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 ... -
Diet can help menstruations rough edges
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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. -
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. -
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 ... -
Nutritional Guidance in Pre-Adolescent Female's Food Intake
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A Perspective on Systemic Nutrition and Nutritional Genomics
(East Carolina University, 2009)The brain and the gut work synergistically with each other and other organs. Reviewing nutrition systemically (rather than by single organs) is a holistic way for dietitians to evaluate their clients’ health status. ... -
Religious fasting poses challenges and benefits
(2022-02-23)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is about learning the challenges and benefits religious fasting may or may not have on one's health. -
Resources are available to address local food insecurity
(2022-01-26)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is regarding food insecurity and access to resources in Pitt County, NC. Locations of food, names of programs, and more are ... -
Salt varieties defined by iodine, sodium-levels, flavor
(2022-12-14)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. This column compares different types of salt commonly found at grocery stores. It describes the texture, source, and mineral content of each ... -
Sign up today for the Holiday Challenge
(2022-11-16)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is discussing the Eat Smart Move More holiday challenge, which is used to manage healthy eating habits and weight management. ...