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Dairy Dietary Calcium and Osteoporosis - An Overview

  • Jayaprakasha, H.M.;Yoon, Y.C.
    • Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.143-150
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    • 2004
  • The osteoporosis is a disease characterized by lower bone mineral content, deterioration of bone tissue and a reduction in the protein and mineral matrix of the bone. The bone becomes more porous leading to increased bone fragility and risk of fracture, particularly of the hip, spine and wrist. Osteoporosis can result in disfigurement, lowered self·esteem, reduction or loss of mobility, and decreased independence. Adequate calcium intake through milk and milk products in childhood and adolescence is a decisive marker for obtaining a maximum bone mass (peak adult bone mass) and f3r the prevention of osteoporosis. Calcium is one of the most critical nutrients associated with the osteoporosis. Dietary calcium is of great significance for healthy skeletal growth and development. The bone mineral content and bone mineral density of young adults is directly related to the calcium intake through milk and dairy products. Milk and milk products are the important sources of calcium as the richness and bioavailability of this nutrient is very high as compared to other food products. If enough calcium is not supplemented through diet, calcium from the bone will be depleted to maintain the blood plasma calcium level. The article focuses on the various issues related to osteoporosis manifestation and the role of dietary calcium especially calcium derived from dairy products.

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Studies on the Acupuncture Regional Analgesia of the Cattle (소의 전침국부마취법의 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Suh Doo-Seok;Lee Chai-Yong
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.177-182
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    • 1991
  • In order to develop an effective methods of electroacupuncture regional analgesia for Cattle, six adult Korean-native cattle, which were healthy and had ordinary perception response, were examined on the study. Using them, there were treated with six different prescription applying on six mendian points including Samyang Rack, Keud Mun, Bu Yang, Sameum Kyo, Backhyo and Hu Hae. The results are summerized as follows. 1 In the case of the acupuncture treatment on Samyang Rack and Keuk Mun located on both fore-legs. the good effect of regional analgesia was obtained toward the anterior part of cattle; on the other hand, when treated with Bu Yang and Sameum Kyo at both hindlegs. the same result were represented toward the posterior part. 2. The level of the electronic current of each electro-acupuncture treatment for bovine regional analgesia was proved to necessitated the same amount of which had given body general electro-acupuncture analgesia. 3. Any significant changes could not find out the hematological and biochemical values of all acupuncture-treated cattle during the experiment. 4. Each elector-acupuncture prescription appeared to be considerably effective for bovine regional analgesia, and also showed the possibility on applying the standing position of cattle for various surgical treatment regardless its operation areas.

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Comparison of erythrocyte osmotic fragility in domestic chicken duck, quail, dog and pig (가금(家禽)과 포유가축(哺乳家畜) 적혈구(赤血球)의 삼투적(參透的) 취약성(脆弱性)의 비교(比較))

  • Min, Byeong-man;Kim, Hwan-gyun;Kim, Seong-rhyul;Koo, Chan-hoei
    • Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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    • v.32 no.3
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    • pp.403-406
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    • 1992
  • The study was attempted to scrutinize the normal osmotic fragility of erythrocytes in domestic poultry such as chicken, quail and duck, making a comparison with that in domestic mammalia such as dog and pig. Osmotic fragility of erythrocytes was determined on blood samples from 10 healthy adult animals in each species. Optical initial hemolysis of erythrocytes occurred at $0.395{\pm}0.03%$ NaCl for chicken, $0.410{\pm}0.03%$ for duck, $0.440{\pm}0.02%$ for quail, $0.470{\pm}0.05%$ for dog and $0.560{\pm}0.03%$ for pig. Optical complete hemolysis of erythrocytes occurred at $0.270{\pm}0.02%$ NaCl for chicken, $0.305{\pm}0.03%$ for duck, $0.360{\pm}0.02%$ for quail, $0.370{\pm}0.03%$ for dog and $0.455{\pm}0.03%$ for pig. In other words, erythrocytes of poultry have stronger resistance to osmotic lysis than those of mammalia, showing the strongest resistance in chicken among the tested poultry.

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Foraging behaviour and preference of pollen sources by honey bee (Apis mellifera) relative to protein contents

  • Ghosh, Sampat;Jeon, Hyejin;Jung, Chuleui
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • v.44 no.1
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    • pp.26-32
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    • 2020
  • Background: Pollen is an important source of protein and lipids for many animals including honey bees. In order to understand the foraging behaviour of honey bee colonies and preference among the available floral resources, pollen collections from three experimental healthy colonies of honey bees were analysed in the month of June. Results: The amount of pollen collections were related to the colony's need which was indicated by the number of larval and adult bees present in the hive. Interesting was the sequence of pollen collection from different floral sources. All honey bee colonies collected pollens from Trifolium repens first, then Erigeron annus and the third choice was Coreopsis drummondii and Oenothera biennis flowers. Total protein content of Trifolium pollen was the highest (20.0 g/100 g DM), and the others were in the range of 8.9-11.4 g/100 g DM. Conclusion: The results indicated that the first criteria for honey bee foraging preference of pollens would be the nutritional contents of protein and the resource availability of the lesser nutritious floral sources. This information can help pollinator protection programmes of habitat manipulation using flowering plants for nectar and pollen sources.

Measurement of Na intake in Korean Adult Females (우리나라 성인 여성의 Na 섭취량 측정방법의 모색)

  • 김영선
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • v.20 no.5
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    • pp.341-349
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    • 1987
  • Dietary intakes of na include both the amount present in food materials (nondiscretionary Na intake) and the amount added during cooking and eating to increase salty taste and flavor (discretionary Na intake). In the present study, total Na intake was measured by duplicate food sample collected from each subject for 1 day, nondiscretionary Na intake was calculated by dietary intake record, optimum gustation of salt was measured of from pooled 3-day urine collection in healthy female college students, to measure Na intake more accurately and to find suitable method to estimate total Na intake. Mean values of total, discretionary and mondiscretionary Na intakes were 169.6 mEq, 46.2mEq, and 123.4mEq. respectively. Mean 24-hour urinary Na excretion was 137.9mEq., which was about 84.5% of total intake. Subjects with optimum gustation of salt equal to or higher than 0.5% had significantly higher total Na intake and urinary Na excretion compared to subjects with optimum gustation of salt lower than 5%. Total Na intake of subjects were significantly correlated with optimum gustation of salt, non-discretionary and discretionary Na intakes, and urinary Na excretion. Multiple regression analysis showed that the best estimate of total Na intake is obtained when both optimum gustation of salt and non-discredinary Na intake were used as independent variables (r=.7071). Among the equations using one independent variable, regression, equation with urinary Na excretion provides the best approximation (r=.6627) of total Na intake.

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Development of Computer-Aided Nutritional Education Program for the School Children (초등학생의 올바른 식습관 형성을 위한 영양교육 사이트 개발)

  • 허은실;이경혜
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • v.35 no.7
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    • pp.791-799
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    • 2002
  • The performance of educational program for preventive nutrition is more beneficial for children than for the adults based on the cost reduction and the effect of this education. Also children's education helps them to grow and to live as a healthy adult. The purpose of this study is to solve the nutritional problem in children by developing nutrition education program for children and correct their nutritional problems. The characteristics of this program (www.food79.net) are the customized program for grade level based on the level of learning ability, the various education method such as game, cooking practice, and quiz, animation, and the self educated method by managing children's meal management as the result. The contents of this site are constructed not only for children but also for parents, the teachers and the school dietitians to increasing educational effect. The children room consists of food tower, nutrition kingdom, calculation of obesity index, food information, nutrient exploration, cooking world, and evaluation of dietary life. In the room for dietitian and teachers include the contents of the easy gymnastics, nutrition counseling methods, the teaching plans for nutrition education, and the information interchange corner. The third room for parents is constructed of nutrition evaluation, food 114, correction of living habits, and free discussion. Through this site, we are expecting to contribute to national health promotion by correcting the food habits of children.

Detailed Analysis of the 5'-Coding Region of SCN5A Gene in Korean Genome

  • Yeo, Shin-Il;Kim, Su-Won;Kim, Yoon-Nyun;You, Kwan-Hee;Shin, Song-Woo;Kim, Myoung-Hee;Song, Jae-Chan;Yoo, Min
    • Biomedical Science Letters
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.189-193
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    • 2002
  • We have identified and analyzed the 5'-coding region of SCN5A gene in Korean genome. Although its sequence has already been reported in western countries it is still important to confirm our own sequence for the establishment of Korean-suitable diagnosis on genetic basis. Total RNAs were obtained from three healthy Korean adult hearts and reversely transcribed. RT products were then subjected to PCR reaction followed by DNA sequencing. Three different sets of SCN5A primers were designed and used for the amplification of 5'-coding region of SCN5A from Korean genome. Amplified sequence was roughly one-10th of the entire SCN5A mRNA in size and its detailed sequence was completely matched up to the previously reported sequence. There was no difference between three heart samples, either. So, SCN5A was concluded as the relatively stable gene comparing to other genes that are involved in long QT syndrome.

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Comparison of Cognitive Task-Directed Motor Control Ability in Younger and Older Subjects (인지적 요소가 포함된 과제 수행 시 젊은 성인과 노인의 동작 조절 비교)

  • Lee, Soo-A;Choi, Jong-Duk
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.51-59
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    • 2017
  • PURPOSE: This study compared cognitive task-directed functional motor control ability for reaching and kicking movements in younger and older adults. METHODS: Subjects were divided into two groups of younger and older adults, with 13 subjects in each group. Subjects were required to perform a dual task combining a functional movement and cognitive component. The task consisted of reaching and kicking movements. Participants performed indicated movements when a target appeared on a monitor. The target randomly appeared on the monitor every 10 seconds. The total performance time (TPT), joint angular velocity (JAV), and muscle activation time were used to evaluate motor control ability. RESULTS: There were significant differences in all evaluation factors in a comparison of younger and older adults (p<.05). TPT was significantly shorter in older adults, and JAV and muscle activation time were significantly slower than that in the younger adult group. Although the results for older adults were within the normal range for functional assessment, their motor control abilities were significantly worse for cognitive tasks compared with those of younger adults. CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicated that a motor control assessment tool using a cognitive task would be helpful in assessment of motor control ability in healthy older adults.

The Effect of Cosmetic Consumption Need on Buying Motive, Brand Satisfaction, Attachment, and Loyalty (화장품 소비욕구가 구매동기, 브랜드 만족, 애착 및 충성도에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Jin;Hwang, Jin Sook
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.37 no.7
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    • pp.882-893
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    • 2013
  • This study provides an efficient marketing strategy for the cosmetic market by analyzing the effect of consumer desire on buying motive, brand satisfaction, brand attachment, and brand loyalty. The research conducted a survey using convenience sampling for adult women (from 20 years to 60 years) who purchased cosmetic items within 6 months. A total of 463 samples were used for the final analysis. Data analysis consisted of descriptive statistics, Cronbach's alpha, a confirmatory factor analysis, and a structural equation modeling analysis. Customer cosmetic consumption need had six factors: exhibition need, safety need, need to look younger and to pursue beauty, need to go along with others, eco-friendly need, and pleasure need. The buying motive had four factors: others-oriented motive, motive to keep skin healthy, economic motive, and motive to change products. The causality model showed that customer consumption need influenced buying motive, brand satisfaction, brand attachment, and brand loyalty. There were also significant effects on buying motive for brand satisfaction, brand attachment, and brand loyalty. In addition, there were indirect effects on the relationship between customer consumption need and brand loyalty. The pursuit for pleasure had a significant indirect effect on brand loyalty.

The Clinical report of Asthmatic Patients with CVA by treatment of Homins Placenta Aqua-Acupuncture (뇌졸중을 동반한 천식 환자 자하거 약침 투여 2례)

  • Kim, Sung-Kyun;Han, Jong-Hyun;Shim, Yun-Seub;Lee, Jung-Hee;Kim, Eun-Gon
    • Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.123-129
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    • 2004
  • Nowadays Asthma is considered to be an inflamatory disease characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness and pulmonary eosinophilia. Hominis Placenta is the dried placenta of a healthy women. It has correspondence to the meridians of lung and kindey. Hominis Placenta acupuncture therapy has effect on invigoration of vital energy nourishing blood and tonifying the essence. It can be applied to the disease as Asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, degenerative change and cerebrovascular disease. We treated two patients of Asthma with CVA by Homins Placenta Aqua-Acupuncture. The effect of Homins Placenta Aqua-Acupuncture was assessed by analyzing the pulmonary function test(PFT) and Quality of Life Questionnaire for adult Korean Asthmatics(QLQAKA) in patients before and after treatment. Total score was increased. The patients are satisfied our treatment. But further research concerning this is still necessary.