Contents of Nutrition and Health Volume 18 issue 1

Copyright 2004 A B Academic Publishers

Edward Kirby: Editorial

Letten F. Saugstad

From superior adaptation and function to brain dysfunction – the neglect of epigenetic factors

A review initiated by the hypothesis that current pregnancy behaviour in Western societies, comprising weight control and fear of fat in pregnancy, will adversely affect brain development and function.

G. Oboh and A.A. Akindahunsi

Change in the ascorbic acid, total phenol, and antioxidant activity of sun-dried commonly consumed green leafy vegetables in Nigeria

Sun-drying  is a common way of preserving green leafy vegetable in Nigeria: Vitamin C is lost, but the phenolic content increases.

G. Neely, U. Landström, M. Byström and M. L. Junberger

Missing a meal: effects on alertness during sedentary work

Little immediate effect was found, but subjective feelings of lack of energy and motivation were greater at the end of the day.

S.E.A. Torimiro, A.A. Onayade, I. Olumese and R.O.A. Makanjuola

Health benefits of selected global breastfeeding recommendations among children 0-6 months in Nigeria

Confirmation that the general policy is appropriate, and that breastfeeding is a good thing.

K. Setiloane

Being overweight: negative outcomes for African American adolescents

A survey with scales of Self-Esteem and its relationship to BMI..

A.N. Al-Isa

Note: Factors associated with overweight and obesity among Kuwaiti kindergarten female teachers

41% and 20% were, respectively, overweight or obese, and factors correlating with this were studied.

T. Stockdale

Letter: Coronary Heart Disease - a new perspective

Book announcements and comments.

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Editor: Dr Edward Kirby has now retired, and the new Editor-in-Chief is Professor Michael A. Crawford,

Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition, London Metropolitan University

North Campus, 166-220 Holloway Rd., London N7 8DB, UK