Consumption of omega-3 supplements to prevent Alzheimer's disease based on Health Belief Model in the elderly

Zahra Jalili; Reza Tavakoli; Sahar Jalili

Volume 2, Issue 2 , November 2019, Pages 1-5

Abstract
  Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common of dementia characterized by the gradual decrease of mental ability and behavioral disorders. AD threatens the health of 5%-10% of people over 65 years old. Studies have also suggested the consumption containing omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA) may be a strategy ...  Read More

Evaluation of Zataria multiflora and Salvia leriifolia extract on the physicochemical and organoleptic characteristics of sausage during refrigerated storage

Maryam Mousavi; Nasrin Choobkar; Abdoreza Aghajani

Volume 2, Issue 2 , November 2019, Pages 6-14

Abstract
  In the present study, hydroalcoholic extracts of dried and powdered of Zataria multiflora and Salvia leriifolia were prepared. After producing the treatments, the moisture, pH, ash, protein and fat content, DPPH radical scavenging activity, color parameters, and sensory evaluation in sausage samples ...  Read More

Nutraceuticals with pleiotropic anti-inflammatory functions for mitigating meta-inflammation

Samila Farokhimanesh; Ali Komeili

Volume 2, Issue 2 , November 2019, Pages 16-18

Abstract
  An array of age-related diseases (like diabetes mellitus type 2, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, cancer, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and arthritis), which are originated from low-grade, chronic, sterile inflammation, called inflammaging have been increased in aged population. In ...  Read More

Association of socioeconomic status and food security with anthropometric indices among 2-5 year-old urban and rural children in Hamedan city

Golnaz Majdizadeh; Zahra Vafaei Mastanabady; Zahra Zare; Mena Farazi; Zahra Mohammadizadeh; Ariyo Movahedi; Mina Minaie; Zahra Abdollahi; Ahmadreza Dorosty Motlagh; Maryam Zarei; Arezoo Kavei; Hassan Hamedi

Volume 2, Issue 2 , November 2019, Pages 19-25

Abstract
  Food insecurity is one of the issues that have a serious impact on the nutritional status of all individuals in society, especially children and given that food insecurity can be a precursor of health, developmental and nutritional problems, determining the factors associated with it, is also essential ...  Read More

Food-grade nanoemulsions and their fabrication methods to increase shelf life

Mina Nasiri; Anousheh Sharifan; Hamed Ahari; Amir Ali Anvar; Shapour Kakoolaki

Volume 2, Issue 2 , November 2019, Pages 26-31

Abstract
  In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the utilization of emulsion and food-grade nanoemulsions and their fabrication methods, and methods have evolved in the food industry and other fields. Emulsions, according to droplet diameter and stability, are divided into three important groups ...  Read More

The relationship between oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) index and elevated blood pressure in overweight or obese subjects compared to normal-weight subjects

Zahra Madani; Abolghassem Djazayery; Ariyo Movahedi; Majid Karandish

Volume 2, Issue 2 , November 2019, Pages 32-35

Abstract
  Obesity is an important preventable disease and increases the chance of developing some chronic diseases like hypertension which is related to many factors including oxidative stress. Dietary antioxidants protect the body against oxidative stress. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential ...  Read More

The validity of a bioelectrical impedance analyzer, Xiaomi MI scale 2, for measurement of body composition

Yasaman Alidadi; Melika Metanati; Asal Ataie-Jafari

Volume 2, Issue 2 , November 2019, Pages 36-38

Abstract
  The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity of a BIA device, Xiaomi MI, against X-scan plus 970. A total of 30 university students and employees (18 women and 12 men) aged between 19 and 50 years were selected. Weight and body composition were measured using Xiaomi MI and X-scan plus 970. ...  Read More