Browsing Nutrition & Food Sciences by Title
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The impact of degree of milling on the contents of rice bran lipids and gamma-tocotrienol
(2010-12)The purpose of this research was to study the impact of milling on total lipids and γ-tocotrienol concentrations in rice brans of Cheniere and Francis varieties. The brown rice obtained after dehulling was milled to 4%, ... -
Impact of delta-tocotrienol on human melanoma cell proliferation
(2010-05)The rate-limiting enzyme of the mevalonate pathway, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase, provides essential intermediates for the prenylation or dolichylation of growth-related proteins including ... -
The impact of switching to lower fat milk as a simple dietary modification in adolescents
(2010-08)Due to the alarming increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes among adolescents, prevention strategies are needed. This study investigated whether substituting 1% or skim milk for whole or 2% milk can lead to savings in ... -
The impact of the new United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) meal patterns on student food selection and consumption at breakfast
(2014-11-24)This study examined the effect of the new USDA School Breakfast Program (SBP) guidelines on student fruit selection and consumption. Observations of breakfast selection and consumption were obtained from 120 students in ... -
Incentive programs and labor turnover in hospital foodservice
(2007-05-30)The foodservice industry is well-known for high labor turnover rates. Effective retention strategies are of great interest to foodservice management administrators. Research in the business industry suggests using incentive ... -
Indicators of success in providing whole grains in school meals: The HealthierUS School Challenge in 2018
(7/2/2019)In 2005, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) emphasized that American children, adolescents, and adults should consume at least half of the servings as whole grains (3 servings daily).4 Since many children are ... -
Influence of an incentive program on handwashing practices and handwashing prevalence among university foodservice workers
(2001-08-30)The purpose of this study was to determine handwashing practices and prevalence of university food service workers and assess what changes in practices and prevalence of handwashing occurred with the use of an incentive ... -
Influence of dietary treatment on the abdominally obese postmenopausal woman
(1992-12-30)Twenty postmenopausal women with abdominal obesity participated in a weight reduction study. The purpose was to determine the effects of a low and high glycemic index(GI) diet on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Subjects ... -
Influence of resistant starch from potatoes on glycemic response in healthy, overweight females
(2021-04-30)Resistant starch (RS) improves postprandial glycemia and insulin sensitivity in healthy adults and those with insulin resistance. RS is found naturally in potatoes, where the amount varies based on cooking method and ... -
The influence of satiety mediators and dietary intake on food addiction in obese women prior to sleeve gastrectomy: a pilot study
(5/30/2017)Food addiction (FA) can hinder the perceived value of food reward resulting in overconsumption of highly palatable food. The purpose of this study was to identify the impact of fasting leptin and ghrelin and dietary intake ... -
Influence of serum leptin on exercise dependence, dietary intake, and satiety in competitive female runners and inactive females
(1/6/2020)Leptin is derived primarily from adipocytes to impact appetite, energy expenditure, and reward-seeking behaviors; and may contribute to compulsive-type behaviors. This study examined the relationship of leptin at fasting, ... -
The inhibitory impact of geranylgeraniol on the differentiation of murine 3T3-F442A preadipocytes
(2013-01-01)The use of statins, competitive inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, is possibly associated with insulin resistance. This potential effect of statins is presumably due to the impaired ... -
The interrelationships among nutritional practices, exercise behaviors, and psychological status
(1996-05-30)The purpose of this research study was to investigate the interrelationships among nutritional practices, exercise behaviors, and psychological status. A questionnaire which included a wide range of questions concerning ... -
Investigating food waste management in college and university foodservice operations
(2009-08)This study was designed to investigate foodservice administrators' attitudes and barriers regarding food waste management (FWM) in college and university foodservice operations. Research methods included focus group ... -
Investigating sensory characteristics and flavor profiles of ten cucumber cultivars using descriptive and sensory instrumental analysis
(2021-06-03)This study aimed to assess selected cucumber sensory characteristics using quantitative descriptive analysis (QDA) and link with instrumental analysis of volatile aroma and non-volatile taste compounds. QDA, using a trained ... -
Investigating the flavor of fresh calamondin peel and juice using instrumental and descriptive sensory analysis
(8/31/2020)Calamondin (Citrus microcarpa) is a popular citrus fruit in Asia that resembles a small tangerine with a delicate pulp and fresh, lime-like flavors in its peel and juice. Studies on the flavor of calamondin juice and peel ... -
Investigating the role of family and consumer sciences teachers in nutrition education in Texas secondary schools
(2012-08)This research was designed to explore the role of family and consumer sciences (FCS) educators in teaching nutrition content to students as one intervention to combat the rising obesity rates in the United States. The ...
