Browsing OSU Theses by Subject "obesity"
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Differences in Anthropometric Parameters of 4-6 Year Old Children Seen in a Northeastern Oklahoma Pediatric Clinic
(Oklahoma State University, 2007-07-01)This study evaluated anthropometric differences in distribution of 4-6 year old children seen in a northeastern Oklahoman clinic for four weight categories by insurance type, or biennial exam year categories. and body mass ... -
Does the "Veggie U" Curriculum Increase Nutritional Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, Outcome Expectations, and Preferences Related to Fruits and Vegetables in 5th Grade Children?
(Oklahoma State University, 2009-05-01)Experimental study on the effectiveness of a nutrition education curriculum at increasing knowledge related to fruit and vegetables, preferences for fruit and vegetables, self-efficacy for selecting fruit and vegetables, ... -
Effects of Mango and Its Combination with Rosiglitazone on Clinical Parameters in Mice Fed High Fat Diet
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-12-01)This study examined the effects of freeze-dried mango (1% or 10% by weight), a fruit rich in vitamins A and C as well as phenolic compounds, in modulating clinical parameters of mice fed high fat (HF) diet. The study also ... -
Impact of economic growth on adult obesity rates in rural America
(2021-05)In the past several decades, obesity has become an increasingly severe problem in United States. From 2008 to 2018, the adult obesity rate rose from 33.8% to 42.4%. Obesity rates are notably higher in rural America when ... -
Parental responsibility: Stigmatization of parents based on child weight
(2021-12)Qualitative evidence, judicial decisions, and media reports suggest that parents of children with obesity experience stigma on account of their children's weights. However, to the best of my knowledge, little empirical ...