Browsing by Author "Kennedy, Tay"
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African American women living with HIV and their nutritional implications
Osagiede, Esosa (2019-07)HIV is still an epidemic. According to HIV.gov, more than 1.1 million people in the US are living with HIV and less than 14 percent know their status. The Southern states account for over 50% of all new HIV infections. ... -
Consumption of clay, herbs and alcohol by women of childbearing age in Kampala, Uganda
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Development and Formative Assessment of a Type 2 Diabetes Social Marketing Infographic
Mckown, Haley (2016-05-01)The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) has increased rapidly within the last few years. The development of T2DM can lead to many health complications including microvascular and macrovascular diseases. Management of T2DM ... -
Diet Diversity While Introducing Solids to Breastfed Infants and the Effect on Their Growth
Iannazzo, Natalie Marie (Oklahoma State University, 2014-05-01)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the growth of predominantly breastfed babies at six and nine months of age and determine how this was related to diet diversity and parenting stress. This study was part of a larger ... -
Differences Among Parents Whose Concerns About Child Overweight Are Realistic or Not
Moore, Nicole Lee (Oklahoma State University, 2008-05-01)The purpose of the study was to examine the relationships among parental concern about child overweight, general parenting style, and specific feeding practices. Participants in the study were 129 children aged three, four, ... -
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 ... -
Food culture of the international students at Oklahoma State University
Strawn, Allison (2018-05-11)Background: The purpose of this research was to gain a better understanding of international university students and their food ways when they enter the United States and the barriers they face when it comes to accessibility ... -
Iron: A micronutrient with macro importance: Iron deficiency in female endurance runners
Forster, Jessica (2018-05-09)Objective: The purpose of this study and in creating this handout is to inform female runners about iron deficiency. This provides the runners with the knowledge and if needed, allows them to understand the steps to diagnose ... -
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 ... -
Nutritional impact of grain fortification and gluten-free diets
LeBlanc, Kamber (2020-05-07)Grain fortification began 100 years ago in the 1920s, which resulted in increased nutritional standards in foods and an increase in health nation wide. As more was learned about nutrients in food, individuals became more ... -
Parenting Style Differences in Overweight versus Non-Overweight Children and the Potential Moderating Effects of Socioeconomic Status and Ethnicity
Rutledge, Julie Marie (Oklahoma State University, 2007-05-01)This project sought to expand on the limited literature currently available on parenting styles and childhood overweight and to give a better understanding of the environmental correlates of childhood overweight. Since ... -
Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of the Impact and Acceptability of Choice Architecture Strategies on Middle School Age Students' Fruit and Vegetable Choices
Bangs, Caryn Judith (Oklahoma State University, 2012-05-01)Childhood obesity is a nationwide problem with serious future implications and is partly due to inadequate consumption of fruit and vegetables (FV). Choice architecture (CA) strategies, a principle of behavioral economics, ... -
Relation Between Lifestyle Factors and Anti-fat Attitudes in College Students, Ages 18-24
Felts, Emily Joye (Oklahoma State University, 2007-12-01)This study examined antifat attitudes and body image dissatisfaction and their relation to body mass index among college students. Participants completed an antifat attitudes questionnaire, body image dissatisfaction ... -
Relation of Dietary and Socioeconomic Characteristics of Mothers to Child Growth in Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Zaria, Nigeria
Okwori, Esther (Oklahoma State University, 2008-05-01)This study assessed socioeconomic factors that affect the diversity of food available to mothers and the nutritional status of their children, 0-5 years of age, in Zaria local government area. One hundred women and their ... -
Relations Between Body-esteem, Depresssgenic Feelings and Behaviors, and Body Mass Index in First Grade Children
Lee, Lauren (Oklahoma State University, 2008-07-01)Research suggests that overweight children may experience unfavorable psychological and social consequences such as lowered self-esteem and depressive symptoms. This study explores the relationship between body-esteem, ... -
Relations Between Diets of Breastfeeding Women, Socioeconomic Status and Stress
Gilchrist, Megan (Oklahoma State University, 2011-05-01)The objective of this study was to describe the relation between parenting stress and the dietary intakes of 84 women breastfeeding 3-month-old infants. The design is cross-sectional and participants are located in a rural ... -
Relationship Between Parenting Styles, Dietary Macronutrient Intake, and BMI in Toddlers
Crutchfield, Mallory Ann (2015-05-01)The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between parenting style, dietary macronutrient intake, and growth in toddlers, aged 2.5- to 4-years-old. This study is a continuation of a prior longitudinal study ...