Diet and vitamin D status among pregnant Pakistani women in Oslo

Article Abstract:

A comparative study of the diet and nutritional status of 38 pregnant Pakistani immigrant women and equal numbers of Norwegian pregnant women in Oslo, Norway, revealed lack of exposure to the sun and deficient vitamin D intake as the main causes of vitamin D deficiency in the Pakistani women. While the serum levels of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D3 was lower than prescribed safe levels, the serum parathyroid hormone quantity was considerably higher than desired in the immigrant women.

Analysis, Physiological aspects, Pregnant women, Norway, Pakistanis in foreign countries, Pakistanis, Vitamin D deficiency

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Adipose tissue fatty acids and risk of myocardial infarction - a case-control study

Article Abstract:

The link between content of very long-chain n-3 fatty acids, trans fatty acids, linoleic acid and x-linoleic acid in adipose tissue, and the risk if myocardial infarction is examined.

Heart attack, Fatty acids, Adipose tissues, Adipose tissue

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Results from two repeated 5 day dietary records with a 1 y interval among patients with colorectal polyps

Article Abstract:

A new study investigates the dietary factors associated with colorectal polyps.

United States, Colorectal cancer, Diet, Diet therapy

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