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Nutrition and Bone Density of Patients of Osteocentre, 3rd Medical Department, General Faculty Hospital in Prague.
Staroveská, Natálie ; Raška, Ivan (advisor) ; Michalská, Dana (referee)
This thesis deals with the relationship between bone quality and lifestyle factors with a focus on nutrition, tobacco use, alcohol consumption and physical activity. The theoretical part of the thesis presents general knowledge about bones, their composition, structure, bone division, growth and development of bones. The next two chapters describe the process of bone remodeling and calcium- phosphate metabolism. The work describes in detail the factors influencing the quality of bone mass, especially those that can be affected, such as the use of tobacco products, alcohol, some drugs and sufficient physical activity. A separate chapter is devoted to the influence of diet on the quality of bone mass. The most common disorders of calcium-phosphate metabolism and their treatment are described as well. The last chapter of the practical part is devoted to the examination of bone metabolism. The aim of the practical part of the diploma thesis was to examine the eating habits and other components of the lifestyle (smoking, physical activity, etc.) of patients of Osteocentre, 3rd Medical Department, General Faculty Hospital in Prague and to find out how these components correlate with the results of densitometric examination of the patients. Data collection was ensured by means of a questionnaire survey,...
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Lactose intolerance - facts and myths
Staroveská, Natálie ; Hubáček, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Raška, Ivan (referee)
The thesis deals with the lactose intolerance issue and the myths linked with milk consumption. The theoretical part describes milk composition, the most frequently used technologies in the dairy industry, types of milk (animal origin including breast milk) and types of dairy products on the Czech market. The meaning of milk in human nourishment regarding the prophylaxis of many diseases is also included. The terms lactose and lactase are explained. These are connected with the main part of the thesis describing lactose intolerance and its types, symptoms, diagnostics and therapy including lactose free diet. The cow's milk protein allergy is also mentioned as the second most frequent disease connected with milk consumption. In the end of the theoretical part the myths about milk consumption are explained. The practical part finds out the extent of refusing milk and dairy products, its reasons (lactose intolerance vs. myths) and diary replacement of the main nutrients. Final data were gained by questionnaire including 101 people. It shows us that the incidence of refusal of milk consumption is considerable (58%). The main reason for the refusal is lactose intolerance (45%) but the diagnose is frequently based on subjective opinion. Most of the people refusing milk are not interested in an...
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