ABSTRACT
An analysis of questionaires taken from 20 cases of childhood obesity in the out-patient clinic of Siriraj Hospital showed these patients lacked in knowledge about food value, exercise, daily behaviour which are contributing factors. Their attitudes towards dietary control, exercise and active asctivity were also negative. In term of practice. these patients were fond of various kinds of foods, inactive in physical exercise and household routine work. We can use this preliminary report as a guideline for treating these patients, by changing or improving their knowledge, attitude and practices in food values. Exercise and daily behaviour.
ABSTRACT
A total of 164 breast-milk samples from Thai mothers in different stages of lactation, from one day to over nine months postpartum, and 35 samples of infant milk formulas commercially available were analyzed for their lead concentrations using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The mean lead concentration in breast milk was 0.0846 +/- 0.0332 microgram per ml which is in the low range and is safe for infants, whereas the mean lead concentration in commercial infant mild formulas was 0.1587 +/- 0.0232 microgram per ml which can become a potential health hazard to infants.