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Will Improvements to the Nutrition Facts Panel Increase Label Involvement?
(Oklahoma State University, 2014-07-01)
The nutrition fact label has been on foods in the United States since the 1990 Nutrition Labeling and Education Act. While little has changed with the label in the U.S., many countries in Europe have started utilizing front ...
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 ...
Evaluation of an OCES Nutrition Education Program, the Story of Benny the Traveling Bean, on First Grade Children's Willingness to Try Foods Containing Legumes
(Oklahoma State University, 2009-12-01)
An OCES Nutrition Education Program, The Story of Benny the Traveling Bean, was evaluated for its impact on first grade children's willingness to try foods containing legumes. The sample included 38 first grade children ...
Influence of Hormones and Nutrition on Communication Signal Development in Green Anoles (Anolis Carolinensis)
(Oklahoma State University, 2013-05-01)
Green anoles utilize highly stereotyped species specific displays for both intersexual and intrasexual communication. These displays have garnered much attention from researchers; however, to date no one has conclusively ...
African American women living with HIV and their nutritional implications
(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. ...
Effect of water-soluble plant extract on nursery pig performance
(2022-07)
The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a water-soluble phytogenic product on growth performance and immune response of nursery pigs. 280 pigs were utilized in this 42-day study. Pigs were allocated ...
Impact of CACFP participation and quality ratings of child care centers on dietary quality
(2023-05)
Introduction/Review of Literature: The average Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) score for children aged 2-17 years is 53.9/100, indicating that children’s diets do not align with federal dietary recommendations. Dietary ...
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 ...
Oklahoma Dust Bowl: Differences In Health and Nutrition Among Oklahoma Rural Older Adults
(Oklahoma State University, 2008-07-01)
The purpose of this investigation was to determine how gender, age, and life event experience influence differences in health outcomes among older rural adults. Nutrition, health, and food handling practices were examined ...
Effect of distillers dried grains with solubles and a feed additive containing essential oils on performance of wean-to-finish pigs
(2020-07)
Two studies were conducted to evaluate the effect of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and a feed additive containing essential oils on growth performance of wean-to-finish and nursery pigs. Feed disappearance ...