Browsing Honors College by Author "Nutrition Science"
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A Mixed Methods Review of the Fresh Start Program
Regan, Grace (East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Background: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11.3% of the United States population is affected by type 2 diabetes. The total annual cost of diabetes totals $327 billion, making it the most ... -
A Pilot Study Comparing the Effectiveness of Food Logging Methods Amongst Women with a Family History of Diabetes
Robertson, Kirsti Holthe (East Carolina University, 2017-05-04)Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases are a rapidly growing problem in the United States and across the globe. Turning to insulin, surgery, and other medications to combat metabolic disease has become the norm. ... -
Creating a Club to Increase Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention on ECU's Campus
Adams, Danielle (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Sexual assault is a problem that has an unprecedently high occurrence on college campuses. It was found that 14.8% of students will experience some form of sexual assault while in college (Cantor et al., 2015). However, ... -
Development of a Meal Creation Tool to Assess Knowledge and Preference among Preschool Children
Lisson, Sarah E. (East Carolina University, 2016-04-28)Knowledge and preference towards healthful foods can help researchers better understand developing health behaviors; however, few validated tools are available to evaluate these constructs among young children. The purpose ... -
Food-based STEAM Learning Activities Reduce Decline in Preschoolers Skin Carotenoid Status
Bayles, Jocelyn (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Objective: To assess the effectiveness of food-based Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics (STEAM) learning activities on children’s liking of nine target vegetables and overall fruit/vegetable intake. Methods: ... -
How to Write a Nutrition-Related Children’s Book with Consideration of Child Perceptions
Poindexter, Ashley (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
Flanagan, Magen (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, ... -
The Pitt Perspective Podcast
Scott, Kamryn Simone; Clavjio, Abigail N; Sapp, Breanna; Saucier, Madeleine; Skelly, Meaghan (East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)The Pitt Perspective is an interview-based podcast created to share the stories of minority communities located in Pitt County, North Carolina. Research done by our group showed us that Pitt County’s current local histories ... -
The Quiz of Student Interest (QSI) "Combatting Early Isolation in First Year Students"
Estorge, Benjamin John (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)The ECU Honors College enrolls its incoming students into a two-part honors colloquium divided between the fall and spring semesters of their freshman year. These courses challenge the honors students to engage with the ... -
Vitamin B12 Regulation of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Synthesis
Sholar, Molli A (East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)Low-grade, chronic inflammation is associated with a range of diet and age-related disorders, including diabetes, arthritis, and cognitive deficits. Inflammatory cells have the capacity to synthesize complex Polyunsaturated ... -
Your Child is Overweight, Now What? Understanding How Head Start Staff Communicate with Families about Childhood Obesity
Shefet, Dana (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Abstract Background: In an effort to prevent childhood obesity, HS implemented a Body Mass Index screening program in 2012. This program provides opportunities for HS to engage families by communicating information about ...