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CREA - Research Centre for Food and Nutrition

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Laura Rossi is a Senior Researcher with a Degree in Biological Sciences (1992), a Master's in “Prevention and therapy of obesity” (1993), and a Ph.D in Auxology and Physiopathology of growth (1998), Specialisation School in Nutritional Sciences (2003). She has extensive experience in nutrition activities in developing and developed countries. Studies on skeletal metabolism. Public health activities in Italy and in international contexts. Management, scientific and administrative, of complex national and international projects. Projects’ evaluation. Member of Management Editorial Board of Italian Recommended Intake of Energy and Nutrient (LARN) and General Coordinator of Editorial Board for National Food Based Dietary Guidelines. Italian Technical Focal point (FAO). Coordinator of the National Observatory on Food Surplus, Recycling and Waste. Member of Italian governmental committees. Consultant for UN bodies, EU, NGOs. Peer reviews papers, consensus documents and technical reports. Member of the Directorial Board of Italian Human Nutrition Society. Italian delegate for International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) since 2005. International Award “Women & Technologies” for nutrition and health.

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Journal article
Published: 19 August 2021 in Foods
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Halving per capita food waste (FW) is one of the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals. This study aims to evaluate the weight and monetary values of food waste among a sample of Italian families. In a representative sample of 1142 families, the adults responsible for food purchases and in charge of preparing meals were assessed with a self-administrated questionnaire measuring quantity and typology of FW. These data were linked with food purchases figures measured as an average of four weeks. Italian families wasted 399 kg of food per week (4.4% of the weight of food purchased), which correspond to a monetary value of €1.052 (3.8% of the overall food expenditure). Clustering the food groups according to waste quantity, typology, and monetary value made it possible to show that price has a role in the generation of food waste, as the lower the unitary cost, the higher the quantity of waste. Consequently, foods with high unitary costs were less wasted. The results of this study showed that Italian consumers are sensitive to the economic impact of waste and this should be considered in sensitization campaigns.

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Vittoria Aureli; Maria Luisa Scalvedi; Laura Rossi. Food Waste of Italian Families: Proportion in Quantity and Monetary Value of Food Purchases. Foods 2021, 10, 1920 .

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Vittoria Aureli, Maria Luisa Scalvedi, Laura Rossi. Food Waste of Italian Families: Proportion in Quantity and Monetary Value of Food Purchases. Foods. 2021; 10 (8):1920.

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Vittoria Aureli; Maria Luisa Scalvedi; Laura Rossi. 2021. "Food Waste of Italian Families: Proportion in Quantity and Monetary Value of Food Purchases." Foods 10, no. 8: 1920.

Position statement
Published: 03 August 2021 in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
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Excess intake of energy, sugars, salt and saturated fats is an important causal factor of obesity and related non-communicable diseases. In order to help consumers to make healthy food choices, many European countries have developed proposals for "front-of-pack" food labeling, intended as an integration to the nutritional information provided by the mandatory nutritional declaration. Based on the European strategic program "Farm to Fork", the intention is to achieve a harmonized front-of-pack label proposal by Q4 2022. Among the different proposals, the one which received most attention by experts and greater feedback by the EU member countries is the Nutri-Score, a tool based on an algorithm whereby a "quality" category ranging from A to E is assigned to each single food on a background colored from dark green to dark orange. As an alternative to Nutri-Score, the NutrInform Battery has been developed by Italy in association with a few other EU member states: this proposal is objectively alternative to the Nutri-Score proposal due to a different underlying philosophy, in particular for its informative and educational intent rather than purchase orientation. The present document, prepared by the Scientific Board and reviewed by the Scientific Council of the Italian Society of Human Nutrition, represents the scientific-based position of the Society in relation to the general theme of front-of-pack labeling and in particular to the dualism created between the Nutri-Score and NutrInform Battery proposals.

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Pasquale Strazzullo; Giulia Cairella; Francesco Sofi; Daniela Erba; Angelo Campanozzi; Francesca Danesi; Licia Iacoviello; Daniela Martini; Nicoletta Pellegrini; Laura Rossi; Salvatore Vaccaro; Simona Bo; Alessandra Bordoni; Furio Brighenti; Maria Cristina Casiraghi; Salvatore Ciappellano; Lanfranco D’Elia; Daniele Del Rio; Paolo Emidio Macchia; Giovannangelo Oriani; Maria Parpinel; Alessandro Pinto; Angela Polito; Marisa Porrini; Patrizia Riso; Luca Scalfi; Francesca Scazzina; Sabina Sieri; Paolo Simonetti; Elvira Verduci. “Front-Of-Pack" Nutrition Labeling. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases 2021, 1 .

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Pasquale Strazzullo, Giulia Cairella, Francesco Sofi, Daniela Erba, Angelo Campanozzi, Francesca Danesi, Licia Iacoviello, Daniela Martini, Nicoletta Pellegrini, Laura Rossi, Salvatore Vaccaro, Simona Bo, Alessandra Bordoni, Furio Brighenti, Maria Cristina Casiraghi, Salvatore Ciappellano, Lanfranco D’Elia, Daniele Del Rio, Paolo Emidio Macchia, Giovannangelo Oriani, Maria Parpinel, Alessandro Pinto, Angela Polito, Marisa Porrini, Patrizia Riso, Luca Scalfi, Francesca Scazzina, Sabina Sieri, Paolo Simonetti, Elvira Verduci. “Front-Of-Pack" Nutrition Labeling. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. 2021; ():1.

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Pasquale Strazzullo; Giulia Cairella; Francesco Sofi; Daniela Erba; Angelo Campanozzi; Francesca Danesi; Licia Iacoviello; Daniela Martini; Nicoletta Pellegrini; Laura Rossi; Salvatore Vaccaro; Simona Bo; Alessandra Bordoni; Furio Brighenti; Maria Cristina Casiraghi; Salvatore Ciappellano; Lanfranco D’Elia; Daniele Del Rio; Paolo Emidio Macchia; Giovannangelo Oriani; Maria Parpinel; Alessandro Pinto; Angela Polito; Marisa Porrini; Patrizia Riso; Luca Scalfi; Francesca Scazzina; Sabina Sieri; Paolo Simonetti; Elvira Verduci. 2021. "“Front-Of-Pack" Nutrition Labeling." Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases , no. : 1.

Journal article
Published: 30 June 2021 in Nutrients
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To limit the spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, a nationwide lockdown started in Italy in March 2020. In this unpredictable situation, a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire was carried out by the Observatory on Food Surplus, Recovery and Waste of CREA Food and Nutrition Centre. The aim of this work was to evaluate how Italian habits changed during this period, the determinants of changes, and the effect on food waste prevention. In a sample of 2678 respondents, 62% showed low Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (AMD). During lockdown many of participants improved the quality of their diet, increasing their consumption of fruit (24.4%), vegetables (28.5%), legumes (22.1%), nuts (12%), and fish or shellfish (14%). Unfavorable changes were observed with the excessive consumption of sweets or pastries (36.9%) and comfort foods (22.7%), and a lack of physical activity (37.2%). The main novelty of this study was the examination of dietary changes identified by a cluster analysis. Respondents with generally high AMD improved their eating habits, while the habits of the respondents with generally low AMD remained unchanged. In addition, nearly 80% of respondents were sensitive to food waste. The study provides a useful contribution to the debate on nutritional recommendations in case of further lockdown.

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Federica Grant; Maria Scalvedi; Umberto Scognamiglio; Aida Turrini; Laura Rossi. Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Nutritional and Lifestyle Side Effects of the Pandemic. Nutrients 2021, 13, 2279 .

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Federica Grant, Maria Scalvedi, Umberto Scognamiglio, Aida Turrini, Laura Rossi. Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Nutritional and Lifestyle Side Effects of the Pandemic. Nutrients. 2021; 13 (7):2279.

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Federica Grant; Maria Scalvedi; Umberto Scognamiglio; Aida Turrini; Laura Rossi. 2021. "Eating Habits during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Italy: The Nutritional and Lifestyle Side Effects of the Pandemic." Nutrients 13, no. 7: 2279.

Journal article
Published: 07 May 2021 in Nutrients
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School is considered a privileged environment for health education and school feeding represents an opportunity for promoting sustainable foods to young generations. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate that is possible to select, from existing school menus, recipes that combine healthy foods with low environmental impact. A national sample of Italian school menus was collected and a total number of 194 recipes were included on a database containing 70 first courses, 83 s courses, 39 side dishes, 1 portion of fruit, and 1 portion of bread. A mathematical model was conceived to combine nutritional adequacy and acceptability criteria while minimizing GHGs emissions. The result is a four-week menu characterized by large vegetable components that were used not only as side dishes but also as ingredients in the first and second courses. Legumes and pasta are often included, and white meat is selected instead of red meat. The findings presented in this paper demonstrated that it is possible to design environmental-friendly meals from existing school menus. The mathematical model developed in this work has the potentiality of being completely scalable, easily updatable, and widely utilizable in different settings either for design or monitoring purposes as well as for research data collection.

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Laura Rossi; Marika Ferrari; Deborah Martone; Luca Benvenuti; Alberto De Santis. The Promotions of Sustainable Lunch Meals in School Feeding Programs: The Case of Italy. Nutrients 2021, 13, 1571 .

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Laura Rossi, Marika Ferrari, Deborah Martone, Luca Benvenuti, Alberto De Santis. The Promotions of Sustainable Lunch Meals in School Feeding Programs: The Case of Italy. Nutrients. 2021; 13 (5):1571.

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Laura Rossi; Marika Ferrari; Deborah Martone; Luca Benvenuti; Alberto De Santis. 2021. "The Promotions of Sustainable Lunch Meals in School Feeding Programs: The Case of Italy." Nutrients 13, no. 5: 1571.

Journal article
Published: 01 February 2021 in Sustainability
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Food management is an inefficient activity, and households are the major contributors responsible for food waste across the food supply chain. Ten years remain to halve household food waste, as recommended by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Up to now, Italian investigations into household food waste have been research activities with limitations in measurement and sampling. The need to establish a monitoring system led the Italian Observatory on Food Surplus, Recovery and Waste to apply a methodology that permits comparison with other European countries. In 2018, a survey involving a representative sample of 1142 Italian households was carried out. The majority of respondents (77%) reported that they had wasted 370 g of food during the last week, evidence in line with data from the Netherlands and progressively different from what was found in Germany, Hungary, and Spain. Perishable products, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, and nonalcoholic drinks, were mainly wasted. The most frequently disposed foods were unused (43.2%) or partly used (30.3%). As for possible causes, household food waste was significantly associated with preventive practices and ability. This study endeavored to segment household food waste based on possible drivers and barriers to preventive action, setting the stage for future monitoring, supporting policy action, and educational intervention.

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Maria Scalvedi; Laura Rossi. Comprehensive Measurement of Italian Domestic Food Waste in a European Framework. Sustainability 2021, 13, 1492 .

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Maria Scalvedi, Laura Rossi. Comprehensive Measurement of Italian Domestic Food Waste in a European Framework. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (3):1492.

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Maria Scalvedi; Laura Rossi. 2021. "Comprehensive Measurement of Italian Domestic Food Waste in a European Framework." Sustainability 13, no. 3: 1492.

Original research article
Published: 04 May 2020 in Frontiers in Nutrition
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Objective: The aim of this study is to define a healthy and sustainable diet model with low GHGE, fulfilling dietary requirements, and considering current Italian food consumption patterns. Design: A duly designed database was developed, linking food nutritional composition and GHGE based on 921 food items consumed in Italy according to the last national food consumption survey (INRAN-SCAI 2005–2006). Linear programming was used to develop new diet plans separately for males and females, aged 18–60 years (n = 2,098 subjects), in order to minimize GHGE. The program is based on dietary goals and acceptability constraints as well as on 13 nutrient requirement constraints aiming to reach a healthy and acceptable diet for the Italian population. Results: Diet optimization resulted in a nutritionally adequate pattern minimizing GHGE values (4.0 vs. 1.9 kg CO2e/day for males and 3.2 vs. 1.6 kg CO2e/day for females). In both sexes, the nutrient intake of the optimized diet was at the established lower bound for cholesterol and calcium and at the established upper bound for free sugar and fiber. In males, intake of zinc was at the established lower bound whereas iron was at the established upper bound. Consumption of red meat and fruit and vegetables was at the established lower and upper bound, respectively, in both males and females. Despite the decrease in meat consumption, especially red meat, in the optimized diet with respect to the observed diet, levels of iron intake in females increased by 10% (10.3 vs. 11.3 mg/day) but remained below the adequate intake established in Italian national DRIs. Conclusions: An attainable healthy dietary pattern was developed that would lead to the reduction of GHGE by 48% for males and by 50% for females with respect to current food consumption in the Italian adult population. Health-promoting dietary patterns can substantially contribute to achieve related Sustainable Development Goals.

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Marika Ferrari; Luca Benvenuti; Laura Rossi; Alberto De Santis; Stefania Sette; Deborah Martone; Raffaela Piccinelli; Cinzia Le Donne; Catherine Leclercq; Aida Turrini. Could Dietary Goals and Climate Change Mitigation Be Achieved Through Optimized Diet? The Experience of Modeling the National Food Consumption Data in Italy. Frontiers in Nutrition 2020, 7, 48 .

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Marika Ferrari, Luca Benvenuti, Laura Rossi, Alberto De Santis, Stefania Sette, Deborah Martone, Raffaela Piccinelli, Cinzia Le Donne, Catherine Leclercq, Aida Turrini. Could Dietary Goals and Climate Change Mitigation Be Achieved Through Optimized Diet? The Experience of Modeling the National Food Consumption Data in Italy. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2020; 7 ():48.

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Marika Ferrari; Luca Benvenuti; Laura Rossi; Alberto De Santis; Stefania Sette; Deborah Martone; Raffaela Piccinelli; Cinzia Le Donne; Catherine Leclercq; Aida Turrini. 2020. "Could Dietary Goals and Climate Change Mitigation Be Achieved Through Optimized Diet? The Experience of Modeling the National Food Consumption Data in Italy." Frontiers in Nutrition 7, no. : 48.

Comment
Published: 24 June 2019 in Public Health Nutrition
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Laura Rossi. Promotion of the traditional Greek diet in children to enable healthy diets in a nutrition-sensitive way. Public Health Nutrition 2019, 22, 2700 -2702.

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Laura Rossi. Promotion of the traditional Greek diet in children to enable healthy diets in a nutrition-sensitive way. Public Health Nutrition. 2019; 22 (14):2700-2702.

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Laura Rossi. 2019. "Promotion of the traditional Greek diet in children to enable healthy diets in a nutrition-sensitive way." Public Health Nutrition 22, no. 14: 2700-2702.

Journal article
Published: 01 February 2018 in The Lancet
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The increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases in the occupied Palestinan territory accounts for a large part of general mortality. WHO recommends a 30% reduction in mean population intake of salt or sodium as a cost-effective option to decrease the burden of cardiovascular disease. Results of surveys show that salt consumption is 7 g per day in Palestine, almost 50% higher than the recommended daily amount per person. Bread is consumed in large amounts and is an important contributor to salt intake. The aim of this study was to assess the content of salt in the bread sold in the West Bank with the aim of setting a reliable salt reduction target. In this cross-sectional study, ad-hoc trained inspectors from the ministry of mealth visited 135 bakeries in all West Bank's Governorates in August, 2015. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to bakers with questions about the amount of salt added to flour during the preparation of 281 bread products. The sample size was calculated for a level of accuracy of 7%. Data were analysed using SPSS 17.0. The average amount of salt added to flour during bread preparation was 1·33 g per 100 g of flour (SD 0·62; range 0·00–4·00), corresponding to 1•11 g salt per 100 g bread. Salt content in bread sold in the West Bank was highly variable. The salt reduction target for 2016 was set by the Palestine Standard Institute at 1·3 g of salt per 100 gram of flour, with a gradual reduction of 0·1 g of salt per year in the next 3 years to adjust consumers' palates to less salty products. The compliance to the regulation is monitored by the ministry of health and the Palestine food producers association assures full support. According to the available literature, the occupied Palestinian territory is the first Arab country to establish a mandatory programme for salt reduction in foods. The Italian Cooperation.

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Asad Ramlawi; Alaa Abu Rub; Enrico Materia; Laura Rossi; Nisreen Shuabi; Marco Barone; Vincenzo Racalbuto. Reducing dietary salt consumption in the occupied Palestinian territory: a cross-sectional survey. The Lancet 2018, 391, S4 .

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Asad Ramlawi, Alaa Abu Rub, Enrico Materia, Laura Rossi, Nisreen Shuabi, Marco Barone, Vincenzo Racalbuto. Reducing dietary salt consumption in the occupied Palestinian territory: a cross-sectional survey. The Lancet. 2018; 391 ():S4.

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Asad Ramlawi; Alaa Abu Rub; Enrico Materia; Laura Rossi; Nisreen Shuabi; Marco Barone; Vincenzo Racalbuto. 2018. "Reducing dietary salt consumption in the occupied Palestinian territory: a cross-sectional survey." The Lancet 391, no. : S4.

Journal article
Published: 01 October 2016 in The Lancet
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Pasquale Strazzullo; Simona Giampaoli; Licia Iacoviello; Laura Rossi; Franco Veglio; Carmine Zoccali. Sodium and cardiovascular disease. The Lancet 2016, 388, 2111 .

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Pasquale Strazzullo, Simona Giampaoli, Licia Iacoviello, Laura Rossi, Franco Veglio, Carmine Zoccali. Sodium and cardiovascular disease. The Lancet. 2016; 388 (10056):2111.

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Pasquale Strazzullo; Simona Giampaoli; Licia Iacoviello; Laura Rossi; Franco Veglio; Carmine Zoccali. 2016. "Sodium and cardiovascular disease." The Lancet 388, no. 10056: 2111.

Journal article
Published: 31 August 2014 in Current Nutrition & Food Science
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Elena Azzini; Federica Intorre; Eugenia Venneria; Maria Foddai; Elisabetta Toti; Giovina Catasta; Mirella Nardini; Lara Palomba; Laura Rossi; Ombretta Marconi; Giuseppe Peretti; Paolo Fantozzi; Giuseppe Maiani. Effects of Beer and Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) Consumption on Antioxidant Status in Healthy Volunteers: A Small-Scale Crossover Trial. Current Nutrition & Food Science 2014, 10, 163 -172.

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Elena Azzini, Federica Intorre, Eugenia Venneria, Maria Foddai, Elisabetta Toti, Giovina Catasta, Mirella Nardini, Lara Palomba, Laura Rossi, Ombretta Marconi, Giuseppe Peretti, Paolo Fantozzi, Giuseppe Maiani. Effects of Beer and Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) Consumption on Antioxidant Status in Healthy Volunteers: A Small-Scale Crossover Trial. Current Nutrition & Food Science. 2014; 10 (3):163-172.

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Elena Azzini; Federica Intorre; Eugenia Venneria; Maria Foddai; Elisabetta Toti; Giovina Catasta; Mirella Nardini; Lara Palomba; Laura Rossi; Ombretta Marconi; Giuseppe Peretti; Paolo Fantozzi; Giuseppe Maiani. 2014. "Effects of Beer and Lettuce (Lactuca Sativa) Consumption on Antioxidant Status in Healthy Volunteers: A Small-Scale Crossover Trial." Current Nutrition & Food Science 10, no. 3: 163-172.

Original article
Published: 11 September 2011 in Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
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The aim of this intervention trial was to evaluate the impact of consumption of two different types of strawberry jam on glycaemic status in 16 non-complicated and 7 type 2 diabetic volunteers, having a body mass index higher than 30 kg/m2 (obesity status) and selected according to the specific criteria. Volunteers consumed a test meal consisting of 30 g of white bread, 50 g of an experimental jam (sweetened with organic apple juice) and 150 ml of whole cow milk; a control jam (sweetened with white beet sugar) was provided within the same test meal with a week gap. For the determination of glucose and insulin levels, venous blood samples were collected after overnight fasting and every 30 min for 3 h after the ingestion of the test meal. Both groups of volunteers had a significantly lower (P < 0.05) increase of glucose and insulin levels at 30 and 60 min after the consumption of the experimental jam with respect to the control one, highlighting the importance of the type of carbohydrates in controlling glycaemic status: indeed, this type of jam, containing mainly fructose, was successful not only for diabetics but also for subjects at risk of developing this pathology, with a severe obesity condition. The consumption of this kind of product could be a strategy to enhance the quality of life in type 2 diabetic people, helping them to follow a dietary regimen including highly accepted food.

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Federica Intorre; L. M. Donini; G. Catasta; B. Neri; T. Hagedorn; E. Toti; M. S. Foddai; E. Venneria; L. Palomba; E. Azzini; L. Rossi; A. Pinto; A. M. Giusti; G. Maiani. Effect of acute consumption of strawberry jam on glycaemic status in both non-complicated and type 2 diabetic obese volunteers: a pilot study. Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism 2011, 5, 135 -141.

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Federica Intorre, L. M. Donini, G. Catasta, B. Neri, T. Hagedorn, E. Toti, M. S. Foddai, E. Venneria, L. Palomba, E. Azzini, L. Rossi, A. Pinto, A. M. Giusti, G. Maiani. Effect of acute consumption of strawberry jam on glycaemic status in both non-complicated and type 2 diabetic obese volunteers: a pilot study. Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 2011; 5 (2):135-141.

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Federica Intorre; L. M. Donini; G. Catasta; B. Neri; T. Hagedorn; E. Toti; M. S. Foddai; E. Venneria; L. Palomba; E. Azzini; L. Rossi; A. Pinto; A. M. Giusti; G. Maiani. 2011. "Effect of acute consumption of strawberry jam on glycaemic status in both non-complicated and type 2 diabetic obese volunteers: a pilot study." Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism 5, no. 2: 135-141.

Randomized controlled trial
Published: 03 May 2011 in International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition
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The present study investigated the effect of the consumption of two cheese varieties differing for fat quality on blood lipid profile and redox status biomarkers in 30 selected healthy volunteers, consuming either the experimental cheese (from milk produced by cows fed a grass and maize silage based diet with 5% of linseed oil added) or the control cheese (from normal cows' milk) for 4 weeks according to a crossover design. The experimental cheese had a lower content of medium-chain saturated fatty acids and a higher content of stearic acid and polyunsaturated fatty acids; its consumption led to higher levels of vitamins C and E and stearic acid in blood, while myristic acid and oxidized low-density lipoprotein concentrations were significantly lower. As myristic acid and oxidized low-density lipoprotein are highly correlated with increased atherogenic risk and vitamins C and E with antioxidant activity, the enrichment of cows' diet with linseed oil could provide a dietary option to prevent cardiovascular diseases risk.

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Federica Intorre; Maria Stella Foddai; Elena Azzini; Bruno Martin; Marie-Christine Montel; Giovina Catasta; Elisabetta Toti; Enrico Finotti; Lara Palomba; Eugenia Venneria; Anna Raguzzini; Alessandro Fumagalli; Maria Francesca Testa; Laura Rossi; Giuseppe Maiani. Differential effect of cheese fatty acid composition on blood lipid profile and redox status in normolipidemic volunteers: a pilot study. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 2011, 62, 660 -669.

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Federica Intorre, Maria Stella Foddai, Elena Azzini, Bruno Martin, Marie-Christine Montel, Giovina Catasta, Elisabetta Toti, Enrico Finotti, Lara Palomba, Eugenia Venneria, Anna Raguzzini, Alessandro Fumagalli, Maria Francesca Testa, Laura Rossi, Giuseppe Maiani. Differential effect of cheese fatty acid composition on blood lipid profile and redox status in normolipidemic volunteers: a pilot study. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 2011; 62 (6):660-669.

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Federica Intorre; Maria Stella Foddai; Elena Azzini; Bruno Martin; Marie-Christine Montel; Giovina Catasta; Elisabetta Toti; Enrico Finotti; Lara Palomba; Eugenia Venneria; Anna Raguzzini; Alessandro Fumagalli; Maria Francesca Testa; Laura Rossi; Giuseppe Maiani. 2011. "Differential effect of cheese fatty acid composition on blood lipid profile and redox status in normolipidemic volunteers: a pilot study." International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 62, no. 6: 660-669.

Journal article
Published: 21 May 2010 in British Journal of Nutrition
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Strawberries contain many antioxidant phytochemicals such as vitamin C, carotenoids and phenolic compounds including anthocyanins (ACN). In the present study, antioxidant composition of fresh strawberries (FS) and stored strawberries (SS) and the bioavailability of the main strawberry bioactive compounds were determined in human subjects. Thirteen healthy volunteers consumed 300 g of FS and SS on two separate occasions. Blood, before and at different time points from meal consumption, as well as 24 h urine, was collected, and parent compounds and metabolites of the different compounds were determined by HPLC or LC/MS/MS. A reduction in α-carotene plasma concentrationsv.baseline values was recorded after the consumption of FS, although the amount of this carotenoid was higher in the SS. On the contrary, a significant increase of plasma vitamin C after 2, 3 and 5 h (P < 0·05) of FS and SS consumption was recorded. No quercetin and ACN were found in plasma, while coumaric acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (4HBA, 56 and 54 % of pelargonidin-3-glucoside (Pel-glc) ingested with FS and SS, respectively) and protocatechuic acid (59 and 34 % of cyanidin-3-glucoside ingested with FS and SS, respectively) over 8 h from strawberry consumption were retrieved in the plasma. Pelargonidin glucuronide, pelargonidin glucoside and pelargonidin aglycone peaked in urine within 2 h of strawberry consumption, and the 24 h amount excreted was always approximately 0·9 % of the Pel-glc dose ingested. The data indicated that the content of phytochemicals in strawberries may influence the bioavailability of individual compounds. Furthermore, in the present study, the metabolism of Pel-glc was elucidated, and, for the first time, 4HBA was suggested to be a major human metabolite of Pel-glc.

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Elena Azzini; Paola Vitaglione; Federica Intorre; Aurora Napolitano; Alessandra Durazzo; Maria S. Foddai; Alessandro Fumagalli; Giovina Catasta; Laura Rossi; Eugenia Venneria; Anna Raguzzini; Lara Palomba; Vincenzo Fogliano; Giuseppe Maiani. Bioavailability of strawberry antioxidants in human subjects. British Journal of Nutrition 2010, 104, 1165 -1173.

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Elena Azzini, Paola Vitaglione, Federica Intorre, Aurora Napolitano, Alessandra Durazzo, Maria S. Foddai, Alessandro Fumagalli, Giovina Catasta, Laura Rossi, Eugenia Venneria, Anna Raguzzini, Lara Palomba, Vincenzo Fogliano, Giuseppe Maiani. Bioavailability of strawberry antioxidants in human subjects. British Journal of Nutrition. 2010; 104 (8):1165-1173.

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Elena Azzini; Paola Vitaglione; Federica Intorre; Aurora Napolitano; Alessandra Durazzo; Maria S. Foddai; Alessandro Fumagalli; Giovina Catasta; Laura Rossi; Eugenia Venneria; Anna Raguzzini; Lara Palomba; Vincenzo Fogliano; Giuseppe Maiani. 2010. "Bioavailability of strawberry antioxidants in human subjects." British Journal of Nutrition 104, no. 8: 1165-1173.

Journal article
Published: 01 January 2010 in Journal of Berry Research
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E. Azzini; F. Intorre; P. Vitaglione; A. Napolitano; M.S. Foddai; A. Durazzo; A. Fumagalli; G. Catasta; L. Rossi; E. Venneria; M.F. Testa; A. Raguzzini; L. Palomba; V. Fogliano; G. Maiani. Absorption of strawberry phytochemicals and antioxidant status changes in humans. Journal of Berry Research 2010, 1, 81 -89.

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E. Azzini, F. Intorre, P. Vitaglione, A. Napolitano, M.S. Foddai, A. Durazzo, A. Fumagalli, G. Catasta, L. Rossi, E. Venneria, M.F. Testa, A. Raguzzini, L. Palomba, V. Fogliano, G. Maiani. Absorption of strawberry phytochemicals and antioxidant status changes in humans. Journal of Berry Research. 2010; 1 (2):81-89.

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E. Azzini; F. Intorre; P. Vitaglione; A. Napolitano; M.S. Foddai; A. Durazzo; A. Fumagalli; G. Catasta; L. Rossi; E. Venneria; M.F. Testa; A. Raguzzini; L. Palomba; V. Fogliano; G. Maiani. 2010. "Absorption of strawberry phytochemicals and antioxidant status changes in humans." Journal of Berry Research 1, no. 2: 81-89.

Journal article
Published: 01 April 2009 in CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources
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The objective of this paper is to review the wide range of literature on the public health nutrition approach aimed at meeting the nutritional needs of an at-risk group of population during humanitarian emergencies characterized by shortage of food and famine. Food crisis in general occurs when living conditions in an area change and communities become vulnerable and are no longer able to meet their nutritional needs. High prevalence of malnutrition can usually be found in food crisis. As a consequence, nutrition interventions have become a standard component of the humanitarian response. Data on nutritional status of vulnerable groups of populations are used to identify relief needs, to prioritize affected groups or geographical areas, to plan nutritional interventions, to target scarce resources and also to monitor the effectiveness of food aid programmes. Selective feeding programmes aimed at reducing the prevalence of acute malnutrition are mainly addressed to infant and young children and pregnant and lactating women. Other population groups, such as elderly or HIV infected adults, could be at risk in food crisis. In fact, while targeting malnourished persons follows strict scientific rules, the detection of 'poorest' or 'most vulnerable' families in a given area required a most complex analysis that has to include also well-structured methods of community participation. Nutritional screening is the prerequisite of programme implementation; however, food security and livelihoods assessments could help in the identification of vulnerable groups other than malnourished at an early stage providing better basis for action and maximizing the impact of interventions.

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Laura Rossi. Targeting the most vulnerable in the food crisis. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources 2009, 4, 1 .

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Laura Rossi. Targeting the most vulnerable in the food crisis. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources. 2009; 4 (043):1.

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Laura Rossi. 2009. "Targeting the most vulnerable in the food crisis." CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources 4, no. 043: 1.

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Published: 01 July 2008 in Public Health Nutrition
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ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact and appropriateness of programmes for the management and treatment of severe malnutrition in emergency situations.DesignA central unified database was set up with all data and statistics provided by nutritional centres (NC) active in Burundi.SettingThe paper describes the case of Burundi as an example of the response of the humanitarian community to nutritional crisis.SubjectsSince 1999, more than one million (1 054 210) severely malnourished patients were treated in NC established in Burundi.ResultsPeaks of beneficiaries were registered in 2000 and 2001; the admission rate started to decrease in 2002. In 2004, twenty therapeutic feeding centres (TFC) and 224 supplementary feeding centres (SFC) were active for the treatment of 127 420 beneficiaries. Nutritional programmes were present in every province with a coverage rate of 55 %. The most convincing impact of the nutritional programme in Burundi was the reduction of mortality rate in children under 5 years of age; an impact on the prevalence of acute malnutrition could not be demonstrated. Children under 5 years old accounted for 62 % of beneficiaries in TFC and 76 % in SFC. TFC performance indicators fulfilled the minimum standards in disaster response; the performance of SFC was not so optimal with a low recovery rate (69 % v. >80 %) and a high non-respondent rate (16 % v. ConclusionsIn Burundi the stabilisation of security conditions permitted a combination of humanitarian responses ranging from emergency activities to strengthening of community-based initiatives that could correct the coverage and impact limitations.

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Laura Rossi; Daniel Verna; Susie L Villeneuve. The humanitarian emergency in Burundi: evaluation of the operational strategy for management of nutritional crisis. Public Health Nutrition 2008, 11, 699 -705.

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Laura Rossi, Daniel Verna, Susie L Villeneuve. The humanitarian emergency in Burundi: evaluation of the operational strategy for management of nutritional crisis. Public Health Nutrition. 2008; 11 (7):699-705.

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Laura Rossi; Daniel Verna; Susie L Villeneuve. 2008. "The humanitarian emergency in Burundi: evaluation of the operational strategy for management of nutritional crisis." Public Health Nutrition 11, no. 7: 699-705.

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Published: 01 August 2006 in Public Health Nutrition
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To describe the case of Congo as an example of the assessment and appropriateness of donor operational and sectoral strategies in a complex emergency.

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Laura Rossi; Thomas Hoerz; Veronique Thouvenot; Gianni Pastore; Markus Michael. Evaluation of health, nutrition and food security programmes in a complex emergency: the case of Congo as an example of a chronic post-conflict situation. Public Health Nutrition 2006, 9, 551 -556.

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Laura Rossi, Thomas Hoerz, Veronique Thouvenot, Gianni Pastore, Markus Michael. Evaluation of health, nutrition and food security programmes in a complex emergency: the case of Congo as an example of a chronic post-conflict situation. Public Health Nutrition. 2006; 9 (5):551-556.

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Laura Rossi; Thomas Hoerz; Veronique Thouvenot; Gianni Pastore; Markus Michael. 2006. "Evaluation of health, nutrition and food security programmes in a complex emergency: the case of Congo as an example of a chronic post-conflict situation." Public Health Nutrition 9, no. 5: 551-556.

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Published: 01 September 2005 in Climacteric
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Objective To investigate determinants of the acceptability of isoflavone products among postmenopausal women with regard to social and lifestyle factors, dietary habits, health concerns, food beliefs, menopausal symptoms and therapies, and to elucidate preferences for specific products. Methods A consumer survey was conducted among postmenopausal women in four European countries (Germany, Denmark, Italy and the UK), including a total of 465 respondents. Results The declared acceptability of isoflavones was highest in Germany (80%), followed by Italy (75%), the UK (59%) and Denmark (55%; p < 0.001). Among other factors, prior information about isoflavones (odds ratio (OR) 2.64, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.54–4.51, p < 0.001) and belief that foods can be used to treat medical conditions (OR 2.18, 95% CI 1.17–4.05, p = 0.014) were the strongest predictors of potential acceptability. The preferred forms in which isoflavones might be taken differed markedly between countries. Conclusions Information about the health effects of isoflavones and health–diet links should be considered the most important factors in attempts to influence the potential acceptability of isoflavone products. Foods enriched with isoflavones need to be developed with regard to specific cultural demands in order to assure consumer acceptance on the marketplace.

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C. Koebnick; M. Reimann; A. Carlsohn; S. Korzen-Bohr; S. Bügel; J. Hallund; Laura Rossi; F. Branca; Wendy Hall; C. Williams; H.-J. F Zunft; K. O'doherty Jensen. The acceptability of isoflavones as a treatment of menopausal symptoms: a European survey among postmenopausal women. Climacteric 2005, 8, 230 -242.

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C. Koebnick, M. Reimann, A. Carlsohn, S. Korzen-Bohr, S. Bügel, J. Hallund, Laura Rossi, F. Branca, Wendy Hall, C. Williams, H.-J. F Zunft, K. O'doherty Jensen. The acceptability of isoflavones as a treatment of menopausal symptoms: a European survey among postmenopausal women. Climacteric. 2005; 8 (3):230-242.

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C. Koebnick; M. Reimann; A. Carlsohn; S. Korzen-Bohr; S. Bügel; J. Hallund; Laura Rossi; F. Branca; Wendy Hall; C. Williams; H.-J. F Zunft; K. O'doherty Jensen. 2005. "The acceptability of isoflavones as a treatment of menopausal symptoms: a European survey among postmenopausal women." Climacteric 8, no. 3: 230-242.

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Published: 01 June 2005 in International Journal of Public Health
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Objectives: To produce estimates of main nutrition deficiencies to identify public health intervention priorities; to investigate the importance of urban-rural and resident-refugee differences; to validate the vulnerability indicators used for targeting humanitarian aid. Design: Cross-sectional study with cluster design on a nationally representative sample of 2627 households (3390 children under five and 2649 mothers). Results: Underweight was observed in 4% of the mothers, while more than one third of them showed different levels of overweight. Prevalence of anaemia in mothers was 15% with significant highest prevalence in rural areas. Stunting was detected in 12% of children with highest prevalence in rural zones. The overall prevalence of wasting was 4%. The prevalence of anaemia in children under five was 16% with highest prevalence in rural areas (22%). A vulnerability questionnaire was tested: it was only partially able to identify best potential beneficiaries of humanitarian aid. Conclusions: Armenian children and women were not affected by major energy problems, but followed inadequate diets that led them to a low micronutrient status. Drought in 2000s compromised the possibility of improving the general nutritional status. Erfassung von Ernährungsstatus und Armut gefährdeter Bevölkerungsgruppen in Armenien Fragestellung: Einschätzung der wichtigsten Ernährungsdefizite zur Feststellung der am dringendst benötigten Public- Health-Interventionen; untersuchen welche Bedeutung den Unterschieden zwischen Stadt und Land sowie Ortsansässigkeit und Flüchtlingsstatus beizumessen ist; Validierung der Gefährdungsindikatoren, auf deren Grundlage zielgerichtete humanitäre Hilfseinsätze geplant werden. Methoden: Querschnittstudie mit Clusterdesign für eine nationale repräsentative Stichprobe von 2627 Haushaltungen (3390 Kinder unter fünf Jahren und 2649 Mütter). Ergebnisse: 4% der Mütter waren untergewichtig, während mehr als ein Drittel der Mütter unterschiedliche Ausprägungen von übergewicht zeigten. Die Prävalenz von Anämie betrug bei den Müttern 15%, mit der signifikant höchsten Prävalenz in ländlichen Gebieten. Für 12% der Kinder wurde eine zurückgebliebene körperliche Entwicklung festgestellt, am häufigsten in ländlichen Regionen. Insgesamt 4% der waren von Auszehrung betroffen. Bei Kindern unter fünf Jahren betrug die Prävalenz von Anämie 16%, mit der höchsten Prävalenz in ländlichen Gebieten (22%). Ein Fragebogen zur Gefährdungsanalyse wurde getestet. Er war nur bedingt geeignet Personen zu identifizieren, die am meisten von humanitärer Hilfe profitieren würden. Schlussfolgerungen: Armenische Kinder und Frauen waren nicht von grösseren Problemen der Nahrungsenergieversorgung betroffen, aber ihre in der Zusammensetzung inadäquate Ernährung ging mit einer zu niedrigen Mikronährstoffversorgung einher. Die Dürre zu Beginn des 21. Jahrhunderts verunmöglichten den allgemeinen Ernährungszustand zu verbessern. Statut nutritionnel et économique de groupes de population vulnérables en Arménie Objectifs: Evaluer les principales carences nutritionnelles et identifier les priorités d’interventions de santé publique. Etudier l’ampleur des différences entre populations urbaines et rurales, et entre populations de résidants et de réfugiés. Valider des indicateurs de vulnérabilité utilisés pour cibler l’aide humanitaire. Méthode: Étude transversale d’un échantillon en grappe représentatif de 2627 ménages comprenant 3390 enfants audessous de cinq ans et 2649 mères. Résultats: 4% des mères présentaient un poids insuffisant, tandis que plus d’un tiers d’entre elles étaient en surpoids (39%). La prévalence de l’anémie chez les mères était de 15% en moyenne. Un retard de développement a été observé chez 12% des enfants de moins de cinq ans des zones rurales. Un amaigrissement a été observé chez 4% de tous les enfants de moins de cinq ans. La prévalence de l’anémie chez les enfants de moins de cinq ans était de 16%, mais plus élevée dans les secteurs ruraux. Un questionnaire local de dépistage de la vulnérabilité des ménages n’a été que partiellement à même d’identifier les bénéficiaires potentiels d’une aide humanitaire. Conclusion: Les enfants et les mères arméniens ne souffrent pas de troubles alimentaires majeurs ; ils ont cependant des habitudes alimentaires inadéquates qui compromettent leur équilibre nutritionnel. La sécheresse du début du XXIe siècle a cependant compromis la possibilité d’améliorer le statut nutritionnel général.

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Laura Rossi; Nune Mangasaryan; Francesco Branca. Nutritional status and poverty assessment of vulnerable population groups in Armenia. International Journal of Public Health 2005, 50, 166 -176.

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Laura Rossi, Nune Mangasaryan, Francesco Branca. Nutritional status and poverty assessment of vulnerable population groups in Armenia. International Journal of Public Health. 2005; 50 (3):166-176.

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Laura Rossi; Nune Mangasaryan; Francesco Branca. 2005. "Nutritional status and poverty assessment of vulnerable population groups in Armenia." International Journal of Public Health 50, no. 3: 166-176.

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Published: 02 April 2004 in Rivista di biologia
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Giovanni Monastra; Laura Rossi. Transgenic foods as a tool for malnutrition elimination and their impact on agricultural systems. Rivista di biologia 2004, 96, 1 .

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Giovanni Monastra, Laura Rossi. Transgenic foods as a tool for malnutrition elimination and their impact on agricultural systems. Rivista di biologia. 2004; 96 (3):1.

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Giovanni Monastra; Laura Rossi. 2004. "Transgenic foods as a tool for malnutrition elimination and their impact on agricultural systems." Rivista di biologia 96, no. 3: 1.