BACKGROUND Epidemiologic evidence of a preventive effect of whole grain against type 2 diabetes is mainly based on data from women. Information specific to men and women is needed. OBJECTIVE The objective was to study the relation between the intake of whole grain and fiber and the subsequent incidence of type 2 diabetes. DESIGN The design was a cohort study of 2286 men and 2030 women aged ...

Previous research has shown that regular breakfast cereal consumption is associated with better well‐being (subjective reports of health and functioning). Digestive problems are also associated with reduced well‐being, and given that consumption of breakfast cereals often improves digestive function, it is possible that the effect of breakfast cereal on well‐being reflects better digestion in r...

Trichothecenes are sesquiterpenoid mycotoxins associated with fusarium head blight (FHB) of cereals, with worldwide economic and health impacts. While various management strategies have been proposed to reduce the mycotoxin risk, breeding towards FHB-resistance appears to be the most effective means to manage the disease, and reduce trichothecene contamination of cereal-based food products. Thi...

We discuss the basic theory of price indices. These form the basis for the Consumer Price Index in the United States. We note situations which can lead to non-robustness and volatility in several different price indices. An experiment to replace survey-based data with point of sales (POS) scanner data is being carried out. We visually explore the scanner data and conclude that certain aspects o...

Sorghum byproducts, namely bran, stalk, and panicle are examples of lignocellulosic biomass. These raw materials contain large amounts of polysaccharides, in particular hemicelluloses, celluloses, and lignins, which if efficiently extracted, can be utilised for the development of a range of added value products with potential applications in agriculture and food packaging sectors. The aim of th...

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