Postprandial hypotension in older Australians: relationship to glycaemia and habitual food intake

Article Abstract:

A study to establish a relationship between the postprandial hypotension (PPH) and glycaemia and habitual food intake in older Australians is conducted. Results indicate PPH is a commonly occurring ailment and symptomless condition among older Australians and that a potential link exists between PPH and glycaemia but habitual food intake did not affect PPH.

Aged, Elderly, Diagnosis, Risk factors, Food and nutrition, Glycemic index, Hypotension

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In search of a method to assess the availability, quality and price of vegetables and fruit

Article Abstract:

A study to develop a survey tool which would be helpful in gathering evidence about the availability, quality and price of vegetables and fruits in urban and rural communities in Australia is conducted. Results indicate that further effort is needed to arrive at a survey tool as currently it is very difficult to gauge all this information.

Marketing procedures, Product quality, Commodity & service prices, Public affairs, Vegetables, Vegetable and Melon Farming, Vegetables and melons, Social aspects, Prices and rates, Marketing, Quality management, Company marketing practices, Fruit, Fruits (Food), Company pricing policy, Survey

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Lynly Sheila Aitken, AM, 3 December 1915-28 June 2006

Article Abstract:

Lynly Sheila Aitken was the Chief Dietician and Caterer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Lady Superintendent, and also a granted Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution in the field of nursing and aged care.

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Dieticians, Obituary, Dietitians, Aitken, Lynly Sheila

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