ESAV - DIA - Capítulo em obra internacional, como autor
URI permanente para esta coleção:
Navegar
Entradas recentes
- Nutritional and Health Profile of Goat Products: Focus on Health Benefits of Goat MilkPublication . Cunha Silva Reis Lima, Maria Joao; Teixeira-Lemos, Edite; Oliveira, Jorge; Teixeira-Lemos, Luís P.; Monteiro, António; Costa, José M.Goat (Capra hircus) is one of the main sources of milk and meat products for human consumption. Goat milk differs from cow and human milk in both composition and nutritional properties. Goat milk and other goat-derived products contain several bioactive compounds that might be useful in patients suffering from a variety of chronic diseases. Several peptides, fats, and oligosaccharides present in goat’s milk can be potentially useful in cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, neurological degeneration, or in promoting intestinal health. They have also shown chemopreventive properties in cancer. In addition, the oligosaccharides present in goat’s milk have immunomodulatory properties, prevent adhesion of pathogenic bacteria, and have prebiotic, probifidogenic effects. Due to its potential health benefits, goat milk is particularly recommended for infants, older adults, and convalescing people. This chapter gives an overview of the biological activities of goat products and the effects of peptides, fats, and oligosaccharides present in goat milk on pathogenic bacteria, as well as their ability to regulate immunological, gastrointestinal, hormonal, and neurological responses in humans.
- Determinants of Emotional Eating: A Study Involving Different CountriesPublication . de Pinho Ferreira Guiné, Raquel; Florença, Sofia de Guiné e; Ferreira, Manuela; Margarida Campos, Sofia; Cardoso, Ana Paula
- Consumer Perspectives Towards Edible Insects in a Western CountryPublication . de Pinho Ferreira Guiné, Raquel; Florença, Sofia de Guiné e; Ferreira, Manuela; Margarida Campos, Sofia; Paula Pereira de Oliveira Cardoso, Ana; Justin A. DanielsThis book includes eight chapters that detail recent advancements in environmental research. In Chapter 1, a bibliometric analysis of scholarly works published from 2014 to 2024 examines the relationship between sustainability and organizational justice in Asian higher education. In Chapter 2, the authors examine how seaweed promotes sustainable development and the blue economy and discuss how seaweed helps with food scarcity and environmental degradation. Chapter 3 focuses on the relationship between the microbiome and human health, pathologies and therapeutics of microbes, their contribution towards the environment, their role in modern agriculture and food security, advancements in technologies to study, and ethical and biosafety concerns regarding the handling of microbes. The study in Chapter 4 addresses the urgent issue of wastewater treatment and public water supply in relation to antibiotic resistance. The cost of producing biodiesel from waste vegetable oils was conducted in Chapter 5, along with an evaluation of the economic gains achievable through blending biodiesel with conventional diesel. Chapter 6 addresses issues related to the environment and sustainability and presents and discusses the findings of a study conducted in Portugal as part of the Edible Insects as Sustainable Food (EISuFood) initiative. In chapter 7, the authors address the three levels of grey water management implementation—decentralized, semi-centralized, and centralized—at the individual household, cluster, and village levels, as well as case studies. In the final chapter, the author investigates the vertical wind variability in the vicinity of tropopause.
- Physicochemical Analysis of Seven Hazelnut Varieties Cultivated in PortugalPublication . Ferrão, Ana Cristina; Guiné, Raquel P. F.; Ramalhosa, Elsa; Martins, Hugo; Gonçalves, Roberto; Correia, Paula
- Biological and antioxidant activities of Physalis peruvianaPublication . Guiné, Raquel P. F.; Bruno, Iara; Ferreira, Manuela; Florença, Sofia De Guiné E
- Pharmaceuticals in the Environment: Focus on Drinking-WaterPublication . Teixeira-Lemos, Edite; Teixeira De Lemos, Luís Pedro; Oliveira, Jorge; Pais do Amaral, JoséAbstract The presence of pharmacological compounds in drinking water has been a cause for concern in recent years and are believed to have serious impacts on human and environmental health. Current research has shown that they can pose an ecotoxicological risk due to their potential long-term negative effects on living organisms, even though they exist in relatively low concentrations in drinking water (ng L− 1). This article is a review of the most important available literature on pharmaceutical residues in water cycle, focusing mostly on drinking water. The authors start by approaching the occurrence and fate of pharmacological compounds in drinking waters, with a particular emphasis on the pharmacological classes which are more frequently detected. Then, existing processes to remove these xenobiotics from drinking waters and analytical detection methods are also explored, followed by an analysis of the ecotoxicity and potential risks for human health of exposure to trace amounts of pharmaceuticals in drinking water. Finally, after examining existing legislation regarding pharmaceuticals in drinking water, namely the European Union regulatory frameworks, the authors discuss future perspectives in research, social, and legislative measures on this matter are discussed in light of the currently identified gaps in both scientific knowledge and legislation.
- Is Better Knowledge about Health Benefits of Dietary Fiber Related to Food Labels Reading Habits? A Croatian OverviewPublication . Ljubičić, M.; Sarić, M. M.; Rumbak, I.; Barić, I. C.; Sarić, A.; Komes, D.; Šatalić, Z.; Dželalija, B.; Guiné, Raquel P. F.The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the associations between health dietary patterns, knowledge, and consumption of dietary fiber (DF) with frequency of food label reading on food products with special reference to DF. The study was conducted in 2536 Croatian adults using an original questionnaire. Multiple linear regression models were used to assess associations between food label reading habits and predictor variables. Our study confirms the association between habits regarding the reading of labels on food products, especially in relation to information about DF with the sociodemographic factors of respondents, dietary food patterns and DF consumption, as well as knowledge and sources of information about DF. Women, individuals with a university-level education, and those living in an urban environment had more frequent labels used. Food habits as well as eating outside of the home were positive predictors while eating fast food was a negative predictor of food label reading. Knowledge about DF, especially about its health benefits, was also associated with food label reading. The interpretation of associations could help with the design of effective public health programs. Targeted education campaigns to educate and sensitize the population about food labeling and monitoring may improve general knowledge about healthy food and its benefits, which include indirect effects on the prevention of non-communicable chronic diseases.
- Strategy and design of innovation policy road mapping for microalgae-based foodsPublication . Barroca, Maria João; Florença, Sofia De Guiné E; Martins, Clara B.; Guiné, Raquel
- Particleboard Production from Paulownia tomentosa (Thunb.) Steud. Grown in Portugal.Publication . Esteves, Bruno; Aires, Pedro; Sen, U; Gomes, Maria da Glória; Guiné, Raquel; Domingos, Idalina; Ferreira, José; Viana, Helder Filipe dos Santos; Lopes, Luísa P. Cruz
- Investigation of the Level of Knowledge in Different Countries about Edible Insects: Cluster SegmentationPublication . Guiné, Raquel P. F.; Florença, S. G.; Costa, Cristina Amaro Da; Correia, Paula; Ferreira, Manuela; Cardoso, Ana Paula; Campos, Sofia; Anjos, Ofélia; Chuck-Hernández, C.; Sarić, M. M.; Djekic, I.; Papageorgiou, M.; Baro, J. M. F.; Korzeniowska, M.; Černelič-Bizjak, M.; Bartkiene, E.; Tarcea, M.; Boustani, N. M.; Klava, D.; Damarli, E.This study aimed to investigate the level of knowledge about edible insects (EIs) in a sample of people from thirteen countries (Croatia, Greece, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, and Turkey). Data collection was based on a questionnaire survey applied through online tools between July and November 2021. For data analysis, techniques such as factor analysis, cluster analysis, and chi-square tests were used, with a significance level of 5%. A total of 27 items were used to measure knowledge on a five-point Likert scale. Applying factor analysis with principal components and Varimax rotation, a solution that explains about 55% of variance was obtained. This accounts for four factors that retained 22 of the 27 initial items: F1 = Sustainability (8 items), F2 = Nutrition (8 items), F3 = Production Factors (2 items), and F4 = Health Concerns (4 items). Internal consistency was evaluated through Cronbach’s alpha. The cluster analysis consisted of the application of hierarchical methods followed by k-means and produced three clusters (1—‘fearful’, 2—‘farming,’ and 3—‘ecological’ individuals). The characterisation of the clusters revealed that age did not influence cluster membership, while sex, education, country, living environment, professional area, and income all influenced the composition of the clusters. While participants from Mexico and Spain were fewer in the ‘fearful’ cluster, in those from Greece, Latvia, Lebanon, and Turkey, the situation was opposed. Participants from rural areas were mostly in cluster 2, which also included a higher percentage of participants with lower income. Participants from professional areas linked with biology, food, and nutrition were mostly in cluster 3. In this way, we concluded that the level of knowledge about EIs is highly variable according to the individual characteristics, namely that the social and cultural influences of the different countries lead to distinct levels of knowledge and interpretation of information, thus producing divergent approaches to the consumption of insects—some more reluctant and measuring possible risks. In contrast, others consider EIs a good and sustainable protein-food alternative.