Unesp Ciência, 2009, ano 1, número 2

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Unesp Ciência, 2009, ano 1, número 3

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Unesp Ciência, 2009, ano 1, número 4

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Unesp Ciência, 2010, ano 1, número 5

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Unesp Ciência, 2010, ano 1, número 6

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Unesp Ciência, 2010, ano 1, número 7

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Unesp Ciência, 2010, ano 1, número 8

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Anthropometric evaluation and micronutrients intake in patients submitted to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with a postoperative period of ≥1 year

Backgroung - Bariatric surgery is indicated as the most effective treatment for morbid obesity; the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is considered the procedure of choice. However, nutritional deficiency may occur in the postoperative period as a result of reduced gastric capacity and change in nutrients absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. The prescription of vitamin and mineral supplementation is a common practice after RYGB; however, it may not be sufficient to prevent micronutrient deficiencies. The aim of this study was to quantify the micronutrient intake in patients undergoing RYGB and verify if the intake of supplementation would be enough to prevent nutritional deficiencies. Methods - The study was conducted on 60 patients submitted to RYGB. Anthropometric, analytical, and nutritional intake data were assessed preoperatively and 1 and 2 years postoperatively. The dietary intake was assessed using 24-h food recall; the values of micronutrients evaluated (vitamin B12, folic acid, iron, and calcium) were compared to the dietary reference intakes (DRI). Results - There were significant differences (p < 0.05) between excess weight loss at the first and second year (69.9 ± 15.3 vs 9.6 ± 62.9 %). In the first and second year after surgery, 93.3 and 94.1 % of the patients, respectively, took the supplements as prescribed. Micronutrient deficiencies were detected in the three evaluation periods. At the first year, there was a significant reduction (p < 0.05) of B12, folic acid, and iron intake. Conclusions - Despite taking vitamin and mineral supplementation, micronutrient deficiencies are common after RYGB. In the second year after surgery, micronutrient intake remains below the DRI.

Unesp Ciência, 2010, ano 1, número 9

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Unesp Ciência, 2010, ano 1, número 10

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Unesp Ciência, 2010, ano 1, número 11

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O trabalho de projeto em Matemática no 1.º Ciclo: Um caminho para a construção da cidadania

Este artigo apresenta parte de um estudo, em desenvolvimento, que visa compreender a natureza do trabalho de projeto, os pressupostos que lhe subjazem e analisar as capacidades matemáticas e as competências democráticas que são desenvolvidas ao trabalhar de uma forma integrada. No âmbito de uma abordagem qualitativa, o campo empírico do estudo incidiu num projeto desenvolvido por um grupo de quatro alunas do 3.º ano do Ensino Básico, que problematizou qual o tarifário mais económico, face às novas ofertas no mercado do fornecimento da energia elétrica. Os resultados apresentados sugerem o desenvolvimento, nas alunas, do sentido de número, ao envolverem-se em problemas autênticos da sua vida real, e de uma competência crítica na compreensão do uso social da matemática.

As avós e os avôs nos manuais de leitura do 1º ciclo do ensino básico em Portugal

Comunicação apresentada no I Congresso Internacional "A voz dos Avós: Migração e Património Cultural", realizado na Universidade dos Açores, de 8 a 11 de maio de 2008. O texto encontra-se publicado no livro de Actas do evento.

Q192R polymorphism of the paraoxonase-1 gene as a risk factor for obesity in Portuguese women

Introduction - Obesity became a major public health problem as a result of its increasing prevalence worldwide. Paraoxonase-1 (PON1) is an esterase able to protect membranes and lipoproteins from oxidative modifications. At the PON1 gene, several polymorphisms in the promoter and coding regions have been identified. The aims of this study were i) to assess PON1 L55M and Q192R polymorphisms as a risk factor for obesity in women; ii) to compare PON1 activity according to the expression of each allele in L55M and Q192R polymorphisms; iii) to compare PON1 activity between obese and normal-weight women. Materials and methods - We studied 75 healthy (35.9±8.2 years) and 81 obese women (34.3±8.2 years). Inclusion criteria for obese subjects were body mass index ≥30 kg/m2 and absence of inflammatory/neoplasic conditions or kidney/hepatic dysfunction. The two PON1 polymorphisms were assessed by real-time PCR with TaqMan probes. PON1 enzymatic activity was assessed by spectrophotometric methods, using paraoxon as a substrate. Results - No significant differences were found for PON1 activity between normal and obese women. Nevertheless, PON1 activity was greater (P<0.01) for the RR genotype (in Q192R polymorphism) and for the LL genotype (in L55M polymorphism). The frequency of allele R of Q192R polymorphism was significantly higher in obese women (P<0.05) and was associated with an increased risk of obesity (odds ratio=2.0 – 95% confidence interval (1.04; 3.87)). Conclusion - 55M and Q192R polymorphisms influence PON1 activity. The allele R of the Q192R polymorphism is associated with an increased risk for development of obesity among Portuguese Caucasian premenopausal women.