Biomedical subjects

W S Beagle

Publications and source records attributed to W S Beagle.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1981

Fetal alcohol syndrome: a review.

Presented is a review of the clinical manifestations of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), the mode of action in this syndrome, the maternal malnutrition that may occur, and consideration that may prevent the development of FAS in the fetus. Several factors are discussed that may help explain the abnormalities noted in infants with FAS. Education regarding the dangers of alcohol abuse for pregnant women is essential in prevent the development of fetal alcohol syndrome and other alcohol-related birth defects.

Alcoholism↗

PubMed1976

The effect of pantothenic acid on the diet of growing chicks on energy utilization and body composition.

Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of varying levels of pantothenic acid on the efficiency of energy utilization and changes in body composition of the growing chick. The results indicate that a pantothenic acid deficiency does not interfere with the chick's ability to obtain metabolizable energy from the diet. The data do show that the efficiency of energy utilization and body composition were markedly affected when chicks were fed diets deficient in pantothenic acid. In both experiments, protein, fat and energy stores were significantly reduced when pantothenic acid-deficient diets were fed. Increased estimates of heat increment per gram of diet were observed when levels of pantothenic acid below the N.R.C. (1971) recommended level of 10 mg. per kg of diet were fed.

Animal Feed↗

PubMed1976

A weight control program for students using diet and behavior therapy.

A twelve-week weight-reducing program for students was conducted at the University of Kentucky. The program, which was developed and directed by graduate students in nutrition, utilized a combination of behavior therapy and diet therapy. Initiated in the spring of 1975, the program has been continued in the 1975-76 year. All students completing the program achieved weight reduction. Their weight losses averaged 2/3 lb. a week. The dropout rate for the program was 40 per cent. One-third of the participants completing the program reached their weight-reduction goals. These results suggest that further attempts should be made to improve weight-reducing suitable for college students.

Adult↗