@article { author = {Salem, Amira and Hussein, Mohamed and Monsour, Lobna}, title = {Prevalence of Malnutrition among Patients on admission to a pediatric hospital.}, journal = {Egyptian Journal of Nutrition and Health}, volume = {1}, number = {1}, pages = {1-15}, year = {2006}, publisher = {Society of Feeding Mind, Combating Malnutrition}, issn = {1687-7950}, eissn = {2535-1559}, doi = {10.21608/ejnh.2006.4797}, abstract = {At the time of admission to the pediatric hospital of Cairo University 150 Children whose ager anged form birth to 12 years; 106 males and 44 females complaining of acute or chronic medical illness, were examined to assess their nutrition status.The aim was to know the extent of malnutrition problem among them. Their weight and length/ height were obtained as well as blood hemoglobin, serum albumin and total lymphocyte count. Most of the patients were coming from families of low socio economic class. The study revealed high prevalence of malnutrition and anemia together with low blood lymphocytic count This may have predisposed to their medical illness. Hence, it is recommended to supply proper nutrition care to help limiting the period of hospital stay.}, keywords = {missed}, url = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4797.html}, eprint = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4797_7135a025d105a6cb107916da3154a96d.pdf} } @article { author = {Hussein, Mohamed and Mahmoud, Elham and Ibrahim, Hoda}, title = {Nutrition Status and Serum Uric Acid Levels in Adult Men and Its Relation to Atherosclerosis}, journal = {Egyptian Journal of Nutrition and Health}, volume = {1}, number = {1}, pages = {1-10}, year = {2006}, publisher = {Society of Feeding Mind, Combating Malnutrition}, issn = {1687-7950}, eissn = {2535-1559}, doi = {10.21608/ejnh.2006.4798}, abstract = {The study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum uric acid (SUA) concentration and atherosclerosis. Fourty five adult men aged 40-60 years were volunteers from three different institutions in Cairo. They were divided into 3 equal groups: one group being clinically healthy and normal serum uric acid was taken as control. The second group suffered from hyperlipidemia and hyperuricemia. The third group suffmred from hypermricemia only All groups were subjected to socioeconomic data collection, dietary and anthropometric {weights and heights) assessment, chemical analysis included serum levels of uric acid, lipid profile and platelets count. The results showed that all groups had their requirements from total calories and total proteins but low in carbohydrates. Group II had high fat and purine intake. It also showed positive correlation between serum uric acid and each of protein, fat and purine intake and the highest atherogenic index. Also there was positive correlation between serum uric acid and blood levels of triglycerides and cholesterol and negative correlation with blood platelets. Hence, it is recommended to have balanced diet with reasonable amount of foods rich in purine as prophylactic measure against atherosclerosis.}, keywords = {missed}, url = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4798.html}, eprint = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4798_df7365cc5135a99efe1857159cf9504a.pdf} } @article { author = {Amin, Afaf and El-Sayed, Atef and Foad, Menrvat and Rashwan, Osama}, title = {Antimicrobial effect of some Egyptian plants}, journal = {Egyptian Journal of Nutrition and Health}, volume = {1}, number = {1}, pages = {1-31}, year = {2006}, publisher = {Society of Feeding Mind, Combating Malnutrition}, issn = {1687-7950}, eissn = {2535-1559}, doi = {10.21608/ejnh.2006.4799}, abstract = {Twenty eight crude water extracts of four Egyptian plants: Hibiscus sabdariffa (Karkade) , Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) t Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice) and Ceratonia siliqua (Carob) , were tested for their antibacterial activities against 10 common pathogenic bacteria,Bacillus cereus, Shigella flexenary and Escherichia coli showed sensitivity to the 28 extracts. Shigella sp. showed sensitivity to 24 extracts while Pseudomonas sp. and Salmonella typhimurium were sensitive to 23 extracts. Salmonella paratyphi and Aerobacter aerogenes showed sensitivity to 22 extracts, Serratia marcesence and Aeromonas hydrophila showed sensitivity to 20 extracts. Karkade exhibited marked antibacterial activity against all the 10 organisms. E. coli and Shigella flexenary had no observed sensitivity to Liquorice extracts. Aerobacter aerogenes was the only one which had no observed sensitivity to Tamarind extracts. All the extracts of Carob were effective against only two pathogens:Bacillus cereus and Shigella flexenary. The results support the traditional uses of extracts of these plants for the management of bacterial infections and for the development of antibacterial agents for the preservation of foods.}, keywords = {miseed}, url = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4799.html}, eprint = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4799_cc56b1f75b56afd8ee400cc879e17cca.pdf} } @article { author = {Kha, Olfat and Gaafar, A. and Sisi, A. and Hafez, Dalia}, title = {Quality Evaluation of Yoghurt Collected From the Local Market in Some Governorates of Egypt}, journal = {Egyptian Journal of Nutrition and Health}, volume = {1}, number = {1}, pages = {1-12}, year = {2006}, publisher = {Society of Feeding Mind, Combating Malnutrition}, issn = {1687-7950}, eissn = {2535-1559}, doi = {10.21608/ejnh.2006.4800}, abstract = {The present study was carried out to evaluate quality of yoghurt collected from the local market in Cairo, Giza, Gharbia and Minufiya governorates and to compare it with the manufactured yoghurt using Bifidobacteria bifidum (B. bifidum) added to normal starter. Physicochemical, microbiological and organoleptic properties of all yoghurt samples were determined during 12 days storage period in a refrigerator. The results showed that yoghurt collected from Cairo and Giza markets contained less content of total solids and fat than that collected from Gharbia and Minufiya markets as compared to the manufactured yoghurt using B. bifidum. Microbiological examination revealed that the total viable bacterial count was less in yoghurt collected from Cairo and Giza markets than that collected from Gharbia and Minufiya markets. The coliform, mold and yeast count was nil or ignorable in all yoghurt samples till 6 days of storage, then these microorganisms were detected on the 9th and the 12th day of storage period. Organoleptic properties showed that the yoghurt collected from Cairo and Giza markets has higher sensory scores and more acceptable than that collected from Gharbia and Minufiya markets. The manufactured yoghurt using B. bifidum has the best quality and high degree of acceptability by consumers.}, keywords = {yoghurt,Quality evaluation,chemical properties,microbiological properties,Organoleptic properties- Bifidobacteria bifidum}, url = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4800.html}, eprint = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4800_afe102f6b2ce99bf34ecfd2d7076fcc6.pdf} } @article { author = {Hassanen, Naglaa and Ahmed, Mona and El dakak, Abeer}, title = {Effect of antioxidants on rats fed on thermally oxidized oil (fried oil)}, journal = {Egyptian Journal of Nutrition and Health}, volume = {1}, number = {1}, pages = {1-26}, year = {2006}, publisher = {Society of Feeding Mind, Combating Malnutrition}, issn = {1687-7950}, eissn = {2535-1559}, doi = {10.21608/ejnh.2006.4802}, abstract = {The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of different concentration of antioxidants on oxidative stress in rats fed on an oxidized oil. Sunflower oil was submitted to fryer treatments at temperature between (180-190 °C) on intermittent periods for 24 hrs. The changes in chemical properties of frying oil compared to fresh sunflower oil were investigated. Data illustrate the presence of an increase in acid value, peroxide value, polymers and a decrease in iodine number. Fatty acids constituents of this tested oil were also investigated. Fifty-four rats weighing approximately 100 grams each were divided into nine groups, each group containing six rats. Groups S2 and S3 fed on diets containing oxidized oil (15 %) and the other groups S4, S5, S6 S7, S8 and S9 fed on the same diet used in group S2 and supplemented with different concentration of antioxidants BHT (.02 gm/100gm oil), sodium selenite (1.5 mg / kg diet), p-carotene (10 mg/200gm rat/day), anthocyanin (1.43mg/200gm rat/day), cinnamon essential oil (0.9 gm/100 gm oil ) and clove essential oil (0.9 gm/100 gm oil) respectively. Rats fed oxidized oil (S2 and S3) had higher concentrations of cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides. Although, the concentration of total thyroxine in plasma of rats fed oxidized diet (S2 and S3) was higher than rats fed the oxidized oil and supplemented with different concentrations of antioxidants. The damage caused by the oxidized oil was revealed by a significantly rise in lactic acid dehydrogenase activity ( LDH ) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARs ) in plasma of rats in groups S2 and S3 Compared to other groups (S4, S5, S6 S7, S8 and S9). On the other hand, BHT as synthetic antioxidant at 200 ppm induced significant decrease in TBARs and increase in the LDH activity and function (liver and kidney). Microscopical examinations of thyroid gland , heart , liver and kidney tissues of rats treated with natural antioxidants had the histological characters as that of the control rats whilst, the treatment of BHT at 200 ppm altered the features of rat liver, kidney, thyroid gland and severely damaged rat heart tissues.}, keywords = {missed}, url = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4802.html}, eprint = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4802_21d19610e6932b14dd1339f1c187b02d.pdf} } @article { author = {Mahmoud, Elham}, title = {Effect of feeding some herbs on body weight and blood glucose and insulin levels in normal and alloxan - diabetic rats}, journal = {Egyptian Journal of Nutrition and Health}, volume = {1}, number = {1}, pages = {1-12}, year = {2006}, publisher = {Society of Feeding Mind, Combating Malnutrition}, issn = {1687-7950}, eissn = {2535-1559}, doi = {10.21608/ejnh.2006.4803}, abstract = {The present work was undertaken to study the effect of feeding 3 herbs viz.: Ambrosia maritima (Damsissa), Aloe vera (Sabbar) and Lactuca virosa (Lebbien), alone and in combination, on body weight, blood glucose and insulin levels in normal and alloxan - diabetic rats. The obtained results revealed that feeding normal and diabetic rats on diets supplemented with Ambrosia maritima or Aloe vera or Lactuca virosa or a mixture of them did not affect body weight at end of the study period. Diets containing Ambrosia maritima or Aloe vera or Lactuca virosa at 10 % concentration significantly decreased blood glucose levels in normal and diabetic rats. Feeding diets supplemented with Ambrosia maritima or Aloe vera at 10 % concentration caused significant increases in serum insulin levels in diabetic rats, while the diet containing Lactuca virosa at 10 % concentration did not. Diet mixed with the 3 tested herbs at 5 % concentration when fed for 3 weeks to both normal and diabetic rats caused significant decreases in blood glucose and increases in serum insulin levels at end of the study period. In conclusion, feeding normal and diabetic rats on diets supplemented with a mixture consisting of Ambrosia maritima, Aloe vera and Lactuca virosa at 5 % concentration for 3 weeks produced significant hypoglycemic and hyperinsulinemic effects, but did not affect body weight. Therefore, daily intake of mixture of these herbs for 3 weeks may be useful in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.}, keywords = {herbs,Ambrosia maritima,Aloe vera,Lactuca virosa,Body weight gain Blood glucose,Insulin,Alloxan diabetic rat}, url = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4803.html}, eprint = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4803_e1f98e0487c796d20369c43a93fc90c8.pdf} } @article { author = {Bakry, Azza}, title = {Effects of some vegetables on rats fed diet inducing obesity}, journal = {Egyptian Journal of Nutrition and Health}, volume = {1}, number = {1}, pages = {1-15}, year = {2006}, publisher = {Society of Feeding Mind, Combating Malnutrition}, issn = {1687-7950}, eissn = {2535-1559}, doi = {10.21608/ejnh.2006.4804}, abstract = {The aim of work is to study the effect of three vegetables (turnip roots, swiss chard leaves and cabbage leaves) on weight gain performance and serum lipid profile of rats. Eight groups of normal rats (six each) were assigned for one of the following diets: basal diet (10% protein % 20% fat) as control and seven basal diets supplemented with dry vegetables (three with one vegetable at 5% level; three with two vegetables at 4.5% each; and one with the three vegetables at 3% each). All groups were fed for eight weeks, body weight gain, deposit fat and food intake were recorded, and serum lipid profile (total lipid, triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL- cholesterol & HDL-cholesterol) were measured. Body weight gain for all experimental animal groups was increased, but the increase was significantly higher in control group than all tested groups. The least increase in weight was recorded for group fed on turnip roots diet. Fat deposit tissue recorded similar trend as gain in body weight. Turnip, Swiss chard and cabbage containing diets generally had significantly lower values for serum total lipids, triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol and higher values for HDL-cholesterol than control diet fed group. It was concluded that turnip roots, swiss leaves and cabbage leaves have benefits for rats fed diet inducing obesity through reduction of relative body weight gain, fat deposit tissue and serum lipids.}, keywords = {missed}, url = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4804.html}, eprint = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4804_5cd7254cec0a1a26d3a90a0efaace9f0.pdf} } @article { author = {Hafez, Dalia}, title = {Effect of feeding some herbs on serum liver enzymes, total cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoproteins in hypercholesterolemic rats}, journal = {Egyptian Journal of Nutrition and Health}, volume = {1}, number = {1}, pages = {1-19}, year = {2006}, publisher = {Society of Feeding Mind, Combating Malnutrition}, issn = {1687-7950}, eissn = {2535-1559}, doi = {10.21608/ejnh.2006.4805}, abstract = {The present work was carried out to study effects of feeding hypercholesterolemic rats with 3 herbs viz.: ginger, psyllium and coriander herbs, alone and in combination, mixed with the basal diet on serum liver enzymes, total cholesterol, triglycerides (TG) and lipoproteins. This study was conducted on 50 adult male rats divided into 10 equal groups. One group was fed on the basal diet only (control -ve). The other group was fed on the basal diet mixed with 1.5% cholesterol (control +ve). The remaining groups were fed on the basal +1.5% cholesterol + the studied herbs at 5 % and 10 %. After 6 weeks feeding on the experimental diets, al! rats were weighed for calculation of body weight gain and food efficiency ratio. Blood samples were collected for estimation of liver enzymes, cholesterol, TG and lipoproteins in the serum. Histopathology of liver was also carried out. The obtained results revealed that feeding hypercholesterolemic rats on diets mixed with each of these herbs, alone or in combination at 5% and 10 %, improves the liver function as it lowers the elevated serum. AST and ALT enzymes. It induces also hypocholesterolemic and hypolipidmic effects. Moreover, it alleviates the histopathological changes in the liver induced by cholesterol feeding. However, it reduces daily food intake, body weight gain, food efficiency ratio and liver weight in the tested rats. It was concluded that feeding combined formula of ginger, psyllium, coriander each or combined at 5% and 10 % for 6 weeks may be useful in the management of cases suffering from hypercholesterolemia associated with elevated liver enzymes.}, keywords = {Ginger,Psyllium,Coriander,liver enzymes,histopathology,rat}, url = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4805.html}, eprint = {https://ejnh.journals.ekb.eg/article_4805_d5cb061f3ba2b869994d6a5cfffd3b47.pdf} }