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Alleen sterkere smaak verhoogt eetlust niet
No full textVijf tot tien procent zelfstandige ouderen is ondervoed. Ouderen waarderen voeding waarschijnlijk beter als verschillende aspecten zoals textuur, smaak en uiterlijk tegelijkertijd worden verbeterd. Dit schrijven Esmée Doets en Stefanie Kramer, onderzoekers bij Food & Biobased Research, in een overzichtsstudie in het tijdschrift Food Quality and Preference
History and fiction in E.L. Doctorow`s "The March"
No full textThe article dwells on the E.L. Doctorow's historical fiction "The March" and the way the author combines some real facts of the American history and fictional connection of the highlighted figures and events
Approaches for setting micronutrient recommendations : a case study of vitamin B12 for adults and elderly people
No full textBackground: Most countries in Europe provide recommendations on the micronutrient composition of diets to fulfil requirements of nearly all individuals in the general apparently healthy population. However as each country uses its own methods for deriving such recommendations, there is large variation between countries in the recommended micronutrient intakes. The objectives of this thesis are to signal key issues for harmonizing approaches for establishing micronutrient recommendations for adults and elderly across Europe and to illustrate standardized and transparent review methods that can be used to summarize and evaluate the evidence-base for setting recommendations, using vitamin B12 as a case micronutrient. Methods: First the need for harmonization is substantiated by a descriptive study on the variation in published micronutrient recommendations across Europe. In addition methodological factors were identified that should be considered for alignment of recommended intakes across Europe. Secondly, the evidence-base for establishing recommended vitamin B12 intakes was summarized in two systematic reviews. One review focused on requirements for the compensation of daily obligatory losses (factorial approach) and the other review evaluated the relation of vitamin B12 intake and status with cognitive performance (dose-response approach). Whether interactions between folate and vitamin B12 on cognitive performance should be considered for establishing recommended vitamin B12 intakes was evaluated using data from 2203 Norwegian elderly from the Hordaland Homocysteine Study. Results: For harmonizing approaches for establishing micronutrient recommendations, standard methods are needed to a)-select health indicators and define adequate biomarker concentrations, b)-make assumptions about inter-individual variation in requirements, c)-derive bioavailability factors, and d)-select and interpret evidence on requirements. The first systematic review showed that daily vitamin B12 losses in apparently healthy adults and elderly probably range between 2.6-3.9 µg and bioavailability from the usual diet may range between 29 and 37% rather than the generally assumed 50%. Dose-response evidence from 2 randomized controlled trials and 19 prospective cohort studies showed no or inconsistent associations between vitamin B12 intake or status and dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, global cognitive function or domain-specific cognitive function in adults and elderly people. Cross-sectional analyses in the Norwegian cohort study showed that low plasma vitamin B12 in combination with high folate was associated with better cognitive performance. However, these associations were not observed for sensitive markers of vitamin B12 status. Conclusion: The main conclusion of this thesis is that evidence underlying current recommended vitamin B12 intakes is old and has large uncertainties, whereas the available evidence on the relation between vitamin B12 and cognitive performance is yet not convincing and thereby limits its use as an outcome for estimating vitamin B12 requirements. The relation between vitamin B12 intake and markers of vitamin B12 status seems the best alternative, but sound statistical methods to define recommendations based on these dose-response data should be further developed
Approaches for setting micronutrient recommendations : a case study of vitamin B12 for adults and elderly people
No full text Background: Most countries in Europe provide recommendations on the micronutrient composition of diets to fulfil requirements of nearly all individuals in the general apparently healthy population. However as each country uses its own methods for deriving such recommendations, there is large variation between countries in the recommended micronutrient intakes. The objectives of this thesis are to signal key issues for harmonizing approaches for establishing micronutrient recommendations for adults and elderly across Europe and to illustrate standardized and transparent review methods that can be used to summarize and evaluate the evidence-base for setting recommendations, using vitamin B12 as a case micronutrient. Methods: First the need for harmonization is substantiated by a descriptive study on the variation in published micronutrient recommendations across Europe. In addition methodological factors were identified that should be considered for alignment of recommended intakes across Europe. Secondly, the evidence-base for establishing recommended vitamin B12 intakes was summarized in two systematic reviews. One review focused on requirements for the compensation of daily obligatory losses (factorial approach) and the other review evaluated the relation of vitamin B12 intake and status with cognitive performance (dose-response approach). Whether interactions between folate and vitamin B12 on cognitive performance should be considered for establishing recommended vitamin B12 intakes was evaluated using data from 2203 Norwegian elderly from the Hordaland Homocysteine Study. Results: For harmonizing approaches for establishing micronutrient recommendations, standard methods are needed to a)-select health indicators and define adequate biomarker concentrations, b)-make assumptions about inter-individual variation in requirements, c)-derive bioavailability factors, and d)-select and interpret evidence on requirements. The first systematic review showed that daily vitamin B12 losses in apparently healthy adults and elderly probably range between 2.6-3.9 µg and bioavailability from the usual diet may range between 29 and 37% rather than the generally assumed 50%. Dose-response evidence from 2 randomized controlled trials and 19 prospective cohort studies showed no or inconsistent associations between vitamin B12 intake or status and dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, global cognitive function or domain-specific cognitive function in adults and elderly people. Cross-sectional analyses in the Norwegian cohort study showed that low plasma vitamin B12 in combination with high folate was associated with better cognitive performance. However, these associations were not observed for sensitive markers of vitamin B12 status. Conclusion: The main conclusion of this thesis is that evidence underlying current recommended vitamin B12 intakes is old and has large uncertainties, whereas the available evidence on the relation between vitamin B12 and cognitive performance is yet not convincing and thereby limits its use as an outcome for estimating vitamin B12 requirements. The relation between vitamin B12 intake and markers of vitamin B12 status seems the best alternative, but sound statistical methods to define recommendations based on these dose-response data should be further developed. </p
Photo of E.L. Doctorow (left), and Carol C. Harter (right) at Homer and Langley in 2009 at Black Mountain Institute.
No full textOn November 10, E.L. Doctorow —the renowned author of Billy Bathgate, Ragtime, and The March — read from his newest novel, Homer & Langley. Doctorow served as UNLV\u27s 2009 Elias Ghanem Chair in Creative Writing.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/blackmountain_images/1011/thumbnail.jp
Photo of E.L. Doctorow (left), and Carol C. Harter (right) at Homer and Langley in 2009 at Black Mountain Institute.
No full textOn November 10, E.L. Doctorow —the renowned author of Billy Bathgate, Ragtime, and The March — read from his newest novel, Homer & Langley. Doctorow served as UNLV\u27s 2009 Elias Ghanem Chair in Creative Writing.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/blackmountain_images/1011/thumbnail.jp
The Description of Plot in E.L. James’ Novel Grey
No full textThe paper of this work is entitled A Description Of Plot in E.L James' Novel Grey. In writing this paper, the author uses qualitative methods, where the authors use the book as a source of information and also the Internet as a source of analysis of themes that are described in the novel. The author read the entire contents of the novel and draw conclusions and then determine the plot of the story that is in the novel. There are five main types of plot divisions, namely exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, but the author only focuses on the plot above because the plot completely explains the details of the story. The plot listed in the novel is a progressive plot. The original author of the novel is very clear explaining the life story of the main character who is still struggling to get a woman he loves but with unique ways and stories.Kertas karya ini berjudul A Description Of Plot in E.L James’ Novel Grey . Pada penulisan kertas karya ini, penulis menggunakan metode kualitatif, dimana penulis menggunakan buku sebagai sumber informasi dan juga internet sebagai sumber analisis tema yang di deskripsikan pada novel. Penulis membaca seluruh isi novel dan mengambil kesimpulan kemudian menetukan plot dari cerita yang ada pada novel. Pembagian plot pada umumnya ada lima jenis, yaitu exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, dan resolution, namun penulis hanya fokus pada plot diatas karena plot tersebut secara lengkap menjelaskan detail cerita.Plot yang tercantum di dalam novel ialah plot progresif. Penulis asli novel tersebut sangat jelas menerangkan cerita kehidupan tokoh utama yang masih berjuang untuk mendapatkan seorang wanita yang ia cintai namun dengan cara dan cerita yang unik.Kertas Karya Diplom
Dietary protein and resistance exercise training for community-dwelling older adults : Intervention adaptation, implementation and effectiveness
No full textThe number of older adults is increasing worldwide, and more emphasis is placed on aging in place in good health and with good quality of life. The age related loss of muscle mass, strength and function can negatively impact the ability of older adults to live independently and perform activities of daily living. Dietary protein and resistance exercise training are strategies to counteract these age related declines. In this research, we adapted an efficacious clinical intervention combining protein supplementation and resistance exercise to practice, and evaluated the implementation and effectiveness of this intervention in Dutch healthcare practice in a randomised controlled multicentre study. Community-dwelling older adults participated in resistance exercise training under supervision of a physiotherapist, and received counselling by a dietitian to increase their dietary protein intake using protein-rich foods. A moderate support intervention period was added to assist participants in continuing their adapted lifestyle. The intervention was effective in improving aspects of physical functioning, muscle strength and lean body mass as compared to a control group. In addition, the intervention was well received by participants and healthcare professionals, and was perceived feasible to implement in Dutch healthcare practice. The research described in this thesis shows that it is possible to systematically adapt an efficacious lifestyle intervention to practice. Future attention is warranted for ensuring optimal intervention intensity and implementation, achieving long-term intervention success, and specifying the target population in practice.</p
Sadomasochism In E.L James' Fifty Shades Trilogy (2011-2012): A Psychoanalytic Approach
No full textThis study is about Sadomasochism in E.L James’ Fifty Shades Trilogy (2011-2012) which is analyzed using sychoanalytic Approach proposed by Sigmund Freud. The objectives of this study are to find out what sexual acts are committed by the two major characters as practitioners of sadomasochism, to know the response of the partner, and to find out why the author of the trilogy, E.L James xposed sadomasochism in her books. This research is a qualitative research. The primary data of this research is Fifty Shades Trilogy including Fifty Shades of Grey (2011), Fifty Shades Darker (2011), and Fifty Shades Freed (2012). The secondary data of this research are other sources related to the study including websites and books. The researcher draws three conclusions in this research. Firstly, there are three kinds of sexual activities done by the two major characters namely sexual activities without involving tools, sexual activities involving tools, and sexual activities in the playroom. Secondly, there are four kinds of responses shows by the partner namely wanting, enjoying, feeling reluctant, and unbearable. Thirdly, E.L James exposed sadomasochism in her books to illustrate changes in the characters and to show the readers the effects that Christian’s childhood has caused
Burst-by-Burst Adaptive Multiuser Detection CDMA: A Framework for Existing and Future Wireless Standards
No full textThis paper provides a broad overview of the multiuser detection literature of the past few years in a nonmathematical, easily accessible approach. The treatment is then extended to the comparative study of channel-quality controlled burst-by-burst (BbB) adaptive code division multiple access (CDMA) detection such as parallel interference cancellation, successive interference cancellation, and joint detection (JD). It is demonstrated that the best complexity versus performance tradeoff is constituted by the JD receivers. Furthermore, the BbB-adaptive variable spreading factor-based schemes considered were outperformed by the adaptive quadrature amplitude modulation-based JD-CDMA schemes investigated. For example, at a channel signal-to-noise ratio per bit value of = 14 dB the latter scheme provides an average bit per symbol (BPS) throughput of 3.39, while the former provides an average BPS throughput of only 2.83, although the complexity of the latter is lower. In conclusion, BbB-adaptive CDMA schemes provide an attractive performance versus complexity tradeoff and are amenable to employment in both existing and future generations of wireless systems. Keywords—Adaptive CMDA systems, adaptive transceivers, interference cancellation, multiuser detection
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