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{"title":"Revolutionizing Potato Farming: Dynamic Innovations Reshaping Late Blight Control in Pakistan","authors":"Saadullah Khan, Arsalan Iqbal, Osama Alam, Sawaira Khan, Ummul Falah, Hashim Ali Hashmi, Qasim Khan, Sumbal Ghani, Faheem Ullah, Ibrahim Khan","doi":"10.54393/df.v4i03.96","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v4i03.96","url":null,"abstract":"Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most extensively cultivated crops around the world, and Pakistan’s weather favor production and cultivation. Despite the ease of cultivating potatoes and the nominal labor supplies, Pakistan’s output of potatoes has not yet achieved a promising level when compared to nearby nations like India and Bangladesh. The crop's low production in Pakistan is caused by several biotic and abiotic stresses that instigated several pathogenic diseases such as early blight, bacterial wilt, viral infections, nematode infestations and late blight. Late blight disease is one of the most dreaded diseases of potatoes globally. It is caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans which is highly adaptive to fungicides. Several fungicides have been in use against this disease for a long time, however, it has developed a high degree of resistant strains to these fungicides due to their unselective use over time and ultimately may cause colossal losses to the crop. In response, scientists have developed different potato varieties like Setanta, Nicola, Cara and Acoustic that are highly resistant to late blight. Similarly, cultural methods are also employed to combat late blight disease. This article provides an overview of the implications of late blight disease in potato cultivation and explores various strategies to reduce yield losses brought on by this disease via the application of synthetic fungicides.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"70 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139132392","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":"Assessment of Liver and Kidney Profile in Broiler Chicken Exposed to Food Azo Dye Tartrazine","authors":"Farah Ashfaq, Sara Hayee, Samia Kausar, Fozia Bashir, Amir Nadeem, Tehreem Zahid","doi":"10.54393/df.v4i03.86","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v4i03.86","url":null,"abstract":"Food additives give the aesthetic appearance of the materials desired by consumers. These have been categorized into preservatives, antioxidants, colorants, emulsifiers, flavors, and filters. Tartrazine is one of the AZO dyes and is a commonly used food color that provides a lemon-yellow color. There is conflicting data available about the toxic effects of tartrazine. Objective: To determine the effects of tartrazine on the liver and kidney profiles of broiler chickens. Methods: For this purpose, forty-five broiler chickens were taken and divided into three groups, each with fifteen chickens. The two experimental chicken groups were treated with 5mg and 10 mg doses of tartrazine. The observed parameters included serum-level creatinine, urea, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Results: The parameters serum level urea, serum level creatinine, ALT and AST have shown significant increase in experimental group I and II as compared to control group.  Conclusions: All the parameters observed in this study were increased compared to the control group. AST and ALT parameters increased in experimental groups showing liver damage.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":" 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139135980","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 Relationship between Occupation and Serum Vitamin D Levels in Females during Summer in Sindh, Pakistan","authors":"K. Rani, Feriha Fatima, Hina Riaz, Sindhu Laghari, Hira Laghari, Abid Hussain Khuwaja","doi":"10.54393/df.v4i03.85","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v4i03.85","url":null,"abstract":"Vitamin D deficiency is a considerable public health issue affecting predominantly South Asians. Objective: To determine the vitamin D levels in females related to different occupations during summer in Sindh, Pakistan. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was performed at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro.  Healthy females (n = 236) were recruited according to different occupations into four groups: outdoor workers, office workers, students, and housewives. Results: Overall, 43.6% were vitamin D deficient, 28.9% were vitamin D insufficient, and 27.5% of females had sufficient vitamin D levels. Hypovitaminosis D was highly prevalent in housewives (62.7%) compared to outdoor workers (16.9%). In general, the mean vitamin D of all examined groups was found to be less than the optimal level, and significant differences were noted between occupational groups. Conclusions: The results showed that hypovitaminosis D is prevalent among Pakistani females. Moreover, occupations associated with reduced sun exposure may pose an added risk.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"61 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139130732","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":"Nutraceutical and Medicinal Uses of Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)","authors":"M.A.K. Niazi, Muhammad Usama Maooz Awan, Syed Zahoor Ul Hassan Zaidi, QuratulAin Shahid, Talha Ahmed, A. Aslam, Sahar Imran, Farooq Hassan, Muhammad Amjed Ismail, Wajeeha Abid","doi":"10.54393/df.v4i03.100","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v4i03.100","url":null,"abstract":"This article elucidates the medicinal and pharmacological properties of Aloe vera, a widely recognized plant that thrives in semi-arid climates found in tropical and subtropical areas. The potential medical, therapeutic, and nutritional nutraceutical applications of A. vera components are highlighted in this article. Plants are grown for their agricultural, medicinal, and decorative qualities when kept indoors in pots. Plants are an excellent source of chemical components that exhibit a broad range of biological functions. One of Aloe Vera's most bioactive polysaccharide, acemannane, is known to modulate immunity and have anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, bone-healing, neuroprotective, and intestinal health-promoting properties. Since the beginning of time, people have employed the mucilaginous gel created by the parenchymal cells in the aloe vera pulp for a number of therapeutic purposes. Aloe vera has been utilized as a nutraceutical for many years. This page highlights significant applications of A. vera components as medicines and therapeutic foods. Aloe vera gel showed the presence of over 200 phytochemicals. Aloe vera gel is taken from the plant's leaves, and the final goods must be stabilized and prepared using the proper processing methods.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"123 30","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139133060","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":"Management of Obesity through Diet and Exercise","authors":"Komal Jamil, Syeda Rida Baqir, Muhammad Faisal Fahim, Prem Lata, Bismah Khan, Muneeba Aziz","doi":"10.54393/df.v4i03.87","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v4i03.87","url":null,"abstract":"Worldwide, Pakistan is ranked as the 6th most highly populated country. Approximately 1.6 million deaths are due to the health problems associated with obesity. Obesity is the root cause of any health problem and can lead to many serious diseases of the heart, lungs, and kidneys, and can cause death. Lack of physical activity, excessive consumption of food, and unawareness is the main cause of obesity in Pakistan. The obesity ratio of people living in urban areas is more than people living in rural. To describe the different types of exercises and diet plans for losing weight in an obese person. This literature review is written by the collection of many search websites like Google Scholar, Pub Med, Sci-Hub, Centre of Disease Control, etc. It is used to enhance the awareness of weight management interventions with the help of evidence-based practice. Weight reduction can be accomplished by following the standard guidelines and different ways of weight management programs.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"115 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139134559","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":"Potent Hypoglycemic Phytochemicals from Citrus","authors":"Tayyiba Afzal, Yamin Bibi, Z. Mashwani, Syeda Sobia Gilani, Neelum Naheed, Aqsa Jabeen, Raafia Noor Afzal","doi":"10.54393/df.v4i03.78","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v4i03.78","url":null,"abstract":"In particular, when it comes to the cure and management of chronic diseases, consuming a diet that contain natural products such as; plants is crucial for health promotion. Citrus fruit has been widely consumed and possess nutritional components that supports the management and cure of various disease conditions and the underlying metabolic changes that leads to development of long term serious diseases. Multiple citrus fruit species are analyzed for their curative effect particularly for the diseases that are associated with metabolic alterations such as diabetes, heart burn and dyspepsia. Diabetes is found to be effectively cured and allied health problems are managed by the use of citrus fruits and the specific secondary metabolites found in citrus fruits such has; hesperidin, naringenin and nobiletin. Citrus fruits primarily contain flavonoids, which have a number of advantageous properties for health promotion, especially anti-diabetic effects. Present review enlightened the specific curative potential of citrus fruits and phytochemicals on the living organisms, the potential anti-diabetic efficacy and the metabolic pathway of citrus bioactive compounds hesperidin and naringenin is explained. Mechanistic regulation of metabolic disturbances owing to various disease conditions that are root caused by diabetes are effectively done by the bioactive compounds of citrus fruits. Citrus fruits have matchless benefits when it comes the issues of hyperglycemia, while their antidiabetic effects and have ameliorative effect on diabetes related health problems remain to be verified in detail at molecular and clinical level in forthcoming studies.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":" 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139135870","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":"Shaping Diets for Gut Health: Understanding the Microbial Influence","authors":"Muhammad Imran","doi":"10.54393/df.v4i03.106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v4i03.106","url":null,"abstract":"The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that constitute a dynamic ecology involved in both health and disease. Although the makeup of the gut microbiota varies from person to person and is often stable over the course of a lifetime, numerous researches have noted daily variations [1]. One important modifiable factor that affects the composition of the gut microbiota is diet. It becomes clear that microbial diversity, composition, and stability can be controlled through therapeutic dietary approaches. A diverse and abundant microbial ecosystem boosts immunological responses, increases mental well-being, and maintains proper metabolic balance. The Western diet that is characterized by the high intake of artificially processed food and low fiber content has been associated with the exponential decrease in microbial diversity and consequent health issues including gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation and metabolic disturbances [2]. Contrary to it, diverse diet which includes all types of natural sources, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grain, nuts seeds and legumes has been proved to introduce an array of nutrients and fibers fueling our gut microbiota. For instance, dietary fiber aid in the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Moreover, polyphenols and antioxidants present in various plant-based foods exhibit pre-biotic effects, and maintain the gut environment favorable for the proliferation of microbiota [3]. This diverse intake provides a spectrum of substrates that are essential for the bacterial metabolism and also contribute in the growth of diverse range of beneficial bacteria. This dietary diversity not just includes the variety of foods but also involves mindful choices, balanced combination and understand the association of diet and microbiota. In addition, other lifestyle factors also influence over the microbial environment. Chronic stress, irregular sleep patterns and sedentary habits impact the activity and growth of the microbial diversity. It is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ concept and personalized nutrition strategies are required depending upon the individual variations in microbial composition. Future research should incorporate long-term dietary assessments with short-term diet interventions to improve the findings of diet-microbiome relationship. Interdisciplinary collaborations are significant to navigate the complex relationships encompassing the knowledge from different disciplines such as microbiology, nutrition, behavioral and clinical sciences, allowing us to pave the way for dietary recommendations that prioritize gut health and overall well-being.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"114 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139134674","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":"Biochemical Analysis and Nutritional Composition of Fenugreek Extract","authors":"M.A.K. Niazi, Muhammad Usama Maooz Awan, Faiza Ejaz, Saleha Hameed, Nimra Fatima, Talha Noor, Muhammad Anas, Syed Zahoor Ul Hassan Zaidi, Farooq Hassan, Muhammad Amjed Ismail","doi":"10.54393/df.v4i03.105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v4i03.105","url":null,"abstract":"Fenugreek is important herb because of their high phytochemical content, dietary fibre level, and nutritional value. Fenugreek have a wide range of nutritional and physiological benefits and its value added products have been provided in this study.  Objective: To characterize the Fenugreek seeds powder for its nutritional and chemical profile. Methods: Fenugreek was analysed for its chemical contents i.e. moisture, crude fibre, ash, crude fat and protein, minerals and antioxidants was quantified according to their procedures. Results: The results showed fenugreek had higher values of proximate testing and other nutrients like minerals. The results showed fenugreek had higher antioxidants. Conclusions: In conclusion, Fenugreek outperform most chemical, nutritional, vitamin, and outstrip Fenugreek antioxidants criteria. It is convincingly suggested that Fenugreek be included in a diet-based treatment for rheostat lifestyle-related illnesses.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":" 554","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139136891","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":"Juicy Gems of Nutrition: Exploring the Nutrient Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Rosaceae Fruits","authors":"Maleeha Manzoor, Amna Mahmood, Malaika Ajaz, Waleed Rasool, Muhammad Aqib Shabbir","doi":"10.54393/df.v4i03.82","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v4i03.82","url":null,"abstract":"Fruit consumption provides valuable phenolic antioxidants and nutrients that are essential to subsidize consumers' health. The functional food value of many fruits belonging to the Rosaceae family is considerably high which is derived from their medicinal and nutritional attributes. This value contributes to the overall health and dietary practice of the consumer. Apples, pears, loquats, peaches, plums and apricots are some of the most desirable and economically viable members of this family. The present review aims a detailed evaluation of the nutritional composition, organic acid, sugar contents, and phenolic antioxidants of these beneficial fruits. Sucrose occurs in plum, loquat, peach and apricot fruits predominantly, in contrast, fructose was mainly present in apples and pears. The primary organic acids were citric, tartaric and malic acid in the tested fruits. The FRAP, TEAC and ORAC values were strongly correlated and almost similar to the total phenols (TP) in the extract of the tested samples. The phenolic acid assessment indicated that p-coumaric acid is the major compound in plums, apricot; gallic acid in loquat and caffeic acid in apple, peach and pear fruits. Overall, the results indicate that these Pakistani fruits contain significant levels of phenolic antioxidants and nutritionally valuable compounds, so they can be considered advantageous ingredients for the nutraceutical and food industry.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139309024","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":"Hepatoprotective Effects of Betalain Supplementation among Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease","authors":"Misbah Arshad, Muntaha Jaffar, Shahrukh Khan, Iqra Akram, Najm Us Sabah, Sania Saher, Huzaefa Sheikh","doi":"10.54393/df.v4i02.99","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v4i02.99","url":null,"abstract":"Pakistan has the lowest rate (13.5%) of “Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease” NAFLD meanwhile prevalence of NAFLD is 47% nationwide in Pakistan. However, betaine plays a considerable positive role in alleviating hepatic cell lipid accumulation by pacing the oxidation of fatty acid, the TCA cycle, and glycolytic processes in the liver. Objectives: To evaluate the comparative effect of conventional treatment with beetroot supplementation on inflammatory markers and the efficacy of betalain supplementation among patients with NAFLD. Methods: A total participant of 34 patients with NAFLD grade 1 older than 18 years were enrolled for the 12 weeks of the study, and participants were allocated into two groups, 17 each. In this study total of 45.6% of participants were male, and 54.4% were female. The groups G0 was considered as a control group with no supplementation, and group G1 where conventional treatment and supplementation were advised to participants. The 5g beetroot powder supplements in tablet form were given to the participants daily for 12 weeks. Results: The mean age group of NAFLD patients enrolled in the study was 43.042±3.79 years in G0, and in G1, it was 43.7±5.211. The mean BMI was 25.95 and 26 kg/m2 in both groups. There was a substantial (P<0.05) fall in cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels. High-density lipoprotein levels were also improved. On the other hand, C-reactive protein and TNF alpha levels were also. Conclusions: The current study concluded that beetroot supplementation could improve NAFLD patients' inflammation and lipid profile.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional &amp; Food Sciences)","volume":"300 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139332122","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}