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Epigenetic Aspects of a New Probiotic Concept—A Pilot Study

Okuka, Nina; Schuh, Verena; Krammer, Ulrike; Polovina, Snežana; Šumarac-Dumanović, Mirjana; Milinković, Neda; Veličković, Ksenija; Đorđević, Brižita; Haslberger, Alexander; Ivanović, Nevena

(MDPI, 2023)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Okuka, Nina
AU  - Schuh, Verena
AU  - Krammer, Ulrike
AU  - Polovina, Snežana
AU  - Šumarac-Dumanović, Mirjana
AU  - Milinković, Neda
AU  - Veličković, Ksenija
AU  - Đorđević, Brižita
AU  - Haslberger, Alexander
AU  - Ivanović, Nevena
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5054
AB  - Several studies report the important role of an altered gut microbiota in the development of obesity, highlighting the potential use of probiotics in the treatment of obesity. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a novel probiotic approach on the expression of specific miRNAs and mRNAs associated with obesity in combination with the hypocholesterolemic octacosanol. Twenty overweight/obese women participated in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study and were randomly divided into two groups: the intervention group (daily one capsule containing Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (DSM9843), Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii, and 40 mg octacosanol; N = 12) and the placebo group (N = 8). Changes in lipid parameters and expression of miRNAs and mRNAs were assessed before (T0) and after the 12-week intervention (T1). After the intervention, the expression of miR-155-5p (9.38 ± 0.85 vs. 8.38 ± 1.06, p = 0.05) and miR-24-3p (3.42 ± 0.38 vs. 2.71 ± 0.97, p = 0.031) showed significant decreases in the intervention group when compared to the control group. At T1, the expression of miR-155-5p (8.69 ± 1.31 vs. 9.3 ± 0.85, p = 0.04), miR-125b-5p (5.41 ± 1.18 vs. 5.99 ± 1.36, p = 0.049), and TNF-α (10.24 ± 1.66 vs. 11.36 ± 1.12, p = 0.009) were significantly decreased in the intervention group. No changes in lipids and anthropometric parameters were observed. The novel probiotic approach had a positive effect on regulating the expression of certain miRNAs and mRNAs important for regulating inflammation and adipogenesis, which are essential for obesity onset and control.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Life
T1  - Epigenetic Aspects of a New Probiotic Concept—A Pilot Study
VL  - 13
IS  - 9
DO  - 10.3390/life13091912
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Okuka, Nina and Schuh, Verena and Krammer, Ulrike and Polovina, Snežana and Šumarac-Dumanović, Mirjana and Milinković, Neda and Veličković, Ksenija and Đorđević, Brižita and Haslberger, Alexander and Ivanović, Nevena",
year = "2023",
abstract = "Several studies report the important role of an altered gut microbiota in the development of obesity, highlighting the potential use of probiotics in the treatment of obesity. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a novel probiotic approach on the expression of specific miRNAs and mRNAs associated with obesity in combination with the hypocholesterolemic octacosanol. Twenty overweight/obese women participated in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study and were randomly divided into two groups: the intervention group (daily one capsule containing Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (DSM9843), Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii, and 40 mg octacosanol; N = 12) and the placebo group (N = 8). Changes in lipid parameters and expression of miRNAs and mRNAs were assessed before (T0) and after the 12-week intervention (T1). After the intervention, the expression of miR-155-5p (9.38 ± 0.85 vs. 8.38 ± 1.06, p = 0.05) and miR-24-3p (3.42 ± 0.38 vs. 2.71 ± 0.97, p = 0.031) showed significant decreases in the intervention group when compared to the control group. At T1, the expression of miR-155-5p (8.69 ± 1.31 vs. 9.3 ± 0.85, p = 0.04), miR-125b-5p (5.41 ± 1.18 vs. 5.99 ± 1.36, p = 0.049), and TNF-α (10.24 ± 1.66 vs. 11.36 ± 1.12, p = 0.009) were significantly decreased in the intervention group. No changes in lipids and anthropometric parameters were observed. The novel probiotic approach had a positive effect on regulating the expression of certain miRNAs and mRNAs important for regulating inflammation and adipogenesis, which are essential for obesity onset and control.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Life",
title = "Epigenetic Aspects of a New Probiotic Concept—A Pilot Study",
volume = "13",
number = "9",
doi = "10.3390/life13091912"
}
Okuka, N., Schuh, V., Krammer, U., Polovina, S., Šumarac-Dumanović, M., Milinković, N., Veličković, K., Đorđević, B., Haslberger, A.,& Ivanović, N.. (2023). Epigenetic Aspects of a New Probiotic Concept—A Pilot Study. in Life
MDPI., 13(9).
https://doi.org/10.3390/life13091912
Okuka N, Schuh V, Krammer U, Polovina S, Šumarac-Dumanović M, Milinković N, Veličković K, Đorđević B, Haslberger A, Ivanović N. Epigenetic Aspects of a New Probiotic Concept—A Pilot Study. in Life. 2023;13(9).
doi:10.3390/life13091912 .
Okuka, Nina, Schuh, Verena, Krammer, Ulrike, Polovina, Snežana, Šumarac-Dumanović, Mirjana, Milinković, Neda, Veličković, Ksenija, Đorđević, Brižita, Haslberger, Alexander, Ivanović, Nevena, "Epigenetic Aspects of a New Probiotic Concept—A Pilot Study" in Life, 13, no. 9 (2023),
https://doi.org/10.3390/life13091912 . .

Effects of probiotic supplementation on platelet morphology in overweight/obese woman

Veličković, Ksenija; Okuka, Nina; Polovina, Snežana; Sumarac‐Dumanović, Mirjana; Ivanović, Nevena; Milinković, Neda; Đorđević, Brižita

(Savez farmaceutskih udruženja Srbije (SFUS), 2022)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Veličković, Ksenija
AU  - Okuka, Nina
AU  - Polovina, Snežana
AU  - Sumarac‐Dumanović, Mirjana
AU  - Ivanović, Nevena
AU  - Milinković, Neda
AU  - Đorđević, Brižita
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/4590
AB  - Obesity could be associated with enhanced platelet (PL) function and thrombosis.
Also, changes in gut microbiota composition were observed in obese patients, and probiotics
supplementation has been shown to improve some of the obesity-associated metabolic
parameters. This study aimed to determine the possible effects of probiotic supplementation
on platelet morphology in overweight/obese premenopausal women.Twenty overweight
(BMI = 25.0-29.9 kg/m2) and obese (BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m2) women participated in double-
blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. They were randomly assigned to receive one
capsule daily of probiotics (7x1010 CFU Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (DSM9843), 5x109
CFU Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii and 40mg octacosanol; N=10) or placebo
(N=10) for 3 months. To determine changes in the parameters of platelet activation - the
platelet count (PC), platelet distribution width (PDW), Feret diameter, and hypogranular
appearance, blood samples were obtained for an automated hematology analyser and
peripheral smears staining. Although difference in PC was not found between groups,
supplementation with probiotics decreased PDW compared to the placebo group (p<0.05).
Regarding platelets diameter, there is an decrease in group supplemented with probiotics
compared to placebo, however, a statistical difference has not been reached. Further, the
proportion of hypogranular PL was increased in a probiotic-supplemented group compared
to the placebo group (p<0.01). In conclusion, probiotic supplementation achieved
improvements in platelets morphology and hematological indices in overweight/obese
premenopausal women.
AB  - Gojaznost je često povezana sa povećanom funkcijom krvnih pločica i trombozom.
Takođe, istraživanja ukazuju na promenjen sastav mikrobioma creva kod gojaznih osoba,
kao i da suplementacija određenim probioticima može imati pozitivan uticaj na telesnu
masu. Cilj rada je bio da se ispita uticaj suplementacije probiotskog preparata na morfološke
karakteristike krvnih pločica u randomizovanoj, dvostruko-slepoj, placebo-kontrolisanoj
studiji. U tu svrhu, regrutovano je 20 žena sa prekomernom težinom (BMI ≥ 25,0 kg/m2) koje
su podeljene u dve grupe. Prva grupa je pila dnevno jednu kapsulu probiotskog preparata
tokom tri meseca (kombinaciju soja Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (DSM9843),
Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii i 40 mg oktakozanola; N = 10), dok je druga grupa
bila placebo grupa. Određen je broj krvnih pločica, i njihova raspodela po volumenu (eng.
platelet distribution width, PDW), a zatim je posmatrana morfologija krvnih pločica i
izmeren njihov dijametar iz krvnih razmaza. Analiza je pokazala da su krvne pločice kod
gojaznih/žena sa prekomernom težinom uglavnom krupne, što je jedan od pokazatelja
njihove aktivnosti. U interventoj grupi nije zapažena promena u broju krvnih pločica, ali je
značajno smanjen PDW u poređenju sa placebo grupom (p < 0,05). Dalje, pokazano je da je
udeo hipogranularnih krvnih pločica bio povećan u poređenju sa placebo grupom (p < 0,01).
Ovi rezultati ukazuju na pozitivan efekat probiotika na morfološke karakteristike krvnih
pločica i mogućnost primene probiotika u regulaciji njihove aktivnosti u patološkim
stanjima.
PB  - Savez farmaceutskih udruženja Srbije (SFUS)
C3  - Arhiv za farmaciju
T1  - Effects of probiotic supplementation on platelet morphology in overweight/obese woman
T1  - Efekti suplementacije probiotikom na morfologiju krvnih pločica gojaznih žena i žena sa prokomernom težinom
VL  - 72
IS  - 4 suplement
SP  - S509
EP  - S510
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_4590
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Veličković, Ksenija and Okuka, Nina and Polovina, Snežana and Sumarac‐Dumanović, Mirjana and Ivanović, Nevena and Milinković, Neda and Đorđević, Brižita",
year = "2022",
abstract = "Obesity could be associated with enhanced platelet (PL) function and thrombosis.
Also, changes in gut microbiota composition were observed in obese patients, and probiotics
supplementation has been shown to improve some of the obesity-associated metabolic
parameters. This study aimed to determine the possible effects of probiotic supplementation
on platelet morphology in overweight/obese premenopausal women.Twenty overweight
(BMI = 25.0-29.9 kg/m2) and obese (BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m2) women participated in double-
blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. They were randomly assigned to receive one
capsule daily of probiotics (7x1010 CFU Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (DSM9843), 5x109
CFU Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii and 40mg octacosanol; N=10) or placebo
(N=10) for 3 months. To determine changes in the parameters of platelet activation - the
platelet count (PC), platelet distribution width (PDW), Feret diameter, and hypogranular
appearance, blood samples were obtained for an automated hematology analyser and
peripheral smears staining. Although difference in PC was not found between groups,
supplementation with probiotics decreased PDW compared to the placebo group (p<0.05).
Regarding platelets diameter, there is an decrease in group supplemented with probiotics
compared to placebo, however, a statistical difference has not been reached. Further, the
proportion of hypogranular PL was increased in a probiotic-supplemented group compared
to the placebo group (p<0.01). In conclusion, probiotic supplementation achieved
improvements in platelets morphology and hematological indices in overweight/obese
premenopausal women., Gojaznost je često povezana sa povećanom funkcijom krvnih pločica i trombozom.
Takođe, istraživanja ukazuju na promenjen sastav mikrobioma creva kod gojaznih osoba,
kao i da suplementacija određenim probioticima može imati pozitivan uticaj na telesnu
masu. Cilj rada je bio da se ispita uticaj suplementacije probiotskog preparata na morfološke
karakteristike krvnih pločica u randomizovanoj, dvostruko-slepoj, placebo-kontrolisanoj
studiji. U tu svrhu, regrutovano je 20 žena sa prekomernom težinom (BMI ≥ 25,0 kg/m2) koje
su podeljene u dve grupe. Prva grupa je pila dnevno jednu kapsulu probiotskog preparata
tokom tri meseca (kombinaciju soja Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (DSM9843),
Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii i 40 mg oktakozanola; N = 10), dok je druga grupa
bila placebo grupa. Određen je broj krvnih pločica, i njihova raspodela po volumenu (eng.
platelet distribution width, PDW), a zatim je posmatrana morfologija krvnih pločica i
izmeren njihov dijametar iz krvnih razmaza. Analiza je pokazala da su krvne pločice kod
gojaznih/žena sa prekomernom težinom uglavnom krupne, što je jedan od pokazatelja
njihove aktivnosti. U interventoj grupi nije zapažena promena u broju krvnih pločica, ali je
značajno smanjen PDW u poređenju sa placebo grupom (p < 0,05). Dalje, pokazano je da je
udeo hipogranularnih krvnih pločica bio povećan u poređenju sa placebo grupom (p < 0,01).
Ovi rezultati ukazuju na pozitivan efekat probiotika na morfološke karakteristike krvnih
pločica i mogućnost primene probiotika u regulaciji njihove aktivnosti u patološkim
stanjima.",
publisher = "Savez farmaceutskih udruženja Srbije (SFUS)",
journal = "Arhiv za farmaciju",
title = "Effects of probiotic supplementation on platelet morphology in overweight/obese woman, Efekti suplementacije probiotikom na morfologiju krvnih pločica gojaznih žena i žena sa prokomernom težinom",
volume = "72",
number = "4 suplement",
pages = "S509-S510",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_4590"
}
Veličković, K., Okuka, N., Polovina, S., Sumarac‐Dumanović, M., Ivanović, N., Milinković, N.,& Đorđević, B.. (2022). Effects of probiotic supplementation on platelet morphology in overweight/obese woman. in Arhiv za farmaciju
Savez farmaceutskih udruženja Srbije (SFUS)., 72(4 suplement), S509-S510.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_4590
Veličković K, Okuka N, Polovina S, Sumarac‐Dumanović M, Ivanović N, Milinković N, Đorđević B. Effects of probiotic supplementation on platelet morphology in overweight/obese woman. in Arhiv za farmaciju. 2022;72(4 suplement):S509-S510.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_4590 .
Veličković, Ksenija, Okuka, Nina, Polovina, Snežana, Sumarac‐Dumanović, Mirjana, Ivanović, Nevena, Milinković, Neda, Đorđević, Brižita, "Effects of probiotic supplementation on platelet morphology in overweight/obese woman" in Arhiv za farmaciju, 72, no. 4 suplement (2022):S509-S510,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_4590 .

Knowledge, Attitudes and ditary practices of parents regarding dietary supplementation use among their children

Obuljen, Marija; Ivanović, Nevena; Zeković, Milica; Ilić, Tijana; Dodevska, Margarita; Okuka, Nina; Kukić-Marković, Jelena

(Serbian Nutrition Society, 2021)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Obuljen, Marija
AU  - Ivanović, Nevena
AU  - Zeković, Milica
AU  - Ilić, Tijana
AU  - Dodevska, Margarita
AU  - Okuka, Nina
AU  - Kukić-Marković, Jelena
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5100
AB  - Aim: This study aimed to assess parents’ level of knowledge, to analyze the attitudes and dietary habits of parents regarding use od dietary supplements among their children aged 1 to 12. Methods: Research was conducted in April 2021, and designed as a cross-sectional study. Data was collected via an online self-reported questionnaire, from 209 parents of both sexes, with various educational levels. Results: Among respondents, 44% have declared the use of dietary supplements among their children.
PB  - Serbian Nutrition Society
C3  - 14th International Congress on Nutrition, Belgrade, Serbia, 8-10. November 2021., Book of abstracts
T1  - Knowledge, Attitudes and ditary practices of parents regarding dietary supplementation use among their children
SP  - 135
EP  - 136
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5100
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Obuljen, Marija and Ivanović, Nevena and Zeković, Milica and Ilić, Tijana and Dodevska, Margarita and Okuka, Nina and Kukić-Marković, Jelena",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Aim: This study aimed to assess parents’ level of knowledge, to analyze the attitudes and dietary habits of parents regarding use od dietary supplements among their children aged 1 to 12. Methods: Research was conducted in April 2021, and designed as a cross-sectional study. Data was collected via an online self-reported questionnaire, from 209 parents of both sexes, with various educational levels. Results: Among respondents, 44% have declared the use of dietary supplements among their children.",
publisher = "Serbian Nutrition Society",
journal = "14th International Congress on Nutrition, Belgrade, Serbia, 8-10. November 2021., Book of abstracts",
title = "Knowledge, Attitudes and ditary practices of parents regarding dietary supplementation use among their children",
pages = "135-136",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5100"
}
Obuljen, M., Ivanović, N., Zeković, M., Ilić, T., Dodevska, M., Okuka, N.,& Kukić-Marković, J.. (2021). Knowledge, Attitudes and ditary practices of parents regarding dietary supplementation use among their children. in 14th International Congress on Nutrition, Belgrade, Serbia, 8-10. November 2021., Book of abstracts
Serbian Nutrition Society., 135-136.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5100
Obuljen M, Ivanović N, Zeković M, Ilić T, Dodevska M, Okuka N, Kukić-Marković J. Knowledge, Attitudes and ditary practices of parents regarding dietary supplementation use among their children. in 14th International Congress on Nutrition, Belgrade, Serbia, 8-10. November 2021., Book of abstracts. 2021;:135-136.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5100 .
Obuljen, Marija, Ivanović, Nevena, Zeković, Milica, Ilić, Tijana, Dodevska, Margarita, Okuka, Nina, Kukić-Marković, Jelena, "Knowledge, Attitudes and ditary practices of parents regarding dietary supplementation use among their children" in 14th International Congress on Nutrition, Belgrade, Serbia, 8-10. November 2021., Book of abstracts (2021):135-136,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5100 .

Pumpkin seed cake antioxidant and nutritional value of selected samples

Kukić-Marković, Jelena; Ivanović, Nevena; Đorđević, Brižita; Maksimović, Zoran; Dodevska, Margarita; Okuka, Nina

(University of Belgrade, 2021)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Kukić-Marković, Jelena
AU  - Ivanović, Nevena
AU  - Đorđević, Brižita
AU  - Maksimović, Zoran
AU  - Dodevska, Margarita
AU  - Okuka, Nina
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5095
AB  - Pumpkin seed cake, which remains after cold pressing oil extraction, is a nutritionally valuable but inexpensive raw material that is also considered as a potentially rich source of biologically active substances. Thus, the aim of this study was to measure total phenolics content (TPC) of four samples of pumpkin seed cake flour, as well as their antiradical potency by means of DPPH radical scavenging. In order to determine the nutritional value of each sample, moisture, ash, cellulose, lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, mineral content and fatty acid composition were also investigated using conventional methods. Concerning food safety issues the amounts of heavy metals and pesticides were also determined. The results obtained, pointed out differences between samples in their TPC, anti-DPPH activity and nutritional characteristics. TPC, determined as gallic acid equivalents (GA) using the spectrophotometric method with FC reagent, ranged from 24.9-194.1 mg GA/100 g. Correlated with TPC, observed anti-DPPH activity was modest with SC50 values ranged from 0.9-18.5 mg/ml, respectively. As for parameters of nutritional value, obtained results were in the line with previous findings, with protein content ca. 50%. Variations, mainly in the mineral (14.61-30.70 mg/100 g) and the carbohydrate content (9.38-21.86%), could be explained by the different geographical origin of the pumpkins. All tested samples complied with the approved health standards related to the content of heavy metals and pesticides. Nevertheless observed differences, it could be concluded that pumpkin seed cake could be considered as a naturally rich source of proteins, cellulose and minerals (Fe, Cu, Zn, Mg) with a reduced amount of oil, safe for human consumption. It is also a good source of polyphenols, thus its potential as a functional food ingredient should not be neglected.
PB  - University of Belgrade
C3  - UNIFOOD conference, Belgrade, September 24-25, 2021, Book of Abstracts
T1  - Pumpkin seed cake antioxidant and nutritional value of selected samples
SP  - 171
EP  - 171
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5095
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Kukić-Marković, Jelena and Ivanović, Nevena and Đorđević, Brižita and Maksimović, Zoran and Dodevska, Margarita and Okuka, Nina",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Pumpkin seed cake, which remains after cold pressing oil extraction, is a nutritionally valuable but inexpensive raw material that is also considered as a potentially rich source of biologically active substances. Thus, the aim of this study was to measure total phenolics content (TPC) of four samples of pumpkin seed cake flour, as well as their antiradical potency by means of DPPH radical scavenging. In order to determine the nutritional value of each sample, moisture, ash, cellulose, lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, mineral content and fatty acid composition were also investigated using conventional methods. Concerning food safety issues the amounts of heavy metals and pesticides were also determined. The results obtained, pointed out differences between samples in their TPC, anti-DPPH activity and nutritional characteristics. TPC, determined as gallic acid equivalents (GA) using the spectrophotometric method with FC reagent, ranged from 24.9-194.1 mg GA/100 g. Correlated with TPC, observed anti-DPPH activity was modest with SC50 values ranged from 0.9-18.5 mg/ml, respectively. As for parameters of nutritional value, obtained results were in the line with previous findings, with protein content ca. 50%. Variations, mainly in the mineral (14.61-30.70 mg/100 g) and the carbohydrate content (9.38-21.86%), could be explained by the different geographical origin of the pumpkins. All tested samples complied with the approved health standards related to the content of heavy metals and pesticides. Nevertheless observed differences, it could be concluded that pumpkin seed cake could be considered as a naturally rich source of proteins, cellulose and minerals (Fe, Cu, Zn, Mg) with a reduced amount of oil, safe for human consumption. It is also a good source of polyphenols, thus its potential as a functional food ingredient should not be neglected.",
publisher = "University of Belgrade",
journal = "UNIFOOD conference, Belgrade, September 24-25, 2021, Book of Abstracts",
title = "Pumpkin seed cake antioxidant and nutritional value of selected samples",
pages = "171-171",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5095"
}
Kukić-Marković, J., Ivanović, N., Đorđević, B., Maksimović, Z., Dodevska, M.,& Okuka, N.. (2021). Pumpkin seed cake antioxidant and nutritional value of selected samples. in UNIFOOD conference, Belgrade, September 24-25, 2021, Book of Abstracts
University of Belgrade., 171-171.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5095
Kukić-Marković J, Ivanović N, Đorđević B, Maksimović Z, Dodevska M, Okuka N. Pumpkin seed cake antioxidant and nutritional value of selected samples. in UNIFOOD conference, Belgrade, September 24-25, 2021, Book of Abstracts. 2021;:171-171.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5095 .
Kukić-Marković, Jelena, Ivanović, Nevena, Đorđević, Brižita, Maksimović, Zoran, Dodevska, Margarita, Okuka, Nina, "Pumpkin seed cake antioxidant and nutritional value of selected samples" in UNIFOOD conference, Belgrade, September 24-25, 2021, Book of Abstracts (2021):171-171,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5095 .

Knowledge, attitudes and dietary practices of pharmacy students regarding the importance of nuts consumption

Prvulović, Marija; Ivanović, Nevena; Zeković, Milica; Milinković, Neda; Dodevska, Margarita; Kukić-Marković, Jelena; Okuka, Nina

(University of Belgrade, 2021)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Prvulović, Marija
AU  - Ivanović, Nevena
AU  - Zeković, Milica
AU  - Milinković, Neda
AU  - Dodevska, Margarita
AU  - Kukić-Marković, Jelena
AU  - Okuka, Nina
PY  - 2021
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5093
AB  - Nuts are nutrient-dense foods with complex matrices rich in unsaturated fatty acids and other bioactive compounds. Numerous reported health benefits of nuts may be attributed to their unique nutrient profiles and synergistic interaction of their constituents, including macronutrients, micronutrients and phytochemicals. The objective of this study was to explore pharmacy students’ nuts consumption practice, as well as their attitudes and knowledge concerning nuts nutritional and health properties. A cross-sectional survey based on the online self-administered questionnaire, was conducted in September 2020. Among respondents (n=136, 90.4% female and 9.6% male, mean age 23.7±2.0 years), more than half agreed or strongly agreed that regular consumption of nuts might have beneficial effects on health, including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, the majority of participants perceived nuts as healthy sources of proteins and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The most common reason cited by respondents for eating nuts were taste (80.2%), followed by health effects (53.1%) and nutrient profiles (45.0%). The most commonly consumed nuts among pharmacy students were almonds (35.2%) and peanuts (28.4%), followed by hazelnuts (19.1%) and walnuts (15.6%). Based on self-reported data, students predominantly consume raw nuts (54.0%) as a snack between meals (78.5%). Nutrition-related courses within the faculty curriculum were the main sources of acquiring information regarding the beneficial effects nuts exert on health outcomes. Although certain gaps in knowledge were determined, in most senior students, the attitudes and dietary practices regarding the consumption of nuts were at an adequate level. Nevertheless, expanded efforts and additional educational programs may be useful in strengthening the capacities of these future health professionals for providing adequate nutrition advice and proactive advocacy of nuts health benefits.
PB  - University of Belgrade
C3  - UNIFOOD conference, Belgrade, September 24-25, 2021, Book of Abstracts
T1  - Knowledge, attitudes and dietary practices of pharmacy students regarding the importance of nuts consumption
SP  - 88
EP  - 88
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5093
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Prvulović, Marija and Ivanović, Nevena and Zeković, Milica and Milinković, Neda and Dodevska, Margarita and Kukić-Marković, Jelena and Okuka, Nina",
year = "2021",
abstract = "Nuts are nutrient-dense foods with complex matrices rich in unsaturated fatty acids and other bioactive compounds. Numerous reported health benefits of nuts may be attributed to their unique nutrient profiles and synergistic interaction of their constituents, including macronutrients, micronutrients and phytochemicals. The objective of this study was to explore pharmacy students’ nuts consumption practice, as well as their attitudes and knowledge concerning nuts nutritional and health properties. A cross-sectional survey based on the online self-administered questionnaire, was conducted in September 2020. Among respondents (n=136, 90.4% female and 9.6% male, mean age 23.7±2.0 years), more than half agreed or strongly agreed that regular consumption of nuts might have beneficial effects on health, including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, the majority of participants perceived nuts as healthy sources of proteins and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The most common reason cited by respondents for eating nuts were taste (80.2%), followed by health effects (53.1%) and nutrient profiles (45.0%). The most commonly consumed nuts among pharmacy students were almonds (35.2%) and peanuts (28.4%), followed by hazelnuts (19.1%) and walnuts (15.6%). Based on self-reported data, students predominantly consume raw nuts (54.0%) as a snack between meals (78.5%). Nutrition-related courses within the faculty curriculum were the main sources of acquiring information regarding the beneficial effects nuts exert on health outcomes. Although certain gaps in knowledge were determined, in most senior students, the attitudes and dietary practices regarding the consumption of nuts were at an adequate level. Nevertheless, expanded efforts and additional educational programs may be useful in strengthening the capacities of these future health professionals for providing adequate nutrition advice and proactive advocacy of nuts health benefits.",
publisher = "University of Belgrade",
journal = "UNIFOOD conference, Belgrade, September 24-25, 2021, Book of Abstracts",
title = "Knowledge, attitudes and dietary practices of pharmacy students regarding the importance of nuts consumption",
pages = "88-88",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5093"
}
Prvulović, M., Ivanović, N., Zeković, M., Milinković, N., Dodevska, M., Kukić-Marković, J.,& Okuka, N.. (2021). Knowledge, attitudes and dietary practices of pharmacy students regarding the importance of nuts consumption. in UNIFOOD conference, Belgrade, September 24-25, 2021, Book of Abstracts
University of Belgrade., 88-88.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5093
Prvulović M, Ivanović N, Zeković M, Milinković N, Dodevska M, Kukić-Marković J, Okuka N. Knowledge, attitudes and dietary practices of pharmacy students regarding the importance of nuts consumption. in UNIFOOD conference, Belgrade, September 24-25, 2021, Book of Abstracts. 2021;:88-88.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5093 .
Prvulović, Marija, Ivanović, Nevena, Zeković, Milica, Milinković, Neda, Dodevska, Margarita, Kukić-Marković, Jelena, Okuka, Nina, "Knowledge, attitudes and dietary practices of pharmacy students regarding the importance of nuts consumption" in UNIFOOD conference, Belgrade, September 24-25, 2021, Book of Abstracts (2021):88-88,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_5093 .