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Effects of prebiotics on growth performance, nutrient utilization and the gastrointestinal tract microbial community of hybrid striped bass (Morone chrysops x M. saxatilis) and red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus)
(2009-05-15)
A series of experiments examined the effects of four potential prebiotics--
GroBiotic®-A (a mixture of partially autolyzed brewers yeast, dairy components and
dried fermentation products), mannanoligosaccharide (MOS), ...
Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids modify plasma lipids and red blood cell membrane composition but do not induce ∆6 desaturase mediated conversions in the domestic feline
(2009-05-15)
This study explored the effects of dietary unsaturated fatty acids on feline lipid
metabolism. It was hypothesized that high dietary linoleic acid (18:2n-6, LA) would
enhance conversion to arachidonic acid (20:4n-6), ...
Environmental Health Education in Underserved Hispanic Communities
(2013-12-12)
The focus of this study was to use environmental health education to improve topic-specific health literacy in two underserved Hispanic communities, Webb County and San Antonio. Hispanic communities may have disparities ...
Comparison of the Efficacy of Popular Weight Loss Programs in Sedentary Overweight Women
(2014-08-06)
This study compared the efficacy of the Curves® Complete 90-day Challenge (CC), Weight Watchers® Points Plus (WW), Jenny Craig® At Home (JC), and Nutrisystem® Advance Select™ (NS) on weight loss, body composition and/or ...
The availability of healthy food options in fast food outlets in six rural counties
(2009-05-15)
Obesity is an increasingly prevalent problem and many chronic diseases are
associated with excess body fat. Understanding factors which contribute to excess body
fat is a primary step in curtailing the obesity epidemic. ...
Lipid Metabolism, Learning Ability and Potential Biomarkers for Atherosclerosis in Monk Parrots (Myiopsitta monachus) Fed N-3 Fatty Acids
(2012-07-16)
Atherosclerosis, an inflammatory disease characterized by plaque formation in the arteries, commonly occurs in mammals, including humans, and some avian species. Polyunsaturated n-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce ...
Effects of Higher Carbohydrate or Higher Protein Diets with Exercise on Individual Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome in Women
(2014-03-18)
The purpose of this analysis was to determine whether following a higher protein (HP) diet for 10-weeks promotes a reduction of MetS and the individual NCEP ATP III MetS risk factors better than a higher carbohydrate (HC) ...
Insights on Psittacine Nutrition through the Study of Free-living Chicks
(2012-07-16)
The Psittacidae is one of the most endangered families of birds in the world. Knowledge of its nutrition is important for understanding their survival and productivity in the wild, as well as for their adequate husbandry ...
Calcium balance and bone density in immature horses fed a high protein diet
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
Studies in other species indicate high protein diets increase urinary
calcium (Ca) excretion and may lead to negative calcium balance and reduced
bone density. As overfeeding of protein is commonplace in the horse ...
Evaluation of amino acid supplementation of soybean-meal-based diets for hybrid striped bass
(2009-05-15)
Hybrid striped bass (Morone chrysops x M. saxatilis) aquaculture is a major
commercial enterprise in the United States and internationally. Efforts to decrease diet
costs and limit dependence on fishmeal, have led to the ...