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Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Dietary supplements"

Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Dietary supplements"

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  • Comparison of micronutrient intakes from food with dietary reference values in a Lebanese adult sample 
    Mezher, Nayla George (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2017)
    Background: Micronutrients which include vitamins and minerals are present in small quantities in food and are essential in a healthy diet for disease prevention and well­ being. They enable the body to produce enzymes, hormones and other substances and provide a range of critical biological functions. Objective: The objective of this study was to quantify and compare the dietary intakes of 19 micronutrients to recommended micronutrient intakes, in order to identify inadequate/ excess micronutrient intakes among a sample of Lebanese adults. Subjects and methods: Dietary Intakes of individuals ...
  • Weight loss supplements in the Lebanese market : safety, efficacy and use 
    Bteich, Suzanne (Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2018-10)
    Background – Increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity is a major worldwide problem associated with many metabolic abnormalities. Compliance is poor with lifestyle modifications required for losing weight and maintaining long-term weight loss. There are no highly efficacious and safe therapeutic drugs for weight-loss, and few medications are approved for long-term management of obesity. In recent years, the use of supplements for weight loss has steadily increased among US and European adults. Weight loss supplements are easily available without prescriptions and do not require strict ...

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