In Europe, about 20% of children are overweight. Focus on parental responsibility is an effective method in weight control interventions in children. In this systematic review we describe the intensity of parental involvement and behaviour change aimed at parents in long-term European childhood weight …

Background: Malnutrition is an important cause of the excessive morbidity and mortality rate of dialysis patients. Frequent nocturnal home hemodialysis (NHHD) has many benefits compared with conventional thrice-weekly hemodialysis (CHD), due to the virtual absence of dietary restrictions and a much higher …

The aim of this study was to investigate the nutritional composition of spring forage plants consumed by semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) on natural pastures in northern Finland. This study was conducted in order to contribute to the development of standards for the assessment of the current …

The aim of this rapport is to assure that the best care possible is provided for the children at the NRH, a home that treats children with malnourishment in Kathmandu, Nepal. In order to do so, the NRH asked me to evaluate the working methods preformed by the nursing staff and to what extent they deviate …

Nutrition is an important consideration in zoos, as it affects the physical and mental wellbeing of the animals. To satisfy all aspects of the nutritional needs of animals, diet protocols are carefully designed. Kodiak bears are one of the largest land predators in the world, with males weighing up to …