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How to Write a Nutrition-Related Children’s Book with Consideration of Child Perceptions
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)This literature review analyzes various peer-reviewed health and psychology journal articles to discover the most effective ways to present information to elementary-aged children in the context of a picture book. Topics ... -
Scleroderma Defiance: A Practical, Educational and Free Guide for Self-Management of Scleroderma
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Scleroderma is a rare and incurable autoimmune disease characterized by overproduction of collagen, which often leads to organ damage and sclerotic tissue. This health condition affects multiple organ systems and tissues, ... -
Impaired T cell-mediated hepatitis in peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha (PPARα)-deficient mice
(2018-02-15)Background Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha (PPARα), a regulator of enzymes involved in β oxidation, has been reported to influence lymphocyte activation. The purpose of this study was to determine whether ... -
The Assessment of Muscle Oxygen Saturation in Students During Maximal VO2 Exercise and High Intensity Intervals
(East Carolina University, 2017-04-28)The advancement of human performance benefits from state-of-the-art technology to improve the ability to monitor and evaluate physiological adaptations in athletes. Previously validated as a reliable tool for measuring ... -
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 ... -
An Exploratory study of compliance with dietary recommendations among college students majoring in health-related disciplines: application of the transtheoretical model
(2011-12)Compliance with food group and nutrient recommendations, and self-efficacy, stage of change, perceived barriers and benefits for healthy eating were assessed among a convenience sample of college students majoring in ... -
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)A 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) ... -
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 ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SYMPTOMS OF MUSCLE DYSMORPHIA AND BODY COMPOSITION IN HIGH VOLUME WEIGHTLIFTERS
(2015)Muscle dysmorphia is characterized by exercise-obsessed individuals who fixate on obtaining a perfect physique, and is often accompanied by extreme feelings of inadequacy. This project aims to determine the relationship ... -
Preadolescent Body Image and Body Mass Index
(2015)Physical and psychological changes occur during middle childhood and the time preparing for adolescence. Healthy body image is a key factor in developing healthy physical and psychosocial habits among preadolescents. There ... -
Sickly Sweet: The Development of a Standardized Method for Testing Lactose and Fructose Intolerance and Malabsorption
(2013)Lactose intolerance has been a known cause of gastrointestinal distress for many years. Recently, it has come to attention that fructose intolerance elicits many of the same symptoms as lactose intolerance. The consumption ... -
Using a Household Food Inventory to Assess Food Variety and Availability Among Mothers in Residential Substance Abuse Recovery Programs
(East Carolina University, 2013)Obesity and substance abuse are two major public health issues in the United States, especially among low-income individuals. The United States Department of Health and Human Services has set forth the Dietary Guidelines, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A preliminary study of active compared with passive imputation of missing body mass index values among non-Hispanic white youths
(East Carolina University, 2009-04)Background: Addressing missing data on body weight, height, or both is a challenge many researchers face. In calculating the body mass index (BMI) of study participants, researchers need to impute the missing data. ... -
Consumption of recommended food groups among children from medically underserved communities
(East Carolina University, 2009-04)This 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 ... -
Eating late in the evening is associated with childhood obesity in some age groups but not in all children: the relationship between time of consumption and body weight status in U.S. children
(East Carolina University, 2009-05-21)Background: Some studies in adults indicate a positive correlation between eating later in the day and overall energy intake as well as body weight status. Thus, the time of food intake may be a risk factor in childhood ... -
Barriers to participation in a worksite wellness program
(East Carolina University, 2010-04)The purpose of this research was to determine barriers that prevent participation in an employee wellness program, Wellness Wednesdays: â Eat & Meetâ About Healthy Living, conducted at East Carolina University (ECU) ...