Anita Kušar
Biographic Data
| ID | 7551508 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Anita Kušar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Anita |
| FAMILY NAME | Kušar |
| SIGNATURE | KUŠAR A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Inštitut za Nutricionistiko |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9168-9728 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Twenty-four hour urinary sodium and potassium excretion in adult population of Slovenia
Objective: The objective of study was to assess 24-h urinary Na and K excretion and estimate the average salt and K intakes in a nationally representative sample of the adult population of Slovenia. Design: A nationally representative cross-sectional study was conducted in four stages between September and November 2022: study questionnaire, physical measurements, 24-h urine collection and laboratory analysis. Setting: Slovenia. Participants: We …
How effective are health messages/warnings in improving knowledge and awareness of alcohol-related harm? The Slovenian case on using a mobile app
The use of a mobile app can be an option to improve knowledge and raise awareness of the risks and harms related to alcohol
Assessment of trans- fatty acid content in a sample of foods from the Slovenian food supply using a sales-weighting approach
Objective: Consumption of trans -fatty acids (TFA) is a well-established risk factor for CVD morbidity and mortality. Our objective was to investigate TFA levels in Slovenian food supply. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Selected foods ( n 282) were purchased in Slovenia (2016), and the TFA content was determined. The sample included pre-packed foods with/without declared partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHO), as well as non-pre-pack…
Nutritional Composition of Gluten-Free Labelled Foods in the Slovenian Food Supply
The market of gluten-free (GF) foods has been expanding in recent years. GF foods are consumed not only by those with medical predispositions for avoiding gluten, but also by a specific segment of consumers, searching for "healthier" food choices. For these, such practices can present a serious limitation in the variability of food choices. Considering that GF foods are commonly perceived as healthier alternatives, there is a lack of knowledge on…
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Nutritional Composition of Gluten-Free Labelled Foods in the Slovenian Food Supply
The market of gluten-free (GF) foods has been expanding in recent years. GF foods are consumed not only by those with medical predispositions for avoiding gluten, but also by a specific segment of consumers, searching for "healthier" food choices. For these, such practices can present a serious limitation in the variability of food choices. Considering that GF foods are commonly perceived as healthier alternatives, there is a lack of knowledge on…
Assessment of trans- fatty acid content in a sample of foods from the Slovenian food supply using a sales-weighting approach
Objective: Consumption of trans -fatty acids (TFA) is a well-established risk factor for CVD morbidity and mortality. Our objective was to investigate TFA levels in Slovenian food supply. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Selected foods ( n 282) were purchased in Slovenia (2016), and the TFA content was determined. The sample included pre-packed foods with/without declared partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHO), as well as non-pre-pack…
How effective are health messages/warnings in improving knowledge and awareness of alcohol-related harm? The Slovenian case on using a mobile app
The use of a mobile app can be an option to improve knowledge and raise awareness of the risks and harms related to alcohol
Twenty-four hour urinary sodium and potassium excretion in adult population of Slovenia
Objective: The objective of study was to assess 24-h urinary Na and K excretion and estimate the average salt and K intakes in a nationally representative sample of the adult population of Slovenia. Design: A nationally representative cross-sectional study was conducted in four stages between September and November 2022: study questionnaire, physical measurements, 24-h urine collection and laboratory analysis. Setting: Slovenia. Participants: We …
Chemistry (3 works) · Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Food products (2 works) · Food Science (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Population (2 works) · Animal science (1 work) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (1 work) · Biology (1 work)