A5041692236- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Asian Culture and Media Studies
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
University of South Carolina
2021-2024
Island Institute
2024
Miriam Hospital
2024
Brown University
2024
Importance More African American individuals die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) than any other chronic condition. Despite this disparity, are underrepresented in nutrition and CVD interventions. Objective To compare the effects of an entirely plant-based (vegan) or low-fat omnivorous (omni) diet on change body weight lipids during a 2-year intervention. Design, Setting, Participants The Nutritious Eating With Soul (NEW Soul) study was 2-year, randomized clinical trial conducted 2 cohorts...
The high rate of maternal mortality among Black women in the United States continues to gain attention; yet research has not fully illuminated precursors these events, most impactful them being "maternal near misses." A miss occurs when a woman nearly dies but survives complication that occurred during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days termination pregnancy. Researchers have focused on reviewing patient medical records after sentinel events help determine major contributors them;...
Abstract Objective Prior research has found that plant‐based diets (PBDs) are rated as acceptable and have similar levels of adherence compared to other therapeutic dietary approaches; however, previous studies were mostly among white populations. Plant‐based can produce clinically meaningful weight loss, but outcomes may vary by level adherence. The goal this study was examine the differences in lipids participants Nutritious Eating with Soul based on their diet assignment. Methods African...
Context: In process evaluation research, secular trends refer to external factors unrelated an intervention that impact implementation. The COVID-19 pandemic was a trend affected the implementation of Nutritious Eating with Soul (NEW Soul) study. Objective: This paper describes steps taken in modifying delivery due pandemic. also addresses measures dose delivered, received, and satisfaction. Design: study is longitudinal Setting: took place Columbia, SC, from 2018 2021. Participants: African...