Nutritional and quality changes in piglet concentrate affected by formulation and storage / Mudanças nutricionais e de qualidade no concentrado de leitões afetadas pela formulação e pelo armazenamento

The aim of this study was to evaluate the variations in the stability and nutrient concentration in concentrates for piglet feeding. Five treatments were established: T1 - Control, standard concentrate formulation (SCF); T2 - PXMore5, SCF with more 5% vitamin-mineral premix (VMP); T3 - PXLess5, SCF with less 5% VMP. All these three treatments used 400kg batches in an INTECNIAL mixer; T4 - FeedMixer, SCF using a 4,000kg batch in an IMOTO mixer; T5 - PremixMixer, SCF using a 1,200kg batch in an MUYANG mixer. For each treatment, bags of 20kg were stored in three storage places for four months where room temperature and relative humidity was recorded daily. The concentration of nutrients was evaluated through centesimal and mineral analysis. The water activity of concentrate was affected by temperature and relative air humidity in different storage places. The greatest variation in concentration of crude protein, mineral residue, copper, zinc, and selenium was due to the PremixMixer treatment. Regarding the guaranteed levels, the critical value was verified only for the chrome concentration.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as variações na estabilidade e na concentração de nutrientes em concentrados para alimentação de leitões. Foram estabelecidos cinco tratamentos: T1 - controle, concentrado com formulação padrão (CFP); T2 - PXMais5, CFP com 5% a mais de vitaminas e minerais da pré-mistura (PVM); T3 - PXMenos5, CFP com 5% a menos de PVM (todos os três tratamentos utilizaram lotes de 400kg em um misturador INTECNIAL); T4 - FeedMixer, CFP usando um lote de 4.000kg em um misturador IMOTO; T5 - PremixMixer, CFP usando um lote de 1.200kg em um misturador MUYANG. Para cada tratamento, sacos de 20kg foram armazenados em três ambientes distintos por quatro meses, onde a temperatura ambiente e a umidade relativa do ar foram registradas diariamente. A concentração de nutrientes foi avaliada por meio de análises centesimal e mineral. A atividade de água do concentrado foi afetada pela temperatura e a umidade relativa do ar nos diferentes locais de armazenamento. A maior variação na concentração de proteína bruta, resíduo mineral, cobre, zinco e selênio foi devido ao tratamento "MistPremix". Em relação aos níveis de garantia, foi verificado valor crítico apenas para a concentração de cromo.(AU)

Macronutrients of mothers milk of very low birth weight infants: analysis according to gestational age and maternal variables / Macronutrientes do leite materno de recém-nascidos de muito baixo peso: análise segundo idade gestacional e variáveis maternas

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the composition of macronutrients present in the milk of mothers of preterm newborn infants (PTNB) - protein, fat, carbohydrate, and calories - by gestational age (GA), chronological age (CA) and maternal variables. Methods: Longitudinal study that analyzed 215 milk samples from the 51 mothers of PTNB admitted in three Neonatal Intensive Care Units of Rio de Janeiro from May/2013-January/2014. Milk collection was performed by pickup pump, on a fixed day of each week until discharge. The spectrophotometric technique with Infrared Analysis (MilkoScan Minor 104) was used for the quantitative analysis. A sample of 7 mL of human milk was taken from the total volume of milk extracted by the mother. The data was grouped by GA (25-27, 28-31, 32-36, 37-40 weeks) and by CA (zero to 4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16 weeks). Results: Protein, carbohydrate, fat and calories did not show any pattern of change, with no difference among groups of GA. When the macronutrients were analyzed by groups of CA, protein decreased, with significant difference between the first two groups of CA. Carbohydrates, fat and calories presented increasing values in all groups, without significant differences. Weight gain during pregnancy, maternal hypertension and maternal age were associated with changes in fat and calories in the first moment of the analysis of milk. Conclusions: There was a significant decrease in the levels of protein during the first eight weeks after birth. CA may be an important factor in the composition of human milk.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a composição dos macronutrientes presentes no leite de mães de recém-nascidos pré-termo (RNPT) - gorduras, carboidratos e calorias - por idade gestacional (IG), idade cronológica (IC) e variáveis maternos. Métodos: Estudo longitudinal para analisar 215 amostras de leite de 51 mães de RNPT admitidos em três unidades neonatais do Rio de Janeiro de maio/2013 a janeiro/2014. A coleta de leite foi realizada por bomba coletora, em dia fixo a cada semana até a alta. Utilizou-se a técnica espectrofotométrica com análise de infravermelho (MilkoScan Minor 104) para a análise quantitativa. Uma amostra de 7 mL de leite humano foi retirada do volume total de leite extraído pela mãe. Os dados foram agrupados por IG (25-27, 28-31, 32-36 e 37-40 semanas) e por IC (0-4, 5-8, 9-12 e 13-16 semanas). Resultados: Proteínas, carboidratos, gorduras e calorias não apresentaram nenhum padrão de mudança, não havendo diferença entre os grupos de IG. Quando os macronutrientes foram analisados por grupos de IC, a proteína diminuiu, com diferença significante entre os dois primeiros grupos de IC. Carboidratos, gorduras e calorias apresentaram valores crescentes em todos os grupos, sem diferença estatística. O ganho de peso durante a gestação, a presença de hipertensão arterial e a idade materna foram associados a alterações de gordura e calorias no primeiro momento da análise do leite. Conclusões: Observou-se redução estatisticamente significante nos níveis de proteína durante as primeiras oito semanas após o nascimento. A IC pode ser um fator importante na composição do leite humano.

Comparison of methodologies for fat determination and evaluation of calcium and phosphorus content in snacks for dogs / Comparação de metodologias para determinação de gordura e avaliação do conteúdo de cálcio e fósforo em petiscos para cães

In recent years, the relationship between humans and companion animals has tightened considerably and resulted in the expansion of the range of pet food industry products available in the market. In this context, snacks have gained greater popularity as pet owners seek to please their animals by providing such foods. Due to the growing importance of the snack segment, a need exists for accurate information on the nutritional composition of these products, such as fat concentration. No studies were found that evaluated the effectiveness of different methods applied for determining the content of this nutrient in dog snacks. In addition, too much mineral content can pose health risks. Thus, the objective of this study was to compare three methodologies for determining fat in pet snack products. The moisture, calcium and phosphorus content of each was also determined to compare the obtained results with each value stated on their product labels. Fat determination methods evaluated were ether extract (EE), ether extract after acid hydrolysis (EEHA), and fat content obtained from Ankom XT15 analyzer (ANKOM). Twenty-four snacks produced by 17 companies were evaluated. The results of the three methodologies were compared using the Tukey test. The comparison between the results of the laboratory analysis and the values stated on the labels was performed using descriptive statistics. There was no difference between the three methods evaluated (p = 0.34) regarding fat content. Regarding the nutritional compliance of the labels, 25% (n = 6) of the snacks presented higher moisture content than the declared amount, 50% (n = 12) presented lower fat content, 25% (n = 6) lower phosphorus content and, in 50% (n = 12), the calcium content was not within the minimum and maximum range stated on the label. Therefore, due to the absence of difference between the results, any of the three fat determination methodologies could be used. Regarding compliance of labels for calcium, phosphorus and fat content, greater control over the nutritional composition of these foods is required since most pet owners tend to supply large quantities of snacks to dogs, leading to excessive daily energy intake.(AU)

Nos últimos anos a relação entre seres humanos e animais de companhia estreitou-se consideravelmente e houve uma expansão da gama de produtos da indústria pet food disponíveis no mercado. Nesse contexto, os petiscos ganharam maior popularidade, uma vez que os tutores buscam agradar seus pets com esse tipo de alimento. Devido à crescente importância do segmento de petiscos, há a necessidade de informações precisas sobre a composição nutricional desses produtos, como o teor de gordura, uma vez que não foram encontrados estudos que avaliassem a eficácia dos métodos de determinação do teor deste nutriente em petiscos destinados a cães e o excesso de minerais pode implicar em riscos para a saúde. Assim, o presente trabalho comparou três metodologias para determinação de gordura em petiscos para cães, e também determinou os seus respectivos teores de umidade, cálcio e fósforo, cujos resultados foram comparados aos valores declarados pelos fabricantes nos rótulos dos produtos. Os métodos de determinação da gordura avaliados foram: extrato etéreo (EE), extrato etéreo após hidrólise ácida (EEHA) e teor de gordura obtido em analisador Ankom XT15 (ANKOM). Vinte e quatro petiscos produzidos por 17 empresas foram avaliados. Os resultados das três metodologias de determinação da gordura foram comparados com o emprego do teste Tukey. A comparação entre os resultados das análises laboratoriais e os valores declarados nos rótulos foi realizada por meio de estatística descritiva. Não houve diferença entre os três métodos avaliados (p = 0,34) em relação ao teor de gordura dos petiscos examinados. Em relação à conformidade nutricional dos rótulos, 25% (n = 6) dos petiscos apresentaram teor de umidade superior ao declarado, 50% (n = 12) apresentaram menor teor de gordura; 25% (n = 6) menor teor de fósforo e, em 50% (n = 12) deles, o teor de cálcio estava fora da faixa mínima e máxima declarada no rótulo. Portanto, devido à ausência de diferença entre os resultados, as três metodologias de determinação de gordura podem ser utilizadas. Quanto à conformidade dos rótulos em relação aos teores de cálcio, fósforo e gordura, é necessário maior controle sobre a composição nutricional desses alimentos, uma vez que a maioria dos tutores fornece petiscos em elevadas quantidades para os cães, que podem determinar excessivo consumo de energia.(AU)

Hamburguesas con mejor perfil nutricional / Burgers with better nutritional profile

Introducción: la quinua tiene un buen rendimiento de culti-vo en la provincia de Mendoza. Posee un elevado porcentaje de proteínas (de 16 a 23 g/%), de 4 a 9% de grasas poliinsa-turadas y un importante aporte de fibras. Objetivos: formular hamburguesas con mejor perfil nutricional. Materiales y métodos: con varios ensayos se prepararon me-dallones. Se definieron dos recetas: una contenía 100% de car-ne vacuna y la otra 50% de carne vacuna más 50% de quinua previamente lavada y cocinada con las técnicas adecuadas; el resto de la formulación con los mismos ingredientes en iguales proporciones. Se realizaron por triplicado y los análisis por dupli-cado. Para su análisis se aplicó el esquema de Weende. Para el análisis estadístico se aplicó la prueba T de Student. Resultados: para la hamburguesa de carne (HC) su valor ca-lórico fue de 169±0,8 kcal/100g y para la de quinua (HQ) de 170±0,56 kcal/100g, sin existir diferencias estadísticamente significativas. En cuanto al contenido de carbohidratos se in-crementó de 11±0,22 g% (HC) a 13±0,44 g% (HQ) y el de fi-bra alimentaria de 0,66±0,03 g% (HC) a 3,51±0,03 g% (HQ). El de proteínas disminuyó de 16±0,24 g% (HC) a 12±0,43 g% (HQ) y el de lípidos se incrementó de 6,8±0,06 g% (HC) a 7,8±0,12 g% (HQ), pero a expensas de mejorar el perfil li-pídico dado que se redujeron los ácidos grasos saturados de 3,3±0,07 g% a 2±0,03 g%. El aporte de sodio disminuyó de 123±1,33 mg% (HC) a 113±1,67 mg% (HQ). Conclusiones: se concluye que, con el agregado de quinua, en la preparación de un alimento popular (hamburguesa), se logra un producto más saludable por su aporte de fibras y su mejora en el perfil lipídico.

Contenido de grasa saturada y trans en panes de panaderías de la ciudad de Medellín, Colombia / Saturated and trans fat content in the breads of bakeries in Medellín, Colombia

ANTECEDENTES: Se desconoce el contenido de grasas saturada (GS) y trans (Gtrans) en panes sin etiqueta y sin vigilancia por entidad regulatoria de Colombia. PROPÓSITO: Comparar el contenido de GS y Gtrans en panes de algunas panaderías de Medellín con lo reglamentado: 0,5 g/50 g de pan, para ambos tipos de grasa según resolución 2508 de 2012 del Ministerio de Salud. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Se muestrearon 45 panes de tres tipos (aliñado, leche y croissant) en tres niveles socioeconómicos (NSE) según ubicación de la panadería. Se cuantificó grasa total gravimétricamente y GS y Gtrans por cromatografía de gases. RESULTADOS: El porcentaje de GS y Gtrans con respecto a la grasa total extraíble fue 43,8% y 0,6% en pan aliñado, 37,4% y 0,6% en pan leche y 32,2% y 0,9% en pan croissant, sin diferencia significativa entre ellos (p= 0,155 y 0,184, respectivamente). CONCLUSIONES: Comparado con la resolución 2508, el contenido de GS fue mayor al límite establecido en resolución y el contenido de Gtrans fue menor en pan aliñado, leche o croissant. Los panes evaluados en las panaderías del NSE bajo contenían mayor Gtrans que los otros.

BACKGROUND: The content of saturated (GS) and trans (Gtrans) fats in unlabeled and breads that are not regulated by the Colombian government is unknown. PURPOSE: To compare the content of GS and Gtrans in breads of bakeries in Medellín with the following regulation: 0.5 g/50 g of bread, for both types of fat according to the 2012 Ministry of Health resolution #2508. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 45 breads of three types (seasoned, milk and croissant) were sampled at bakeries from three socioeconomic levels (NSE) according to the location. Total fat was quantified gravimetrically and GS and Gtrans by gas chromatography. RESULTS: The percentage of GS and Gtrans with respect to the total extractable fat was 43.8% and 0.6% in seasoned bread, 37.4% and 0.6% in milk bread and 32.2% and 0.9% in croissant bread, with no significant difference by bread type (p= 0.155 and 0.184, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: GS content of sampled breadswas greater than the limit established in the resolution. Gtrans content was lower in seasoned bread andmilk bread compared to croissant. The breads evaluated in the bakeries of lower NSE contained higher Gtrans than the others.

Evaluación de la composición nutricional de alimentos procesados y ultraprocesados de acuerdo al perfil de alimentos de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud, con énfasis en nutrientes críticos / Evaluation of the nutritional composition of processed and ultraproced foods according to the food profile of the pan american health organization with emphasis on critical nutrients

La modernización alimentaria ha llevado a una mayor disponibilidad de alimentos industrializados, ricos en azúcares simples, grasas saturadas y altos en sodio; a ese patrón se le ha considerado la "dieta occidental", concomitante al incremento del sobrepeso y obesidad, y al aumento de la morbilidad y mortalidad por enfermedades crónico-degenerativas. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la adecuación de la composición nutricional de alimentos procesados y ultraprocesados de acuerdo al Perfil de Alimentos de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud respecto a los nutrientes críticos según lo declarado en el etiquetado nutricional. Estudio transversal, observacional y descriptivo en el que se analizaron 80 productos: 38 procesados y 42 ultraprocesados. Dentro de la categoría de ¨Cereales¨, en comparación con los criterios del Perfil de Nutrientes de la OPS, se ha encontrado que la razón sodio/Kcal supera la proporción 1:1. Además, los azúcares agregados superan el 10% del total de Kcal de los productos en un 24%. En la categoría de ¨Bebidas¨, los azúcares agregados sobrepasan las cantidades sugeridas por la OPS en un 15% del 10% permitido. En conclusión se encontraron que en los alimentos procesados muchos ingredientes sobrepasan lo permitido o recomendado por la OPS, por lo que el mejor consejo dietético es basar las dietas en alimentos frescos y mínimamente procesados, y la preparación de platos y comidas frescos(AU)

Were policies in Brazil effective to reducing trans fat from industrial origin in foods?

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To determine the trans fatty acids content of processed foods frequently consumed by adults living in a Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after the enactment of a mandatory trans fatty acids labelling policy. METHODS Between February 2014 and January 2015, a specifically dietary questionnaire was completed by 107 adults to assess the frequency of processed foods consumption. The most commonly consumed products from the survey, including vegetable oils, margarine, biscuits, snacks, cheese bread (pão de queijo), french fries, cheeseburger and ice cream, were then analyzed for their trans fatty acids content using gas chromatography with a flame ionization detector. RESULTS Differences in the levels of trans fatty acids were observed among 22 products analyzed, considering that trans fatty acids content ranged between 0.0 g/100 g in samples of cream cracker biscuit 1 and olive oil to 0.83 g/100 g in samples of cheeseburger (fast food), 0.51 g/100 g in samples of frozen pão de queijo and 12.92 g/100 g in samples of chocolate sandwich cookies with cream filling 2. The overall trans fatty acids content of the different samples of margarine brands was 0.20 g/100 g for brand 1 and 0.0 g/100 g for brand 2. These data are significantly lower than those observed in a survey conducted in 2003, when the regulation had been enacted. CONCLUSIONS Our data indicate that Brazilian regulation is very likely implicated in the observed drop in trans fatty acids of the most processed foods but has yet to eliminate them, which reinforces the urgent need to revise the legislation, since a minimum amount of trans fat does not mean that the food product does not contain this type of fat.

Energy, added sugar, and saturated fat contributions of taxed beverages and foods in Mexico / Contribución de energía, azúcar añadido y grasa saturada de las bebidas y alimentos con impuesto en México

Abstract: Objective: To estimate the dietary contribution of taxed beverages and foods. Materials and methods: Using 24-hour diet recall data from the Ensanut 2012 (n=10 096), we estimated the contribution of the items which were taxed in 2014 to the total energy, added sugar, and saturated fat intakes in the entire sample and by sociodemographic characteristics. Results: The contributions for energy, added sugar, and saturated fat were found to be 5.5, 38.1, and 0.4%, respectively, for the taxed beverages, and 14.4, 23.8, and 21.4%, respectively, for the taxed foods. Children and adolescents (vs. adults), medium and high socioeconomic status (vs. low), urban area (vs. rural), and North and Center region (vs. South) had higher energy contribution of taxed beverages and foods. The energy contribution was similar between males and females. Conclusions: These taxes covered an important proportion of Mexicans' diet and therefore have the potential to improve it meaningfully.

Resumen: Objetivo: Estimar la contribución dietética de las bebidas y alimentos con impuesto. Material y métodos: Con el recordatorio de 24-horas de la Ensanut 2012 (n=10 096), estimamos la contribución de los productos con impuesto en 2014 al consumo total de energía, azúcar añadido y grasa saturada en toda la muestra y por sociodemográficos. Resultados: La contribución de energía, azúcar añadido y grasa saturada fue 5.5, 38.1 y 0.4%, respectivamente, para bebidas con impuesto y 14.4, 23.8 y 21.4%, respectivamente, para alimentos con impuesto. Los niños y adolescentes (vs. adultos), nivel socioeconómico medio y alto (vs. bajo), área urbana (vs. rural), y región Norte y Centro (vs. Sur) tuvieron una contribución de energía mayor de bebidas y alimentos con impuesto. La contribución fue similar entre hombres y mujeres. Conclusión: Estos impuestos cubren una proporción importante de la dieta mexicana y por lo tanto tienen el potencial de mejorarla de manera relevante.

Efecto de una dieta alta en grasas en el proceso de formación de cálculos biliares de colesterol / Effect of a high-fat diet on cholesterol gallstone formation

Background: It is known that some nutrients play an important role in the development of cholelithiasis. Cholesterol is carried by micelles and vesicles in the bile. During the first stage of gallstone formation, cholesterol crystals derive from thermodynamically unstable vesicles. Aim: To determine the effect of a high fat diet on blood lipids and bile composition, and its implication in the formation of gallstones. Material and Methods: Two groups of 15 BALB/c mice each, coming from the same litter, were treated with a control or with a high-fat diet (64% fat and 0.14% cholesterol). After two months, the animals were sacrificed, blood and bile samples were obtained. Serum glucose and the corresponding lipid profiles were measured. In bile samples, cholesterol and phospholipid levels were analyzed, and cholesterol transporters (vesicles and micelles) were separated by gel filtration chromatography. Results: Treated animals showed an 87% increase in serum total cholesterol (p < 0.01), a 97% increase in HDL-cholesterol (p < 0.05) and a 140% increase in LDL-cholesterol (p < 0.05). No changes in serum triglycerides or glucose were observed. In bile, a 13% increase in biliary cholesterol (p < 0.05) was observed but no change in biliary phospholipids. Also, an increase in biliary vesicular transporters and an increase of cholesterol/phospholipid ratio in vesicular transporters were observed. Conclusions: A high fat diet may contribute to the formation of gallstones in our experimental model.

Nutritional composition and evaluation of different methodologies for fat determination in wet feed for dogs and cats / Composição nutricional e avaliação de diferentes métodos de determinação de gordura em alimentos úmidos para cães e gatos

As a consequence of the increasing number of dog and cat owners, the pet food industry is expanding the range of pet food products in the market. In order to obtain more necessary information about the wet food segment for dogs and cats, the aim of this study was to determine the nutritional composition, to evaluate the information declared on the labels, and to compare the composition with the FEDIAF recommendations for protein and fat. Furthermore, three different methodologies of fat analysis were compared: crude fat (CFa), crude fat after acid hydrolysis (CFAH), and fat content obtained with Ankom XT15 (ANKOM) to determine the most adequate method for fat determination in wet foods. Twenty-five wet food products were evaluated, 13 wet foods for dogs and 12 for cats. Centesimal composition analyses obtained in this study were compared with guaranteed analysis declared on the label and with FEDIAF minimum recommended requirements for each species. The results of the nutritional composition and the values described on the label and the evaluation of the three fat determination methods were compared using the mixed model test with repeated measurements in the same samples, respectively (p < 0.05) in the SAS program, evaluation of protein adequacy and fat content were analyzed by mathematical calculations of difference and proportion. No difference was observed between nutritional composition of wet foods and the values declared on the labels for the majority of the diets analyzed, and there was a predominance of products that exceeded FEDIAF minimum recommendations of protein and fat for both species. No difference was observed between the three methods of fat content evaluation (p = 0.68). It was concluded that wet foods evaluated in this study match the label information and FEDIAF nutrient requirement recommendations, considering recommended calorie intake. All three fat determination methodologies evaluated were similar, justifying the choice of the easiest or cheapest method.(AU)

Devido ao aumento do número de cães e gatos domiciliados, a indústria de alimentos para animais de estimação tem expandido a gama de produtos existentes no mercado de pet food. Para obter informações mais relevantes sobre o segmento de alimentos úmidos para cães e gatos, este trabalho determinou a composição nutricional, avaliou as informações declaradas nos rótulos e comparou a composição com as recomendações da Fediaf de proteína e gordura. Também foram comparadas três metodologias diferentes de análise de gordura: extrato etéreo (CFa), extrato etéreo após hidrólise ácida (CFAH) e teor de gordura obtido no analisador Ankom XT15 (ANKOM) para determinar o método mais adequado de avaliação de gordura em alimentos úmidos. Foram avaliadas 25 marcas de alimentos úmidos, 13 para cães e 12 para gatos. As análises de composição centesimal obtidas neste estudo foram comparadas com a informação nutricional declarada nos rótulos e com as necessidades mínimas recomendadas pela Fediaf para cada espécie. Os resultados da composição nutricional, os valores descritos no rótulo e a avaliação dos três métodos para determinação da gordura foram comparados com o emprego do teste t e modelo misto com medidas repetidas nas mesmas amostras, respectivamente (p < 0,05) no programa SAS. Já a avaliação da adequação nutricional de proteína e do teor de gordura foram analisados por cálculos matemáticos de diferença e proporção. Para a maioria dos alimentos avaliados não foi observada diferença entre a composição nutricional dos alimentos úmidos e os valores declarados em rótulo, e houve predominância de produtos que excederam as recomendações mínimas de proteína e gordura da Fediaf para ambas as espécies. Quanto às metodologias de extração de gordura, não foi observada diferença entre os três métodos avaliados (p = 0,68). Concluiu-se que os alimentos úmidos avaliados atendem às informações declaradas pelos fabricantes e também às recomendações nutricionais da Fediaf com base na ingestão energética recomendada. Em relação às metodologias avaliadas para determinação de gordura nestes alimentos, a similaridade entre tais resultados justifica o uso da técnica de maior facilidade ou de menor custo.(AU)

Glycolysis and gluconeogenesis in the liver of catfish fed with different concentrations of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates / Glicólise e gliconeogênese no fígado de jundiá alimentado com diferentes concentrações de proteínas, lipídeos e carboidratos

The activities of enzymes from a number of metabolic pathways have been used as a tool to evaluate the best use of nutrients on fish performance. In the present study the catfish Rhamdia quelen was fed with diets containing crude protein-lipid-carbohydrate (%) as follows: treatment (T) T1: 19-19-44; T2: 26-15-39; T3: 33-12-33; and T4: 40-10-24. The fish were held in tanks of re-circulated, filtered water with controlled temperature and aeration in 2000L experimental units. The feeding experiment lasted 30 days. The following enzymes of the carbohydrate metabolism were determined: Glucokinase (GK), Phosphofructokinase 1 (PFK-1), Pyruvate kinase (PK), Fructose-1,6-biphosphatase 1 (FBP-1). The activities of 6 phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (6PGDH) and glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) were also assayed. The influence of nutrient levels on the enzyme activities is reported. The increase of dietary protein plus reduction of carbohydrates and lipids attenuates the glycolytic activity and induces hepatic gluconeogenesis as a strategy to provide metabolic energy from amino acids. The fish performance was affected by the concentrations of protein, lipid and carbohydrates in the diet. The greatest weight gain was obtained in fish fed diet T4 containing 40.14% of crude protein, 9.70% of lipids, and 24.37% of carbohydrate, respectively.(AU)

As atividades de enzimas das vias metabólicas têm sido utilizadas como uma ferramenta para avaliar a melhor utilização dos nutrientes e o desempenho dos peixes. No presente estudo, o jundiá foi alimentado com rações contendo diferentes concentrações de proteína bruta, lipídeos e carboidratos (%), da seguinte forma: tratamento (T) T1: 19-19-44; T2: 26-15-39; T3: 33-12-33; e T4: 40-10-24. Os peixes foram mantidos em tanques de recirculação, com água filtrada, temperatura controlada e aeração em unidades experimentais de 2.000L. O período experimental foi de 30 dias. Foram aferidas as atividades das enzimas glicoquinase (GK), fosfofrutoquinase 1 (PFK-1), piruvato quinase (PK) e frutose-1,6-difosfatase (FBP-1). Também foram aferidas as atividades da 6-fosfogluconato desidrogenase (6PGDH) e glicose-6-fosfato desidrogenase (G6PDH) da via das pentoses. É relatado que níveis de nutrientes influenciam as atividades enzimáticas das vias metabólicas. No presente estudo, o aumento da proteína da dieta e a redução de hidratos de carbono e lipídeos reduziram a atividade glicolítica e induziram a gliconeogênese hepática como uma estratégia para fornecer energia pelos aminoácidos. O desempenho dos peixes foi afetado pelas concentrações de proteínas, lipídeos e carboidratos na dieta. O maior ganho de peso foi obtido em peixes alimentados com dieta T4 contendo 40,14% de proteína bruta, 9,70% de lipídeos, e 24,37% de carboidratos, respectivamente.(AU)

Ingesta de hidratos de carbono y ácidos grasos de la dieta en sujetos con esquizofrenia y trastorno bipolar, y su asociación con parámetros antropométricos / Association of carbohydrate and fatty acid intake with anthropometric parameters in subjects with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders

Background: People with psychiatric disorders have higher rates of obesity, diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia. These comorbidities are associated with the underlying psychopathology and drug therapy. Aim: To determine the quality and quantity of carbohydrates and fatty acids in the diet and their association with anthropometric parameters in subjects with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. Patients and Methods: We studied 30 patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders in treatment with atypical antipsychotics or mood stabilizers. Three 24-hour recall dietary surveys were carried out. Glycemic index, intake of carbohydrates and fatty acids (g/day) were calculated, and the ratio of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids was determined. Body mass index, waist circumference (WC) and body fat percentage were evaluated. Results: The average intakes of carbohydrates and fatty acids were 295 ± 111 and 73 ± 38 g/day respectively. The mean glycemic index was 59% ± 5.4, while the ratio of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids was 2: 1.4: 0.6. No association between dietary and anthropometric variables was found. Patients using second-generation antipsychotics had a significantly higher waist circumference than those using mood stabilizing drugs. Conclusions: We found no association between the amount and quality of carbohydrate or fatty acid dietary intake and anthropometric parameters.

Effect of the consumption on buriti oil on the metabolism of rats induced by iron overload

Objectives To compare the effect of the consumption of buriti oil and soybean oil on the metabolism of rats under stress induced by iron overload.Materials and methods A total of 28 rats were randomized into control groups who consumed diet added of soybean (CS) or buriti oil (CB) and gavage with saline and two experimental groups who consumed diet added of soybean (ES) or buriti oil (EB) and daily gavage with iron II sulfate as stress inducer. The fatty acid profile of diets was analyzed. Body weight and diet consumption were evaluated every two days. The lipid profile and liver weight of animals were evaluated at the end of the experiment.Results Diet added of soybean oil showed higher percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (45.6%) and diet with buriti oil was rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (66.9%). There were no differences in food intake, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol among groups (p > 0.05). However, animals fed with diet supplemented with buriti oil showed intermediate triglyceride levels (CB: 65 mg/dL; EB: 68.7 mg/dL) compared to ES group (102.5 mg/dL). The liver of rats from the CS group had higher weight (2.06 ± 0.2 g) compared to the CB group (1.56 ± 0.1 g).Conclusion Buriti oil consumption was able to minimize some changes related to iron overload.

Composición de leche materna en madres de recién nacidos de pretermino menor a 33 semanas / Composition of breast milk in mothers of preterm infants less than 33 weeks

Introducción: La leche materna es recomendada como el alimento más adecuado en el primer año de vida, ya que proporciona los sustratos necesarios para el crecimiento del recién nacido. En los últimos años se ha ampliado el estudio de la composición de la leche materna y su relación sobre el efecto de la nutrición en los recién nacidos de pre termino. Objetivo: investigar la composición de macronutrientes en leche materna de recién nacidos prematuros (<33 semanas). Métodos: análisis de contenido de proteínas, carbohidratos y lípidos en muestras de leche materna de recién nacidos prematuros (menor que 33 semanas) recolectadas longitudinalmente, según protocolo de estudio. Resultados: Se presenta variabilidad en muestras recolectadas en tres semanas consecutivas de edad posnatal, dando contenido de proteína que vario de 1,34g/dl (DS +/- 0.11) a 1,05 g/dl (DS +/- 0.10) con (p menor que 0,05). Hidratos de carbono vario de 6,20 g/dl (DS +/- 0.17) a 6.77 g/dl (DS+/-±0.22) con (p menor que 0,05). Lípidos vario de 4.10 g/dl (DS +/- 0.39) a 4.33 g/dl (DS +/- 0.26) con (p=0,075).Discusión: Estos datos proporcionan una visión más detallada de la ingesta de nutrientes de los recién nacidos prematuros alimentados con leche materna.

Introduction: Breast milk is recommended as the most suitable food in the first year of life, as it provides the substrates required for growth of the newborn. In recent years it has expanded the study of the composition of breast milk and their relationship on the effect of nutrition in preterm infants. Objective: To investigate the macronutrient composition of breast milk in preterm infants (33 weeks). Methods: Analysis of protein, carbohydrates and lipids in breast milk samples from preterm (<33 weeks) collected longitudinally, according study protocol. Results: We present variability in samples collected in three consecutive weeks of postnatal age, giving protein content ranged from 1.34 g / dl (SD +/- 0.11) to 1.05 g / dl (SD +/- 0.10) with (p < 0.05). Carbon hydrates 6.20 g / dl (SD +/- 0.17) to 6.77 g / dl (SD +/- 0.22) with (p <0.05). Fat of 4.10 g / dl (SD +/- 0.39) to 4.33 g / dl (SD +/- 0.26) with (p = 0.075).Discussion: These data provide a more detailed picture of the nutrient intake ofpreterm infants fed breast milk.

Experimental infection with the Toxoplasma gondii ME-49 strain in the Brazilian BR-1 mini pig is a suitable animal model for human toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasma gondii causes toxoplasmosis, a worldwide disease. Experimentation with pigs is necessary for the development of new therapeutic approaches to human diseases. BR-1 mini pigs were intramuscularly infected with T. gondii with tachyzoites (RH strain) or orally infected with cysts (ME-49 strain). Haematology and serum biochemistry were analysed and buffy coat cells were inoculated in mice to determine tachyzoite circulation. No alterations were observed in erythrocyte and platelet values; however, band neutrophils increased seven days after infection with ME-49. Serology of the mice inoculated with pig blood leucocytes revealed circulating ME-49 or RH strain tachyzoites in the pigs' peripheral blood at two and seven or nine days post-infection. The tachyzoites were also directly observed in blood smears from the infected pigs outside and inside leucocytes for longer periods. Alanine-aminotransferase was high at days 21 and 32 in the RH infected pigs. After 90 days, the pigs were euthanised and their tissue samples were processed and inoculated into mice. The mice serology revealed the presence of parasites in the hearts, ileums and mesenteric lymph nodes of the pigs. Additionally, cysts in the mice were only observed after pig heart tissue inoculation. The infected pigs presented similar human outcomes with relatively low pathogenicity and the BR-1 mini pig model infected with ME-49 is suitable to monitor experimental toxoplasmosis.

Freezing and thawing effects on fat, protein, and lactose levels of human natural milk administered by gavage and continuous infusion / Efeito do congelamento e descongelamento nos níveis de gordura, proteína e lactose do leite humano natural administrados por gavagem e infusão contínua

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the changes in human milk macronutrients: fat, protein, and lactose in natural human milk (raw), frozen and thawed, after administration simulation by gavage and continuous infusion. METHOD: an experimental study was performed with 34 human milk samples. The infrared spectrophotometry using the infrared analysis equipment MilkoScan Minor(r) (Foss, Denmark) equipment was used to analyze the macronutrients in human milk during the study phases. The analyses were performed in natural (raw) samples and after freezing and fast thawing following two steps: gavage and continuous infusion. The non-parametric Wilcoxon test for paired samples was used for the statistical analysis. RESULTS: the fat content was significantly reduced after administration by continuous infusion (p < 0.001) during administration of both raw and thawed samples. No changes in protein and lactose content were observed between the two forms of infusion. However, the thawing process significantly increased the levels of lactose and milk protein. CONCLUSION: the route of administration by continuous infusion showed the greatest influence on fat loss among all the processes required for human milk administration. .

OBJETIVO: analisar as alterações dos macronutrientes gordura, proteína e lactose no leite humano natural, congelado e descongelado, após a simulação da administração da dieta por gavagem e infusão contínua. MÉTODO: foi conduzido um estudo experimental com 34 amostras de leite humano. Foi utilizada a técnica da espectofotometria infravermelha (Milko Scan Minor(r)) para analisar os macronutrientes do leite humano nas etapas do estudo. As amostras foram analisadas na forma natural (crua) e após congelamento e descongelamento rápido nas duas formas de infusão: gavagem e infusão contínua. Foi usado o teste não paramétrico de Wilcoxon para amostras pareadas na análise estatística. RESULTADO: a gordura apresentou redução significativa após administração por infusão contínua (p < 0,001), tanto durante administração na forma natural quanto na forma descongelada. Não houve alteração da proteína e lactose segundo forma de infusão no leite descongelado e no leite in natura. O processo de descongelamento aumentou significativamente os níveis de lactose e de proteína do leite. CONCLUSÃO: a via de administração por infusão contínua foi o procedimento que mais influenciou na perda de gordura, dentre todos os processos necessários para administração do leite humano. .

Marcadores de respuesta inflamatoria y riesgo coronario en pacientes con artritis reumatoide / Markers of inflammatory response and coronary risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Objetivo: evaluar la asociación entre los niveles séricos de Proteína C Reactiva e índices Apoproteína B/Apoproteína A1, Apoproteína B/LDL colesterol, LDL/HDL colesterol, índice aterogénico, lipoproteína (a) y componentes C3 y C4 del complemento sérico; así como la capacidad predictiva de la proteína C Reactiva, C3 y C4 complemento sobre los parámetros del lipidograma mencionados, se realizó un estudio transversal en pacientes portadores de Artritis Reumatoide y controles sanos de la provincia Matanzas. Métodos: las determinaciones de los parámetros individuales fueron realizadas por método inmunoturbidimétrico y enzimocolorimétrico. El Software estadístico SPSS, versión 18,0 fue empleado para el procesamiento de los resultados. Resultados: la correlación de Spearman detectó asociación de la proteína C Reactiva con los índices ApoB/LDL colesterol y LDL/HDL colesterol exclusivamente en los pacientes, Rho de Spearman= 0,439 (p=0,002); -0,300 (p=0,043), respectivamente; mientras manifestó asociación de esta con el C4 complemento en ambos grupos, Rho de Spearman= 0,355 (p=0,015); 0,376 (p=0,000), pacientes y controles, respectivamente. La proteína C reactiva predijo el índice ApoB/LDL colesterol mediante el análisis de regresión lineal en los pacientes: R²=0,192 F=10,488 (p=0,002), en tanto las proteínas del complemento C3 y C4 estimaron significativamente el nivel de lipoproteína(a); R²=0,170 F=4,396 (p=0,018). Los resultados apoyan la hipótesis del vínculo entre respuesta inflamatoria y predominio de Lipoproteínas de baja densidad más proaterogénicas; así como la posible estimación de marcadores del riesgo coronario relacionados con el metabolismo lipoproteico a partir de los niveles séricos de Proteína C Reactiva, C3 y C4 complemento en pacientes con Artritis Reumatoide...

Objective: evaluate the association between serum levels of C-reactive protein and the indices apoprotein B/apoprotein A1, apoprotein B/LDL cholesterol, LDL/HDL cholesterol, atherogenic index, lipoprotein (a) and serum complement components C3 and C4, as well as the prediction capacity of C-reactive protein, C3 and C4 complement with respect to the above mentioned lipidogram parameters. A cross-sectional study was conducted of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and healthy controls from the province of Matanzas. Methods: individual parameters were determined by immunoturbidimetry and enzymatic colorimetry. Results were processed with the statistical software SPSS version 18.0. Results: spearman rank correlation spotted an association of C-reactive protein with indices ApoB/LDL cholesterol and LDL/HDL cholesterol exclusively in patients, Spearman's Rho = 0.439 (p=0.002); -0.300 (p=0.043); -0.300 (p=0.043), respectively; and an association of C-reactive protein with C4 complement in both groups, Spearman's Rho = 0.355 (p=0.015); 0.376 (p=0.000), patients and controls, respectively. C-reactive protein predicted the ApoB/LDL cholesterol index by linear regression analysis in patients: R²=0.192 F=10.488 (p=0.002), whereas C3 and C4 complement proteins significantly estimated the level of lipoprotein (a): R²=0.170 F=4.396 (p=0.018). Results support the hypothesis about the link between inflammatory response and the predominance of more proatherogenic low density lipoproteins, as well as the potential estimation of coronary risk markers related to lipoprotein metabolism based on serum levels of C-reactive protein, C3 and C4 complement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis...

Composição de ácidos graxos do leite materno em mulheres residentes em área distante da costa litorânea brasileira / Breast milk fatty acid composition of women living far from the coastal area in Brazil

OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a composição de ácidos graxos do leite humano maduro de mulheres residentes em área distante da costa litorânea brasileira. MÉTODOS: Amostras de leite materno maduro foram obtidas de 47 mulheres lactantes com idade entre 18 e 35 anos, que tiveram partos a termo e em aleitamento exclusivo ou predominante. A coleta de leite se deu a partir da 5ª semana pós-parto, por meio de ordenha manual. A composição de ácidos graxos do leite foi determinada por cromatografia gasosa. RESULTADOS: Verificou-se que a concentração de eicosapentaenoico (0,08%) foi superior ao observado em estudos brasileiros prévios. Entretanto, o teor de docosahexaenoico (0,09%) encontrado no leite humano foi um dos menores já verificados no mundo. O teor de ácidos graxos trans (2,05%) foi similar ao relatado em estudos nacionais prévios à obrigatoriedade de declaração do teor deste em rótulos de alimentos, sugerindo que esta medida não surtiu efeito na redução de seu teor na dieta habitual das mulheres. CONCLUSÕES: Baixo teor de docosahexaenoico e elevada concentração de ácidos graxos trans foram verificados no leite materno maduro de mulheres residentes em área distante da costa litorânea brasileira.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the fatty acid composition of mature human milk of women living far from the coastal area of Brazil. METHODS: Mature breast milk samples were obtained from 47 lactating women aged between 18 and 35 years, who delivered their babies at term and who exclusively or predominantly breastfed. Milk collection took place after the fifth week postpartum by hand expression. The fatty acid composition of the milk was determined by gas chromatography. RESULTS: It was observed that the concentration of eicosapentaenoic acid (0.08%) was higher than that observed in previous studies in Brazil. However, the content of docosahexaenoic acid (0.09%) found in human milk was one of the lowest verified in the world. The content of trans fatty acids (2.05%) was similar to that reported in national studies previous to the mandatory declaration of this fatty acid content in food labels, suggesting that this measure had no effect on reducing the content of this fatty acid in the usual diet of women. CONCLUSIONS: Low levels of docosahexaenoic acid and high concentrations of trans fatty acids were observed in mature breast milk of women living far from the coastal area in Brazil.

Influência do modo de preparo de alimentos na prevenção da aterosclerose / The influence of food preparation methods on atherosclerosis prevention

OBJETIVO: Analisar a influência do modo de preparo na composição de ácidos graxos e colesterol em alimentos. MÉTODOS: Foi analisada a composição química do colesterol e ácidos graxos de oito tipos diferentes de carnes e da feijoada, em relação a diferentes métodos de preparo. RESULTADOS: A feijoada preparada com as carnes em separado tem menos colesterol (12,1 e 16,1 mg, respectivamente; p = 0,005) e gordura saturada (1,4 e 1,9 mg; p = 0,046) do que quando preparada junto. O frango grelhado sem pele apresenta menor quantidade de gordura saturada quando comparado com o frango frito sem pele (7645 e 1505 mg; p = 0,049). O camarão grelhado também apresenta menor conteúdo de gordura saturada quando comparado com o frito (532 e 1262 mg; p = 0,049). O contrafilé grelhado sem gordura apresenta menor conteúdo de colesterol quando comparado com o frito (102 e 114 mg; p = 0,049). CONCLUSÃO: As análises aqui realizadas indicam que a forma de preparo influencia no teor de gordura dos alimentos, com potencial impacto na prescrição de dietas com baixo teor de gordura e colesterol.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the influence of food preparation methods on the composition of fatty acids and cholesterol in foods. METHODS: The chemical composition of cholesterol and fatty acids was analyzed in eight different types of meat and feijoada in relation to different methods of preparation. RESULTS: Feijoada, when prepared with the beans and meats in separate pots, has less cholesterol (12.1 vs. 16.1 mg, respectively, p = 0.005) and saturated fat (1.4 vs. 1.9 mg, p = 0.046) than when it is prepared in a single pot. Broiled chicken without the skin has less saturated fat when compared with skinless fried chicken (1,505 vs. 7,645 mg, p = 0.049). Broiled shrimp also has a lower saturated fat content than fried shrimp (532 vs. 1,262 mg, p = 0.049). Broiled ribeye steak without fat has a lower cholesterol content when compared with the fried steak (102 vs. 114 mg, p = 0.049). CONCLUSION: The analysis indicates that the method of food preparation influences the fat content of foods, with potential impact on the prescription of low-fat and low-cholesterol diets.

Macronutrientes en la leche madura de madres adolescentes y adultas / Macronutrients in mature milk of teenagers and adult mothers

Estudio no experimental, prospectivo y comparativo para evaluar los niveles de macronutrientes en la leche madura de madres adolescentes. Fueron analizadas 52 muestras de leche madura de madres sanas y eutróficas, divididas en 2 grupos: Grupo A n=24 constituido por la leche de madres adolescentes de 10 a 18 años y Grupo B n=28 conformado por leche de madres adultas de 19 a 35 años, quienes acompañaban a sus hijos 1 a 6 meses de edad hospitalizados desde agosto 2009 a agosto de 2010. Las muestras fueron analizadas para determinar las concentraciones de carbohidratos, lípidos y proteínas. Las características maternas de los grupo A y B respectivamente fueron; etnia mestiza el 59,4% y el 39,9%, promedio de índice de masa corporal: fue de 23,55±1,01 kg/m2 y 24,2±0,38 kg/m2. Fueron primigestas 87,5% en el A y 35,7% en el B. Edad de los niños entre 1 a 2 meses: grupo A 66,6% y grupo B 71,4%. Edad maternal: grupo A 75% tenían entre 16 y 18 años y en el B 28,5% tenían entre 19 y 21 años. En A la concentración de proteínas fue 1,8±0,7 g/100ml y en B 1,9±0,7 g/100ml. La concentración de grasas en las adolescentes fue 3,8±1,5 g/100ml y en las adultas 3,9±1,3 g/100ml. La concentración de los carbohidratos en las adolescentes fue 6,8±0,8 g/100ml y en las adultas 6,6±0,9 g/100ml, siendo P>0,05 no estadísticamente significativo en los 3 casos. La concentración de macronutrientes en la leche madura de madres adolescentes y el valor energético de la misma fue similar al de las madres adultas.

This is a comparative, prospective and non-experimental study that evaluated the level of macronutrients in teenage mothers’mature breastmilk. The sample was represented by mature milk of 52 healthy and eutrophic mothers, divided in two groups: A n=24 constituted by adolescent mothers’s milk among 10 and 18 years and B n=28 formed by adult mothers’s milk among 19 and 35 years who accompanied their children 1-6 months of age hospitalized, from august 2009 to august 2010. The samples were analyzed to determine concentrations of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. The maternal characteristics of group A and B respectively were: mestizo ethnicity 59.4% and 39.9%, average BMI: were 23.55 ± 1.01 kg/m2 and 24.2 ± 0.38 kg/m2. Primiparous were 87.5% in A and 35.7% in B. Age of children aged 1-2 months was 66.6% (A) 71.4% (B). Maternal age: group A 75% had between 16 and 18 years and group B 28.5% were between 19 and 21 years. About macronutrient concentrations, median protein level in A was 1,8 ± 0,7 g/100ml and 1,9 ± 0,7 g/100ml for B median fat concentration in teenage group was 3,8 ± 1,5 g/100ml and in adults 3,9 ± 1,3 g/100ml. Median carbohydrates level in teenage was 6,8 ± 0,8 g/100ml and in B Group was 6,6 ± 0,9 g/100ml, being non statistically significative in all three cases. The macronutrient concentrations and energetic value in teenage mothers’s mature breastmilk were similar than the adult mother’s milk.