摘要:Folate is an essential nutrient because mammals lack biological activity to synthesize. It different factors generate folate deficien - cy. Recent studies have identified that the C677T variant of the enzyme methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), can play a role in serum folate concentrations (SFC) and red cell folate (RCF). The aim of this rewiev was to actualice some generalities of folate metabolism, factors related to its deficiency, bioche - mical indicators used to assess the nutritional status of folate and role of the C677T polymorphism of the MTHFR enzyme on the cycle of folate and methionine. It is necessary to design studies with representative samples corroborating the effect of polymorphisms on biochemical indicators of nutritional status of folate and determine the dose-response effect and contribute to modify the nutritional recommendations with the necessary scientific evidence.
其他摘要:There are three movements, also called “waves”, influencing global coffee market and consumption. Each features a diversified set of priorities and philosophies, contributing in different ways for the experience in appreciating this beverage. In Brazil, the Third Wave gained momentum in the last five years, which can significantly contribute to improve the quality of coffees consumed in the country. We aimed to understand how the Third Wave Coffee presents itself in the strategies adopted by coffee shops in Minas Gerais, by means of semi-structured interviews conducted with the owners of three coffee shops located in municipalities of different sizes, based on the concept of Third Wave. We verified high adherence rate to the principles of this movement, but with the adoption of two different postures, purism and transition. We conclude that such postures may be influenced by many factors and may contribute in different ways to the consumption of specialty coffees in Brazil.
关键词:Diferenciação de Produto; Cafés Especiais; Cafeterias; Consumo.
其他关键词:Product D ifferentiation; S pecialty C offee; C offee S hops; C onsumption.