Suimmary. Nucleotide compositions of soluble (sRNA), whole-cell, and in one instance particulate and nonparticulate, RNA of embryos, cotyledons (dark and lightgrown), leaves, stems, ancd roots of Gossypium hirsuttum were compared. Evidence of substantial differences in the overall compositions of the RNAs was not obtained. However, a tendency for some plant parts to differ, particularly in sRNA...

Background. Limiting egg consumption to avoid high cholesterolemia is recommended to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. However, recent evidences suggest that cholesterol from diet has limited influence on serum cholesterol. Objective. To assess the effect of egg consumption on lipid profiles in hyperlipidemic adults treated with lipid-lowering drugs. Material and Method. Sixty hyperlipidem...

The Latin American Network of Food Composition Data System (LATINFOODS) is the regional data center of the global network "International Network on Food Data Systems" (INFOODS) co-sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations University (UNU). The aim of this work is to provide information on the main activities held and challenges during ...

BACKGROUND There is little information in the literature on methods of food composition database development to calculate nutrient intake from food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) data. The aim of this study is to describe the development of an FFQ and a food composition table to calculate nutrient intake in a Black Zimbabwean population. METHODS Trained interviewers collected 24-hour dietary r...