Webinar on Nutrition and Dietetics July 20-20, 2020 Vancouver, Canada

Biography:

Pushpak Pradiprao Khonde is pursuing a Master Degree in Physical Education from Degree College of Physical Education, Amravati (M.S.) which is affiliated to Sant. Gadge Baba Amravati University. He is the Student chief Editor of the Publication Department and Student President of his Institute.         
 

Abstract:

The public's view of human health has radically changed in recent years, many chronic health problems are being noted worldwide. “Tulsi” which in Latin called “Ocimum Sanctum” and in English “Holy Basil”. Tulsi is also known as “Queen of Herbs” and “Mother Medicine of Nature”. In India, Tulsi plant is worshipped as “Elixir of Life” due to its spiritual and medicinal properties and is considered as good luck while protecting the families from evil (viruses harmful & bacteria, etc.) Every part of the plant, from leaves to its roots and seeds has many great uses for the body. In this world's pandemic with COVID-19, it is really helpful to increase the immune system of the body and to fight with this Coronavirus. In the language of science on Tulsi, it is a tonic for the body and mind that offers solutions to many day-to-day life health problems. It emits oxygen for 24 hours, results in better sleep, consuming it prevents some chronic & acute diseases, promotes well-being, and benefits sex life by increasing fertility. In this research paper, I have included the benefits and uses of this Tulsi plant how it is beneficial for all ages as different parts of it work similarly and differently for the stronger immune system of the body.  This research paper also consists, proper use of this holy basil, some misconceptions about it, and what happens if used in an excess form.

Biography:

Miss Neelam Rathod is a bonafide PhD student of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in India.She has qualified UGC national entrance test for PhD and is bestown with fellowship for her PhD research work.In past,she has worked with eminent organizations like Tata Institute of Social Sciences and UNICEF India as research and nutrition consultant,respectively.She has published her first research paper at an age of 20 years.She aspires to be Nutrition Scientist.

Abstract:

Chrononutrition involves synchronizing your eating patterns with your biological clock. The circadian body clock is a 24-hour biological cycle that occurs in every cell of the body, driving daily rhythms in our physiology, from when we sleep, to hormone levels, to how we respond to medication. Our body clock is synchronised with the surrounding environment by exposure to daylight and the timing of meals. This synchrony is important for long-term health. Medical education demands long and odd hours of study and work which disrupts the circadian system and is associated with increased risk of obesity, mental health disorder and metabolic disorders.The study was a cross-sectional study on medical students from four government medical colleges of Mumbai city of India.Questionnaire was used to collect information on socio-demographic variables, FFQ, 24 hour recall, physical activity assessment,  sleep patterns, behavioural indicators of chrononutrition. Anthropometric measurements and body composition (bioelectrical impedance) was done. The data was analysed using the SPSS version 20. Mean age of the subjects (75 males and 76 females) was19.22 ± 0.414 years. Participants with less than 14 hour eating window period, evening latency, early diners and those who ate largest meal for the breakfast reported better sleep quality, lower BMI, higher lean body mass and lesser episodes of midnight snacking. Participants with chronotype toward morningness consumed more servings of fruits and vegetables, less sugar laden foods (p<0.001). Students involved in moderately intense exercise in the morning hours had lesser appetite in later part of the day and undisturbed sleep(p<0.001).  Chrononutrition may be an important tool to enhance the metabolic health.Meal timing as per the light exposure is likely the best way to mitigate the adverse effects of disruption in circadian system

Biography:

Ningning Zhao received his Ph.D. in Nutritional Science from the University of Florida. His postdoctoral training at Oregon Health & Science University was focused on molecular cell biology of metal metabolism. The research in his lab has been focused on examining the basic cell biology of membrane proteins involved in metal metabolism and investigating the role of these proteins in human diseases including hereditary hemochromatosis, cancer, and metal-related neurodegeneration.

Abstract:

Manganese is essential for life. Tight homeostatic regulation is required to prevent manganese deficiency and avoid manganese overload. ZIP14 is a newly identified manganese importer. It is abundantly expressed in the liver and small intestine, the two major organs involved in the control of manganese metabolism. Patients with loss-of-function mutations in ZIP14 developed severe childhood-onset neurological disorder due to manganese hyper-accumulation in the brain; similarly, mice with whole-body Zip14 knockout displayed manganese loading in the blood and brain, indicating an indispensable role for ZIP14 in maintaining systemic Mn homeostasis. Through the deletion of ZIP14 in enterocytes, we have identified ZIP14 as the major transporter mediating basolateral manganese uptake. Lack of ZIP14 severely impaired basolateral-to-apical manganese transport, but strongly enhanced manganese transport in the apical-to-basolateral direction. Mechanistic studies demonstrated that ZIP14 limits manganese absorption via direct reuptake of freshly absorbed manganese. we propose a novel model for the control of systemic manganese homeostasis by ZIP14 that takes into account both manganese absorption by enterocytes and manganese clearance from the portal blood by hepatocytes.

Biography:

Dr. Setorglo graduated with BSc combined major honors in Biochemistry and Nutrition from and Master of Philosophy in Nutrition from University of Ghana, Legon. He completed his Ph.D in Population and Health from University of Cape Coast. He specializes in maternal nutrition and substance use and nutritional status. He has published more than 25 papers in reputed journals. He is also reviewer for a couple of reputable scientific journals. 

Abstract:

: The study investigated the prevalence of obesity, overweight, underweight, stunting and metabolic disease risk among primary pupils. A cross sectional study was conducted using simple random sampling method to recruit 270 primary pupils within the ages of  6-17 years who  had 3 to 6 years of formal education at the Kwaprow M/A Primary and Samrose Academy.  Anthropometric data  and metabolic syndrome indicators were collected.  Risk factors for metabolic disease risk was also assessed through the administration of questionnaires. Proportions were presented for the indicators.

Results: The prevalence of obesity, overweight, underweight, stunting and metabolic disease risk among the primary pupils were 3.5%, 5.3%, 7.7% ,2.4% and 8.8% respectively. There was a higher overweight (14.3%) and obesity (3.5%) prevalence among females than in males There  was a statistically  significant correlation between nutritional status and the risk of metabolic disease ( r=0.7; p< 0.023). Males were more statistically significantly (p<0.022) stunted compared with females.

Conclusion: The prevalence of overweight, underweight and metabolic disease risk was high in Central region compared with the national average.