M.Phil / MS
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This collection archives the complete set of theses produced by students of the COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus.
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Item Nutritional Evaluation of Fresh Vegetables as a Source of Water-Soluble Vitamins(Library Information Services COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus, 2023-02-27) Wishah Mahmood; SP22-R06-006; Dr. Muhammad Javid Iqbal; LHR TP 8645Water-soluble vitamins are imperative for good health because they work as cofactors and coenzymes in numerous metabolic processes. Long recognised as rich suppliers of these essential elements, fresh veggies are. With a focus on vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B7 (biotin), vitamin B9 (folate), and vitamin B12 (cobalamin), this study presents a thorough evaluation of fresh vegetables as a source of water-soluble vitamins. The study uses a multimodal strategy to examine the vitamin content in a variety of frequently consumed fresh vegetables, like Potato, Tomato and Cucumber. The Study includes laboratory studies, literature reviews, and dietary assessments. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is a methodology used to precisely measure vitamin amounts. The findings show that water-soluble vitamins are certainly abundant in fresh vegetables, with notable differences in content between different vegetable types and species. Additionally, the influence of elements like climate, soil quality, and agricultural techniques on vitamin content is explored. This study emphasizes how crucial it is to include a variety of fresh vegetables in daily diets in order to maintain an appropriate intake of water-soluble vitamins, which are crucial for overall health and well-being. For nutritionists, dietitians, and consumers looking to maximize their vitamin intake through natural and sustainable food sources, it offers helpful insights. As a result of our research, it was noticed that the overall amount of WSVs in fresh vegetables available in Pakistan having satisfactory levels of these vitamins and met the prescribed values of FDA and WHO. Overall, it is reasonable to infer that ingesting a wide range of locally available fresh vegetables in different combinations might help in nutrient acquisition, perhaps reducing the need for food fortification and other forms of supplementation.Item Profiling of Nutritional Quality of Chicken Meat through Water-Soluble Vitamins(Library Information Services COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus, 2023-02-27) Mohammad Owais Aftab; CIIT/SP22-R06-019/LHR; Dr. Muhammad Javid Iqbal; LHR TP 8658The increasing worldwide population trend demands a fair increase in food sources to meet the vital requirements of masses. For the recognition of the significance of a nutritious diet, there is an increasing need for excellent protein sources, especially chicken meat. The dietary benefit of chicken meat was examined in this research in reference to water-soluble vitamins availability, which are essential elements to support human wellness and health. Water-soluble vitamin levels were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) in chicken samples. The results obtained from HPLC analysis were below-in-line from the standard values recommended by WHO globally. Our dietary habits and cooking pattern may further deteriorate the essential vitamin levels in the chicken. Poultry industry is booming because of high consumption of chicken meat demand in the market, but on the other side, low nutrition pack cannot fulfil the dietary requirements. It is suggested that the poultry farmers should provide healthy feed ingredients for chicken intake which is ultimately beneficial for human consumption. The results obtained were not even 50% of recommended values, rather they were far away from the standard values which is evident how poor our diet is. In the end, this thesis aims to improve our knowledge of the nutritional content of chicken meat and how it contributes to human wellness, as well as laying the groundwork for upcoming studies, dietary recommendations, and environmentally friendly methods of raising chickens.