Consumption of Lutein and Zeaxanthin and Its Relation to the Level of Macular Pigment Optical Density in Thai Subjects.

The aim of the study is to determine dietary lutein and zeaxanthin (/) consumption and to evaluate its association with macular pigment optical density (MPOD) in Thai subjects. . This study was a cross-sectional study.

Vitamin D Status Is Positively Associated with Calcium Absorption among Postmenopausal Thai Women with Low Calcium Intakes.

Background: Few data exist on the ability of postmenopausal women to absorb calcium from diets habitually low in calcium.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate fractional calcium absorption from a green leafy vegetable vs. milk in relation to vitamin D status.

Food based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) development and promotion in Thailand.

Dietary guidelines based on 5 food groups was used as a main nutrition education tool until 1996 when food based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) were promoted after 2 years of formulation and development. These FBDGs for the general population were designed to promote desirable and culturally acceptable eating behavior. The nine qualitative guidelines of Thai FBDGs include: 1.

Process and outcome evaluation of a diabetes prevention education program for community healthcare workers in Thailand.

Objective: To describe the development, process and outcome evaluation of a culturally tailored diabetes prevention education program for community healthcare workers (CHCWs) in Thailand.

Methods: A tailored diabetes prevention education program was designed based on formative research and implemented with 35 CHCWs in semi-urban areas in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. Modules were delivered over eight group classes and eight self-directed E-learning sessions (www.

Practical experience in development and promotion of food-based dietary guidelines in Thailand.

Although under-nutrition problems have been decreasing in Thailand, non-communicable diseases have become leading causes of death and disability. Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) is a key strategy to promote healthy daily food consumption and appropriate lifestyles. The development consists of qualitative and quantitative parts.

Assessment of hormonal and metabolic effects of dietary fiber in young Thai women.

Objective: To investigate whether daily dietary fiber intake at the reference level has any impact on studied hormones in a population of Thai women.

Material And Method: Twenty-eight healthy Thai women (aged 18-20 years, BMI 18.5-25 kg/m2) with a history of regular menstrual cycles committed themselves to prepared food without changing the usual ratio of three major macronutrients.

Energy and nutrients intake of Thai active duty army personnel at the Army Special Warfare Command Unit.

Objective: To determine the daily energy and nutrient intake of the active duty army personnel at the Army Special Warfare Command (SWC) Unit during home stations.

Material And Method: A cross-sectional survey was carried out at the SWC unit in Lopburi province, Central region of Thailand. One hundred and eight personnel, who were at home stations, volunteered for participation in the present study.