- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Fluoride Effects and Removal
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Health Education and Validation
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
American Public University System
2019-2023
Bastyr University
2004-2012
Engaging in physical activity (PA), minimizing sitting time and consuming a healthy diet are behaviors associated with health wellness across the lifespan. The present multi-study analysis examined relationship between grit PA, dietary several populations that included US adults, active-duty military personnel, veterans, college students performing artists. four research laboratories administered an internet-based survey spring summer of 2020. common questionnaires on surveys were Grit Scale...
Objectives Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in United States and Europe. This study identified compared nutritional knowledge associated with CHD risk factors among tri-ethnic college students. Design A quantitative, cross-sectional, observational using questionnaires. Setting University laboratory. Method Three hundred students, 50 per cent male female, completed self-administered surveys demographics, knowledge, Cardiovascular Risk Assessment. Data were analysed...
Taste sensitivity, or the ability to detect degree of bitterness, sweetness saltiness, has been associated in previous studies with preferences for a limited number single- item foods. However, it is unknown whether sensitivity preference these flavors predict typical mixed foods, dietary intake percent body fat (%BF). Healthy, non-smoking adults (8 M/10 F; 18–49 y; BMI 26.4±4.4 kg/m2) tasted 112 foods [32 fruits/vegetables, (F/V); 65 dishes/snacks, (M/S); and 15 desserts, (D)] 4...
We aimed to assess the selection criteria used by dietetic internship (DI) directors for choosing Bastyr University (BU) didactic program in dietetics (DPD) students and their competence as interns. A 10‐question survey was sent directors, annually from 2006 – 2009, who accepted BU‐DPD graduates. Selection (volunteer nutrition work‐related experience) competency questions (communication skills, interpersonal relationships, research, whole foods, medical therapy, management/leadership, health...
Background and Objective: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) effectively prevents the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is a disease primarily contracted by men who have sex with or sharing needles, syringes, other drug injection equipment. However, there some disparity over thought that PrEP patients disproportionate incidence sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared non-PrEP patients. This study aims to clarify identify if higher STIs. Methods: A survey 143 respondents...
The objective of this study is to establish the content validity (CV) and reliability Institute Functional Medicine (FM) Matrix Model, 2008. Seventeen practitioners trained in FM rated CV Matrix. item‐level Content Validity Index (I‐CVI), multiple‐rater intra‐class coefficient (ICC), Fleiss’ kappa were calculated for each domain entire matrix. Of 9 domains, two domains (Detoxification Biotransformation, Nutrition Status/Exercise/Sleep/Beliefs Self‐Care/Relationships) received adequate...
The purpose of this study was to measure knowledge and awareness diabetes mellitus weight change among Iranian adults living in the United States (U.S.). In a cross‐sectional design, recruitment flyer used at grocery stores, other public places where Iranian‐Americans congregate. Interested subjects received link access complete an online survey. Questionnaires were completed by 171 greater Seattle, WA area. included personal characteristics, change, diabetes. “Knowledge” defined as: risk...
AbstractAbstractBackground: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a soft-tissue disease of unknown origin. It causes pain and stiffness, often with chronic fatigue, disrupted sleep, headaches irritable bowel. affects an estimated six million Americans which 80 to 90 percent are female.Objective: To determine whether dietary intake protein, Tryptophan, Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) meet Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommendations, there difference in animal vegetable protein subjects FM compared...
The main objectives of the study were to estimate intake essential fatty acid (EFA) and compare relationship between EFA Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) risk factors among college students three ethnic groups (White non-Hispanic [WNH], Hispanic [H], Black [BNH]). 300 subjects completed Cardiac Risk Evaluation Questionnaire a Food Frequency Questionnaire. One-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlations used differences considered significant at p-value < 0.05. females had significantly higher mean percent...
We investigated dietary factors suggested to influence glucose homeostasis in relation markers of IR, including waist circumference (WC), and HOMA QUICKI (calculated from fasting insulin glucose). Data two studies with similar methodologies were used (n=28 healthy adults aged 37.4 ± 6.4 y (mean SD); BMI 20-32 kg/m2). Three multiple-pass 24-hour recalls assess variables, glycemic index (GI; estimated using the formula Wolever et al (1994)) load (GL; calculated as described by Flood (2006))....
The main objective of this study is to assess change in the average American consumer's behavioral intention (BI) toward avoidance GE foods marketplace as a function level knowledge about these foods. Thirty adult mainstream grocery store shoppers participated randomized, controlled educational intervention study. Participants completed demographic, knowledge, and BI questionnaires both before after an marketplace. questionnaire materials were worded for neutrality – that is, emphasize...
Background and Program: Secure email messaging is used to provide timely communication between healthcare providers patients with medical information education. There have been increasing rates of overweight obesity among military patients. To address this issue, we utilized a secure system that primarily for medication refills. This commentary demonstrates the extent which message was viewed how much liked. Preliminary Results: Of 16,020 individuals emailed, 7,011 participants (43.8%)...