Nutritional properties of enriched local complementary flours

Abstract: This study aimed to identify the nutritional, functional, sensory and microbiological profile of experimental nutritional flours, produced with local products in Burkina Faso. The raw materials included maize (Zea mays), millet (Pennisetum glaucum) and rice (Oryza sativa). Local ingredients were pulps of Adansonia digitata and Parkia biglobosa and seeds of Cucurbita maxima and Moringa oleifera. Three formula were developed, the first (F1) with maize, the second (F2) with rice and the last (F3) with millet. Each of these cereals was mixed with predetermined portions of seeds and pulps in order to obtain enriched flour. Nutritional, microbiological and functional analysis and the acceptability criteria of these enriched flours were assessed and compared to Misola (F4), the existing local complementary flour. The fat content of experimental flours were respectively in the first (F1), second (F2) and third formula (F3) 15.91±0.01%, 11.82±0.02% and 17.02±0.02%. The carbohydrate range was 65.46±0.06%, 70.81±0.01% and 64.51±0.01% for F1, F2 and F3, while the energetic value is higher than recommended (453.07±0.05, 424.56±0.03 and 458.96±0.05 kcal respectively for F1, F2 and F3). Functional characteristics indicated the good viscosity (117, 119 and 121 mm/30 sec for F1, F2 and F3) least gelation (9, 6 and 7%) and water absorption capacity (2, 4 and 1 g/g). Trained sensory evaluation panellists gore the enriched flour porridge a score of acceptable. These enriched flours have great potential as a weaning food in resource-poor and technologically under-developed countries

Polarization Possibilities of Small Spin-Orbit Interaction in Strained-Superlattice Photocathodes

Strained-superlattice photocathodes based on InGaP/GaAs were investigated. The photocathode performance is found highly dependent on the superlattice parameters. The electron confinement energy in superlattice appears important

Does unemployment in family affect pregnancy outcome in conditions of high quality maternity care?

BACKGROUND: The influence of unemployment in the family on pregnancy outcome is controversial. Only a few studies have involved investigation of the effect of unemployment of the father on pregnancy. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of unemployment of one or both parents on obstetric outcome in conditions of free antenatal care attended by the entire pregnant population. METHODS: The data of 24 939 pregnancies included maternal risk factors, pregnancy characteristics and outcome, and was based on a self administered questionnaire at 20 weeks of pregnancy and on clinical records. RESULTS: Unemployment was associated with adolescent maternal age, unmarried status and overweight, anemia, smoking, alcohol consumption and prior pregnancy terminations. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that after controlling for these maternal risk factors small differences only were found in pregnancy outcomes between unemployed and employed families. Unemployed women had significantly more often small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants, at an OR of 1.26 (95% CI: 1.12 – 1.42) whereas, in families where both parents were unemployed, the risk of SGA was even higher at an OR of 1.43 (95% CI: 1.18 – 1.73). Otherwise, pregnancy outcome was comparable in the groups studied. CONCLUSION: Free antenatal care was unable to fully overcome the adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with unemployment, SGA risk being highest when both parents are unemployed

Entwicklung und Realisierung einer mobilen Anlagentechnologie zur zerstoerungsfreien Sanierung von schadstoffbelasteten Gebaeuden Abschlussbericht

Available from TIB Hannover: F02B858 / FIZ - Fachinformationszzentrum Karlsruhe / TIB - Technische InformationsbibliothekSIGLEDeutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, Osnabrueck (Germany)DEGerman

Riscos ocupacionais e mecanismos de autocuidado do trabalhador de um centro de material e esterilização Riesgos laborales y mecanismos para autocuidado en trabajadores de un centro de materiales y esterilización Occupational risks and self-care mechanisms used by the sterilization and materials processing department workers

O objetivo do estudo foi investigar riscos ocupacionais e mecanismos de autocuidado utilizados pelos auxiliares e técnicos de enfermagem que trabalham em um Centro de Material e Esterilização. Estudo descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado junto a 13 trabalhadores de um hospital regional de médio porte, localizado no interior do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Os dados foram coletados no primeiro semestre de 2010, mediante entrevistas, e analisados pelo método da análise temática. O risco ocupacional mais referido pelos trabalhadores foi o físico, caracterizado pelo calor. Uso de equipamentos de proteção individual, hidratação e imunizações são alguns dos mecanismos utilizados pelos sujeitos para a prevenção de agravos e a promoção de sua saúde. A cogestão entre os sujeitos que vivenciam o trabalho e os gestores na discussão e elaboração de ações de melhoria das condições laborais, pode construir ambiências seguras aos usuários do serviço e aos produtores de saúde.<br>El objetivo del estudio fue investigar los riesgos laborales y los mecanismos de auto-cuidado utilizados por los auxiliares y técnicos de enfermería que trabajan en un Centro de Material y Esterilización. Estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, realizado entre 13 trabajadores de un hospital regional mediano, situado en el Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Los datos fueron recolectados en el primer semestre de 2010, a través de entrevistas y se analizaron mediante análisis temático. El riesgo laboral más frecuente de los trabajadores es el físico, caracterizado por el calor. Uso de equipo de protección personal, la hidratación y vacunas son mecanismos utilizados por los individuos para la prevención de enfermedades y promoción de su salud. El co-manejo entre los trabajadores y la gestión en la discusión y preparación de acciones para mejorar las condiciones de trabajo pueden crear un ambiente seguro a los usuarios y a los productores de la salud.<br>The aim of this study was to investigate occupational risks and mechanisms of self-care used by nursing assistants and technicians working in a Sterilization and Materials Processing Department. This is a descriptive, qualitative approach, carried out among 13 workers of a medium-sized regional hospital, located within the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data were collected on the first half of 2010 through interviews, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The most frequently occupational risk reported by workers was the physical risk, characterized by heat. Use of personal protective equipment, hydration and immunizations are among the mechanisms used by individuals to prevent harm and promote their health. The co-management between workers and managers in the discussion and elaboration of actions to improve working conditions can help building a safe environment to service users and health producers