In agriculture, the search for new promoting agents has been the main topic of interest in recent years due to the growing food demand, crop improvement and environmental pollution by improper use of fertilizers. The role ...
The impact of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (FocTR4), the causal agent of Fusarium wilt of banana, poses a significant risk to Ecuador, the world's main banana exporter. The presence of beneficial ...
Dengue fever (DF) is a major viral disease of global concern, characterized by
heterogeneous clinical manifestations that hinder early diagnosis and the development
of specific treatments. Exploratory metabolomics has ...
This Integrative graduation graduation project, titled "Healthy Spoom Sociatization Strategy," aims to address the nutritional issues stemming from poor eating habits, evident in the consumption of unbalanced meals. The ...
The project develops a nutritional education and intervention program aimed at older adults to
reduce the impact of sarcopenia on their quality of life. It is proposed that adequate education
on nutrition and healthy ...
Forest firefighters in Guayaquil face extreme environmental conditions that can affect
their nutritional status and hydration, key factors for their performance and health. This study
aims to evaluate these aspects using ...
Aguilar Abad, Alejandra Elizabeth; Borbor Reina, María Lisseth; Ordóñez Portilla, Sara Elizabeth, Director(ESPOL.FCV, 2025-05-08)
This thesis project focuses on developing of a nutritional protocol to improve the care provided by the multidisciplinary team (doctors, nutritionists, and nurses) at the ‘Dr. José Daniel Rodríguez Maridueña’ Infectious ...
Hernández Calendario, Fiorella Melissa; Orrala Charco, Ana Gabriela; Ordoñez Portilla, Sara Elizabeth, Director(ESPOL.FCV, 2025-05-08)
Currently, there has been an increase in the number of patients diagnosed with some renal disease, in addition to the lack of knowledge they have about diet therapy. The objective of this project is to design a nutritional ...
Drug abuse generates a series of detrimental complications in the health and well-being of drug
users, negatively affecting their nutritional status. In rehabilitation centers, unhealthy eating
habits are often identified ...
Within the Nutritional Care Process (PAN), the nutritionist assesses the patient’s food intake. However, there are limiting factors such as difficulty recalling the quantity of portions consumed. This is why the “Manual ...
Matías de la Cruz, Carmen Nayeli; Munizaga Torres, María Gabriela; Orellana Manzano, Andrea, Director(ESPOL.FCV, 2025-05-08)
Breastfeeding practice has changed in recent years, impacting infant nutrition. In a hospital in
Guayaquil, early weaning coincides with an increase in pediatric hospitalizations. This project
aims to design a prototype ...
The purpose of this project was the development of a prototype mobile application NutriHerbal Ecuador to systematize and facilitate the safe use of phytotherapy in Ecuador. It arises from the need for a digital tool that ...
Malnutrition is a problem that includes undernutrition, overweight and obesity
affecting the population, especially children and older adults. In rural areas such as Recinto
Quevedo, Samborondon, the risk is higher ...
Food security is a challenge in Cerrito de los Morreños, where geographic isolation, dependence on food imports, and lack of basic services compromise the nutrition and well-being of its inhabitants. The study aimed to ...
Food contaminated by heavy metals poses a significant risk to food safety, with long-term consequences for consumers’ health. Ecuador has gone through several alerts due to the presence of heavy metals in mass consumption ...
The combination of personalized nutritional support and technology represents an innovative strategy to improve adaptability to the DASH diet in people with hypertension. To evaluate its effectiveness, an experimental, ...
Currently, many young adults who attend gyms consume protein supplements with the aim of building muscle mass; however, most of them lack adequate information about nutrition and the correct use of these supplements. This ...
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an illness that affects kidney function and can lead to sarcopenia, a condition characterized by the loss of muscle mass, strength, and functionality. The high prevalence of sedentary behavior ...
Cancer is one of the main causes of global mortality, being a growing problem in Ecuador where SOLCA reports 29273 cases in 2020, with a projection of 53701 by 2040. Cancer treatments significantly affect nutritional status, ...
Cevallos Levicek, David Emmanuel; Pincay Romero, Ana Gabriela; Carvajal Aldaz, Diana Gabriela, Director(ESPOL.FCV, 2025-05-08)
Cerrito de los Morreños is a vulnerable community in Guayas, facing daily challenges such as the lack of water and electricity. The objective of this project was to create an audiovisual guide focused on topics related to ...