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View article: Experimental Disentangling of the Effects of Initial Population Size and Resource Availability on Weevil Population Dynamics
Experimental Disentangling of the Effects of Initial Population Size and Resource Availability on Weevil Population Dynamics Open
Initial population size and resource availability are key drivers of population dynamics. However, the synergistic effects of initial population size and resource availability on intrinsic growth rates remain poorly understood. We conducte…
View article: Food Neophobia in Brazilian Children: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Children with and Without Dietary Restrictions
Food Neophobia in Brazilian Children: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Children with and Without Dietary Restrictions Open
Objective: This study aims to compare food neophobia (FN) in groups of neurodivergent and neurotypical children with and without food restrictions. Methods: This cross-sectional study used a convenience sample of participants from all Braz…
View article: The first harmonised total diet study in Portugal: Arsenic, cadmium and lead exposure assessment
The first harmonised total diet study in Portugal: Arsenic, cadmium and lead exposure assessment Open
The aim of this study was to estimate the 18-74 years old Portuguese population's baseline exposure to inorganic arsenic, cadmium and lead and the risk of exceeding the respective Health Based Guidance Value, using a harmonised Total Diet …
View article: Mercury Exposure Assessment from the First Harmonised Total Diet Study in Portugal
Mercury Exposure Assessment from the First Harmonised Total Diet Study in Portugal Open
The aim of this study was to estimate the Portuguese population’s baseline exposure to methyl and inorganic mercury by a harmonised total diet study (TDS) methodology and the risk of exceeding the Tolerable Weekly Intake (TWI). TDS food sa…
View article: The first harmonised total diet study in Portugal: Vitamin D occurrence and intake assessment
The first harmonised total diet study in Portugal: Vitamin D occurrence and intake assessment Open
Vitamin D acts in calcium and phosphate homeostasis and also as an immunomodulatory hormone. To estimate the vitamin D intake by the 'adults' and 'elderly' Portuguese populations TDS methodology was used, since in the absence of skin UVB e…
View article: The first harmonised total diet study in Portugal: Nitrate occurrence and exposure assessment
The first harmonised total diet study in Portugal: Nitrate occurrence and exposure assessment Open
A harmonised TDS methodology was used to assess the Portuguese population's nitrate baseline dietary exposure and the risk of exceeding the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI). Nitrate occurrence in 164 TDS samples pooled based on 20 FoodEx2 gro…
View article: 1243Quantitative risk-benefit assessment of fish and seafood consumption scenarios to support recommendations
1243Quantitative risk-benefit assessment of fish and seafood consumption scenarios to support recommendations Open
Background Fish/seafood consumption has health benefits, namely due to its omega-3 fatty acids levels and risks due to methylmercury contamination. This study aims to quantify the health impact of hypothetical scenarios of fish/seafood con…
View article: Contaminants, residues and food additives occurrence in the Portuguese food chain: 2009-2016 results from the national data management system “Alimentos PT•ON•DATA”
Contaminants, residues and food additives occurrence in the Portuguese food chain: 2009-2016 results from the national data management system “Alimentos PT•ON•DATA” Open
Introduction: The development of efficient collection and management systems of occurrence data in food and feed are important to monitor its supply and safety, to support dietary exposure and risk assessments, to strengthen knowledge acqu…
View article: National Food, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Survey of the Portuguese General Population (2015-2016): Protocol for Design and Development
National Food, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Survey of the Portuguese General Population (2015-2016): Protocol for Design and Development Open
The survey will assist policy planning and management of national and European health programs on the improvement of nutritional status and risk assessment related to food hazards, and the enhancement of PA. The infrastructures and data dr…
View article: ANNULAR PANCREAS – A CASE REPORT
ANNULAR PANCREAS – A CASE REPORT Open
Introdução: O pâncreas anular é uma anomalia do desenvolvimento rara, representando 1% das obstruções intestinais neonatais. Caso Clínico: Apresentamos um caso de obstrução duodenal diagnosticado em ecografia de rotina às 32 semanas de ges…