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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289752.v1
title: Physico-chemical stability of honey-sweetened (Apis mellifera L.) yoghurt

description: Abstract Yogurt is obtained from milk fermentation through the action of specific lactic acid bacteria, and can be added with ingredients with functional properties, in order to add nutritional, sensory value and attractiveness to consumers. The objective of this research was to develop yoghurt sweetened with bee honey Apis mellifera L. and to monitor the physico-chemical stability during storage under refrigeration. Thus, six yoghurt formulations were added with 5% inulin and different honey concentrations (0, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12%). The physicochemical stability behavior (total dry extract, ashes, pH and total titratable acidity - expressed in g of lactic acid) was evaluated during 35 days of storage at times 0, 7, 14, 21, 28 and 35 days. For this experiment was set up a completely randomized design in factorial scheme, being 6 treatments and 6 storage periods. Data were analyzed by analysis of variance and comparison of means by Tukey test at 5% significance. It was observed that the addition of honey in yoghurt promoted a significant increase (p &lt;0.05) in the values of total dry extract and total titratable acidity, associated with reduction in ash values and pH. The yogurts met the standards of identity and quality recommended by the legislation and during storage underwent significant changes in all parameters influenced mainly by the honey concentration factor than storage time.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10073501.v1
title: Contributions of biomechanics to the elderly public

description: Abstract There are several scientific publications that refer to the public of the senior citizens nowadays. It can be due to the great interest of researchers in understanding the process of human aging. During this process several alterations happen in the organism, such as physiologic alterations, as the bad operation of some corporal structures and mechanics, for example, the incapacity of doing basic movements of the human body. Researchers must try to identify and investigate these alterations in order to clarify them, and so help interpret the natural process of human evolution. Biomechanics is one of the areas of the science that intends to understand the modifications occurring in the human being during this stage of life. Through biomechanics, it is possible to obtain important data to verify possible alterations in movement patterns, known in the literature as normal. This can be noticed through the analysis of the variables studied in this research. Those variables can be known with the help of measurement methods, which are essential factors for the development of biomechanical studies. Thus, it is noticed that the most recent studies accomplished in the elderly population refer to gait and balance, whose results are presented here.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10073561
title: Standard-deviation prevalence determined by ultrasonometry of calcaneus and its association with body mass index and age in post-menopausic women resident in Manaus-AM, Brazil

description: Abstract The population aging has increased the number of elderly and, consequently, the prevalence of diseases such as osteoporosis, which causes fractures. The ultrasonometry of calcaneus (USO) would be a good alternative to evaluate fracture risks, since it is cheaper, easier to measure and does not expose individuals to radiation. In this study we estimated the prevalence of different standard deviation groups determined by the USO (DP-1
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10073561.v1
title: Standard-deviation prevalence determined by ultrasonometry of calcaneus and its association with body mass index and age in post-menopausic women resident in Manaus-AM, Brazil

description: Abstract The population aging has increased the number of elderly and, consequently, the prevalence of diseases such as osteoporosis, which causes fractures. The ultrasonometry of calcaneus (USO) would be a good alternative to evaluate fracture risks, since it is cheaper, easier to measure and does not expose individuals to radiation. In this study we estimated the prevalence of different standard deviation groups determined by the USO (DP-1
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10074275
title: Overweight and obesity measured by the body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (CW) and waist-to-hip ratio (W/H), of seniors of a municipal district in Zona da Mata, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

description: Abstract This paper aimed to characterize the nutritional state of elders who participate in the Municipal Program of the Third Age (PMTI) in Viçosa, state of Minas Gerais. The study population was 183 elders aged between 60 and 90 years, attended by PMTI of Viçosa. The elders were evaluated through the anthropometric method, using weight, height, waist and hip circumferences to calculate the waist-to-hip ratio (W/H) and the body mass index (BMI). The group’s nutritional profile was bipolarization, with prevalences of high overweight (40,8%) and low weight (15,1%). The frequency of WC (waist circumference) increased and inadequate RCQ was high for both sexes (61,4%), being significantly larger between women. Results presented a preoccupying situation for that population, and pointed to need for taking controlling measures and overweight prevention, highlighting the low-weight as an important risk factor for morbimortality among elderly people.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289743
title: Low performance of vitamin C compared to ammonium chloride as an urinary acidifier in feedlot lambs

description: Abstract Obstructive urolithiasis is highly prevalent disease in feedlot sheep. Urinary acidification is effective for disease prevention. Forty-five healthy 3-4 month-old male Santa Inês crossbred feedlot lambs were distributed into three groups of 15 animals each. Ammonium chloride (GA) at 400 mg/kg/day/animal, vitamin C (GC) at 4 mg/kg/day/animal, and a combination of the two (GAC) were administered orally for 21 d. Blood and urine samples were taken 7 d before beginning treatment (M0), immediately before (M1), and weekly for 21 d (M2, M3, and M4) for renal function tests, levels of Ca, P, and Mg in serum and urine, urinalysis, and fractional excretion (FE) analysis in these minerals. In groups GA and GAC, pH decreased in M2 and remained acidic throughout the experiment. A significant decrease in serum P and a urinary increase in Ca and Mg occurred in GA. The FE of Ca increased during treatments, but there was no interference with Mg. The FE of P was significantly lower in GA. Ammonium chloride was an effective urinary acidifier in sheep, but vitamin C administered orally did not provide stable results. Thus, based on our results, vitamin C supplementation may not effective for urinary acidification to prevent obstructive urolithiasis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10074275.v1
title: Overweight and obesity measured by the body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (CW) and waist-to-hip ratio (W/H), of seniors of a municipal district in Zona da Mata, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

description: Abstract This paper aimed to characterize the nutritional state of elders who participate in the Municipal Program of the Third Age (PMTI) in Viçosa, state of Minas Gerais. The study population was 183 elders aged between 60 and 90 years, attended by PMTI of Viçosa. The elders were evaluated through the anthropometric method, using weight, height, waist and hip circumferences to calculate the waist-to-hip ratio (W/H) and the body mass index (BMI). The group’s nutritional profile was bipolarization, with prevalences of high overweight (40,8%) and low weight (15,1%). The frequency of WC (waist circumference) increased and inadequate RCQ was high for both sexes (61,4%), being significantly larger between women. Results presented a preoccupying situation for that population, and pointed to need for taking controlling measures and overweight prevention, highlighting the low-weight as an important risk factor for morbimortality among elderly people.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9276440
title: Subjective health perception and physical activity level of aged people

description: Abstract This study aimed to asses the relationship between physical activity's level and health's conditions of elderly who joined elderly society groups in São José, State of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The sample was composed by 262 elderly with mean age of 70,05±6,7 years. It was found significant difference (p=0,006) in the relationship between the physical activity's level and a health's state that compromises practice of physical activity. The authors concluded that elderly who have a lower physical activity's level are more linked with a health's state that compromises practice of physical activity, and that one must create multidisciplinary strategies to revert this scene.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289751.v1
title: Assessing the use of arabic gum as a drying adjuvant for powdered shrimp obtained using a spray dryer

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to find a new method to improve shrimp availability in the culinary and food industry, especially for products in which the flavour of shrimp must be preserved, such as sauces, seasonings, dehydrated soups, and snacks. The approach involved the use of arabic gum as a drying adjuvant on powdered shrimp obtained by spray drying. The effects of the arabic gum on the physicochemical characteristics of the powdered shrimp were then evaluated. The fresh shrimp was processed using the following steps: washing, pre-baking, cephalothorax elimination, and grinding of the abdomen in a blender. Arabic gum was added to the shrimp paste at concentrations of 2%, 4%, and 8% and dehydrated in a spray dryer with input temperatures of 120 ºC and 150 ºC. The chemical, physical, and physicochemical characteristics of to cite in the article page. the control treatment, the addition of arabic gum did not cause any significant alterations to the chemical, physical, and physicochemical characteristics. The temperature increase from 120 ºC to 150 ºC in the control samples had no significant effect (p ≤ 0.05) on the moisture of the product. The input temperature of 120 ºC was found to be the most efficient for drying the shrimp, given that the final product had a high protein content.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9276368.v1
title: Preoccupation of elderly people concerning falls

description: Abstract Objective: falls and the fear of falling are an important problem of public health among the elderly. This work aims to evaluate the fear of elderly concerning new falls and to identify in which activities these happen. Methodology: 26 aged (76,2 ± 6,3 years, 84.6% were female) from the Family Health Programs “Jockey Clube” and “Três Lagos”, in Marília, São Paulo. The evaluation of fear of new falls was made using the Falls Efficacy Scale International elaborated by PROFANES, divided in three parts: everyday activities (EA), physical activity (PA) and social activity (SA). Results: most part of participants revealed great concern with new falls in activities such as home cleaning (73,1%). Concerning PA, most people showed concern with the accomplishment of activities such as sitting down or stading up (73%). In social activities, for most questions evaluated a great concern was expressed. The average of falls was higher for ages 75-84 years (2,9) as compared to other ages (2,4 - ³ 85 years; 1,63 - 65 to the 74 years). Conclusion: The study allowed to observe that elderly people are very much concerned with new falls in basic everyday activities.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9276440.v1
title: Subjective health perception and physical activity level of aged people

description: Abstract This study aimed to asses the relationship between physical activity's level and health's conditions of elderly who joined elderly society groups in São José, State of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The sample was composed by 262 elderly with mean age of 70,05±6,7 years. It was found significant difference (p=0,006) in the relationship between the physical activity's level and a health's state that compromises practice of physical activity. The authors concluded that elderly who have a lower physical activity's level are more linked with a health's state that compromises practice of physical activity, and that one must create multidisciplinary strategies to revert this scene.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5861724
title: Immunosenescence: the association between leukocytes, cytokines and chronic diseases

description: ABSTRACT The aging process and its natural consequence – oldness – are one of the major concerns of modern society, especially due to the rapid growth of the elderly population when compared to other age groups. This particular growth brings about significant changes in our civilization and also challenges society in several aspects, especially in those concerning health issues. This latter aspect is probably the most emphasized and worrisome, since a large proportion of older-adults bear at least one chronic disease or health restrictions. Regarding biological features, the aging process is a complex phenomenon that submits the organism to several physiological alterations, affecting its integrity and allowing the manifestation of chronic illnesses in old-age, with impact in the elder’s health and quality of life. Among the systems of the organism, the nervous, endocrine and immune systems suffer more changes as one grows old. This literature review deals with the aging process in view of alterations of the immune system known as immunosenescence. It will analyze aspects related to numerical, morphological and functional alterations of different cell types that form the system, with emphasis to the biological effects of the major inflammatory mediators (citokines) in the onset of chronic-degenerative diseases inherent to the aging process.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289754
title: Comparative study of anthropometric and body composition variables, and functionality between elderly that perform regular or irregular physical activity

description: Background: The impact of regular and irregular physical activity in body composition, muscle mass and strength of the elderly is not well studied yet. Objective: To compare anthropometric variables, muscle and fat thickness, mobility, handgrip and lower limb strength between regularly and irregularly active elderly classified by the International Physical Questionnaire Activity Questionnaire. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted with 75 elderly people (14 males and 61 females) who practiced regular (RPA=10) or irregular physical activity (IPA=65). Anthropometric variables (body mass index, circumferences and skinfolds), muscular and fat thickness (triceps, vastus lateralis and medial gastrocnemius [ultrasound]), handgrip strength (Crown dynamometer), lower limb strength (sit and stand up test) and mobility were collected from the sample. Physical activity was assessed by the International Physical Questionnaire Activity Questionnaire. Results: No significant differences were found in the anthropometric, skeletal muscle and fat mass and force variables between two groups (p&gt;0.05). However, elders who practiced irregular physical activity presented best performance in the time up and go test than those who practiced regular physical activity (p=0.008). Results were independent of sex and age of subjects (p=0.017). Conclusion: The study showed no significant differences between elderly that performed physical activity in regular or irregular way in relation body composition and force parameters. However, the results suggest that even irregular physical activity can help the elderly individuals in the mobility, and prevent falls.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289754.v1
title: Comparative study of anthropometric and body composition variables, and functionality between elderly that perform regular or irregular physical activity

description: Background: The impact of regular and irregular physical activity in body composition, muscle mass and strength of the elderly is not well studied yet. Objective: To compare anthropometric variables, muscle and fat thickness, mobility, handgrip and lower limb strength between regularly and irregularly active elderly classified by the International Physical Questionnaire Activity Questionnaire. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted with 75 elderly people (14 males and 61 females) who practiced regular (RPA=10) or irregular physical activity (IPA=65). Anthropometric variables (body mass index, circumferences and skinfolds), muscular and fat thickness (triceps, vastus lateralis and medial gastrocnemius [ultrasound]), handgrip strength (Crown dynamometer), lower limb strength (sit and stand up test) and mobility were collected from the sample. Physical activity was assessed by the International Physical Questionnaire Activity Questionnaire. Results: No significant differences were found in the anthropometric, skeletal muscle and fat mass and force variables between two groups (p&gt;0.05). However, elders who practiced irregular physical activity presented best performance in the time up and go test than those who practiced regular physical activity (p=0.008). Results were independent of sex and age of subjects (p=0.017). Conclusion: The study showed no significant differences between elderly that performed physical activity in regular or irregular way in relation body composition and force parameters. However, the results suggest that even irregular physical activity can help the elderly individuals in the mobility, and prevent falls.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5861724.v1
title: Immunosenescence: the association between leukocytes, cytokines and chronic diseases

description: ABSTRACT The aging process and its natural consequence – oldness – are one of the major concerns of modern society, especially due to the rapid growth of the elderly population when compared to other age groups. This particular growth brings about significant changes in our civilization and also challenges society in several aspects, especially in those concerning health issues. This latter aspect is probably the most emphasized and worrisome, since a large proportion of older-adults bear at least one chronic disease or health restrictions. Regarding biological features, the aging process is a complex phenomenon that submits the organism to several physiological alterations, affecting its integrity and allowing the manifestation of chronic illnesses in old-age, with impact in the elder’s health and quality of life. Among the systems of the organism, the nervous, endocrine and immune systems suffer more changes as one grows old. This literature review deals with the aging process in view of alterations of the immune system known as immunosenescence. It will analyze aspects related to numerical, morphological and functional alterations of different cell types that form the system, with emphasis to the biological effects of the major inflammatory mediators (citokines) in the onset of chronic-degenerative diseases inherent to the aging process.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289755
title: Socioeconomic and demographic profile and functionality of elderly served by the Family Health Strategy in Paranoá, Federal District, Brazil

description: OBJECTIVES: To establish the socioeconomic, demographic and functional profile of the elderly served by the Family Health Strategy (FHS) in Paranoá, Federal District, Brazil, observing possible associations among the factors found with the level of functional capacity in this population. METHODS: This is a descriptive research that applied a socioeconomic and demographic questionnaire, Lawton and Katz scales to obtain data on functionality in 93 elderly individuals. For statistical analysis we used the Fisher exact test and the chi-square, adopting a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS: There was no association between health elements (considering self-perceived health, diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, varicose veins, insomnia, acute myocardial infarction and stroke), or sociodemographic and economic functionality, except for factors such as history of falls and visiting friends (p&lt;0.05). CONCLUSION: There was maintenance of basic activities of daily living, with small percentage of commitment to instrumental activities of daily living.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289758
title: Comparison of lateral and anteroposterior slope in static balance among young, adults and elderly

description: INTRODUCTION: With the increase of elderly population, it becomes important to understand and assess the process of human aging, which causes morphological and functional. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate and compare antero posterior and lateral slopes of center of gravity by age groups. METHODS: Cross sectional and exploratory, including 135 subjects, divided into age groups: Group 1: 20-29 years (n=26), Group 2: 30-39 years (n=26), Group 3: 40-49 (n=25), Group 4: 50-59 years (n=30) and Group 5: &gt; 60 years (n=28). These subjects were selected according to the score of the Mini-mental State Examination and the ability to stand for at least 90 seconds. The attitudes were assessed using the Postural Assessment Software (SAPO). Comparisons among the values given by SAPO slopes were made using the Mann-Whitney test (comparison peer-to-peer), and accepted a value of p&lt;0.05 as significant. RESULTS: Comparing the average frontal asymmetry between the age groups, greater lateralization is observed with advancing age, with significant values in the groups 50-59 and &gt;60 years. Comparing sagittal asymmetry averages among the age groups, significant values were found in the &gt;60 years group. CONCLUSIONS: After evaluating and comparing the sagittal and frontal asymmetry, it may be pointed out that as age advances, there is a tendency to increase their anterior and lateral projections compared to the center of gravity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9276368
title: Preoccupation of elderly people concerning falls

description: Abstract Objective: falls and the fear of falling are an important problem of public health among the elderly. This work aims to evaluate the fear of elderly concerning new falls and to identify in which activities these happen. Methodology: 26 aged (76,2 ± 6,3 years, 84.6% were female) from the Family Health Programs “Jockey Clube” and “Três Lagos”, in Marília, São Paulo. The evaluation of fear of new falls was made using the Falls Efficacy Scale International elaborated by PROFANES, divided in three parts: everyday activities (EA), physical activity (PA) and social activity (SA). Results: most part of participants revealed great concern with new falls in activities such as home cleaning (73,1%). Concerning PA, most people showed concern with the accomplishment of activities such as sitting down or stading up (73%). In social activities, for most questions evaluated a great concern was expressed. The average of falls was higher for ages 75-84 years (2,9) as compared to other ages (2,4 - ³ 85 years; 1,63 - 65 to the 74 years). Conclusion: The study allowed to observe that elderly people are very much concerned with new falls in basic everyday activities.