intake. Energy and nutrients should be consumed through (whole) foods, and there is no evidence to suggest increased needs for, or effects from, micronutrients above the recommended basic needs. Youth athletes who maintain growth and development and thereby naturally gain weight, are suggested to be in a positive energy balance. Energy balance is, however, not the most precise estimate of adequate energy intake, as low energy availability may occur in a scenario of energy balance. Energy availability is the amount of energy remaining to support all other body functions after the energy expended in exercise and physical activity, and, if insufficient, it will impair metabolism and several physiological and psychological aspects. Eating behaviour exists on a continuum from normal to abnormal eating, finally resulting in behaviour and cognitions qualifying for an eating disorder (ED) diagnosis. Disordered eating (DE) is common in athletes and findings suggest a higher frequency of eating disorders compared to the general population. Prevention of DE and EDs should integrate education and screening for early identification. Education should target not only athletes, but also parents, coaches, officials, and healthcare providers.
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Aschemann-Witzel, Jessica, Ilona E. de Hooge, and Valérie L. Almli. "Suboptimal food? Food waste at the consumer–retailer interface." In Saving Food. Elsevier, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-815357-4.00012-2.
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Pomeranz, Jennifer L., Thomas G. Merrill, and Kevin R. J. Schroth. "Food and Nutrition." In Public Health Law in Practice. Oxford University PressNew York, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197528501.003.0014.
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Abstract Suboptimal diet is a substantial contributor to weight gain, heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes in the United States. The food environment, and thus food choices, are shaped by policies, programs and the food industry, all of which influences the availability and price of both healthy and unhealthy food products and information available to consumers about those products. Each are amenable to regulation, and such regulations are subject to opposition by the food industry. This chapter discusses the government’s authority and limitations on its ability to address diet-related disease, food insecurity, agricultural issues, food labeling, and food marketing. In addition, the chapter discusses litigation in the context of food and nutrition.
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Popoviciu, Dan Răzvan. "Colonizing Earth." In New Worlds: Colonizing Planets, Moons and Beyond. BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/9789815080711123010003.
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Currently, the human settlement of planet Earth is suboptimal, roughly covering some 15% of its surface. Remediating this problem involves several approaches. Inhospitable land areas can be "greened” by using modern technology, while the efficiency of current settlements can be improved. But humans could also take advantage of such new technologies to colonize the surface of still water bodies, underground and underwater environments. This enterprise would help us learn revolutionary new ways of providing food, light, heat and electricity to human populations, techniques that would also be applicable to other celestial bodies.
Conference papers on the topic "Suboptimal foods"
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Imbo, Elizabeth, and Cornelia Speich. "Digitalization as a key driver for sustainable food system transformation: The case of Soluta-ag in Busia and Bungoma, Kenya." In 3rd International Nutrition and Dietetics Scientific Conference. KENYA NUTRITIONISTS AND DIETICIANS INSTITUTE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.57039/jnd-conf-abt-2023-t.a.f.s-37.
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Background: Suboptimal diet is responsible that one-third of the world’s population suffers from malnutrition. However, in cities, current food systems cannot guarantee sustainable availability, accessibility and affordability of nutritious foods for the entire population. Digitalization can be a key driver for sustainable food system transformation for better outcomes in food and nutrition. Objective: In the frame of the Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project connecting the demand and supply of urban food systems, 16’000 Kenyan farmers should be connected to specific marketplaces in Busia and Bungoma, Western Kenya, using the Soluta-ag digital tool in order to improve availability, accessibility and affordability of nutritious foods for urban consumers. Results: In NICE, the Farmers’ Hub social business model is applied to increase the production of nutritious and agroecologically produced foods. Farmers’ Hubs are ‘one-stop-shops’ offering a range of services to farmers, e.g., access to quality inputs, mechanization, advisory services and a market place for sale for produce contributing to better dietary quality. The Soluta-ag application supports buying and selling activities of the Farmers’ Hubs, provides data-driven insights on market trends, and monitors Farmers’ Hubs performance for more informed decisions. Since the initiation of the NICE project in 2021, 92 NICE Farmers’ Hubs owners serving 10,528 farmers have been trained on the utilization of Soluta-ag in Busia and Bungoma and transacting an average of KES 100,000 per month via Soluta-ag between January to April 2023. Conclusion: Close connection between all food systems stakeholders and evidence-based data for decision-making are key for sustainable food system transformation. A sustainable and equitable food system is a priority to tackle nutrition challenges in city ecosystems. Digitalization can play a key role in these processes. Soluta-ag, applied and introduced to foster production of nutritious and agroecologically produced food in secondary cities and to better link producers and consumers clearly contributes to an increased availability, accessibility, and affordability of nutritious foods for city populations through improved connection of farmers’ produce to markets ensuring fair prices for all involved. Key words Nutritious and agroecologically produced foods, digitalization, city ecosystems, social business model, Soluta-ag
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Anicijevic, Vladan, Tamara Tasić, Vedran Milanković, et al. "REMOVAL OF ORGANOPHOSPHATE PESTICIDES FROM REAL WATER SAMPLES BY ADSORPTION TO NITROGEN-DOPED CARBON CRYOGELS." In 8th Workshop Food and Drug Safety and Quality. Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences - National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.46793/8fdsq.pb2va.
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Effective removal of various pollutants from the environment has become one of the most important challenges of modern society. Carbon cryogels doped with nitrogen were synthesized and characterized using FTIR. All investigated materials have similar composition and structural disorder. The application of carbon cryogels doped with nitrogen for adsorption from tap water with the addition of OP pesticides gave successful results in stationary and dynamic conditions. Stationary conditions showed successful removal of aliphatic dimethoate and malathion for all tested materials, but they were less effective for aromatic chlorpyrifos. Under dynamic conditions, all materials effectively removed malathion and chlorpyrifos while showing suboptimal performance for dimethoate adsorption. The demonstrated efficiency indicates the potential application of these materials in water treatment. The toxicity of these pesticide solutions decreases over time, indicating that no more toxic products are formed.
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Baharudin, Ayuni Asma’, and Mohd Said Nurumal. "“It Is Food for The Soul...”: An Investigation on The Malaysian Intensive Care Nurses’ Perceptions of Spiritual Care." In 4th International Conference on Public Health and Well-being. iConferences (Pvt) Ltd, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.32789/publichealth.2022.1006.
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Evidence shows that critically ill patients and their family members have spiritual needs in the intensive care unit. Spirituality is an abstract concept in the clinical field. Its subjective nature makes the aspects of care that are provided by the clinicians suboptimal. This article is a preliminary report of a qualitative study that was conducted to explore the perceptions of the intensive care nurses on spirituality and the care that they gave to the patients and their family members. Interviews were conducted with nurses who worked in a 25-bed intensive care unit of a tertiary government hospital in Malaysia. Data from the discussions was recorded and transcribed. Thematic analysis was used to generate codes and themes. A total of 18 nurses were included in this study. The central theme, interfaith connection, emerged through three themes: 1) Spirituality and illness are interconnected to healing; 2) Classification of spiritual care interventions in the intensive care unit; and 3) Intercepting barriers. Conclusions Nurses deemed spiritual care beneficial to critically ill patients and their family members. Barriers to spiritual care can be overcome with a model of spirituality. Further research is needed to explore the experiences of the critically ill patients and their family members in receiving care in the intensive care unit, particularly in addressing their spiritual needs and ensuring their mental health. Further studies should also include the perceptions of other professionals in intensive care in order to develop a concise model of spirituality and spiritual care in the intensive care context. Keywords: Nursing, health, spirituality, religion, critical care, mental health
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Camacho, A., A. Chara, K. Htet Aung, et al. "Breastfeeding promotion and support among infants aged less than 6 months in Maiduguri, Nigeria: caregivers' and health workers' perspectives." In MSF Paediatric Days 2022. MSF-USA, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.57740/2s5d-th30.
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS International guidelines on infant feeding in emergencies advise protecting, promoting, and supporting breastfeeding (BF) for all infants in these settings. The re-establishment of exclusive BF (EBF) is also a central part of the management of acutely malnourished infants under six months old. More evidence on the feasibility, acceptance, and impact of BF promotion and support during emergencies is needed. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) runs a nutrition project in Maiduguri, a protracted emergency setting in North-East Nigeria. This study aimed to explore caregivers' (CGs) and health workers' (HWs) experiences and perceptions of BF practice, promotion, and support. METHODS We conducted a qualitative study using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and non-participant observations. Participants included CGs of young infants enrolled in MSF nutritional programmes or reached during health promotion activities in a displacement camp. MSF HWs were involved at different levels in BF promotion and support. Data was collected involving a local translator and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis directly from audio recordings. [Download full PDF for more information on participants.] RESULTS Data shows how BF practices are strongly influenced by family and community. BF is common, although EBF for the first six months remains suboptimal. Frequent perception of breastmilk insufficiency, leading to early supplementary feeding, is associated with poor maternal nutrition, stress, and inadequate BF practice, in a context shaped by displacement and food insecurity. Yet, EBF seems to increase over time, due to growing access to BF promotion. The provision of comprehensive in-patient care generally leads to acceptance and positive outcomes of BF support. The achievement of EBF may be reversed after discharge if CGs lack an enabling environment for BF. CONCLUSIONS When designing promotion and support strategies, BF should be understood as an embodied experience shaped by socio-cultural and contextual factors. More emphasis should be placed on the follow-up and management of nutritionally at-risk mothers and infants in the community.
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Radwan, Amr, Raja Ramanathan, Igor Ivanishin, and Ahmed Farid Ibrahim. "An Engineered Microparticles-Based Slurry Pumped in Over 10,000 Stages Provided Notable Operational and Production Improvements in Challenging Formations." In SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. SPE, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/210364-ms.
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Abstract In some shale plays, insufficient formation breakdown and presence of near-wellbore tortuosity make it challenging to reach the designed pumping rate and lead to premature screen-outs. Screen-outs during a fracturing operation are a tremendous burden for operators as they diminish the well's total production and add cost to do a wellbore cleanout. In some cases, these issues could cause suboptimal perforation cluster efficiency and production loss. There is a critical need for an easy-to-implement solution that can help operators in achieving their desired fracture designs. This paper presents field case studies of a new microparticles-based slurry (MPS) technology that proves ease of operations and an improvement in production across four different US shale basins. Non-hazardous water-based slurry contains engineered glass microparticles with a median size of 550–625 mesh. It was implemented in the Rockies, Powder River, Permian, and SCOOP/STACK with over 10,000 stages stimulated so far. The slurry was usually deployed as an additive to the pad or as a pill before pumping the proppant-laden slurries. It is compatible with commonly used fracturing fluids. The MPS technology helps in scouring the perforations and lessening fracture entry restrictions. This results in better fracture initiation and lowers the screen-out potential. The technology also widens fracture openings, restricts fracture complexity, reduces near-wellbore tortuosity, and increases reservoir connectivity. The slurry can be used as a far-field diverter pill as well. Field studies in multiple challenging formations involving alternating stages between the microparticle slurry and the standard control showed a 12–25% reduction in pump time due to significant pressure relief. In another pad, the MPS reduced the screen-outs by over 6 folds. Production data showed up to 19% uplift within a 15-month period against control wells. The production improvement analysis is a subject of further study. Oil and water tracer tests confirmed the production improvement in stages that had the microparticle slurry. Overall, the success rate of the technology has been unprecedented and has been gaining significant ground over the past year. Realizing a treatment design is a critical step in maximizing the rate of return on a well. This new chemical slurry offers operators a simple, cost-effective, and field proven solution to alleviate operational issues and potentially be more aggressive in completion designs. The diverse case studies in this paper prove the efficacy of this innovative technology in solving the major day-to-day fracturing challenges faced by completion engineers.
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Saşco, Elena. "Screening of wheat genotypes response under drought controlled conditions." In Scientific International Symposium “Advanced Biotechnologies - Achievements and Prospects” (VIth Edition). Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.53040/abap6.2022.75.
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The present study was carried out to estimate the response of native wheat genotypes (Tri-ticum aestivum L.) Moldova 614, Moldova 66 and the Selania/Accent line to water stress in the early stages of growth and to use sources with a high level of adaptability in resistance improve-ment programs to drought. The effect of osmotic stress on early growth stages was evaluated un-der temperature conditions of 15oC and 25oC, using polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000) treatment at concentrations of 10% and 20% d/v. In the conditions of water restrictions produced by PEG 6000 in the 10% concentration both at the optimal temperature of 25oC, but also at the suboptimal one of 15oC, the investigated indices showed the response of tolerance, but also of high resistance. When administering the osmotic in the concentration of 20% at a temperature of 25oC, both the average resistance and the sensitivity of the investigated characters were attested. Moldova 614 recorded the lowest reduction of 23.7% for plant vigor index, while L Selania/Accent recorded a massive reduction of 72.8% for seed vigor index. In the conditions of interaction of major stress factors (PEG 20% x 15oC) the genotypes responded with a severe decrease of the inves-tigated parameters. More advantageous PVI was attested only in the Moldova 614 genotype. The variance analysis revealed the temperature factor with the highest weight in the variability of the root and stem length characters (85.7% and 72.2%). The water deficit explained respec-tively 12.0% and 22.5% of the variance of the characters, while the significant interactions of the stress factors attested advanced weight for the length of the stem in relation to the length of the root. This phenomenon indicates the increased vulnerability of the stem, a phenomenon also highlighted by the phenotypic character of the root/stem ratio. Purpose.Wheat contributes to global consumption with 55% of carbohydrates, but also 20% of food calories, maintaining an important position in the international grain trade [3]. Abiotic stress extremes such as drought, temperature, salinity, and nutrient imbalance represent major challenges to the grain industry. Drought affects plant growth from germination to matu-rity, causing morphological, biological, physiological, and molecular changes. More likely to be affected are the stages of early vegetation and reproduction [3]. Tolerance to water deficit as well as thermal stress is a difficult, polygenic quantitative characteristic [2, 3]. In efficient and repeatable phenotypic expression of drought tolerance, it is necessary to use simple early scre-ening methods [2, 4]. One of the sources of improving wheat drought tolerance is presented by the introgression of resistances from the wild gene pool as well as local ones [3]. Anticipating testing in field conditions, targeted are the tolerance indices in the early growth phase under artificially stressful conditions [2, 4]. The present study aimed to select local wheat genotypes, well adapted to the induction of water stress by the osmotic PEG 6000 under different tempe-rature conditions.