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Effectiveness of the Fittest Force Challenge: A 12-week online theory-based nutrition and physical activity intervention for first responders
(2022-05)
Firefighters and law enforcement officers (LEO) are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to their current occupation and lifestyle practices. Highlighting this risk, 45% of on duty firefighter deaths are ...
Metabolic Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Oklahoma Adults with Abdominal Adiposity and Dyslipidemia: a Cross-sectional Study.
(Oklahoma State University, 2013-12-01)
Dietary intakes of fruits and vegetables have been shown to lower risks of cardiovascular complications in both epidemiological and clinical studies. In particular, the polyphenol subclass of flavonoids has been found to ...
Postprandial metabolism and vascular function: Impact of aging and physical activity level
(2019-12)
The consumption of a high-fat meal can induce acute postprandial lipemia (PPL) and endothelial dysfunction. We assessed the impact of age and physical activity on metabolic and vascular outcomes following meal consumption ...
Effects of Strawberries on Lipid Profile in Subjects with Dyslipidemia and Abdominal Adiposity
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-05-01)
Strawberries have been shown to exert cardio-protective benefits in several studies. However, clinical investigation is lacking on its effects in subjects with dyslipidemia. We examined the hypothesis that strawberry ...
Systematic review of the impact of nutrition and physical activity on cardiovascular disease risk among firefighters
(2021-12)
Background: Fatal heart attacks account for 45-60% of all line of duty firefighter deaths, making cardiovascular disease (CVD) the primary cause of line of duty deaths in the fire service. Firefighters experience numerous ...
Reliability of an abbreviated fat tolerance test: A comparison to the oral glucose tolerance test
(2020-05)
Background: Postprandial lipemia (PPL) is predictive of cardiovascular disease risk. However, the current method for assessing PPL is a burdensome process. Recently, the validity of an abbreviated fat tolerance test (AFTT) ...
Effect of Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder on Lipid Profile and Markers of Oxidative Stress in Women with Metabolic Syndrome
(Oklahoma State University, 2009-12-01)
Oxidative stress is linked to metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Strawberries contain nutrients and phytochemicals that possess high antioxidant capacity and strawberry intake has been shown to reduce the risk of CVD ...
Metabolic Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Oklahoma Adults with Abdominal Adiposity and Dyslipidemia : a Cross-Sectional Study.
(Oklahoma State University, 2013-12-01)
Dietary intakes of fruits and vegetables have been shown to lower risks of cardiovascular complications in both epidemiological and clinical studies. In particular, the polyphenol subclass of flavonoids has been found to ...