Browsing by Advisor "Sfakianaki, Eirini"

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  • Beneficial and therapeutic properties of carob in humans.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Konstantakis, Andreas Georgios
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2021-11-10
    Carob is one of the archaic legumes and was used for food in humans and animals. Its Latin name is ‘Ceratonia silique’ and belongs to the ‘Leguminosae’ family. It is thought that ancient Greeks brought the fruit from the ...

  • The antioxidant and cardio protective action of Chios mastic.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Koumela, Lemonia
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2020-11-12
    Chios, the fifth largest island of Greece, located in the northeast Aegean, develops the mastic tree or otherwise Sinosy - scientific name Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia - and the resin secreted from its trunk and branches, ...

  • The effectiveness of school intervention in the prevention and control of childhood obesity.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Kappatos - Koutroumpas, Ektor
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2019-07-01
    The subject of this paper is "The Effectiveness of School Intervention in the Prevention and Control of Childhood Obesity". The first part attempts to give a general picture of childhood overweight and obesity worldwide. ...

  • The diet of the Greeks from ancient times until today.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Psaliou, Xenia
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2021-10-12
    Mediterranean food has achieved a status of a healthy cuisine and is appreciated worldwide. This project studies the roots of Mediterranean diet and how it came to exist in Greece, from ancient times when wine, cereals and ...

  • The nutritional value of the potato and its place in the Mediterranean diet.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Avgoula, Anthi; Kassou, Konstantina
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2022-12-14
    The potato has been and continuous to be the subject of cultivar and commercial activity throughout the years. The produced vegetable, the potato, has always been one of the main foods in the human diet worldwide, due ...

  • The effect of diet on thyroid regulation.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Karagkouni, Aikaterini
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2022-06-20
    The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of diet on thyroid regulation. A convenience sample of 100 people with or without thyroid disease was collected for the purposes of the study. In this research, the ...

  • The effect of the mediterranean diet on type 1 diabetes.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Apostolaki, Marina; Kornaros, Nikos
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2022-10-07
    In recent decades there has been a strong scientific interest in the benefits of a balanced diet in maintaining health and preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. According to published articles, the ...

  • The nutritional value of carob and its potential health benefits.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nutrition and Dietetics Sciences Dept.
    Authors: Κiparaki, Dimitra; Tsiropoulou, Adamantia
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2020-05-26
    Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is an evergreen tree belonging to the Leguminosae family (subfamily Caesalpiniodeae). Carob cultivation serves multiple purposes and it is of great socio-economic value. The purpose of the ...

  • Mediterranean diet as a protective shield against metabolic diseases through the adoption index MedDietScore.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Serlidaki, Eirini
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 04-08-2014
    The mediterannean diet is a standard nutritional model inspired by the traditional diet of the inhabitants of the Mediterannean. There is a significant number of studies clinical and epidemiological which link the Mediterannean ...

  • Obesity in the sensitive age of 6-12 years and its relation within electronic means of entertainment, physical activity and moden dietary habits.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Piki, Vasiliki
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 28-02-2008
    Children obesity is one of the most severe health problems nowadays. Many researchers and scientists focus their interest in the children s physical status, and its potential relation with electronic means of entertainment, ...

  • The importance of breakfast in school-aged children.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Kanaki, Eleni
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2019-07-22
    In everyday life the proper construction of meals and their quality determine the balance of our diet. Breakfast is characterized as the most important meal of the day in both adult and infant food. A balanced breakfast ...

  • The compliance of a healthy lifestyle for a cancer group in the region of Edessa.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Liparinis, Athanasios; Prantsidou, Petroula
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2017-02-20
    According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) 1 in 3 inhabitants of the planet will be affected at some stage of life from cancer. In our country, based on the data of the National Statistical Service (NSSG, ...

  • The contribution of dietitians to the prevention and management of diabetes mellitus in Greece.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Λαγουδιανάκη, Αικατερίνη; Nikolaou, Magdalini; Lagoudianaki, Aikaterini
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2018-11-05
    Diabetes mellitus is considered as a metabolic disease. Studies show that it has a rapid growth rate and is now is considered one of the most common diseases worldwide. The WHO estimates that as the number of people with ...

  • Elderly people and vitamin D

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Lialiou, Eirini; Syriodi, Despoina
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2016-07-15
    This paper which is on the subject of "Elderly and vitamin D» focuses on the importance of the existence of the vitamin to the desired levels especially in elder people. Vitamin D is very important for maintaining bone ...

  • Breastfeeding and attitude of new mothers to this.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Kattavenou, Stamatia-Angeliki
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 28-02-2008

  • Fruits with the synthetic “berry” in their English common name: Their nutritional value and contribution to Health.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Chalastara, Athanasia
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2019-07-23
    Over the last few years, after worldwide successive nutritional scandals, people's interest for high-quality nutritious foods has increased. In this situation, berries can easily become a health ally due to the high ...

  • Depression and obesity.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Bochti, Maria-Magdalini
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 17-02-2015
    The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship depression - obesity proving that depression can lead to obesity and how obesity can lead to depression. The methodology of the work based on the collection of ...

  • Recording nutritioal habits prepubertal and pubertal age (11-18 years) in the region of Thasos.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Kyriatzidou, Athanasia
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 18-05-2009
    What is fatness? Why children and teenagers in Greece became the most fat people after USA – which are they fattest children and teenagers in the world. Well been fat means to have more kilos that you should have in you ...

  • Consumption of protein and alimentary supplements of protein, with accent in the athletes.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Paulidou, Mitrodora
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 28-02-2008
    Daily requirements for protein are set by the amount of amino acids that is irreversibly lost in a given day. Different agencies have set requirement levels for daily protein intakes for the general population; however, ...

  • Cretan cuisine-Assesment and comparison of perceptions and practical application in focusing businesses in the Perfectures of Lasithi-Heraklion.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Kotopoulou, Theodota
    Thesis advisor: Sfakianaki, Eirini
    Publication Date: 2019-07-17
    The purpose of the survey is to gather information about whether the foodservice professionals of Lasithi prefecture and Heraklion prefecture follow the Mediterranean diet and if they apply Cretan traditional cuisine to ...