Browsing by Subject "Nutrition"
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Beliefs, Perceptions, and Knowledge Regarding the Benefits of Nut Intake
(East Carolina University, 2012)The objective of this study was to assess knowledge regarding the health effects and nutrient content of nuts and perceptions regarding benefits and barriers of nut intake among individuals over the age of 40 years. One ... -
Bolstering Confidence in Obesity Prevention and Treatment Counseling for Resident and Community Pediatricians
(East Carolina University, 2008-11)Objective- To assess whether equipping resident pediatricians and community pediatricians with both training and practical tools improves their perceived confidence, ease, and frequency of obesity related counseling to ... -
CAFFEINE INTAKE AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PARTICIPATING IN SHIFT WORK
(East Carolina University, 2013)Objective: To investigate caffeine consumption among law enforcement officers during day shifts (DAY) and night shifts (NIGHT); to assess the types of caffeine-containing products and the frequency of product intake during ... -
Cost Comparison of Foods Purchased for an All-Organic Diet and a Conventional, Non-Organic Diet
(East Carolina University, 2014)The objectives of this study were: To determine if there are mean cost differences between all-organic foods and conventional (non-organic) foods; to determine if there are differences in the mean cost of all-organic foods ... -
DASH Diet Education for Improvement in Hypertensive Outcomes
(2020-04-30)Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease (AHA, 2015). Although hypertension is a modifiable risk factor, 54% of an estimated one million adults with hypertension have poorly controlled hypertension ... -
Descriptive Study of 2011-2012 Grades in Healthful Living Students
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Developing an agenda for research about policies to improve access to healthy foods in rural communities: a concept mapping study
(2014)Background Policies that improve access to healthy, affordable foods may improve population health and reduce health disparities. In the United States most food access policy research focuses on urban communities even ... -
Development of Engaging Whiteboard Videos to Support Head Start Teachers’ Understanding of Evidence-based Strategies for Teaching Preschool Children (3-5 years) Science in the Context of Healthy Eating
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-07)Learning Objective: Identify Head Start teachers’ and relevant professionals’ perceptions of whiteboard videos designed to support understanding evidence-based strategies for teaching preschool children (3-5 years) science ... -
Diet can help menstruations rough edges
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Diet plays role in preventing, managing migraines
(2024-06-12)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is (type in the important message of your column) -
Eat Well and Stay Active to Keep Bones Safe
(2022-04-06)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is about bone loss and ways to lessen bone loss via exercise and diet choices. -
Evaluation of the Fresh Start Program from the Patient's Perspective
(East Carolina University, 2023-12-05)The objective of this study was to examine the experience and perceptions of participants from the Fresh Start Produce Prescription (FSPRx) program. Produce prescription (PRx) programs promote the consumption of fruits and ... -
Evidence-Based Lifestyle Strategies to Improve Health of Shift Workers
(2013-05)An estimated 8-15 million Americans perform shift work that may encourage life style choices that negatively affect health. We present two patient cases elucidating some of the issues faced by shift workers and provide ... -
Gut-brain connection affects overall health
(2023-08-30)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is discussing the topic of the gut-brain axis, and how our nutrition can affect its health. -
Ingredients, alcohol level figure into drinks' nutrition information
(2024-01-24)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is looking at the specific nutritional contents of alcoholic beverages like wine, beer, and spirits. -
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Independent Living Continuing Care Retirement Community Residents on Food Labeling and Knowledge of Diet-Disease Relationships
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-25)Older adults are striving to maintain their quality of life as chronic disease is frequently occurring among this rapidly growing population group. Independent-living older adult residents of Continuing Care Retirement ... -
Lots to know about benefits, risks of zinc
(2022-06-29)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is about use of zinc supplementation for covid and supporting the immune system. Discussed are some of the benefits and risks ... -
Moderation is key when adding alcohol into a healthy diet
(2023-01-17)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is focused on the effects of alcohol on your body and brain, and describes the current literature regarding the safety and ... -
Nutritional Guidance in Pre-Adolescent Female's Food Intake
(2013-04)2013 Online Presentations RCAW