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{"title":"A Comparative Analysis Between Two Varieties of Wheat By Means of in-vitro Propagation","authors":"Ameer Hamza Baig, A. Hasnain, Shazia Kanwal","doi":"10.54393/df.v2i2.22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v2i2.22","url":null,"abstract":"With increasing population, world is facing a decrease in food production and increase in huger. Scientist and researchers are now trying to developing techniques to isolate the high yield varieties of staple food crops and enhance the cropping structure. In this study two varieties of wheat (T. aestivum L.) are selected and made a comparative analysis of them is carried out by making callus culture. Callus culture will give the idea about growing capabilities of each variety. Methods: In vitro propagation technique is used to induce callogenesis with the help of PGR. Auxin is used as a PGR, whereas embryos were explants used for the experiment. The experiment is divided into these stages: Surface sterilization, Stock solution formation, Media formation, Embryo excision and Frequency of Callogenesis (%). Results: Out of 60 excised embryos 18 and 12 calli were formed for Galaxy-2013-2013 and Faisalabad-2008-2008 respectively. Calli of Galaxy-2013-2013 was visible after 8 days and calli of Faisalabad-2008 were visible after 14 days.  The frequency of callogenesis of both varieties was found to be 30 and 20% respectively. Conclusion: Both varieties of wheat can be cultivated on large scale and are able to generate greater yields as compared to other wheat varieties.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132793822","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":"Gut microbiota link nutrition with immune system","authors":"N. Yasmin","doi":"10.54393/df.v2i02.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v2i02.10","url":null,"abstract":"The crippling truth of today’s world is the lack of food that is often linked to poverty. A survey showed that about 1 in nine people are chronically undernourished and about 3.1 million children worldwide die due to malnutrition annually. People usually do not understand the two terms properly: malnutrition and undernutrition. Malnutrition is a condition that develops when a person’s diet does not contain the right amount of nutrients required for proper body functioning. It includes undernutrition, overnutrition, or an incorrect balance of nutrients. On the other hand, undernutrition is a type of malnutrition when essential nutrients are missing from one’s diet. It results in several diseases depending upon the key missing nutrients from the diet. Malnutrition comprise of  metabolic and disgestive health issues, which may lead to deficiency of vital micronutrients in body. However, undernourishments means refers to insufficiency of food.\u0000One of the globally serious health problems in children is malnutrition, resulting in increased mortality from infectious diseases. The nutritional status of children less than five years of age is very poor. According to the recent estimates by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 37.5 million people in Pakistan are not getting sufficient nourishment, leading to the development of infectious diseases. Thus, diet is critical in shaping one’s immune system.\u0000The immune system gives us the strength to fight against diseases. Diet directly affects the mucosal immune system by altering the gut microbiome. Therefore, diet is referred to as the major source in determining the composition of the gut microbiota. On the contrary, malnutrition results in disturbances of the gut microbial ecosystem, leading to the aberrant immune system that results in the onset of diseases. The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract microbiota forms a very complex ecosystem, comprising of diverse varieties of microorganisms that help to regulate normal metabolic functions and mucosal immune homeostasis.\u0000A complex inter-relationship exists between nutrition and the immune system. For example, malnutrition results in the reduction of leptin. Leptin is a pleiotropic cytokine that is important for maintaining a good appetite and helps in the Th1 immune cell responses while maintaining Treg cell responses. On the other hand, neutrophils, dendritic cells, and macrophages are activated to initiate a gut immune response in the presence of leptin. Therefore, leptin deficiency due to malnutrition results in the dysregulation of the mucosal immune system and gut inflammation. Furthermore, malnutrition affects hematopoiesis. Therefore, it is very important to understand the role of gut microbiota in establishing the inter-relationship between nutrition and the immune system.\u0000Given the fact that inter-individual variation of the bacterial species within a population existed, it indicates the differences in dietary intake of the diffe","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"42 5","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132194065","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":"Effect of maternal vaccination on the occurrence of orofacial cleft in children","authors":"Mahvish Kabir, A. Hasnain, Maria Siddiqui, Umar Raees, Hina Asif","doi":"10.54393/df.v2i2.20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v2i2.20","url":null,"abstract":"An orofacial cleft is one of the major genetic disorders in children that can occur due to various malpractices and negligence by mothers during the gestational period towards factors crucial for giving birth to a healthy infant. One of these factors includes incomplete vaccination during pregnancy which can lead to the malformation of the oral cavity. Children with orofacial cleft suffer from multiple problems, especially in eating and encounter a slow growth rate along with the inability to perform competently in doing physical activity and other social aspects. Objective: To evaluate the effect of vaccination on the occurrence of an orofacial cleft in children. Methods: A sample of 100 children aged between 1-12 years using non-probability sampling was selected from 2 hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to gather information and data was analyzed by using SPSS version 21.0. Results: Mothers of 60% of children suffering from orofacial cleft did not get vaccinated during pregnancy whereas more than 50% of affected children were having slow growth according to their age along with facing problems in eating and normal food intake. Conclusion: The effect of maternal vaccination on the occurrence of an orofacial cleft in children is quite clear. Orofacial cleft also significantly affects the lives of children by declining their growth and overall personal and social life activities.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116716177","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":"Asparagus Vs Broccoli","authors":"A. Hasnain","doi":"10.54393/df.v2i01.37","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v2i01.37","url":null,"abstract":"Cancer preventing agent action of asparagus, broccoli and their juices was assessed. Asparagus demonstrated more prominent cell reinforcement movement than broccoli. Asparagus squeeze additionally had more prominent cancer prevention agent action than broccoli juice. Methanol and acetone concentrates of asparagus and broccoli had altogether more prominent cancer prevention agent action than their water extricates. Asparagus and broccoli separates, and in addition their juices, demonstrated no critical contrast in all out phenolics . Be that as it may, asparagus contained a bigger number of flavonoids than broccoli. The cancer prevention agent movement of asparagus and broccoli separates showed a direct association with their flavonoid [1]. Green asparagus that is Asparagus officinalis L., as a solid and perishable vegetable, is handled after collect to limit the decay of its physical and compound quality. In our examination, new asparagus was sanitized utilizing a few strategies, including a microwave-circled water mix warming framework, constrained high temp water warming and steam-warming in an answer. Rutin substance of asparagus handled by these strategies did not demonstrate critical distinction. However, cancer prevention agent action of asparagus after microwave-flowed water blend warming framework treatment was essentially more noteworthy than that handled by different techniques. In spite of the fact that the shear worry of asparagus lances was fundamentally diminished by eight times after disinfection, no critical distinction existed among the surfaces of asparagus handled by these strategies. Asparagus handled by microwave-flowed water blend warming framework demonstrated greener shading with negative  esteem and more prominent tinge an incentive than did boiling water-and counter treated asparagus. In this way, asparagus disinfected by microwave-circled water blend warming framework demonstrated more noteworthy cancer prevention agent movement and greener shading than did asparagus handled by the ordinary strategies [2].","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132860168","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 Dietary Patterns Among Patients Suffering From Fatty Liver Disease Attending Tertiary Care Hospitals, Lahore","authors":"A. Afif, Zergham Mazhar, Muhammad Asad Nazir, S. Bashir","doi":"10.54393/df.v2i01.24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v2i01.24","url":null,"abstract":"Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most prevailing liver diseases worldwide. NAFLD is a defect at metabolic level that includes steatosis or hepatic fatty infiltration. Besides liver related mortality and morbidity, non-alcoholic fatty disease is also associated with serious complications of other organs, such as heart diseases. Objective: To assess the dietary patterns among patients suffering from fatty liver disease. Method: It was a cross sectional study conducted at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Shaikh Zayed Hospital, both are Tertiary care hospital of Lahore. Data was collected by self made questionnaire 270 patients were selected between the age of 19-65 years. A non probability convenient sampling technique was used and data was further analyzed by mean of SPSS v.25.0. Result: It was observed that 65.2% patients were consumers of cold drink, 56.4% patients were consumer of fatty food , 64.8% patients were skipping their meal.74.6% patients have no physical activity, 69.7%patients were overweight ,61% fatty liver patients were diabetic and 71.2% patients were not taking any type of supplements.  Conclusion: Current study concluded that less physical activity, consumption of fatty food, cold drinks and less intake of nutritional supplements were responsible for this disease.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"107 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116365616","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":"Health Concerning Lifestyle and Risky Behaviours in University Going Female Students Residing In The Hostels of Lahore","authors":"Tayyaba Shabbir, M. Aslam, Hafsa Kamran, M. Liaqat, Rija Khan, Mahammed Saleem","doi":"10.54393/df.v2i01.30","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v2i01.30","url":null,"abstract":"Health behaviors are actions that have an impact on one's health or illness risk. There are two types of hazardous behaviors: those that are harmful to one's health and those that are beneficial to one's health. Unhealthy habits tend to cluster in young people, according to a growing body of data. Health-related behavior patterns fluctuate greatly between nations and even within a single country's regions. Many factors like food safety, cultural, socio-economic factors, age, sex, nutrition, behavior, physical activity and diseases were assessed among female students with the age of 19 to 25 years. Objective: To assess the health concerning practices among university going Hostelite girls in Lahore. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the girls residing at the hostel of University of Lahore, Lahore with the duration of 04 months. The non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to choose 272 university students in this cross-sectional study. Pre-tested questionnaire was used to assess the health-related lifestyle and behaviors of university going Hostelite girls and data were analyzed with SPSS version 21.0. Results: 76.4% of female students were belonged from middle class, 61.7% girls experienced normal living experience in hostels, while 57.7% students found hostels environment restricted, 43.0% female students found hotels mess food tasteless and 68.8% preferred homemade food. 22.8% of students smoked on a regular basis, while 81 percent of the students said they engaged in frequent physical activity and exercise. The majority of female students had unhealthy eating habits, with a high intake of fast food and salt. Conclusion(s): Knowledge, practices, and attitudes, as well as legal constraints, social environment, and economic position, may all influence good and bad health behaviors. Lower health literacy, on the other hand, leads to more unhealthy habits. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126793978","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":"Iron overload, its causes and complications","authors":"R. Mehboob","doi":"10.54393/df.v2i01.32","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v2i01.32","url":null,"abstract":"Iron overload shows bioaccumulation of iron in the cells of body due to any reason or factor in the field of biology and medicine. The underlying mechanisms and causes may vary and also the physiology and pathology. The most prominent causes of iron overload are hereditary haemochromatosis (HHC) and iron overload due to blood transfusions [1]. These two causes of iron overload can result from repeated blood transfusions. Iron overload can be prevented by regulating iron absorption in most humans. People with elevated levels of iron in the body get disorders of iron overload and iron overload in the body is the risk factor for many cancers. Iron overload happens in those persons with impaired iron absorption regulation mechanisms. Iron overload caused by transfusions causes malfunctions of the liver, heart and endocrine organs. Problems may begin after 30 units of red blood cells or even earlier [2]. \u0000Human body has the regulatory mechanism to lessen the amount of iron that is absorbed by the cells through digested food. However, it doesnot completely ceases or blocks the iron transportation pathway, even in the circumstances, where the extra iron deteriorates the linings of intestine e.g. if children consume heavy dosage of iron tablets produced for adults, even this more quantity of iron may cause fatal syndrome of iron overload via bloodstream. Increased amounts of free iron in blood stream will damage the hepatic, cardiac and other cells which are involved in metabolic pathways. Iron overload also causes hepatocellular carcinoma [3]. \u0000Generally iron overload is a risk factor for cancer and this hypothesis is supported and accepted by many experiments, studies and human data. An overproduction of reactive oxygen species and free radicals could explain its oncogenic effect. Among the many factors (viral hepatitis, alcohol, tobacco etc.) which play a role in carcinogenesis, iron overload is probably an important one and therefore should be diagnosed and treated well especially at their early stages treated [4].","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126420988","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":"Demographic variables associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma in a small subset of population at a tertiary care hospital of Lahore","authors":"T. Faridi, S. Mumtaz, Umar Raees, U. Rafi, Maria Siddiqui, Muhammad Azzam Khan, Iqra Hamid","doi":"10.54393/df.v3i01.26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v3i01.26","url":null,"abstract":"Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is life-threatening disease in South-Asian Countries where there is more consumption of tobacco, gutka and other substance of abuse. Objective: To evaluate the demographic variables in a small subset of population at a tertiary case hospital of Lahore Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital of Lahore, Pakistan and a designed proforma was used for data collection after consent of patients. Results: Majority of the patients were males, frequent age group was 60-80 years and well differentiated carcinoma patients were more as compared to other grades Conclusions: Regular oral checkup for smokers and drinkers and preventive measures should be taken for discouraging and giving up the smoking.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131328271","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":"Pharmacological Potential of Sweet Violet (Banafsha) on Human Body","authors":"Maimoona Ashfaq, Misbah Arshad, B. Rizwan","doi":"10.54393/df.v2i01.42","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v2i01.42","url":null,"abstract":"Sweet violet commonly known as Gul-e-Bafasha or Banafsha is a herb widely used as ethnomedicine in dried form in Pakistan for the treatment of various disease or symptoms. Viola odorata had phytochemicals constituents (flavonoids, flavanols, ascorbic acid, phenolics) and antioxidative property Objective: The goal of this research is to emphasize Viola Odorat's (Gul-e-Banafsha) therapeutic benefits on human health. Methods: This review literature is assessed from the previous data available from google scholar, Medline and PubMed. After going through the published articles, researches and literature, initially 104 articles were included, after excluding irrelevant and repeated articles, 37-full text articles and abstract were relevant and found eligible for the study. Results: Sweet violet scientifically known as Viola odorata  has been widely used as ethnomedicine in rural areas of Pakistan for the treatment of skin infection, insomnia, inflammation, cough, fever and Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVD) with very low adverse side effects. Its leaves are used as antiseptic used as ointment and its flower has a laxative effect.  It is rich in flavonoids like widely known for its therapeutic properties. Due to its phenolic property, it had antioxidant and antimicrobial property, presences of flavonoids had an anti-cancerous effect, it had tannins which reduces the mutagenic activity and it had saponins which reduces blood glucose levels in body. Presence of saponins in Sweet violet lead to the anticarcinogens, melanogenesis, neuroprotective, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory property. Presence of Isoquinoline alkaloids constituent led to expectorant and antipyretic effect. Viola odorata is used as phytopharmaceuticals and nutraceutical agent. Conclusions: Sweet Voila had acclaimed the therapeutic effect on human health as antiseptic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antilipidemic and hepatoprotective activity due to the presences of phenolics, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids and coumarins.    ","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121119408","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":"Determinants of Infertility Among Married Women Visiting Public Hospitals of Lahore","authors":"Rabiya Imran, Hina Asif, Hafsa Ayub, Salsabeel Khan, Syed Bilal Hassan","doi":"10.54393/df.v2i01.41","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v2i01.41","url":null,"abstract":"Infertility can be explained as unable to get pregnant after a sensible period of time of unprotected intercourse without contraception. Objective: To find out the determinants of infertility among married women visiting public Hospitals, Lahore Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted by visiting Public Hospitals, Lahore. 100 married women were selected through non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data was collected through pretested questionnaire. All adult married women of infertility from both indoor and outdoor department of medical and gynae units were included. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 21.0. Results: Among the participants, 22% of infertile females were between 20-26 years, 54% infertile females were between 27-32 years, 20% infertile females were between 33-38 years, 3% infertile females were between 39-44 years and 1% infertile females were above 45 years. The prevalence of infertility was high in females aged between 27-32 years. 42% were overweight, underweight were 19%, 13% were normal and obese were 26% Conclusions: Study concluded that obesity, overweight, underweight, poor eating habits, low socioeconomic status, low family income, repeated mumps, stress, smoking, work overload, polycystic ovary syndrome, use of protection to avoid pregnancy and use of contraceptive pills were the risk factors of infertility. Lack of physical activity, inadequate intake of nutrients, dysmenorrhea, stress, bathing too much, exposure to chemicals through work or lifestyle, increasing age, irregular menstrual cycle, pain or cramps during menstrual cycle were also responsible for infertility. Majority of infertile females were not consuming meat, chicken, nuts, eggs, milk, fruits in adeqate amount needed by the body for   proper functioning.","PeriodicalId":253971,"journal":{"name":"DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122521510","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}