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Yadav, Sarika
- Facts about Natural Versus Artificial Sugars
Authors
1 Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Manesser, Gurgaon Haryana, IN
2 Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Manesser, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 5, No 7 (2014), Pagination: 21-26Abstract
Sugars are chemically related carbohydrates, most of which are used in food. Based on the dietary significance, sugars can be naturally occurring, low-calorie sweeteners or artificial sweetener. Natural sugars being rich in calories can raise blood sugar levels. Added sugars are sweetener added to food during its production/processing. High intake of natural and added sugar consumption may lead to cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Low calories sweeteners are sugar alcohols derived from pentoses and hexoses and have less impact on blood sugar levels. Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes with a sweet taste that do not raise the blood sugar levels and are boon to diabetic patients. Glycemic index (GI) is a tool that ranks carbohydrates according to their glycemic response. It measures blood sugar response per gram of carbohydrate contained in the food, not per gram of food. Glycemic load (GL) is a newer concept, which takes serving sizes into account. A diet with a low GI and GL lowers the risk of heart diseases, diabetes and obesity. Therefore, by keeping a check on amount and type of sugar intake one can keep health disorders such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders at bay.Keywords
Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, Obesity, Sugars.- Knowledge Regarding Selected Neonatal Infections and their Prevention among Primigravida Mothers
Authors
1 SGT University, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN
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International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management, Vol 4, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 97-101Abstract
Background and Objective: Among the almost 3.9 million newborn deaths that occur worldwide, about 30% occur in India. Children are our future and utmost precious resources. After birth the health of the child depends upon the health care practice adopted by the family, especially by the mothers. Information about neonatal infection will help in reducing mortality and morbidity during the neonatal period. This study was conducted to identify the knowledge of primi mothers with regard prevention of neonatal infection.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was carried out among the mothers of primigravida mother in the Maternity Hospital ,Delhi. The Pre-test was conducted after that The planned teaching programme was conducted . After three days post-test was done using the same questionnaire to evaluate the effectiveness of the planned teaching programme.
Results: Area-wise analysis of knowledge score was more (37.12%) in the area of "Prevention of neonatal GIT infection" and least percentage (26.23%) was in the area of "Neonatal infection in general". The mean percentage of knowledge score of primigravida mothers in the pre-test was 31.71% with a mean ± SD of 10.48±0.91 which was increased after administering a planned teaching programme with a mean percentage of knowledge score in the post-test by 86.33% with a mean ± SD of 28.73 ± 0.84.
Interpretation and Conclusion: Overall findings of assessment of the level of knowledge of the primigravida mothers revealed that 81.52% of the sample had average knowledge, 18.48 % had poor knowledge and none of them had good knowledge regarding prevention of neonatal infection. Quartile distribution of knowledge scores in pre-test and post-test showed significant difference between the knowledge score of pre-test and post-test. This reveals the increase in knowledge level after the administration of PTP. A very high significant (p<0.001) difference was observed between the pre-test and post-test knowledge scores of primigravida mothers regarding prevention of neonatal infection.
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Common Neonatal Infection, Knowledge of Primi Mothers, Neonatal, Planned Teaching Programme, Health Care Practice.- Autism Spectrum Disorder- A Review
Authors
1 Indian Nursing Council, SGT University, Gurgaon, IN
Source
International Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 4, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 223-226Abstract
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication and by restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behaviour. Symptoms typically are apparent before age 3 years. The complex nature of these disorders, coupled with a lack of biologic markers for diagnosis and changes in clinical definitions over time, creates challenges in monitoring the prevalence of ASDs. Accurate reporting of data is essential to understand the prevalence of ASDs in the population and can help direct research. ASDs have increased in prevalence, leading to a demand for improved understanding of the comparative effectiveness of different pharmacologic, behavioural, medical and alternative treatments for children as well as systems for providing services.1Keywords
Autism, Spectrum, Developmental, Disabilities, Impairment.- Knowledge and Practices Regarding Prevention of Protein Energy Malnutrition Among Mothers of Under Five Children
Authors
1 Indian Nursing Council, SGT University, IN