Browsing by Author "Gates, Gail"
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Evaluating “Cowboy Challenge,” a Worksite Wellness Program of Oklahoma State University
Hooks, Andrew (2017-08-01)To evaluate the effectiveness of the Cowboy Challenge program.Design: Cohort study with pre-/post design. Setting: Oklahoma State University – Stillwater CampusParticipants: The program was available to all benefits eligible ... -
Evaluation of a Chef Based Intervention on Stakeholders' Satisfaction with School Lunch
Nguyen, An (2018-08-01)Chef-based training programs addressing culinary skills of school nutrition professionals are a growing trend. Studies of these interventions reflect better compliance with the 2012 USDA school meal regulations; less is ... -
Evaluation of the promotion of free school breakfast on participation rates, consumption, and perceptions of school breakfasts in rural schools
Amaya, Lauren Lynn (2015-05)Nationally, participation in School Breakfast Program (SBP) is much lower than National School Lunch Program, with research showing that barriers and stigmas associated with SBP have an influence on lower participation. ... -
Evaluation of the Smarter Lunchroom Project: Broadening the Use of Behavioral Economics in Oklahoma Middle Schools
Meredith, Catherine Angela (Oklahoma State University, 2014-05-01)Childhood obesity is a major problem for American youth. Evidence suggests consumption of fruits and vegetables contributes to a healthy weight. The school environment and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are fundamental ... -
Exploring Professional Soccer Referees' Energy Expenditure, Dietary Intake, and Resting Metabolic Rate
Schiller, Erika (2018-05-01)Professional soccer referees must keep up with the physical demands of a soccer match while staying cognitively focused on the game. To sustain high muscle and brain function, a well-rounded and adequate diet is necessary. ... -
Factors that affect folate intake in Oklahoma women of childbearing age and the effect of an intervention
Berrios, Marisela Del Valle Contreras (2003-05) -
Folate intake in older Oklahoma men: Perceptions and the effects of an intervention
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Food and Nutrition Education Needs and Interests of Food Pantry Guests, 18 to 49 Years of Age, with and Without Children in the Household
Wei, Lydia (2019-05)Payne Country has the second highest food insecurity rate in Oklahoma. This study surveyed food pantry guests, 18 to 49 years of age, with and without children in the home at Our Daily Bread Food and Resource Center about ... -
Healthy eating and physical activity among Arab Muslim mothers of young children living in the U.S.: Barriers and influences of culture, acculturation and religion
Eldoumi, Heba (2017-05)Immigrants to western societies often experience changes in physical activity (PA) levels and diet because of adopting habits, beliefs and values of the new society. The study explored behavior changes of Arab Muslim mothers ... -
Hospitality students', faculty's and managers' perspective of foodservice trends
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Influence of body image perception on weight management practices, physical activity levels and food choice behaviors among Thai adolescents
Chongwatpol, Pitipa (2015-07)Body dissatisfaction has not been directly observed in Thai adolescents and little information about weight management practices among Thais is available. This research included 2,082 male and female adolescent participants ... -
Investigating the causes of child undernutrition and poor development in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar: A mixed-methods study
Rakotomanana, Hasina (2020-07)The Vakinankaratra region of Madagascar has the highest burden of child undernutrition in the country. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors associated with child undernutrition and to assess child ... -
Low-Income Older Adults' Use of Food Pantries As a Way to Cope with Food Insecurity
Robinson, Hannah Grace (2018-05-01)The prevalence of food insecurity in the nation has become increasingly prominent, especially among older adults. In particular, Oklahoma has been found to be one of the hungriest states in the nation with 1 out of 5.9 ... -
Malnutrition Among Pregnant Adolescents in Rural Malawi: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Patella, Christine (2017-05-01)The high rates of adolescent pregnancies in Malawi challenge the health and nutritional status for mothers and their babies. When an adolescent is pregnant, there is competition for nutrients and energy between her own ... -
MicroRNA: Molecular Micromanagers of Iron Metabolism and Oxygen Sensing
Fiddler, Joanna Lynn (2016-12-01)Iron deficiency (ID) is estimated to affect one-third of the world's population. As an essential micronutrient, iron is required for DNA synthesis, cellular proliferation, and oxygen transport. Iron is potentially toxic ... -
Mothers' Values in Their Grocery Purchasing Decisions: A Q Method Study
Murray, Susan Elizabeth (2019-05-01)Food labels serve as a form of communication between producers and consumers (Olynk, 2012) and show the values or characteristics associated with the product (Barham, 2002). As consumers become more interested in where ... -
Parents' Knowledge, Support, and Opinions of School Wellness Policies in Rural Elementary Oklahoma Schools
Albrecht, Abble Leigh (2017-08-01)In 2004, the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act was passed by Congress requiring all school districts participating in National School Lunch programs to develop school wellness policies. This act was further ... -
Ready to tear? A study on fashion and consumer disposal behavior
Goudeau, Cynthia V. (2014-08)In the apparel and textiles industries, disposal is of great interest because the amount of textile waste produced annually is on the rise. This study was concerned with gaining comprehensive insight into apparel disposal ... -
Relationship Between Lunch Table Time and Students' Consumption of Vitamin a, Vitamin C, Calcium, Fiber and Calories
Millburg, Catherine Leah (Oklahoma State University, 2014-05-01)Advocacy groups recommend the length of the school lunch period be appropriate to allow students 20 minutes of table times, but there is limited scientific evidence to support the recommendation. The purpose of this study ...