• Malnutrition & altered body composition in oncology: prevalence, aetiology, consequences & potential therapies 

  Sullivan, Erin S. (University College Cork, 2020-08-10)

  Malnutrition is common across all cancer sites and stages and its aetiology is multifactorial and complex. It is associated with poorer quality of life, increased morbidity and mortality and is often considered an inevitable ...
• Micronutrient intakes and the role of nutritional supplements in the diet of school-aged children (5-12y) in Ireland 

  O'Regan, Stephanie (University College Cork, 2020-11-30)

  During childhood, adequate micronutrients intakes are important for growth, acquisition of bone and cognitive development. The aim of this thesis was to examine micronutrient intakes and the role of nutritional supplements ...
• Studies on selected physicochemical properties and microstructure of β-casein-enriched ingredients for applications in formulated nutritional products 

  Li, Meng (University College Cork, 2020-09)

  The milk protein β-casein (β-CN) possesses excellent functional properties and is the most abundant casein in human milk. Therefore, β-CN has the potential to be used as an ingredient in nutritional food applications, in ...
• Influence of calcium chelation and enzymatic modification of protein on the hydration characteristics of high protein dairy powders 

  Power, Orla M. (University College Cork, 2020-06)

  Milk protein concentrate (MPC) powders have numerous commercial applications and are integral ingredients in high quality functional dairy products and beverages. However, such high protein dairy powders pose significant ...
• Identification and characterisation of lactic acid bacterial secondary metabolites with functional and health benefits 

  Hill, Daragh (University College Cork, 2020-06-30)

  During fermentation lactic acid bacteria (LAB) produce and secrete a range of secondary metabolites. These metabolites have a range of potential applications in both medical and food sectors. They can be used to enhance a ...

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