Methods and SOPs

Here you can download extracts from our standard operating procedures, protocols and resources which can help you ensure quality, standardised nutrition research processes. 

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In addition you can download an example standard operating procedure and an editable template standard operating procedure in MS Word format below.

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• SOP template for personalisation

• Example SOP - 811 SOP for Tea making

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Research procedures for adult

 

• Procedure for adult circumference measurements

• Procedure for adult DXA

• Procedure for adult height

• Procedure for adult ulna length

• Procedure for adult weight

• Procedure for BIA bodystat quadscan 4000 

• Procedure for bioimpedance with Bodystat 1500

• Procedure for GEM 1 and 2 calorimeter

• Procedure for making triclyceride emulsion

• Procedure for measuring gripstrength using the JAMAR dynamometer

• Procedure for MIE pinch-grip analyser

• Procedure for obtaining breath samples

• Procedure for prep and admin of deuterated water, and collection of saliva samples

• Procedure for sitting height

• Procedure for start-up, tuning and shut down of profile 3 SIFT FAMS analyser

• Procedure for USING THE SECA mBCA VALIDATION TEST KIT

Research procedures for children

 

• Procedure for circumference measurements of children

• Procedure for circumferences of infants

• Procedure for growth assessment of preterm infants CHI0726

• Procedure for height of children over 2

• Procedure for length of children under 2

• Procedure for length of infants in incubators

• Procedure for using seca scales with length measure