A5076524999- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis
- interferon and immune responses
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
2025
University of California, Berkeley
2022-2024
University of California, Davis
2018-2023
Incorporating scratch-cooked, organic, and locally grown foods into school meal programs can enhance quality support local food systems. 430 California authorities were surveyed to (1) evaluate their use of in programs; (2) identify demographic operational characteristics related this use; (3) analyze the relationship between serving more these perceived barriers student participation. Poisson logistic regression models, adjusted for SFAs' characteristics, used. Most respondents reported...
Abstract Several intervention strategies are available to reduce micronutrient deficiencies, but uncoordinated implementation of multiple interventions may result in excessive intakes. We reviewed relevant data collection instruments and information on intakes for selected micronutrients considered possible approaches weighing competing risks intake above tolerable upper levels (ULs) versus insufficient at the population level. In general, population‐based surveys low‐ middle‐income...
College students may face barriers to eating healthy foods. Educational interventions providing practical knowledge and skills help overcome financial or other acquiring, preparing, consuming We evaluated the association between participation in a semester-long food course with an interactive teaching kitchen dietary cooking self-efficacy behaviors. Participants were recruited from enrollees (intervention) general student population (comparison). assessed differences pre-post changes...
Background Myriad infectious and noninfectious causes of encephalomyelitis (EM) have similar clinical manifestations, presenting serious challenges to diagnosis treatment. Metabolomics cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was explored as a method differentiating among neurological diseases causing EM using single CSF sample. Methodology/Principal findings 1H NMR metabolomics applied samples from 27 patients with laboratory-confirmed disease, including Lyme disease or West Nile Virus...
Farmworkers are an essential workforce to maintain California's extensive agricultural production. However, this mostly Latino, immigrant population is affected by high poverty rates and food insecurity, which increases their risk of chronic diseases. We analyzed clinical interview data from three studies Latino farmworkers in California: (1) the Mexican Immigration Agricultural Safety Acculturation (MICASA) study, (2) PASOS SALUDABLES pilot intervention (PASOS Pilot), (3) Study, a...
Proline betaine (Pro-B) has been identified as a biomarker of dietary citrus intake, yet gaps remain in its validation quantitative predictor intake during various physiological states. This study quantified sources within-individual variation (WIV) urinary Pro-B concentration pregnancy and assessed correlation with the reported usual fruit juice. concentrations were determined by 1H-NMR spectroscopy spot 24-h urine specimens (n = 255) collected throughout from women participating MARBLES...
Breastfeeding (BF) provides optimal nutrition during the first 6 mo of life and is associated with reduced infant mortality several health benefits for children mothers. However, not all infants in United States are breastfed, sociodemographic disparities exist BF rates. Experiencing more BF-friendly maternity care practices at hospital better outcomes, but limited research has examined this association among mothers enrolled Special Supplemental Nutrition Program Women, Infants, Children...