Home » 2021 » December

More results...

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Filter by Categories
> Case Reports
> Conference Information
> Full Papers
> Mini Reviews
> Short Communications
> Upcoming Events
> Volume 1
> Volume 2
> Volume 3
> Volume 4
> Volume 5
> Volume 6
> Volume 7
> Volume 8
> Volume 9
> Wisdom Notes
Announcements
Events
JAS4QOL Issue Main Page
Journal Articles
Payment
Volumes

Monthly Archives: December 2021

Be a Good and Reliable Co-Driver


SATO, N. Be a Good and Reliable Co-Driver JAS4QoL 2021, 7(1) 2 online at: https://as4qol.org/jwsWt

Categories: > Volume 7, > Wisdom Notes, Journal Articles, Volumes
Tags: , , , ,


SATO; Noriko  

Chief Executive Officer, Imex Japan Co Ltd, 22-8 Shimomidori-cho, Shinchiku, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8425, Japan

For drivers to enjoy driving a vehicle, whether they are maneuvering forward or negotiating a curve, he/she should be free to steer, slow down, accelerate, and brake without the distraction of uneccessary noises or disturbances around them. At the same time, a person driving a car is often accompanied by companions, friends, or family members. In such situations, there is usually a so-called “co-driver” in the seat next to them.

All in all, co-drivers will greatly help facilitate the driver’s task by adhering to the following guidelines.

View | Download

 

A Case Study on Functional Food Intake in a Diabetic Patient: No Such Thing as a Magic Bullet Part-II


FW FOONG, A.; SATO, K. A Case Study on Functional Food Intake in a Diabetic Patient: No Such Thing as a Magic Bullet Part-II JAS4QoL 2021, 7(1) 2 online at: https://as4qol.org/QLRiK

Categories: > Full Papers, > Volume 7, Journal Articles, Volumes
Tags: , , , , , , ,


A Case Study on Functional Food Intake in a Diabetic Patient: No Such Thing as a Magic Bullet Part-II

FOONG; Anthony FW SATO; Erina2  

R&D Department, Imex Japan Co Ltd, 22-8 Shimomidori-cho, Shinchiku, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8425, Japan (78imexfw@gmail.com

BACKGROUND: Useful ingredients in functional foods A and B previously improved certain physical symptoms (PSs) deficits due to ageing; however, blood sugar levels (monitored as glycemated hemoglobin or HbA1C) of a type-2 diabetic were unsatisfactory. We investigated the probable factors by focusing on the supply source, types and concentrates of sugar-regulating substances in ingredient mulberry leaf extract (MLE) as the extract was previously not well-defined. The revised functional food C (replaced previously known B), where all ingredients remained the same in quantity and supply sources, except MLE where the useful ingredient 1.2% 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) was defined and obtained from a new supplier Z. METHODS: Volunteer patient P, who led a sedentary lifestyle, had continued intake of functional food A and complemented A with C after 2 control readings had been taken. Controls and blood analytical data were respectively monitored before and after combined A+C intake at 3-month (3-mo) intervals. Blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI), and other metabolic indexes were taken before (A alone) and after combined A+C intake. P led his usual normal life without dietary restrictions. PSs were also monitored before and after combined A+C intake. RESULTS: Blood pressure (BP) was normal, with slight improvement in BMI values. Total cholesterol (T-Cho), triglycerides (TG) levels varied in a similar pattern, which eventually registered normal after 9-mo combined A+C intake. HbA1c levels scored impressive improvements in a time-dependent manner: i.e. decreasing from 8.0 and 9 (controls) to 7.5, 6.9, and 6.8 at 3-, 6- and 9-mo combined A+C intakes, respectively. Improved PSs were well maintained. DISCUSSION: The BMI improved from overweight to normal status. Rebounds in T-Cho (3-, 6-mo) and TG (6-mo) levels were probably associated with high-calorie sweets taken in August. The most impressive finding in this study is the marked improvement in HbA1c findings. Replacement of MLE from a new source Z with defined 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) concentrate made all the difference: the alpha-glucosidases-inhibiting DNJ, fagomine, and other active sugar-regulating components in MLE may have lowered blood sugar levels, thus improving HbA1c values. Functional foods comprising effective ingredients would most likely elicit useful effects, if the active ingredient with a defined concentrate was used.

View | Download

 

Development and Evaluation of a Community Consumer Education Program for Parents and Children


SUZUKI, M. Development and Evaluation of a Community Consumer Education Program for Parents and Children JAS4QoL 2021, 7(1) 1 online at: https://as4qol.org/6PMMS

Categories: > Mini Reviews, > Volume 7, Journal Articles, Volumes
Tags: , , , ,


Development and Evaluation of a Community Consumer Education Program for Parents and Children

SUZUKI; Mihoko 

R&D Department, Imex Japan Co Ltd, 22-8 Shimomidori-cho, Shinchiku, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8425, Japan  (mihoyuki2014@gmail.com

Although the Consumer Education Promotion Act in Japan stipulates that "Education deepens the understanding of participation in planning for consumers forming a society," the goals for consumers – especially for elementary school children and their parents – have not been well established. A "community consumer education program" was developed, implemented, and evaluated according to the "image-map" framework for the consumer education system. Participant surveys using questionnaire in this study revealed that the program helped children to develop clear awareness of the issue of food waste at home and in society, developing a greater concern for the socially vulnerable. Adults were motivated to learn more about ethical consumption and developed improved awareness of the social consequences of consumption. Parent-child communication via this program enabled adults and children to learn from each other.

View | Download

Volumes (in journal order)

Categories

Categorized Tag Cloud

TAKAO; Ikuko Immunodefense System WAKATSUKI; Toru Pharmacy fluency HASAGAWA; Keito glycemic index Pharmaceutical Science English continuous publication Tryptanthrin SF8-Assessment Scores promoting and impairing factors Quality of Life HIOKI; Chizuko circadian rhythm Triage Nurses OSCE English program JENKINS; Judge Pamela obesity single-product the trial HONJO; Michio FUJIWARA; Yumi Killer Cells Full Paper Literary Criticism Erina SATO Outer World OGASAWARA; Hiroyuki NISHITANI; Hironori writing activity Inner World NAKAMURA;Seikou task type reishi HATTA; Kanji NISHIOKA; Yuichiro Cognitively Impaired Elderly Nutritinal function MATHEWS; Cy KIMURA; Tooru conference Water proficiency level NAKAI; Hisao Conferences KOHNO; Kyoko HATA; Hiroki Epidemiologic Study food labels Fiction MATSUNO; Hikari IMAI; Chizu Ganodrema lucidum TAKESHIM;A Shigeo OUCHI: Yuri Elderly type-2 diabetes Alzheimer’s Disease Furukawa; Shoei Japanese Cedar Pollinosis NOJIMA; Keisuke OTANI; Arika Cultural Properties Kampo Arachidonic Acid Cascade Stress self-confidence EFL 1. Mini Review Writing Performance TEZUKA; Osamu ITO; Ken written Dative Alternation SATO; Erina Vocabulary Depression Treatment Homogeneity of High Cultures and Subcultures Task Types HIBINO; Kenichi Nutrient Functions Claims English Teaching affirrmative feedback NAKAMURA; Seikou Low English Proficiency FUJIWARA; Yumi Science English IMAE; Hidefumi Facial Illustration-Based Self-Rating KONISHI; Nami EFL Hisashi MATSUDA; Hisashi Brazilian Herbal Medicine Seiji; SHIMOSATO English Japanese Cultural Uniqueness Water Systems shying away from science HIEJIMA; Yoshimitsu YOSHIKAWA; Masayuki English Salon Fengming XU Chin-Don Therapy Salivary Cortisol relevance and assessment sensitivity of tests IKEGAMI; Sako Communication Skills elective subject Souichi NAKASHIMA KOBAYASHI; Aya KUWABARA; Masato picture description task Immunoglobulin-A Monitoring Emotion and Behavior Beta-Endorphins metabolic indexes FUJITA; Hiroyuki Scientific English Cooperative Learning multiple choice English for Special Purposes Vascular Parkinsonism Internet-Use Tendency KAMADA; Masao emergency departments Global Warming AIURA; Satoshi teaching/learning of science English NISHIKAWA; Tetsu grammar teaching Kaoru SUGAWARA Flavonoids Kanji; HATTA MATSUDA; Hisashi physical symptoms English for Study Abroad Drug Discovery Inpatient Violence Cytokines complexity MATSUMOTO; Kenya medication counseling Bleak House Wisdom Note CRESPO; David ITABE; Hiroyuki niwa Preparatory education prior to study abroad Minoru; OZEKI accuracy NAKASHIMA; Souichi NOGUCHI; Ayako KOBAYASHI; Yasuna communicative competence Kyoto Gardens smoking cessation practical science experiments Nerve Growth Factor questionnaire survey gastrointestinal disorders Leukotriene D4 (LTD4) Antagonists FOONG; Anthony FW ISHIKAWA; Hiroyasu Environmental Carbon Dioxide Concentration Rat Basophilic Leukemia Cells (RBL-2H3) CHIZU; Imai NAKAMURA; Tsuyako Pronunciation Student-Lecturer microphone use MIKAMI: Hiroshi Atopic Dermatiitis HIRAYAMA; Etsuko Proceedings Teaching Gardens complementary product XU; Fengming Airborne Pollen Levels ESP Collaborative Writing Masayuki YOSHIKAWA and Kyoto SATO; Noriko Edwin Drood the manual booklets oral presentation Cissus sicyoides English Dative Constructions Japanese pharmacy students Cortisol teien Clinical Treatment WAJIMA; Rikako metalanguage Dickens KITADE; Tatsuya SUGAWARA; Kaoru elementary school students REE Shinno-san relevance and assessment senstitivity of tests