Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Master of Science
August 21, 2015
Diesel Exhaust Exposure and N-acetyl-cysteine Supplementation In-utero and Atherosclerotic Lesion Progression
Ambient air pollution exposures have consistently been found to be positively associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Fine particle air pollution (PM2.5), largely derived from diesel exhaust (DE) emissions, have been emphasized as having the most significant effect on cardiovascular health. PM2.5 exposure during pregnancy can have deleterious effects on fetal development, decrease birth weight, and…
Taxomic and Functional Characterization of Human Gut Microbes Involved in Dietary Plant Lignan Metabolism
Dietary plant lignans, such as secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG), are metabolized to the enterolignans, enterodiol (END) and enterolactone (ENL), by gut microbes. Evidence suggests that enterolignans may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and several forms of cancer. Our aim was to characterize the microbial community involved in enterolignan production by using an in vitro batch culture system to…
April 30, 2015
Time for Lunch at School
This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health Nutrition.
March 21, 2015
The Association between Baseline Fructose Consumption and Baseline Biomarkers of Inflammation in a Randomized Controlled Feeding Trial
High fructose intake, especially through sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, has been associated with increased risk of chronic diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and cancer. Biomarkers of inflammation are useful indicators of low-grade chronic inflammation caused by chronic diseases. The objective of this study was to examine the association between baseline…
December 12, 2014
The Cost of Healthy Foods in Seattle, WA: Price Trends from 2004-2014
The issues surrounding the cost of healthy foods have emerged as a significant barrier to improving dietary habits, especially for individuals and families of low socioeconomic status. Earlier reports have found that nutrient-dense, low energy-density foods have increased in price at a more rapid rate compared to energy-dense, low nutrient-density food. This study seeks to…
Adherence to Micronutrient Supplementation in Bariatric Patients
Micronutrient deficiencies are key concerns after bariatric surgery. Routine supplementation of certain vitamins and minerals is a lifelong requirement following bariatric procedures to minimize the risks of nutritional deficiencies on health. However, little is known about bariatric patient adherence to postoperative supplementation. The aims of this study were to examine self-reported adherence to recommended micronutrient…
Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity in a Pediatric Population
In adult populations, the pathology of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is mainly related to obesity. In contrast, early studies in pediatric populations suggested adenoid and tonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) to be the main causes of OSAS in children, making adenotonsillectomy the first line of treatment. Early consensus was that, in contrast to adults, pediatric OSAS…
An Examination of Nutritional Outcomes from an Intensive Outpatient Pediatric Feeding Program for Children with Feeding Difficulties
Children with feeding disorders consume an insufficient volume or variety of food. This can compromise growth and development and the child may require enteral nutrition. Pediatric feeding disorders have complicated etiologies and require assessment from an interdisciplinary team to address all aspects of the child’s condition. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the…
Red Cell Distribution Width and Fall Events in Older Adults
Red-blood cell distribution width (RDW) has been associated with negative outcomes including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pancreatitis, liver disease, and poor pulmonary function. These diseases have also been associated with fall events in older adults. RDW is strongly associated with morbidity and mortality. This study aims to investigate the association between RDW and fall events, and…
October 31, 2014
Proper Formulas for a Hemodialysis Patient on Tube Feeding
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