IntroductionNutrition and physical activity (PA) are key components for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. There remains a paucity trial data on effect specific nutritional interventions PA sedentary time. One question is how common nutrient-dense food like avocado may impact time in Hispanic/Latino families; group that reports lowest levels PA.Study Design6-month clustered randomized co...

The physiological basis for host antibiosis or nonpreference to a quarantine pest is often not understood. Studies are needed on the mechanisms that impart resistance to better understand how resistance might fail. Experiments were conducted to examine the infestability of 'Sharwil' avocados by oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), and Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wi...

The level of ripeness the avocado was not so easy to know because it marked with change in color. Consumers generally press fruit ensure maturity, therefore a ripe indicator label is needed that damaged due frequent pressure. purpose this research design retail packaging which equipped an maturity. carried out following stages: preparation avocados, manufacture color matrices made from KMnO4 an...

Lutein is selectively incorporated into the macula and brain. Lutein levels in the macula (macular pigment; MP) and the brain are related to better cognition. MP density (MPD) is a biomarker of brain lutein. Avocados are a bioavailable source of lutein. This study tests the effects of the intake of avocado on cognition. This was a six-month, randomized, controlled trial. Healthy subjects consum...

We are evaluating systemic insecticides for the management of current and newly emerging pests of California avocados. Studies are being conducted in commercial avocado groves, under normal agronomic practices. Trees are treated using a variety of techniques – soil application, trunk injection – to establish the methods that will provide the best uptake of insecticide for the protection of the ...

Infant dietary patterns tend to be insufficient sources of fruits, vegetables, and fiber, as well as excessive in salt, added sugars, and overall energy. Despite the serious long-term health risks associated with suboptimal fruit and vegetable intake, a large percentage of infants and toddlers in the U.S. do not consume any fruits or vegetables on a daily basis. Since not all fruits and vegetab...