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M.Sc, M.Phil (Food Service Management & Dietetics)

Adeline Dorcas

Adeline Dorcas is an alumni of Women's Christian College, Chennai. She is passionate about teaching and writing. She loves spending time with family and friends.

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Protein Intake May Improve Growth Patterns in Formula-fed Infants

Protein Intake May Improve Growth Patterns in Formula-fed Infants

Protein intake from different food sources such as dairy-based and meat-based can have a significant impact on growth and development in formula-fed infants.

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Why is Thalassemia a Growing Concern in India?

Why is Thalassemia a Growing Concern in India?

Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder characterized by the abnormal production of hemoglobin in the body is more prevalent in India. Prenatal tests can help to identify these blood disorders in babies before birth.

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Pad Man makes Nationwide Campaign for Use of Sanitary Napkins

Pad Man makes Nationwide Campaign for Use of Sanitary Napkins

The Niine Movement, an ambitious 5-year plan will be launched at the Menstrual Awareness Conclave held at Delhi on Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Day on 28th May 2018 with the aim to break the taboos associated with menstruation.

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Ketogenic Diet May Affect Anaerobic Performance of Athletes

Ketogenic Diet May Affect Anaerobic Performance of Athletes

Ketogenic diet mainly consists of a low carbohydrate diet which leads to increased production of ketones. Ketogenic diets reduce exercise performance of athletes in activities that are dependent on anaerobic energy systems.

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Metabolically Healthy Obesity May Increase Heart Disease Risk

Metabolically Healthy Obesity May Increase Heart Disease Risk

People who were obese and overweight developed metabolic syndrome, a condition with a group of metabolic risk factors such as hypertension, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol levels and unhealthy fat which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

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