Policy interventions aimed at affecting a specific behavior may also indirectly affect individual choices in other domains. In this paper we study the direct effect of tobacco excise taxes and smoking bans on smoking behavior, and the indirect effect on eating behavior and body weight. Using very detailed clinical data on individual health, smoking, and dietary habits, we show that antismoking ...

Poor urban neighborhoods have been labeled “food deserts” with few grocery stores and mainly fast food restaurants. Alternatively, according to popular media and a few academic studies, the arrival of upscale eateries and “boutique” shopping venues is one of the most visible signs of a shift in a neighborhood’s income or demographics. Certainly some formerly low-income neighborhoods that have b...

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the edible coating of Cinnamon Essential Oil (CEO) and Rosemary Essential Oil (REO) incorporated into alginate coating to maintain chemical and sensorial characteristics of chicken meat under refrigeration conditions. Firstly in vitro antioxidant activity of essential oils was evaluated. Then fresh c...

A new set of cocoa bars named Toscolata® were developed containing top-quality extra virgin olive oil, dried apples cultivars, and chestnut flour. The present work has been conducted to define the sensory profile of these products through tasting by trained experts and consumers to study the acceptability, preference, and quality perception. The four sensorial profiles of the bars differed in t...

This paper presents the results of an experimental study of the mechanical properties of FRP reinforcement bars, used as internal reinforcement in concrete structures, at elevated temperatures. Two types of FRP bars namely: carbon fibre reinforced polyester bars of 9.5mm diameter and glass fibre reinforced polyester bars of 9.5mm and 12.7 mm diameter were used in the study. For comparison, conv...

Methods A company, developed a range of test foods muffins, porridge, batter mix, lemon & almond cookies and chocolate krispie bars, containing the estimated average habitual child intake of gluten (5g) and/or casein (5g): Gluten and casein added (GACA); Added casein only (GFCA); Added gluten only (GACF). No gluten or casein added (GFCF). We aimed to recruit 60 children (3-6 yrs) with autism an...

Moringa the miracle tree is rich source of protein and its content are comparable with meat protein. In current study was isolated from moringa flowers utilized in preparation bars. Physicochemical analysis like texture, color, caloric value, water activity, pH sensory characteristics were determined to evaluate nutritional quality attributes Different concentration used preparedness. Among all...