Browsing OSU Dissertations by Subject "obesity"
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Effect of whole foods on the gut-adipose axis in models of diet-induced obesity: The case of wheat germ and pinto beans
(2019-12)The global alteration in food supply characterized by increased western-style diets (high in saturated fat and refined sugar) is a major driver of the obesity epidemic. Western diets disrupt the host-gut bacteria homeostasis, ... -
Influence of cumulative trauma, binge eating, and coping styles on the general health of American Indians
(2012-07)Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to investigate three possible factors that may be associated with poor mental and physical health within American Indian communities. Data were gathered from 302 ... -
Parenting styles and patterns of child weight across time
(2009-12)Scope and Method of Study: There is a need for longitudinal analyses to identify key factors in the development of childhood obesity. This study sought to examine the links between parenting styles and child obesity across ... -
Postprandial triglycerides and fibroblast growth factor-19 as potential screening tools for pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
(2022-05)Background: Screening tools for pediatric NAFLD are lacking. We tested the hypothesis that the postprandial triglyceride (TG) and FGF19 response to an abbreviated fat tolerance test (AFTT) could discriminate children with ... -
Relation between body weight and social position in children's classroom friendship network
(2010-07)Scope and Method of Study: The present study focused on the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and centrality (degree and global) and the differences in centrality by weight status in first grade children. Participants ... -
Relationships of historical loss, acculturation, racism and emotional distress to binge eating and body mass index among Native Americans
(2007-07)Scope and Method of Study: The purposes of this study were to explore the relationships between and among historical loss, acculturation, racism, emotional distress, binge eating, and body mass index among Native American ...