MSc in Public Health Nutrition
Recent Submissions
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The feasibility of reducing free sugar intake to 5% of daily total energy intake through provision of guidelines alone: An intervention study within a Scottish population.
(2018)Consumption of free sugars is associated with excess energy intake, potentially leading to obesity, and the onset of dental caries. UK government recommendations state that the population should limit their intake of free ... -
A pilot study showing the feasibility for investigating the effects of tart cherry juice on cognitive and cardiovascular health in older adults aged 50 to 70 years
(Queen Margaret University, 2017)Aim - There have been studies in which the health effects of flavonoid rich food are investigated. Flavonoids and phytonutrient, found in various foods, are known to have multiple health benefits through their antioxidant ... -
The effectiveness of cherry juice consumption on cognitive and cardiovascular function in healthy adults: a pilot study
(Queen Margaret University, 2017)Background: Tart cherry juice contains high concentrations of flavonoids and anthocyanins, which have been linked to improved cognition, while several studies have shown a beneficial effect on blood pressure and arterial ... -
Lunch time food and drink purchasing habits in Scottish secondary school pupils: a pilot study.
(Queen Margaret University, 2017)Background: Adolescence is a critical period for the formation of dietary behaviours and body weight patterns. In Scotland, school meal uptake is low and most secondary school pupils choose to leave the school at lunch ... -
CITRULLINE AND ITS EFFECTS ON MOOD AND COGNITVE FUNCTION
(Queen Margaret University, 2016)Background: Oral citrulline supplementation is more effective at increasing circulating arginine levels than arginine itself. Upon stimulation, about 80% of citrulline is recycled to arginine by endothelial cells to produce ...