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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 ...
Impaired T cell-mediated hepatitis in peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha (PPARα)-deficient mice
(2018-02-15)
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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 ...
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, ...
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) ...
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) ...
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 ...