Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Master of Science
August 23, 2013
Chronic stress alters serum lipids: effects due to “stress eating” versus metabolic changes
Much research indicates that psychological stress can alter serum lipids, contributing to cardiovascular disease. However, this theory remains controversial. It is also unknown how this effect occurs: whether due to stress eating versus metabolic changes. This knowledge deficit impairs the understanding and clinical treatment of the increasingly ubiquitous patient experiencing stress and dyslipidemia. The purpose…
June 14, 2013
Acquired copper deficiency post-Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Surgery: A systematic review
Copper is an essential trace element which operates as a vital cofactor in enzymatic reactions crucial to normal function of the hematologic, vascular, skeletal, and the nervous systems. It is also a key component of the antioxidant system. The site of copper absorption in humans is primarily the stomach and the proximal small intestine. Copper…
April 29, 2013
Drinking Water Access Project
This project was completed in the course NUTR 531: Public Health Nutrition.
March 22, 2013
Prevalence of anemia and use of red cell distribution width as a predictive tool in a bariatric surgery population
Anemia is among the most common conditions resulting from nutrient deficiency in bariatric surgery populations. The symptoms of anemia can have a negative impact on favorable outcomes. The primary aim of this study was to establish prevalence rates and characterization of subjects with new onset anemia after bariatric surgery. The secondary aim was to determine…
December 14, 2012
Relationship between aerobic fitness and academic achievement in Seattle secondary school children
Aerobic fitness is an important measure of physical fitness and has been shown to affect academic achievement in youth. This study explored how aerobic fitness was positively associated with standardized test scores, independent of demographic and medical factors. In addition, the project examined how the academic risk score, an aggregate measure of course failure rate,…
Self-efficacy of monitoring eating choices associated with autonomy, fruit and vegetable intake and BMI in the MOVE’M Study
Fruit and vegetable (FV) intake is inadequate in the US. Improving FV intake is associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases and a lower BMI. Autonomy for food-related tasks and self-efficacy of monitoring dietary intake are factors that can potentially influence FV intake. In this study baseline data collected from the Move and Moderate…
Restricted eating behavior in children with PKU and HPA
Phenylketonuria (PKU) and hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA) are two genetic disorders that affect the metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine (Phe), leading to increased serum Phe concentrations, and possible negative neurologic outcomes. PKU and HPA are manageable with lifelong dietary restriction of Phe. Diet restriction has been associated with increased energy intake, and unhealthy eating habits. Some…
October 31, 2012
Uncontrolled Type 1 Diabetes
Nutrition for Optimal Performance: Men’s Baseball
Nutritional Deficiencies status post Gastric Bypass Surgery and the Nutrition Care Process
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