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Francis Stephen Bridges - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Relationship between dietary beef, fat, and pork and alcoholic cirrhosis.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2009Co-Authors: Francis Stephen BridgesAbstract:Nanji and French [1] investigated the relationship between per-Caput Consumption of total fat, beef, and pork and for alcohol Consumption and rates of mortality for cirrhosis for 16 countries for 1965. The present study reports significant and positive associations for 1996 and 2003 between the following: alcohol Consumption and cirrhosis mortality, pork Consumption and cirrhosis mortality, the product of alcohol and pork Consumption and the product of alcohol and fat Consumption. These supportive associations may represent a relationship between the risk of alcoholic cirrhosis and some heretofore unknown dietary or environmental factor related to conditions of pork or fat Consumption. Limitations of the study design are discussed.
W. C. Hopper - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Consumption of Milk in Canada.
Canadian Journal of Public Health-revue Canadienne De Sante Publique, 2020Co-Authors: W. C. HopperAbstract:rpHE average daily Consumption of fluid milk per person in Canada varies •*considerably between different cities. Information obtained from representative samples of city households of different sizes, different incomes and of different national types indicates that the range between cities is about 0.55 to 0.75 of a pint per person per day. Consumption of fluid milk in villages has not been adequately studied but from what limited information is available it appears that the average per Caput Consumption is fairly similar to that in nearby cities but that the variation between villages may be somewhat greater than between cities. The per Caput Consumption of fluid milk in rural areas in Canada is considerably higher than that in cities and villages, averaging well above one pint per person per day in farm households and about one pint per person per day in other rural households.
A. O. Idowu - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Poverty Profile of Rural Farm Households in Southwest Nigeria
2020Co-Authors: A. O. IdowuAbstract:This study aims to empirically assess the extent and level of poverty among rural farm households in Southwest, Nigeria. The study drew a sample of 411 rural farm households through a multi-stage sampling technique and the data obtained were analyzed using the descriptive statistical measures, the poverty depth analysis and normalized per capita Consumption equation. Results indicated that an average rural farm household needs N253.39/person to meet the daily basic needs. The poverty incidence was 76.40 per cent and more severe among households whose heads were female, having low educational attainment and larger household size. Educational levels, size of land and investment assets owned by the household reduce households’ poverty while household size and dependency ratio entrench it. Implications were drawn for rural education, birth control, access to farmland and rural electrification. Keywords : Absolute poverty line, farm diversification, per Caput Consumption, dietary energy requirement, body mass index.
Laura Moria - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Environmental consequences of an expanding and westernizing dairy sector in China
2020Co-Authors: Laura MoriaAbstract:During the last decades, dramatic changes in traditional Chinese diets are observed. This so-called westernization of diets, among others, depicts a shift towards the Consumption of more dairy. Per Caput Consumption and production of dairy in China tripled during the last decade. Cow milk production also exploded, allowing China to become the third largest milk producer in the world. Concern about the environmental consequences of dairy production is also growing. Several studies indicate that the present dairy production might exacerbate many environmental problems. Livestock has been recognized to be one of the most important causes of methane emissions, a major Green House Gas. The environmental burdens which might be opposed by the growing dairy sector in China have never been studied. This study therefore provides an overview of the environmental consequences of an expanding and westernizing dairy sector in China. Chinas dairy Consumption system and dairy production systems are studied extensively and then linked with the formula; Impact = Population x Affluence x Technology, to define the environmental consequences of an expanded and westernized dairy sector. The population and affluence in this formula are represented by several Consumption scenarios and the technology corresponds with a definition of dairy production systems, representing Chinese production systems, and their related environmental impacts. Population and income growth are expected to further encourage this rising Consumption of dairy in China. It is not likely that China’s dietary habits and prevailing lactose intolerance will significantly hamper this Consumption growth. Dietary habits have proven to be variable in China and studies have indicated that Chinese might adapt to dietary lactose. Moreover, lactose intolerant people can consume many dairy products without nuisance. China can be expected to suffer similar changes in dairy Consumption as Japan, given that they share several cultural, agricultural and dietary practices. China’s high meat Consumption, might be an indication for an even higher possible dairy Consumption. The ability of China to substantially increase its dairy production and transport infrastructure, poses a potential constraint for the Consumption growth. A highly extensive system, presents a close representation of the current area related production intensity, milk yield per cow and low input levels of Chinese production systems. An intensive systems might be necessary to keep up with the growing milk demand, since extensive systems pose a much higher claim on land and water resources. The quantified environmental consequences of several Consumption scenarios combined with these extensive and intensive dairy production systems show that differences in production systems largely influence resource use and emissions. More intensive systems result in a higher use of energy resources and emit more greenhouse gases, ammonia, nitrate and phosphate, but claim less land and water. It should be discussed that only one food item in the changing Chinese diet is studied here. Although dairy production results in large environmental consequences, compared to other food items, other food items might be of importance as well. Particularly rice might be of importance, since the production of rice contributes considerably to GWP. The decline in rice Consumption might not lead to a similar decline in rice production though, since rice is used as an animal feed source in China. Although the Western production systems, which represent Chinese production systems in this study, are chosen as such that a full range in production intensity is represented, actual Chinese production systems might still differ. Differences exist in country specific, environmental characteristics and management characteristics of the agricultural system. Deviations in management characteristics, mainly exist because Chinas production systems are not as tightly bound by environmental legislation as Western production systems, which might result in an underestimation of environmental consequences. Environmental parameters, like soil texture and climate, greatly influence nutrient leaching rates and NH3 volatilization. As mentioned above, a Japanese Consumption pattern and a extrapolation of the current Consumption growth up to 2015 represent realistic Consumption patterns in China. An even further increase seems unlikely, since this will probably exceed the available land, water and animal resources. The enormous claim of extensive systems on land and water resources confirms that an intensification of production systems will be necessary in China to provide sufficient milk for these realistic increased Consumption patterns in China. This increased dairy Consumption significantly burdens practically all aspects of the environment, varying from emissions of greenhouse gases to depletion of China’s scarce water resources. The environmental burdens opposed by an expanded dairy Consumption are also generally visible on world scale, resulting in 1 to 2 percent of world resource availability, resource use and emissions.
Olufolarin O. Oyefeso - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Socio-Economic Parameters of Consumers Preference for Frozen and Fresh Fish In Selected Outlets In Abeokuta
2003Co-Authors: Olufolarin O. OyefesoAbstract:The recommended per Caput daily intake of crude protein is put at about 54g of which animal protein source should account for about 65 percent. The low per Caput Consumption of animal protein has been linked to the prevalence of nutritional diseases and low productivity in Nigeria. Fish resource has been harped, due to its economical, nutritional and cultural advantages as the way out of the strait. The study was carried out in Abeokuta, Ogun State, using 100 purposively selected fish consumers (fresh and frozen) from the 2 major market outlets in the area. Data on Consumption preference, socio-economic characteristics, expenditure on fish and fish substitutes were elicited. The data were then analyzed and comparatively discussed using statistical and inferential analysis as well as the combined fish types respectively. The linear regression model was chosen as the lead equation from the four fitted models. The study revealed that of the economic variables considered; the mean household size, average monthly income, average monthly expenditure on food and average monthly expenditure on fish were found to be relatively higher for fresh fish consumers than the frozen fish It was also observed that while clarias and Tilapia were the most preferred fresh fish type, mackerel was the most preferred based on taste reasons by frozen fish consumers. However, cod fish (kote) ranked highest under price consideration reason. Household head income was a significant variable that influence monthly expenditure on fish. The study recommends the intensification of fish production in the area, through provision of technical and financial assistance to 11shfarmers to bridge the shortfalls between fish demand and supplied locally.