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Value and utilization of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) in human nutrition
BIGASOVÁ, Věra
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a nutritionally high-quality crop with versatile utilisation. The aim of this thesis was to summarize the knowledge about the composition of the seeds of quinoa, their processing, utilization for human nutrition, utilization in diets; the influence of consumption of quinoa on human?s health, products on the market and the situation of growing and availability in the world and in the Czech Republic. Quinoa does not contain gluten, so it is a suitable foodstuff for people with the diagnosis celiac sprue. Now, we can expect that the number of people with this diagnosis will sharply increase in the Czech Republic, because of planned more detailed screening of the celiac sprue occurrence. Quinoa is as an excellent functional food high in quality protein and with positive impact on the human organism; therefore it is suitable for the extension and enrichment of diets healthy people too. The thesis includes also photographs of quinoa growing and the results of a questionnaire survey targeted to awareness of quinoa among people with celiac disease.
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Quality of life of Adults with Celiac Disease
ILKÓOVÁ, Václava
The thesis for this baccalaureate work theoretically and practically deals with issues of the lives of adults with Celiac Disease. The aim of my work was to find out how this disorder affects people{\crq}s lives in terms of health, as well as their psychological, economic and social conditions. In the theoretical part of this thesis, I described the origin, symptoms, signs, epidemiology and treatment of Celiac Disease. I have also discussed associated health and social problems. In the practical part I used a questionnaire, according to the quantitative method of research. The investigated group comprised 82 adults with Celiac Disease (71 women, 11 men), who were determined by random selection. All of the data I have obtained has been transferred into diagrams and results were expressed as percentage values. The questions were aimed at respondents{\crq} dealings with their specific problems. I found that people with Celiac Disease in the Czech Republic do suffer from health problems, but not as much as from the many restrictions in their eating habits and social life, which may lead to some resulting psychological problems. In addition, the Gluten-Free Diet is very expensive for a majority of people, who have no financial compensation from the state, while in many countries in Europe such compensation is common. Regarding the Czech governments{\crq} approach to those who suffer with celiac disease, while they are in the process of reaching European standards, the role of support groups in all mentioned problems is important. Accordingly, the results of my work will be submitted to the Czech Society for Gluten-Free Diet.
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