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Influence of dietary calcium intake on bone mineral density and influence of vitamin D on bone mineral density.
Dominik, Michal ; Raška, Ivan (advisor) ; Brábníková Marešová, Kristýna (referee)
This theses summarizes the knowledge of calcium, vitamin D and it's effect on bone mineral density. The theoretical part includes a view of osteoporosis in terms of causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this disease. The research includes a summary of the data obtained from the questionnaires and densitometric examination of Osteocenter 3rd Department of Internal Medicine of 1st Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and VFN in Prague and their assessment of calcium and vitamin D intake in relation to the value of bone mineral density. The results obtained from the collection of questionnaires and densitometric examination appeared that higher calcium intake ensures higher BMD as for women, this wasn't confirmed concerning men. Vitamin D has also a major impact on the value of bone mineral density. The questionnaires show lower intake of this vitamin. Calcium and vitamin D are irreplaceable in terms of bone mineral density, therefore their regular daily intake is very essential. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Superfoods - why choose them in nutrition?
Dominik, Michal ; Vilikus, Zdeněk (advisor) ; Pejšová, Hana (referee)
This thesis summarize information about Salvia hispanica, known as Chia and Lycium barbarum/chinense, known as Goji, which are plants that provide seeds and fruits used as superfoods. The theoretical part of the thesis is divided into a general description, content substances, health effects, history of use of these plants and an overview of studies with their use. Studies are focused on the study of antioxidant effects, anti-cancer effects, the influence of use superfoods on metabolism and diseases, and studies on the use of these superfoods in common foods. The practical part of the thesis focused on knowledge into superfoods among the population and the rate of their use. The results show that knowledge about superfoods, including chia and Goji, is good, as well as the use of superfoods in the population. Chia and Goji are currently the most widely used superfoods. Less than a third of respondents observe the positive effects of using superfoods. This thesis presents information to potential consumers why they should include superfoods in the diet.
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Influence of dietary calcium intake on bone mineral density and influence of vitamin D on bone mineral density.
Dominik, Michal ; Raška, Ivan (advisor) ; Brábníková Marešová, Kristýna (referee)
This theses summarizes the knowledge of calcium, vitamin D and it's effect on bone mineral density. The theoretical part includes a view of osteoporosis in terms of causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this disease. The research includes a summary of the data obtained from the questionnaires and densitometric examination of Osteocenter 3rd Department of Internal Medicine of 1st Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and VFN in Prague and their assessment of calcium and vitamin D intake in relation to the value of bone mineral density. The results obtained from the collection of questionnaires and densitometric examination appeared that higher calcium intake ensures higher BMD as for women, this wasn't confirmed concerning men. Vitamin D has also a major impact on the value of bone mineral density. The questionnaires show lower intake of this vitamin. Calcium and vitamin D are irreplaceable in terms of bone mineral density, therefore their regular daily intake is very essential. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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