Preparation of gluten - free diet mixture for infants suffering from Celiac disease

Cassava tubers, chick pea, soybean, peanut, sesame, rice flours and skim milk were used for preparing 2 food mixtures [gluten free] for children suffering from celiac disease. The 2 mixtures were compared with the market gluten free diet [Rizini]. The diets were subjected to chemical analysis and biological evaluation. Results indicated that fat content was the same in the prepared diets. Amino acids analysis showed that most of the essential amino acids are present in optimal concentration in mixture [I and II] except the total sulfur amino acids and tryptophan which were found to be the limiting amino acids in the mixtures. Lysine is present in high values compared with that of FAO provisional pattern and whole egg. On the other hand, market diet is deficient in lysine. Results of biological evaluation indicated that mixture II showed better net protein utilization [NPU] and biological value [BV] than the other 2 diets

Body composition of some elderly in Egypt: total body water and anthropometry

The study was carried out in 81 healthy Egyptian elderly from both sexes aged 60-85 years old. Anthropometric measurements, dynamometry and a new model for determination of total body water were assessed. The results obtained showed that elbow and wrist diameters were significantly higher in males than in females [P <0.05]. Dynamometry being a good indicator of muscle mass was significantly higher in males than in females. Total body water was significantly higher in males than females and decreased with age. Dynamometry and fat free mass were well correlated [r = 0.5 in males and r = 0.48 in females]

Nutritional status of some elderaly in Egypt

Sixty-one healthy Egyptian elderly subjects were selected for this study. Anthropometric measurements that included body height, weight, body mass index [BMI], body surface area [BSA m2], body fat [BF], fat free mass FFM, arm muscle circumference AMC, corrected arm muscle area CAMA. Food intake was estimated by using the 24 hours dietary recall method and the nutrients intake were calculated from the food composition tables for the Middle East, and the nutritional status was evaluated together with the anthropometric; parameters. The results obtained showed that all subjects had an adequate level for most of the nutrients intake except for calcium and vitamin A as compared by recommended dietary allowances. Females had higher body mass index than males and fat free mass, while corrected arm muscle area was significantly higher in males. Arm muscle circumference declined with age

Urinary metabolites and nutritional status of Egyptian elderly

The nutritional status of 61 healthy Egyptian elderly aged 60-85 years were assessed. Observations were assessed. The observation showed that 39.47% of the females were hypertensive which were less in males, where diastolic blood pressure was above 95 mmHg. Prevalence of obesity was higher in females than in males. Mean volume of 24 hours urine and the mean urinary excretions were investigated, showing that the mean volume of urine and hydroxyproline excretion were lower at older age with significant difference [P <0.05]. Potassium, calcium and magnesium excretion were also lower, but the difference did not reach significant level [P <0.05]. The correlation between blood pressure, body mass index [BMI] and 24 hours urine excretions was studied. Several indicators of the nutritional status showed differences among age groups, and few of these differences being due to physiological aging

Prevalence of anemia among children of Egyptian village, socioecnomic study and trial of therapy

The aim of the present study was to reassess prevalence of anemia among preschoolers of Egyptian village [Atris]. Medical and nutritional intervention program was studied for anemia combating. 338 children and 148 parents were examined clinically and their socioeconomic status was evaluated through filling of organized questionnaire. Hemoglobin level was assessed in their blood. The study group was subdivided into 4 categories, farmers, laborers, skilled laborers and employees. Intervention program to combat anemia was carried out for 3 groups of children. Iron preparation and nutritional education were tried against placebo. The study demonstrated that the overall prevalence of anemia is 48.35%. The most vulnerable age group is that of infants below 1 year 70.27%, with age advance the prevalence of anemia decreases. The socio-educational status has an important role as regards anemia prevalence, employees' children have significantly lower prevalence of anemia [p <0.05] than other categories. Intervention regimens with iron therapy led to 12.93% increase in blood hemoglobin level when compared with nutritional education 11.34%. The results suggested that dietary iron intake always exceeds requirement by a sizable margin and iron deficiency is mostly the result of inadequate absorption

Nutritional quality of local low-cost food supplemented for infant feeding

3 new protein-rich food mixtures from plant protein sources were used for infant feeding. The nutritive value was evaluated by means of chemical and biological assay. The protein content ranged from 19.65 to 23%], calories from 348 to 366, 9.1 - 16.2 mg% iron and 368 - 470 mg% phosphorus, which fulfill his physiological requirement. The essential amino acids are presented in increasing amounts when compared with that of FAO provisional pattern. Available lysine showed that processing had an effect on the availability of lysine. The PER values varied between 1.98 and 2.37, while that of casein was 2.5. Serum proteins and serum albumin levels of rats fed on mixture I was the highest followed by mixtures II and III. Free fatty acid content remained unchanged when the mixtures stored at 4C except mixture III showed negligible increasing values after 2 months of storage. The peroxide value of the stored samples remained unchanged during the whole period of storage [3 months], indicating that no further oxidation of rancidity has been occurred