Dietary composition and ovarian function among Lese horticulturalist women of the Ituri forest, Democratic Republic of Congo

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The diet of the Lese women of the Ituri Forest, Democratic Republic of Congo, and its impact on their ovarian function are studied. Results show that Lese diet is made up of staples such as manioc roots, palm oil and sweet potatoes. Carbohydrates make up 64% of their diets, protein 14% and fat about 22% in the prehunger season. However, during the hunger season, their energy intakes drop by 25% which lead to reduced weight, salivary E2 levels, progesterone and inferred ovulatory rates.

Women, Food and nutrition

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Inter- and intra-individual variation of food and nutrient consumption in a rural Japanese population

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The inter- and intra-individual variance in the consumption of certain nutrient variables and food groups were examined using food records collected from a rural Japanese population. The results agreed with previous western studies that intra-individual variation was mostly larger than inter-individual variation for the consumption of both foods and nutrients.

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