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Background. Fluid intake in elderly is more important than in younger individuals, because compromised homeostatic mechanisms such as loss of the thirst sensation can result in dehydration. Objective. The aim of the present study was the assessment of water intake from food and beverages by free-living elderly in Poland. Materials and Methods. The study was conducted on 138 volunteers (women and men)...
Food and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS), high-calorie meals and sedentary lifestyle are the main factors contributing to the emergence of overweight and obesity. A significant role in the promotion of unhealthy foods is played by contemporary media. Objective. The aim of the study was a quantitative analysis of all the advertisements broadcast on television stations regarding the promotion...
Background. Food fraud/adulteration has ever increasingly become a dominant food issue of the modern world in both developed and developing countries. It is presumed that globalisation is mainly one of the underlying reasons. Objective. To assess and analyse the occurrence of food fraud on the Polish market during 2005-2012. Material and Methods. Adulteration of foodstuffs was determined from official...
Introduction: Acrylamide is used for wide range of industry purposes and it is produced in food during heating process. Foods with high acrylamide concentration include French fries, chips, bread crust, cereal, different baked goods. The electrophilic nature of acrylamide allows to interact with biological molecules. It is easily absorbed via the ingestion, inhalation or through the skin. Objective:...
The objective of our study was to determine acrylamide level in foods randomly taken from all over Poland in 2007 according to the Commission Recommendation (2007/331/EC). We analysed the acrylamide level using GCQ-MS/MS method. The acrylamide content in tested 119 foods varied from 18 to 2175 µg/kg of product. The highest mean value of this substance was found out in the pre-cooked French fries (1125...
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