Journal of Food and Nutritional DisordersISSN: 2324-9323

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Andrea Albuquerque Maia Author

jbn@pq.cnpq.br

Subjects of specialization
Food microbiology,Food safety,biotechnology

Affiliation
Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, RN 59012-570, Brazil

Biography

Specialization in food and nutrition expert in Manganese, Carbohydrates, and in Dietary Allowances and Dietary Guidelines by the ASNS. Aims at investigating the complex interactions between consumers, the marketplace and industry.

Publications

Research Article Open Access

Zinc Supplementation Increases Food Intake and HDL-c and Decreases Platelets in Healthy Children

Author(s):

Andrea Albuquerque Maia, Erika Dantas de Medeiros Rocha, Naira Josele Neves de Brito, Mardone Calvacante Franca, Maria das Gracas Almeida and J Brandao-Neto

Zinc Supplementation Increases Food Intake and HDL-c and Decreases Platelets in Healthy Children

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of oral zinc supplementation on food intake, and biochemical and hematological parameters in healthy children. Fifty children of both genders, aged 8-9 years, were studied during a three-month period. The study was a randomized, controlled, triple-blind study that used non-probability sampling. The children were randomly assigned to the control (n=25, using placebo) and experimental (n=25, using 10 mg/day elemental zinc)... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-9323.1000185

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