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Swiss, Maria Diane. "Evaluation of Breastfeeding Curricula in Didactic Programs in Dietetics and Dietetic Internships Across the United States." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2015. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6250.

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Background: Breastfeeding is known to have many benefits for both mothers and infants. With the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding, health professionals have increased their attention on breastfeeding competency. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate breastfeeding curricula that are currently being covered in didactic programs in dietetics (DPDs) and dietetic internships (DIs) across the United States. Methods: Two-part surveys were sent to all directors of DPDs and DIs (n=475) with instructions to forward the second portion of the survey to instructors of classes tha

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Breiter, Abbe Michelle. "Effects of nutrition education on the nutrition knowledge of future aerobic dance instructors." FIU Digital Commons, 1997. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1805.

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The effectiveness of nutrition education on the nutrition knowledge of future aerobic instructors was studied. Forty-seven subjects participated in the study. The experimental group (n=31) chose to and paid for a two-hour per week session of structured nutrition education for four weeks, the control group (n=16) did not. A nutrition knowledge test was completed by all subjects before and after the intervention. Results were analyzed for relationships between subject's nutrition knowledge and age, gender, educational background, income, and body mass index. No significant differences were found

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Cedillo, Maribel. "Rainbow diet : a new nutrition education tool." FIU Digital Commons, 2004. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2093.

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The purpose of this study was to develop a developmentally appropriate new nutrition education tool, the Rainbow Diet for Children (RDFC), to encourage and aid parents in feeding their children according to current national recommendations. In phase I of the study, the RDFC was developed. Foods were grouped based on color. This grouping provided 11 food groups and foods that provide adequate nutrition for children ages 3-6 years. Using a focus group theoretical diets/foods selections in the RDFC were tested for nutrition adequacy. Phase II of the study consisted of actual testing of the RDFC w

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Adkins, Cecile. "Instructional Strategies That Promote Cultural Competence in Nutrition and Dietetics Education." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/3481.

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Changing demographics in the United States to a minority-majority culture require health care professionals who are culturally competent to provide appropriate care to patients. In a university in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, a gap existed between student education and the culturally competent professional practice of entry-level registered dietitians. Using Freire's notion of social justice and Vygotsky's constructivist theory as the conceptual frameworks, the purpose of this study was to explore educators' instructional strategies that promoted cultural competence in nutriti

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Kirkegaard, Amy J. "Quality Management in Primary Care Dietetics." Thesis, Griffith University, 2022. http://hdl.handle.net/10072/420903.

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Background: Health is influenced by many determinants, including the social and physical environment, economic factors, and individual characteristics. Diet and nutrition play a critical role in health, both in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases, with dietary risk factors alone causing 5.3% of the total disease burden in Australia. Dietetic care has been shown to improve consumer outcomes, demonstrating its role in addressing the burden caused by poor diet. While quality has been extensively explored in tertiary and, to a lesser degree, in primary healthcare settings, th

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Dawes, Lisa A. Ms. "PARENTING NUTRITION SKILLS WORKSHOP: AN EVALUATION OF FACILITATED GROUP DISCUSSIONS TO ENHANCE PARENTING NUTRITION SELF EFFICACY." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2013. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1073.

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Abstract Parenting Nutrition Skills Workshops: An Evaluation of Facilitated Group Discussions to Enhance Parenting Nutrition Self-Efficacy By: Lisa Dawes, RD, CDE This research study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of using facilitated group discussion (FGD), a less traditional method of nutrition education, for increasing parents’ feelings of self-efficacy in their ability to make nutrition-related decisions, and to set and enforce nutrition-related boundaries with their children. Childhood obesity is on the rise; poor food choices, portion control, and inactivity are identified

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Boyee, Jennifer Kristin. "PRACTICE AND APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE BY NUTRITION STUDENTS." UKnowledge, 2011. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/122.

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Practice and knowledge of upper‐level human nutrition and dietetics students (juniors and seniors, n=96) attending a midwestern university were compared to their comprehension and application of the Scope of Dietetics Practice. The sample consisted of 96 students, primarily (72%) in the 21 – 23 age category; females made up 83% and males comprised the remaining 17% of the sample. In this sample, 70% of the participants reported dietetics as their current major, and 30% stated that their major was human nutrition. Overall, students majoring in human nutrition responded neutrally to the question

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Cabrera, Katherine Marie. "Florida's health care reimbursement for outpatient medical nutrition therapy." FIU Digital Commons, 2002. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1957.

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The purpose of this study was to describe and inform registered dietitians (RDs) in the State of Florida what insurance companies are providing in terms of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) coverage. A questionnaire was developed to encompass major MNT reimbursement stipulations such as policies, specific diseases coverage, specific Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and descriptors, use of the medical necessity letter and nutrition cost benefits analysis (CBA). The questionnaire, encompassing 27 plans (HMO, PPO, Indemnity, Medicare, Medicaid), also served as a MNT promotional tool for 1

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Chutkan, Sophia S. "Preferences of dietitians and nurses for artificial nutrition and hydration." FIU Digital Commons, 2003. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2363.

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Dietitians are responsible for recommending artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) for elderly patients with a diminished mental capacity. Research is non-existent regarding how the beliefs of dietitians influence their recommendations; however, data are available on the attitudes of physicians and nurses regarding ANH. This study was designed to determine how the beliefs of dietitians and nurses affect their decisions regarding administering ANH. Dietitians and nurses, 1500 of each, were asked to agree or disagree with thirteen belief statements related to ANH. The participants also recomme

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Furtado, Margaret M. "The effect of nutrition education on nutrition knowledge and body composition of Little League cheerleaders." FIU Digital Commons, 1990. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3428.

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The purpose of this study was to determine if a short-term nutrition education program could significantly improve the nutrition knowledge (as assessed by the .Nutrition Achievement Test (NAT)) and body composition (as measured by the weight-for-length index (WLI) and body mass index (BMI)) of female cheerleaders aged 7 to 13. Nutrition lessons were presented to the experimental group during a two month treatment period. Using a pre-test, post-test, control group design, and performing two-sample t tests on mean differences (post-test minus pre-test) in BMI, WLI and mean percent correct on the

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Ajabshir, Sahar. "The Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation of Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress and Glycemic Status in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes." FIU Digital Commons, 2018. https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3649.

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The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of 4000 IU and 6000 IU of daily vitamin D3 supplementation for 3 months and 6 months on 8-hydroxy-2`-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) and glycated albumin (GA%) among a group of individuals with T2D and hypovitaminosis D. Furthermore, this study investigated the association between dietary inflammatory index (DII), C-reactive protein (CRP), 8-OHdG, hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c), GA% and insulin. Ninety participants were recruited by community outreach and were screened. Sixty-eight participants met the inclusion criteria were enrolled and completed the stu

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Kassier, Susanna Maria. "Investigation of weight management-related focus areas in middle-class overweight/obese Black (Zulu) women to advise healthy weight loss intervention development." Doctoral thesis, University of Cape Town, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15520.

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The South African Demographic and Health Survey (1998 and 2003) revealed that urban black women had the highest prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity across all population and gender groups. This trend was confirmed by the South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES-1) who reported a substantial increase in the prevalence of obesity among black South African women. Hence, the high prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity among urban black South African women needs to be addressed through targeted weight loss/management interventions, as o

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Parker, Whadi-ah. "Lifestyle modification education in chronic diseases of lifestyle : insight into counselling provided by health professionals at primary health care facilities in the Western Cape, South Africa." Doctoral thesis, University of Cape Town, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/2742.

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Includes abstract.<br>Includes bibliographical references.<br>The aim of this study is to conduct a formative assessment to explore health professionals’ capacity as well as the conditions within primary health care facilities in the Western Cape Metropole that facilitate or impede the provision of lifestyle modification education and counselling to patients with chronic diseases of lifestyle in order to make recommendations for an intervention programme that utilises available resources.

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Meltzer, Shelly Tracy. "Sources of error and bias in the assessment of dietary intake : 24-hour recalls and food records." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26735.

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The first aim of this dissertation was to validate the 24-hour recall method of dietary assessment and to identify possible sources of error and bias in a cross-cultural sample of South African women. The second aim of this dissertation was to determine the source and extent of inter-researcher variability associated with the interpretation of food intake records. The first study was designed to consider whether reporting error is dependent on individual subject characteristics such as ethnicity, body mass, body fatness, age and education, or whether it is due to the dietary assessment tool (i

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Kawana, Beatrice Mazinza. "An assessment of the ffectiveness [i.e. effectiveness] of growth monitoring and promotion practices within the Lusaka urban district of Zambia." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/2741.

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Buckmire, Dianne C. "Sources of nutrition information for persons living in Trinidad and Tobago." FIU Digital Commons, 2010. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1941.

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Health consumers worldwide obtain nutrition information from various sources; however, the sources Trinidadians and Tobagonians accessed were unclear. This cross-sectional, descriptive study ascertained from which sources Trinidadians and Tobagonians obtained nutrition information. Participants (n = 845) were surveyed with questions regarding demographics and nutrition information sources. Nearly 100% agreed nutrition information was important. Persons 18-64 years old mainly accessed print media (p<0.01) and ≥ 65years old predominantly accessed the non-print media. Significantly more tertiary

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Weaver, Diane N. "Leadership Characteristics of Dietetic Professionals in Ohio." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1205775965.

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Bermudez, Maria Guadalupe. "The effect of nutrition education on the nutrition knowledge of college athletes." FIU Digital Commons, 1991. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1768.

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The relationship between nutrition and athletic performance has become a topic of increasing interest in college athletics. This study assessed the effect of nutrition education on the nutrition knowledge and dietary adequacy of female and male college athletes through a pre-test/post-test, control group design. Six weekly lessons were offered to the experimental groups. For female athletes, a two sample t-test indicated significant differences on gain scores for the experimental group (p

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Cunningham, Kailey Marie. "STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIETETICS AND HUMAN NUTRITION STUDENTS: EXPECTATIONS, BENEFITS AND BARRIERS." UKnowledge, 2014. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/foodsci_etds/23.

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This study analyzed the perceptions of University of Kentucky Dietetic and Human Nutrition students as they relate to the benefits and barriers of study abroad educational opportunities. The final sample consisted of 164 participants, with 18.9% (n=31) in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CP), 32.3% (n=53) in the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), 42.7% (n=70) in the Human Nutrition (HN) program and 5.5% (n=9) who identified their program as ‘other’. The primary barriers to participation in study abroad were cost and problems fitting education abroad into the current program of study. Th

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Merritt, Jade. "INTERDISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE OF ETSU DENTAL HYGIENE AND NUTRITION STUDENTS." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2018. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/453.

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There is a significant relationship between nutrition, systemic disease, and oral health. The integration of both nutrition and oral health information into educational programs for dental hygiene and nutrition students is vital for each profession. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge levels of dental hygiene and nutrition students in regards to content material pertaining to each discipline. This study attempted to provide baseline data for those teaching in ETSU’s Dental Hygiene and Nutrition programs to determine if modifications in the curricula are needed to better pr

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Baker, Holly Jean. "Physical activity and nutrition related variables in hispanic and non-hispanic college students." FIU Digital Commons, 2000. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1375.

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It has been estimated that one in four adults have sedentary lifestyles. In addition there appears to be an increase in obesity across the life span. It is of great importance to the health of this nation to understand how to promote more active lifestyles through the identification of lifestyle behaviors of active individuals and potential predictors of physical activity (PA). Seven hundred and seventy-seven college students were surveyed to investigate the relationship between nutrition related variables (i.e., dietary restraint, nutrition knowledge, food choice and body weight concerns) and

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Duncan, Alyssa Renee. ""Nutrition facts" label use in the selection of healthier foods by undergraduate students." FIU Digital Commons, 1996. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3239.

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Use of "Nutrition Facts" panel on food labels was studied in the selection of healthier substitutes for foods normally consumed by 276 undergraduates, mean age, 19.7+2.5 years. Among 1095 label pairs (3.97 per student), 80.6% included a "healthier" substitute. Most common food categories were cookies/bars/tarts (12.8%), cereal (11.8%), chips/crackers (11.1%), beverages (10.2%) and breads/muffins (9.1%). Up to three errors were recorded per label pair, with 384 total errors made, including failure to adjust for serving size (34%), use of pre-NLEA labels (30%), comparison of unlike foods (16%) a

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Perez, Rivera Alina Susana. "Dietetic Preceptors’ Perceived Knowledge and Self-Efficacy Toward the Nutrition Care Process." The Ohio State University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1338332456.

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Brill, Janet Bond. "Precompetition dietary practices of competitive male and female bodybuilders." FIU Digital Commons, 1992. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1809.

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A comprehensive analysis of precompetition dietary beliefs and behaviors of competitive bodybuilders has yet to be documented in the literature. The purposes of this study were (a) to quantify and document types of supplements competitive male and female bodybuilders consume, (b) to document how much money they spend on them each month, (c) to describe what dietary modifications and behaviors they follow in preparation for a contest and (d) to describe their nutrition beliefs associated with these habits. Three hundred and nine competitive male and female bodybuilders completed questionnaires

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Brain, Urrunaga Carmen Teresa. "Elder malnutrition: A meta analysis of studies using the nutrition screening initiative determine checklist." FIU Digital Commons, 1997. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1786.

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To demonstrate the extent of elder malnutrition risk in this country, a meta analysis of 30 studies that used the Nutrition Screening Initiative's "DETERMINE Your Nutritional Health Checklist" was conducted. The studies were divided into three categories: Elder Populations in Healthcare Related Systems (HS), Elder Meal Program Participants (MP), and General Community Residing Elder Population (GC). HS was sub-divided into Hospital Inpatient/Clinic Outpatient and Long Term Care/Home Care. The MP population were identified as Congregate or Home Delivered meal participants. Overall, results indic

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Boulos, Patricia. "Impact of nutrition education on knowledge and eating patterns in HIV-infected individuals." FIU Digital Commons, 1990. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1749.

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and impaired or threatened nutritional status seem to be closely related. It is now known that AIDS results in many nutritional disorders including anorexia, vomiting, protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), nutrient deficiencies, and gastrointestinal, renal, and hepatic dysfunction (1-7, 8). Reversibly, nutritional status may also have an impact on the development of AIDS among HIV-infected people. Not all individuals who have tested antibody positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have developed AIDS or have even shown clinical symptoms (9, 1

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Chisholm, Martha M. "The effect of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) on zinc (Zn) retention in the tissue of rats." FIU Digital Commons, 1995. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2342.

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Zn is regularly added to TPN solutions, however, requirements are poorly understood. This research investigated whether or not the route of Zn intake (oral vs parenteral) changes Zn concentration in rat tissues. Twenty-four male Fischer-344 rats were equally and randomly assigned to one of four groups (n=6): control (CON), baseline (BS), orally fed (OF), and intravenously fed (IV). After fifteen days of feeding, organs and sera were collected and analyzed for Zn by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Of the nine tissues analyzed, the Zn concentrations in the liver, kidney, and lung of the IV

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Baker, Etty B. "Hospital discharge planning in the provision of food and nutrition services for older adults post discharge." FIU Digital Commons, 2003. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1374.

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This descriptive study examined whether discharge planning ensures that food and nutrition services are provided to older adults following hospital discharge. The questionnaire was distributed to discharge planning professionals in 11 South Florida hospitals. Of the 84 respondents (88% response rate), most were female nurse case managers. Almost all reported job barriers including excessive patient loads, too many responsibilities, and limited community services. While physicians, registered nurses, social workers, physical therapists, were deemed "very important" in discharge planning,registe

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Meyer, Catharina Margaretha. "The development of recommendations for the implementation of nutrition therapy for coloured women with a type 2 diabetes attending CHC's in the Cape Metropole." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3267.

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Casazza, Krista. "A computer based approach to improve the dietary and physical activity patterns of a diverse group of adolescents." FIU Digital Commons, 2006. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2022.

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Diet and physical activity patterns have been implicated as major factors in the increasing prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity. It is estimated that between 16 and 33 percent of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight (CDC, 2000). Moreover, the CDC estimates that less than 50% of adolescents are physically active on a regular basis (CDC, 2003). Interventions must be focused to modify these behaviors. Facilitating the understanding of proper nutrition and need for physical activity among adolescents is the first step in preventing overweight and obesity and dela

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Ashchi, Mona Jahjah. "Further evidence for the relationship between eating frequency, body mass index, and physical activity." FIU Digital Commons, 2000. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1327.

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The relationship between the frequency of eating, physical activity and Body Mass Index (BMI) was investigated. Seventy five women, aged 24 to 55, were recruited from Florida International University. Via interview, subjects provided information regarding demographics and habitual eating frequency over 24-hours, and completed both the Baecke Questionnaire of Habitual Physical Activity and the Health Insurance Plan of New York Questionnaire on Physical Activity. Pearson correlations and partial correlation coefficients were used to assess the relationship between eating frequency, physical acti

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Barrett, Sheila C. "Risk factors of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases among Jamaican adolescents." FIU Digital Commons, 2009. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1413.

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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine Jamaican adolescents in a school setting, for risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Methods: A descriptive epidemiological cross-sectional study of 276 Jamaican adolescents (112 males and 164 females) ages 14-19 years (15.6±1.2), randomly selected from grades 9-12 from ten high schools on the island. Thirteen risk factors were examined. Risk factors were compared with BMI levels and demographics. A sub-study validated finger prick testing of fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, and HbAlc versus

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Batista, Sonia M. "Job satisfaction of dietitians in South Florida." FIU Digital Commons, 1999. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1432.

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The purpose of this study was to examine job satisfaction of dietitians in South Florida and to identify significant differences in job satisfaction between dietitians working in traditional versus non-traditional settings. A job satisfaction questionnaire was developed, validated, and mailed to dietitians in Palm Beach, Broward, Dade, and Monroe counties. Out of 600 questionnaires mailed, 203 surveys were returned and 187 were valid and analyzed statistically. Seventy three percent of subjects practiced in traditional and 17% in non-traditional settings. Eighteen percent of 187 subjects surve

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Davis, Errol Earl. "Comparison of coronary heart disease risk factors in foreign-born and United States-born Afro Caribbean Americans and African Americans in South Florida." FIU Digital Commons, 2004. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2728.

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In a cross-sectional study design, risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) were evaluated in three groups: 66 Afro Caribbeans (FBCA) living in the US for less than 10 years, 62 US-born Afro Caribbean (USBCA) and 61 African American (AA) adults (18-40 years), with equal numbers of males and females in each group. Socio-demographic, dietary, anthropometric and blood pressure data were collected. Fasting blood glucose, blood lipids and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were determined. The USBCA and AA participants compared to the FBCA participants consumed significantly (p< 0.05

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Castillo, Raquel. "Effects of offering tropical fruit beverages on fluid intake of older hispanic and non-hispanic residents in a long term care facility." FIU Digital Commons, 2002. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2076.

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The objective of this thesis was to determine how the availability of tropical fruit beverages, familiar to Hispanics, would affect fluid intake of Hispanic and non-Hispanic residents of a 120-bed nursing home. Beverage acceptance and intake were measured for three days with the following beverage offerings (including coffee): four fruit beverages usually served in the facility or two of the usual fruit beverages combined with two tropical fruit beverages. The presence of the tropical fruit beverages on the hydration cart significantly increased acceptance and intake in women but not men, rega

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Craggs-Dino, Lillian. "The effect of food safety education on the knowledge attitude and behavior of foodservice workers of inner city public schools." FIU Digital Commons, 2002. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2655.

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The purpose of this study was to determine if food safety education influences food safety knowledge, attitude and behavior among inner city public school foodservice employees. Knowledge, attitude and behavior of an experimental group (n=22) was assessed before and after 3-hour food safety training and compared with a control group (n=10) that received no food safety training. We hypothesized that those who received food safety training would have improved knowledge, attitude and behavior towards food safety issues compared to those who did not receive training. Results showed that food safet

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Cruz, Vanessa. "Sensitivity and specificity of a nutrition screening tool for patients admitted to general medical and surgical services." FIU Digital Commons, 1998. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2676.

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It is standard practice in acute-care settings to screen patients upon admission to determine whether they need a nutritional assessment; however, there is limited information on the ability of the screening tools to detect patients at nutritional risk. The purpose of this study was to determine (1) the sensitivity and specificity of the screening tool used at Jackson Memorial Hospital and (2) whether a new proposed tool would be more sensitive and specific. Dietitians screened patients upon admission using the existing and proposed tools (n=141). Sensitivity and specificity of these tools in

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Berdebes, Kathrine. "Dietary folate intake of firefighters in Metro-Dade county and their risk for cardiovascular disease." FIU Digital Commons, 2002. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2430.

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The purpose of this study was to show variations of folate intake, folate food sources, and diet by age, gender, and ethnicity in Metro-Dade Firefighters and to also determine the prevalence of obesity, physical inactivity and history heart disease. Low folate status may play a role in cardiovascular risk via its effect on homocysteine metabolism. Firefighters (n=127) recruited from randomly selected fire stations completed food-frequency and socio-demographic questionnaires. Significantly (p<.05) more African-Americans failed to meet at least 75% of the dietary reference intake (DRI) for fola

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Burnstine, Kara Ann. "Racial/ethnic differences on the body image perceptions and weight concerns of fourth grade girls." FIU Digital Commons, 2000. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1894.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the racial and ethnic differences on body image perceptions and weight concerns of fourth grade girls. A purposive sample of 182 fourth grade girls were eligible to participate, 166 were included in the data analysis. The Children's Eating Attitude Test (ChEAT) and a Dieting and Demographic Questionnaire (DDQ) were used to determine eating attitudes of fourth grade girls. A pictoral instrument that was modified from the original was used to assess body image. Anthropometric data was assessed and body mass index (BMI) values were used to classify subje

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Bauer, Carolyn Marie. "Nutritional status of United States Coast Guard law enforcement detachment groups before and after a deployment." FIU Digital Commons, 2000. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1436.

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The purpose of this research was to study the nutritional status of United States Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (USCG/ LEDET) personnel before and after prolonged travel at sea. To date there is no information available regarding the nutritional status of Coast Guard personnel. Forty-seven subjects were studied in total, each served as their own control. Demographic and health history data was collected at baseline. Dietary and exercise data was collected before and during the deployment. Body composition was determined before and after a deployment. The results of this study revealed

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Chester, Deirdra Nicole. "The relationship of spirituality and the health promoting behaviors of diet and exercise of African American women." FIU Digital Commons, 2003. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2159.

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Public health data show that African-Americans have not adopted health-promoting behaviors of diet and exercise. Spirituality, important in the lives of many African-American women, may be associated with health-promoting behaviors. This study was designed to determine how spirituality relates to health-promoting behaviors in African-American women. Burkhardt's theoretical framework for spirituality was adopted and measures were selected for the three elements of the framework: connectedness with self, others, and environment. The study used a descriptive cross sectional correlational design t

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Collins, Nancy. "Facing a paradigm shift in professional credentialing: preparedness of registered dietitians for professional development 2001." FIU Digital Commons, 2000. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2411.

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In the year 2001, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will begin a new process of recertifying Registered Dietitians (RD) using a self-directed lifelong learning portfolio model. The model, entitled Professional Development 2001 (PD 2001), is designed to increase competency through targeted learning. This portfolio consists of five steps: reflection, learning needs assessment, formulation of a learning plan, maintenance of a learning log, and evaluation of the learning plan. By targeting learning, PD 2001 is predicted to foster more up-to-date practitioners than the current method th

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Andersen, Cristina Visona. "The impact of dieting status and restraint on post-exercise energy intake in overweight females." FIU Digital Commons, 2001. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1418.

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This study investigated the impact of an acute bout of physical activity on postexercise energy intake (PE-EI) in overweight females who were dieting with high restraint (D-HR) and non-dieting with either high restraint (ND-HR) or low restraint (ND-LR). PE-EI at lunch and 12-hours after was compared on the exercise (E) and a nonexercise (NE) day. There was a significant interaction (F (2,33)= 4.12, p = 0.025) of dieting/restraint status and condition (E vs. NE day) on the 12-hour El. The D-HR ate 519 ± 596 kcal more on the E than on the NE day; while the ND-HR ate 177 ± 392 kcal less on the E

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Andrews, Yvette Nicola. "Development and assessment of a method to estimate meal intake of nursing home residents." FIU Digital Commons, 2001. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1289.

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The objective was to develop and validate a method for estimating food intake of nursing home residents. The study was conducted with certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at a 180-bed nursing facility. CNAs assisted in the development of the new method by providing feedback on existing estimation methods. Four simulated resident trays were used to estimate both food intake and overall meal intake. Twelve CNAs' intake estimates for 34 simulated food items (n=384 estimates) were compared to weighed values. Eightyfive percent of the 384 intake estimates for the simulated food items were correct; C

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Beltranena, Elissa A. "The palatability of monosodium glutamate-enhanced vegetables as rated by Cuban-American older adults at a congregate meal site." FIU Digital Commons, 2002. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1492.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of using monosodium glutamate (MSG) as a means to increase palatability and prospective consumption of vegetables at a congregate meal site with Cuban-American clients. Thirty to 32 subjects participated in hedonic testing each day. MSG-enhanced (2 g MSG/500 g vegetable) and non-enhanced beets, string beans, carrots and peas were evaluated for palatability, preference and prospective consumption. Results showed that MSG significantly increased both palatability and prospective consumption of string beans (ps < .05) but not of the other

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Biery, Samantha Evelyn Elaine. "Attitudes and behaviors of pre-adolescents with diabetes toward fat -modified foods." FIU Digital Commons, 1999. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1676.

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Fat modified foods are widely available and have the potential to help individuals with diabetes, including children, achieve a lower total fat and saturated fat intake. Sixty-three pre-adolescents (10-13 years) with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM or Type I), and 60 without diabetes (boys, n=54; girls, n=69) were tested to determine their beliefs and attitudes towards high-fat and reduced-fat foods. In addition, both children and parents were asked about the child's use of low fat foods i.e., how often the parent bought or encouraged their child to eat reduced-fat food; how strongly

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Al-Haifi, Ahmad R. "Factors affecting BMI and hemoglobin levels of mothers and infants in Kuwait." FIU Digital Commons, 2001. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1339.

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If you are the rightful copyright holder of this dissertation or thesis and wish to have it removed from the Open Access Collection, please submit a request to dcc@fiu.edu and include clear identification of the work, preferably with URL.

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Andreu, Laura Marie. "Low-fat food consumption by people with diabetes decreases fat saturated fat, and cholesterol intake." FIU Digital Commons, 1998. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1288.

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This study investigated the effect of providing free-access to several fat-modified foods on dietary energy and fat intake in free-living individuals with and without diabetes mellitus. Five low/no-fat products or their regular-fat versions were provided to volunteers to take home and use for 3 days. Energy and nutrient intakes of all foods consumed were determined through a weighed food diary and by weighing the food provided before and after consumption. Fifteen individuals with diabetes and 15 case-matched controls without diabetes participated in the study. Individuals with diabetes and co

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Asencio, Frances Dianne. "Diet as a measure of acculturation in diabetic and non diabetic Cuban Americans." FIU Digital Commons, 2001. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1319.

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The purpose of this study was to establish baseline information on the way in which acculturation affects Cuban Americans' dietary habits. In addition, the study explored differences in post-migration food preference between diabetic and non-diabetic Cuban Americans. The study was a cross-sectional survey utilizing a convenient sample of Cuban Americans living in Miami-Dade County. One hundred seventy-eight first generation Cuban Americans completed the Multidimensional Acculturation Survey for Cuban Americans (MAS-CA) which included a Dietary Bidimensional Acculturation Scale (D-BAS). Food ac

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Erb, Allison Faye. "Psychosocial risk factors for eating disorders in Hispanic females of diverse ethnic background and Non-Hispanic females." FIU Digital Commons, 2002. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3147.

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The primary objective of this study was to assess the psychosocial risk factors for eating disorders in Hispanic (70%) and Non Hispanic (30%) female university students (n= 618). Risk factors were assessed with the Psychosocial Risk Factor Questionnaire (PRFQ) and its four sub-scales. There was a significant difference in the score for Concern (F = 243, p .046) and Media Pressure (F = 367, p < .006) by ethnic group. African Americans had a significantly lower mean score (3.27 ± 028) for media pressure than all other ethnic groups. There was a significant difference in total PRFQ score (F = 2.5

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