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{"title":"Optimization of Microwave-assisted Extraction Of Polysaccharide from\u0000Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Seeds","authors":"Sangita Palai, Abani Roy, Gouhar Jahan Ashraf, Gouranga Nandi, Ranabir Sahu, Paramita Paul, Tarun Kumar Dua","doi":"10.2174/0115734013312926240430105914","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734013312926240430105914","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Fenugreek seed polysaccharides have gained significant attention in research due to their availability in different forms, which play a tremendous role in the pharmaceutical industry as a natural excipient like matrix-former, binder, gelling agent, and suspending agent.\u0000Extraction of polysaccharides plays a vital role in their purity, cost, etc. In extraction processes,\u0000several parameters like time, temperature, pressure, solvent to be used, or the combination of all these can be modified to optimize the process.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The aim of this study was to optimize the extraction of the fenugreek seed\u0000polysaccharide. In other words, the objective of this study was to optimize the various parameters\u0000of the microwave-assisted extraction of polysaccharide content from the fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum-graecum) using the Box-Behnken design (BBD).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the extraction of the\u0000FSP. This study finds the interactive effects of the independent process variables (irradiation time,\u0000power, and solvent-to-solid ratio) on polysaccharide yield (%) by using BBD.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The result showed a 40.11% yield of polysaccharides when ideal conditions were met,\u0000such as a 9.95 minute irradiation time, 51.03 solvent-to-solid ratio, and a microwave power of\u0000180.09. The presence of functional groups in polysaccharides was confirmed by the FTIR spectrum of the isolated polysaccharide.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The findings demonstrate that microwave-assisted extraction is a viable method for\u0000extracting FSP.\u0000","PeriodicalId":130655,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":"125 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140985433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unveiling COVID-19’s Influence on Diet-Related Lifestyle: Insights from Google Trends Query Volumes","authors":"Patricia Micheal, Nagaveni Shivshetty, Jyoti Mukerjee, V. G. Poosarla, Ajay Kumar Oli","doi":"10.2174/0115734013300417240430115211","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734013300417240430115211","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000This study aimed to showcase the particular lifestyle and behavioural pattern\u0000changes during the pandemic using Google Trends (GT).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The pandemic hit by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) globally has\u0000brought basic living into the context of surprise. Since the lockdown and social restrictions, the\u0000population has faced many changes in their daily routine.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000To demonstrate how COVID-19 affects eating habits and lifestyle in India.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The purpose of the study was to demonstrate how COVID-19 has affected eating habits\u0000and lifestyle in India.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A retrospective analysis was carried out with the aid of Google Trend Relative Search\u0000Volume (RSV) data obtained for interest areas, such as COVID-19 cases, symptoms, preference\u0000of medicines, choice of nutrients, reduced physical activity, and watching varied Over-the-top media\u0000service (OTT) platforms as the source of entertainment; these were the variables that were taken\u0000into consideration to derive correlation coefficient values.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000There was a strong positive correlation found between zinc and vitamin C, zinc and vitamin\u0000D, and vitamin C and D, which was 0.83, 0.78, and 0.72, respectively. Symmetrical observation\u0000has been observed in Netflix and Amazon Prime as 0.81; a notable negative correlation was\u0000found between COVID-19 and gym as -0.32.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This study can be used as a checkpoint list for future predictions and past timelines\u0000and how they have a cohabitant role in the spread of the epidemic and its line of mitigation strategies.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000NIL\u0000","PeriodicalId":130655,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":"30 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140983948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Survey of the Relationship Between Dietary Quality and Metabolic Syndrome","authors":"Alireaz Mohtashami","doi":"10.2174/0115734013293659240430164357","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734013293659240430164357","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Dietary intake is increasingly recognized as a pivotal factor in the etiology\u0000of metabolic syndrome. A substantial body of evidence suggests a discernible correlation between\u0000dietary quality indices and the occurrence of metabolic syndrome.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This survey seeks to rigorously evaluate the impact of diet quality indices and demographic\u0000variables on the manifestation of metabolic syndrome.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The aim of this study was the evaluation of effects of dietary quality indices on metabolic syndrome in beside of demographic factors.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This case-control study encompassed 175 individuals diagnosed with\u0000metabolic syndrome and an equal number of age-matched healthy counterparts (Comprising both\u0000genderS) aged between 20 and 65 years. Participants were sourced from diverse laboratories and\u0000the general population in Chalous, northern Iran. Dietary intake data were meticulously acquired\u0000using a comprehensive Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). Furthermore, dietary quality indices,\u0000specifically the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), Dietary Diversity Score (DDS), Nutrient Adequacy\u0000Ratio (NAR), and Mean Adequacy Ratio (MAR), were meticulously evaluated employing\u0000standardized methodologies.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000There was no significant diversity in the likelihood of developing metabolic syndrome\u0000concerning the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), Nutrient Adequacy Ratio (NAR), and Mean Adequacy\u0000Ratio (MAR) when comparing quartile 4 (Maximum scorE) to quartile 1 (Minimum scorE).\u0000However, this likelihood diminished following adjustments for confounding variables, including\u0000age, sex, dietary energy, education, job, and marital status. In the case of the Dietary Diversity\u0000Score (DDS), there was an observed difference in morbidity likelihood between quartile 4 and\u0000quartile 1. Nevertheless, after meticulous adjustment for confounding variables, this difference\u0000failed to reach statistical significance. No substantial variations (P ≥ 0.05) were detected in the\u0000odds ratio across quartiles and models (P trenD) for all dietary quality indices.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000No significant associations were identified between dietary quality indices and the occurrence\u0000of metabolic syndrome.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000-\u0000","PeriodicalId":130655,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":"78 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140983230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Awareness Regarding Cancer Cachexia and its Nutritional Management\u0000Among Practising Dietetic Professionals in India","authors":"Arwa Eranpurwala, Devaki Gokhale","doi":"10.2174/0115734013290845240409074818","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734013290845240409074818","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000The present study aimed to investigate the awareness of practicing dietetic professionals regarding the nutritional management of cancer cachexia.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Due to the rising rates of cancer cachexia-related mortality, dietetic professionals\u0000have taken on an essential role in identifying and managing its associated symptoms through nutrition to reduce its escalating side effects.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000To assess knowledge and awareness of nutritional management of cancer cachexia and\u0000understand the factors influencing them.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This cross-sectional survey among dietetic professionals was conducted using an online\u0000questionnaire. Both descriptive and parametric were used to analyze the data.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A total of 211 dietetic professionals were included in the study. Within the domain of\u0000awareness, the participants who scored more than the median (> 3.5) scores were considered to\u0000have good knowledge (36%, n= 76), and those less than the median (≤3.5) scores were considered\u0000to have poor knowledge (64%, n=135). Notably, knowledge scores were significantly influenced\u0000by the highest qualification attained (Ph.D. / Registered Dietitian), years of experience, the monthly caseload of cancer patients, level of confidence, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines for\u0000managing cancer cachectic patients (p-values all significant, ≤0.05). Dietetic Professionals suggested knowledge upgradation, mandatory dietitian referrals, and team optimization, among other\u0000strategies to raise awareness.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000A high rate of incorrect responses was observed, with most participants demonstrating poor knowledge. Hence, there is an urgent need for training dietetic practitioners to improve\u0000specific knowledge about cancer cachexia and develop expertise in its nutritional care through designing different awareness programs.\u0000","PeriodicalId":130655,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":"42 11-12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141008194","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Feasting on the Future: Unveiling Edible Insects as a Sustainable Food\u0000with Enriched Health Benefits","authors":"Akash Kumar, Nandani Goyal, Jhilam Pramanik, Swati Joia, Sudarshan Singh, B. Prajapati","doi":"10.2174/0115734013288788240405053034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734013288788240405053034","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Animal- and plant-based foods are considered staple foods worldwide. As the population increases, new alternative foods with higher nutritional value and sustainable nature are needed. Moreover, the current food system drastically impacts the environment and may result in unsustainability. The livestock sector significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and is a\u0000major user of land and water resources. Additionally, excessive animal farming adversely affects\u0000the environment, accelerating climate change. To solve these problems, alternative and eco-friendly food resources that offer proper nutritional and health benefits are needed. Although edible insects have been used through several civilizations, they have emerged as an exciting and promising approach. Edible insects can transform various organic products into high-quality proteins\u0000with essential amino acids, including agricultural and food waste products. Edible insects are nutritionally rich and contain healthy fatty acids such as lauric acid, oleic acid, and omega 3 and 6. In\u0000addition, edible insect production requires much less resources, such as water and land, and emits\u0000significantly less greenhouse gases, thus contributing to sustainable food production. This review\u0000provides a comprehensive understanding of the nutritional profile, sustainability aspects, and\u0000health benefits of edible insects.\u0000","PeriodicalId":130655,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":" 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140687257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Water Nutriture: Essential but Misunderstood","authors":"Pratyusha Vavilala, Nandita Narayanasamy","doi":"10.2174/0115734013284543240305103449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734013284543240305103449","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000In their search for life, space scientists are looking for traces of water on other planets\u0000in the solar system because of the well accepted knowledge that water is important for all living\u0000systems. Water makes up 60-75% of human body weight. A loss of just 4% of total body water\u0000can lead to severe dehydration, and a loss of 15% is fatal. What makes water so essential for survival?\u0000Though life on earth is described as a carbon-based phenomenon, it would not be amiss to also\u0000call it a water-based phenomenon, as water is the universal solvent that dissolves all biological\u0000molecules. Despite this deep understanding of both the chemistry and the biochemical importance\u0000of water in human physiology, questions still remain regarding what is the required consumption\u0000of water? What type of water is to be ingested? In the context of Nutrition, water is not only an essential\u0000nutrient but is also an important source of antinutrients and toxins. Another question that remains\u0000ambiguous is: How much water is essential? If it is a nutrient, does it have an RDA? Can\u0000one suffer and die from water intoxication? This review puts together in simple terms what one\u0000needs to know about water as an essential nutrient in our diet.\u0000","PeriodicalId":130655,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":"15 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140248333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence and Pattern of Dietary Supplement Use in Bodybuilding Athletes","authors":"Nadya Baharirad, Armin Naghipour, Ali Soroush, Zahra Naghibifar, Hadi Abdollahzad, Yashar kordloo, Roghayeh Nouri, Hooman Daryoushi","doi":"10.2174/0115734013282951240226061941","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734013282951240226061941","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Using sports supplements is a common strategy for improving athletic\u0000performance. The prevalence of using sports supplements among adolescent and young athletes\u0000has been increasing in recent years.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 200 bodybuilding athletes. The data\u0000collection tool was a pre-made questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed among the athletes by available methods and collected after filling out. The chi-square test, Fisher's exact test,\u0000and logistic regression model were used to analyze the data.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The prevalence of using sports supplements was 62.5% (n=125), with males accounting\u0000for 67.5% (n=135) of the consumers. Various forms of proteins (43.5%, n=87), vitamins (40.5%,\u0000n=81), and hormones (38.5%,n=77) were the most commonly recommended supplements by the\u0000coaches (58.4%,n=73) and other athletes (31.2%,n=9). The sports supplements have been considered to have no side effects by 16.8% (n=21) of the athletes; however, 19.2% (n=24) mentioned\u0000cardiac adverse events, and 13.6% (n=17) pointed to renal complications as potential consequences of supplement use. The results of statistical tests and a logistic regression model showed\u0000a statistically significant relationship between sex, age, education and income, and sports supplement use (p=0.001).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000According to the results of this current study, a significant proportion of bodybuilding athletes take sports supplements without being aware of the side effects. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an educational program to inform the population about the mechanism of action of\u0000supplements in the body and also educate athletes and coaches about the correct use, side effects,\u0000and irreversible consequences of improper supplements use.\u0000","PeriodicalId":130655,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition & Food Science","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140264594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effects of Probiotic Supplementation on Functional Constipation Following\u0000Colonoscopy: A Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"M. Soheilipour, Leila Khosravi, Elham Tabesh, Mohammad Jafari, Fatemeh Rabiee, M. Tajabadi-Ebrahimi, Peyman Adibi","doi":"10.2174/0115734013287079240219073109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734013287079240219073109","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Functional constipation (FC) is characterized by infrequent and hard bowel\u0000movements, often accompanied by difficulty and pain during the passage. It has been suggested\u0000that an imbalanced microbiome contributes to the development of FC. One potential intervention\u0000is post-colonoscopy probiotic supplementation, which could create a favorable environment for\u0000FC patients.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000This study aimed to investigate the effect of probiotic supplementation on relieving constipation\u0000in FC patients.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000The current study was a double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial\u0000(RCT) involving 78 patients with FC. Participants were randomly assigned to either the probiotic\u0000(n=39) or placebo groups (n=39). They received two capsules of either probiotic or placebo for 12\u0000weeks. The assessment of bowel habit was based on ROME-IV criteria, which included anal obstruction\u0000feeling, defecation frequency, hard stool, painful defecation, force pushing, manual maneuvers,\u0000incomplete emptying, and total score. In addition, primary outcomes also included variables\u0000related to the Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS).\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Probiotic supplementation significantly decreased the ROME-IV total score and its other\u0000components, with the exception of defecation frequency, when compared to the placebo group\u0000(13.93± 0.57 vs. 17.77± 0.60; P<0.001). Furthermore, the risk of type I stool (RR: 0.036; 95% CI:\u00000.004-0.331) and II stool (RR: 0.076; 95% CI: 0.019-0.309) was significantly decreased in the probiotic\u0000group.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Despite some controversies surrounding the effects of probiotic supplementation on\u0000FC treatment, this RCT concluded that probiotic supplementation can improve bowel habits in FC\u0000patients.\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000Evaluation of the quality of life and fecal count of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can be considered as secondary outcomes for future studies.\u0000","PeriodicalId":130655,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition &amp; Food Science","volume":"14 S2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140266288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Glyphosate Residue Detection Challenges in Complex Matrices: The Paradox and Conundrums","authors":"David M. Gundermann, Erika L. Desrosiers, Somsuvra B. Ghatak","doi":"10.2174/0115734013300046240228052408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734013300046240228052408","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:sec>\u0000<jats:title />\u0000<jats:p />\u0000</jats:sec>","PeriodicalId":130655,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition &amp; Food Science","volume":"77 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140266233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Anti-diabetic Potentials of Coffee Polyphenols: A Narrative Review","authors":"Maryam Hafiz","doi":"10.2174/0115734013292395240219091340","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734013292395240219091340","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, with potential health benefits\u0000and anti-diabetic qualities. Numerous bioactive substances found in coffee have been studied for\u0000their possible therapeutic benefits in controlling blood glucose. Given the ubiquitous use of coffee,\u0000this article aims to review the anti-diabetic characteristics of various coffee bioactive compounds\u0000such as chlorogenic acids, caffeic acid, quinic acid, ferulic acid, and caffeine. The modulation\u0000of glucose homeostasis, improvement of insulin sensitivity, suppression of gluconeogenesis,\u0000anti-inflammatory properties, and antioxidant activity are only a few of the several mechanisms of\u0000action that have been suggested. These qualities allow coffee polyphenols to potentially have anti--\u0000diabetic effects, opening the door to prospective medicinal uses. The molecular mechanisms underpinning\u0000the effects of coffee polyphenols on insulin signaling pathways and glucose metabolism\u0000have been clarified by in vitro investigations. In animal studies, coffee polyphenols have positively\u0000affected pancreatic function, insulin resistance, and glucose regulation. Human studies have\u0000linked drinking coffee to a lower incidence of type 2 diabetes, better glycaemic management, and\u0000increased insulin sensitivity.\u0000","PeriodicalId":130655,"journal":{"name":"Current Nutrition &amp; Food Science","volume":"159 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140270783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}