Publications by authors named "Hakim Bibi"
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- The study examined pesticide residues in water, sediment, and fish from the Indus River in Mianwali, Pakistan, across three sampling sites during dry and wet seasons.
- Elevated pesticide levels were found, with maximum concentrations noted in dry conditions, particularly for cypermethrin and carbofuran in water and endosulfan in fish, often exceeding safety limits.
- Results indicated significant health risks due to high Hazard Index values, emphasizing the need for improved agricultural practices and stricter pesticide regulations to protect aquatic ecosystems and food safety.
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are beneficial microbes known for their health-promoting properties. LAB are well known for their ability to produce substantial amounts of bioactive compounds during fermentation. Peptides, exopolysaccharides (EPS), bacteriocins, some amylase, protease, lipase enzymes, and lactic acid are the most important bioactive compounds generated by LAB activity during fermentation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the determinants of underweight among preschool children. A total of 218 preschool children were enrolled. Their sociodemographic data were collected using self-reported questionnaires whilst body weight and height were measured, recorded and the BMI for-age z-score was calculated using WHO AnthroPlus software.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffect of Sequence of Fruit Intake in a Meal on Satiety.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
November 2019
Little is known about the effects of manipulating sequence of fruit consumption during a meal in suppressing an individual's appetite. Therefore, we investigate the effects of the sequence of fruit intake on satiety and blood glucose in a group of 17 healthy, young male adults. This intervention study repeatedly measured the effects of fruit intake (120 g red apple) before and after a meal and control (no fruit).
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