A5084122236- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Reflective Practices in Education
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
- Evaluation of Teaching Practices
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Culinary Culture and Tourism
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Higher Education Practises and Engagement
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
University of North Carolina at Asheville
2006-2023
University Heights Center
2013
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
2002-2009
University of Oslo
2009
University of Minnesota
2009
Loma Linda University
2009
Washington Center
2005
Center for Clinical Research (United States)
2005
Barnard College
2004
Cornell University
1994
People living in rural regions the United States face more health challenges than their non-rural counterparts which could put them at additional risks during COVID-19 pandemic. Few studies have examined if rurality is associated with mortality risk among those hospitalized for COVID-19. We studied a retrospective cohort of 3,991 people SARS-CoV-2 infections discharged between March 1 and September 30, 2020 one 17 hospitals North Carolina that collaborate as clinical data research network....
This report reviews current evidence regarding the relationship between vegetarian eating patterns and cancer risk. Although plant-based diets including vegan are generally considered to be protective, very few studies have directly addressed this question. Most large prospective observational show that at least modestly protective (10%-12% reduction in overall risk) although results for specific cancers less clear. No long-term randomized clinical trials been conducted address relationship....
In Brief PURPOSE: This study aimed to assess the acceptability of a low-fat vegan diet, as compared with more typical fat-modified among overweight and obese adults. METHODS: Through newspaper advertisements, 64 overweight, postmenopausal women were recruited, 59 whom completed study. The participants assigned randomly diet or, for comparison, National Cholesterol Education Program Step II (NCEP) diet. At baseline 14 weeks later, dietary intake, restraint, disinhibition, hunger, well...
Abstract: This report reviews current evidence regarding the relationship between vegetarian eating patterns and cancer risk. Although plant-based diets including vegan are generally considered to be protective, very few studies have directly addressed this question. Most large prospective observational show that at least modestly protective (10%–12% reduction in overall risk) although results for specific cancers less clear. No long-term randomized clinical trials been conducted address...
Data supporting the inverse correlation of fish or long-chain omega-3 fatty acid (FA) (eicosapentaenoic plus docosahexaenoic acid) supplement consumption and coronary heart disease are inconclusive may be confounded by other dietary lifestyle factors. Using Diabetic Control Complications Trial (DCCT) database (n = 1,441), correlations between FAs saturated to variables (kilocalories, macronutrients, sodium, cholesterol) age, gender, exercise level, tobacco use were tested using Pearson...
Millions of Americans aged 65+ are socially isolated and millions more report feeling lonely. Social isolation loneliness in older adults were compounded by stay-at-home orders other COVID-19 prevention measures. Although many experienced no difficulties transitioning to the use electronic devices as their primary means communication connection, some not similarly able espouse this shift. Our aim was reduce impact social on adults, increase comfort expressing feelings loneliness, assist them...
Numerous studies have investigated the relationship between soy foods, protein, or isoflavone extracts and markers of bone health osteoporosis prevention, come to conflicting conclusions. Research on dietary patterns, rather than specific food ingredients individual may offer an opportunity for better understanding role foods in health. Evidence is reviewed regarding question whether contribute a pattern humans that supports promotes Soy are associated with improved outcomes, especially...
Total body electrical conductivity (TOBEC) has been promoted as a noninvasive method to estimate composition in small mammals. Validation of this primarily under normative conditions and generally inadequate. This article reports on the reliability accuracy TOBEC methodology assess gradual, physiologically induced changes rats different experimental conditions. Reliability index (EM number) was assessed by analyzing components variance. Accuracy comparing EM number actual lean mass (LBM,...
In a cluster of courses called Food for Thought, seven faculty from different departments (including Biology, Economics, Sociology, Chemistry, Health and Wellness, Foreign Language) teach students about food information, consumerism, nutrition health. The classes all have shared learning outcome focused on developing the student as an informed consumer food. Each semester, food-related course their respective disciplinary perspective while also incorporating cross-course interactions that...
Weanling Dahl salt-sensitive (DS) and salt-resistant (DR) rats were used to compare effects of feeding high or low NaCl diets on taste preference for, intake of, a wide range saline concentrations. The DS DR fed either 8.0 0.4% dietary for 4 weeks. Then, with all animals the diet, their preferences 0.0001 0.56 M assessed using three 24-hour two-bottle tests each solution versus distilled deionized water. Saline influenced by concentration its interaction genotype, exhibiting higher than...
This study showcases the statewide strategies used to implement and sustain an evidence-based fall prevention program, A Matter of Balance (MOB) in North Carolina between 2014 2019. Statewide program implementation data collection support are detailed. The mostly White (not Hispanic/Latino), female participants were 75 years old on average. Pre- post-self-reported assessments included demographic, health status, quality life, falls-related metrics. Survey responses scaled analyzed....
Using self-reported health and economic behaviors, this study explores the extent to which experiential food activities such as cooking new foods attending farmers markets impact local consumption, purchasing, eating behaviors. This longitudinal survey includes pre/post intervention surveys administered a convenience sample of 55 community members, categorized “young adults,” “adults,” “older adults.” The 41-item baseline closed-ended questions regarding preference, purchasing habits,...
In summer 2020 six residential institutions of higher education (IHE) and the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) in Western North Carolina chose a collaborative approach to mitigating COVID-19 infection rates on campus. This shares practices successes this concerted effort with focus large public, medium small private IHE. The campuses promoted healthy safe culture through rigorous transformational learning experience focused engaging Student Ambassadors (SHAs) applying Diffusion...