Browsing Nutrition & Food Sciences by Title
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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 flavor quality and variances in F2 cucumber progenies using instrumental analysis
(2022-02-07)Limited research has been conducted on the development of cucumber flavor (texture, taste, and aroma) through plant breeding methods. This study aimed to identify cucumber flavor compositions in 165 F2 progenies and ... -
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
(6/3/2021)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 ... -
Investigating waste management programs in school foodservice operations
(2011-12-30)This study investigated demographic food waste management practices, recycling of packaging waste, and attitudes and barriers concerning waste management activities in school nutrition programs. Research methods included ... -
Investigation of the congruency of dimensions of the perceptions of physicians and nurses concerning competence of clinical dietitians
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An investigation of the effects of vitamin E succinate (VES) on human prostate LNCaP tumor growth and gene expression in BALB/c nude mice fed high-fat diets
(2011-05)Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed form of noncutaneous malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. The primary treatment modalities are not effective for some forms of the ... -
Is there a difference in fat preference among differing ethnic groups and will it be a predictor of BMI?
(2010-12)Obesity, a multi-factorial chronic disease, affects a large portion of the population within the United States. This study was designed to determine whether or not differences in preference for high fat foods exist among ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about risk of type 2 diabetes of parents and children with family history of type 2 diabetes
(2008-05)Literature has indicated that there is an increased incidence of type 2 diabetes among minority populations. This study examined the knowledge of diabetes, diabetes related risk factors, and prevention practices for reducing ... -
Measurement and validation of the nature of salivary adiponectin
(2012-05-30)Adiponectin (Ad) is an adipocyte-derived hormone that plays an essential role in regulating insulin sensitivity, inflammation and atherogenesis. Levels of some hormones in saliva change in a fashion similar to that in ... -
The measurement of energy expenditure in women pregnant with twins or triplets using indirect calorimetry
(1999-05-30)The purpose of this study was to compare the resting energy needs of women who are pregnant with multiple fetuses with protocol recommended caloric intakes. Participant's resting energy needs were measured using indirect ... -
Measuring acceptability and efficacy of culturally sensitive peer-taught diabetes nutrition education for a low-income, low-literacy, Spanish-speaking Hispanic population
(5/30/2017)Objective: Examine the efficacy and acceptability of culturally sensitive diabetes education. Methods: Subjects were assigned to Usual Care (UC) or Culturally Sensitive (CS) groups to receive diabetes education. The UC ... -
Measuring the nutrition knowledge of weight management and diabetes risk in a low socioeconomic population
(6/4/2018)The purpose of this study was to assess general healthy eating and weight-management knowledge before and after a two-hour nutrition education class designed to improve knowledge of nutrition, weight-management, and risk ...
