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- History of saltPublication . Carapeto, CristinaNatural products from the ocean have been used since ancient times for the treatment of various ailments. As new medical discoveries enhance biotechnological innovations, significant attention is focused on the ocean’s natural resources, because the marine ecological setting is a unique storehouse of novel bioactive natural compounds. In this book, the editor and authors have explored the science of sea salt focusing on basic learning and clinical guidelines in an effort to further collect data that may lead to new developments. In doing so they present extraordinary information and help the reader to understand the resourcefulness of the ocean and sea salt in particular.
- Food choices among Portuguese teenagers: a case studyPublication . Guimarães, Maria de Fátima; Carapeto, CristinaThe Mediterranean Dietary Pattern (MDP) is currently accepted as being protective against some of the most worrisome chronic non-communicable diseases in today's society. It is important to instil this nutritional pattern in young people as it is at this point in life that healthy eating habits are created and later maintained. Assessing the adherence of students to the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern (MDP). A case study was carried out with 463 students aged between 14 and 20 years old. Parents of the youngsters were also surveyed to find out about the accuracy of the youth's answers and to determine the type of food preparation practiced in the family. Those who participated in this study had an informed consent, previously signed by their parents and voluntarily expressed their willingness to participate, although they could drop out at any time if they so wished. The results showed a good adherence to the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern (MDP) by the respondents (46.47%) and their knowledge about the concept of the Mediterranean Diet can be classified as “good” (39.7%) and “reasonable” (36.6%). The main conclusions of the study are that the students participating in the study have a good knowledge about the Mediterranean Food Pattern and show a high level of adherence to it.
- Reasons for the increase in the incidence of Diabetes Mellitus in Pemba, Mozambique: case studyPublication . Carapeto, Cristina; Michal, SoaresIntroduction: Despite diabetes mellitus being a condition which treatment, causes, and consequences are well-known, its prevalence continues to increase, with an incidence comparable to that of epidemics. Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to investigate whether patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DMII) who visit the Pemba Hospital in Mozambique adhere to the recommended treatment and have the socioeconomic conditions to follow the diet recommended for controlling their condition. Results: This case study included 28 patients, using a food frequency questionnaire and questions related to the patients' daily lives. The results were related to the dependent variable of social class. It was found that patients adhere to the recommended treatment but there is a general difficulty in accessing food regardless of the respondents' social class. It was also found that there is a high level of awareness among the respondents regarding DMII and its treatment. Conclusion: The socioeconomic conditions of the study population determine their level of adherence to DMII, especially regarding adopting a diet favourable to controlling the condition.