Nutrition Science
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Item Open Access Eating Smart and Moving More for Head Start: A Pilot Study With Head Start Teachers(2021) Stage, Virginia C.; Hegde, Archana V.; Goodell, L Suzanne; Chase, Susan; McDonald, StephanieItem Open Access Eastern North Carolina Head Start Teachers’ Personal and Professional Experiences with Healthy Eating and Physical Activity: A Qualitative Exploration(2021) Stage, Virginia C.; Bayles, Jocelyn; Hegde, Archana V.; Jones, Lorelei; Dev, Dipti A.; Goodell, L. SuzanneItem Open Access Meeting the Challenge of Providing Nutrition Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic(2021) Kolasa, Kathryn M.; Craven, Kay; Nordby, Kelly; Drier, Lindsay; Ascanio, Kathleen; Tant, Robin; Strickland, Ashley; Matarese, Laura; Jennings, Jill; Johnstone, JuliaItem Open Access Skin Carotenoid Status Over Time and Differences by Age and Sex Among Head Start Children (3-5 years) Living in Eastern North Carolina(2021-02) Burkholder, Sarah; Jilcott Pitts, Stephanie; Wu, Qiang; Bayles, Jocelyn; Baybutt, Richard C.; Stage, Virginia C.Item Open Access Prevalence of overweight and obesity, and dieting attitudes among Caucasian and African American college students in Eastern North carolina: A cross-sectional survey(2010-02) Sira, Natalia; Pawlak, RomanA cross-sectional survey was used to investigate the rates of overweight and obesity (BMI ≥ 25), and eating attitudes among college students. Data were collected at a large southeastern university. Adolescents (ages 18-25) self-reported weight and height (to calculate BMI), and, in addition to demographic information, completed the eating attitudes (EAT 26) scale to assess dieting tendencies. Significance of the mean BMI differences between gender and ethnic background were assessed by one-way analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA). Chi-square was used to determine whether the rate of those with BMI≥25 between gender and ethnic background was statistically significant. While 52.7% of the students' BMI were within the normal weight category, 15.2% were underweight, 21.3% were overweight, and 10.8% were obese. The rate of BMI≥25 differed by gender and ethnicity, with males and African Americans having higher rates. About 12 % of the participants reported disturbed eating behavior, which is lower than previously reported. Even so, results support the generally held belief that disturbed eating attitudes and unhealthy dieting are common among college students, especially among females. At the same time, disturbed eating attitudes are not just the domain of young female students; about 10% of college males reported disturbed eating attitudes. Findings of this study call for obesity prevention/intervention and lifestyle modification outreach programs among college students. Weight status and unhealthy eating behaviors of college students should be a concern to health care professionals. While obese young adults will likely remain obese throughout their adult life, excessive dieting among students, which is linked to eating disorders and other health hazards, does not provide healthy and adequate alternatives for maintaining a normal BMI. Implications for obesity prevention programs are discussed.Item Open Access Contribution of Gut Bacteria to Liver Pathobiology(2010-) Son, Gakuhei; Kremer, Michael; Hines, Ian N.Item Open Access Cost Comparison of Foods Purchased for an All-Organic Diet and a Conventional, Non-Organic Diet(East Carolina University, 2014) Chestnut, Caroline KnaussThe 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 among higher, moderate, and lower price grocery venues; and to determine if the mean cost difference between all-organic and conventional foods varies among higher, moderate, and lower price grocery venues. The sample included selected organic food items and their conventional counterparts at a lower price (Walmart Supercenter), moderate price (Food City) and higher price (The Fresh Market) grocery venues in Kingsport, TN. Product price and package size in ounces or fluid ounces were collected. Cost per ounce was calculated for analysis. A repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) with two within-subjects factors was used to determine statistically significant differences. A p value [less than or equal to] 0.05 was chosen as statistically significant. There was a significant main effect of organic status, F(1, 27) = 27.497, p < 0.001, for all foods e.g., food costs were significantly higher for organic foods compared with conventional foods. There was not a significant main effect of organic status in the Dairy group, F(1, 4) = 5.779, p = 0.074, though there was a trend towards significance since the p value was not much larger than 0.05. There was not a significant main effect of organic status in the Fruit group, F(1, 1) = 4.267, p = 0.287. There was a significant main effect of organic status in the Grain group, F(1, 8) = 10.318, p = 0.012; in the Protein group, F(1, 3) = 52.658, p = 0.005; and in the Vegetable group, F(1, 7) = 7.763, p = 0.027 e.g., food costs were significantly different for organic and conventional foods in the Grain group, Protein group, and Vegetable group. There was not a significant main effect of grocery venue, F(2, 54) = 0.664, p = 0.519, for all organic foods e.g., organic food costs were not significantly different among the lower price, moderate price, and higher price grocery venues. There was a significant interaction between the organic status and grocery venue, F(2, 54) = 8.633, p = 0.001 e.g., the difference in mean food costs between organic and conventional foods was significantly different among lower price, moderate price, and higher price grocery venues. It was found that organic foods were significantly more expensive than their conventional counterparts. Organic food costs were not influenced by grocery venue. Therefore an all-organic shopper may not significantly benefit by shopping for organic food at a lower price grocery venue. The differences in food costs between organic and conventional foods, however, were significantly different among grocery venues. Perceived cost increases between conventional and organic food items may depend on a chosen grocery venue. Further research is needed to analyze cost and availability of organic food items at various grocery venues including food cooperatives, superstores, health food stores, bargain grocers, and traditional national and local grocery stores.Item Open Access Consumption of recommended food groups among children from medically underserved communities(East Carolina University, 2009-04) Kranz, Sibylle; Mitchell, Diane C.; Smiciklas-Wright, Helen; Huang, Shirley H.; Kumanyika, Shiriki K.; Stettler, NicolasThis cross-sectional study of 2 to 12 year olds living in medically underserved areas examined the proportion of children meeting the food group intake recommendations for fruits, vegetables, total grains, dairy, and meat/meat alternatives by age group and body weight status. Based on 24-hour recalls collected between July 2004 and March of 2005, mean food group intake and deviation from the recommended intake amount were determined (actual intake minus recommended intake). Measured weight and height were used to calculate body mass index z-scores using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth charts. Analyses were conducted for two age groups (2 to 5 and 6 to 12 year olds) (n=214), by weight status categories (underweight or healthy weight (<85th percentile), overweight (85 to 94th percentile), or obese (> 95th percentile)), and repeated for the subset of children with biologically plausible reports. The majority of children lived in lowincome households. More 2 to 5 year olds met intake recommendations compared to 6 to 12 year olds. Overall, the proportion of children meeting the food group intake recommendations was low with the exception of the meat group, which was met by 52% to 93% of children. There was a positive association between the proportion of younger children meeting the fruits or total grains recommendation and increasing body weight. The data support the importance of community-level nutrition intervention programs to improve children's diet quality in low income, medically underserved areas and suggest that such interventions may help reduce the risk of obesity. Originally published Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Vol. 109, No. 4, Apr 2009Item Open Access “Take Off 4-Health”: Nutrition Education Curriculum for a Healthy Lifestyle Camp for Overweight Youth(East Carolina University, 2010) Harris, Nancy G.; Dunn, Carolyn Kusbit; Kolasa, Kathryn M.; Crawford, Yancey; Henes, Sarah T.; Kinner, Stephanie; Sutton, Virginia; Colby, Sarah E.; Collier, David N.There is evidence that residential summer weight loss camps can be effective to initiate or support the small change approach to address childhood obesity. This report describes the development and evaluation of nutrition education for overweight adolescents attending a three week healthy lifestyle camp. Campers were given a diet prescription based on MyPryamid and self-selected their meals and snacks that were served family style. The curriculum included eating strategies known to contribute to healthy weight in youth. Campers demonstrated improved ability to estimate portion sizes. Thirty-four campers completed the three week experience with a weight loss considered to be safe. Note: the deposited item is not the final published version, but rather is the last revised manuscript sent to the publisher.Item Open Access Systemic Nutrition: What's YOUR Gut Reaction?(East Carolina University, 2008) Escott-Stump, SylviaPresentation accompanying lecture for receiving the Lenna Frances Cooper Award at the 2008 Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition of the American Dietetic AssociationItem Open Access Leadership Boot Camp(East Carolina University, 2006) Escott-Stump, SylviaItem Open Access Beliefs, benefits, barriers, attitude, intake and knowledge about peanuts and tree nuts among WIC participants in eastern North Carolina(East Carolina University, 2009) Pawlak, Roman; Colby, Sarah E.; Herring, JuliaThe objective of this study was to assess beliefs (e.g. advantages, disadvantages, benefits, barriers) and knowledge about eating peanuts and tree nuts. Personal interviews based on the Theory of Planned Behavior were conducted to elicit beliefs about eating nuts. Then, a cross-sectional survey was administered to WIC participants from one county in North Carolina. One-hundred-twenty-four WIC participants (mean (SD) age=28.39 (8.09) completed the study. Most were Caucasian (51.6%) females (96%). About one third believed that eating nuts may help to lower cholesterol level. However, only about one forth believed that nuts can lower a risk of a heart attack or diabetes. More than one third believed that eating nuts will cause weight gain. The knowledge of respondents' about nutrient content of nuts was low with correct answers to most questions about 20% or below. The mean (SD) positive attitude, negative attitude, benefits and barriers scores, based on a range from 1 to 5, were 2.53 (0.91), 3.25 (0.89), 2.97 (0.85) and 2.90 (0.76), respectively. WIC participants' beliefs regarding the health effects of nuts are inconsistent with the most recent research findings. They are in a need to education about benefits of eating nuts.