Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
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Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan

Biography

Lubna Farooq, was working as an assistant professor, CMH Institute of Medical sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan, International experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Diet Oriented Safety of Pakistani Biryani with reference to Glycemic Response in Healthy Human Subjects
  Author(s): Asif Ahmed, Shaikh Nadeem Ahmed, Sara Sadiq, Lubna Farooq*, Humaira Arif and Sumreen Mujahid
  
  Introduction: Traditional Pakistani Biryani is popular food particularly among Asian population. The objective of this study was to evaluate glycemic response of compound test food in conjunction with Food Oriented Diet Safety in healthy human subjects. Material and methods: This Quasi-Interventional Study was conducted in research unit of Baqai medical university. This study was conducted in period of two days and twenty healthy volunteers were enrolled. On day 1; fasting blood sugars were checked. Subsequently on day 2 participants were instructed to report with 12 hr. fasting, Later Compound test food was offered according to Health Body Mass Index (BMI) and Calories Calculator. Sequential plasma glycemic response was recorded on 0, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes. Results: Day 1, Glycemic respons.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9600.20.10.1000768

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