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The Effectiveness Of Jeffwlp For Weight Loss And General Nutritional Knowledge In Obese Patients, Scott Kozarsky, Ba, Olivia Ackley, Bs, Cynthia Cheng, Md, Phd
The Effectiveness Of Jeffwlp For Weight Loss And General Nutritional Knowledge In Obese Patients, Scott Kozarsky, Ba, Olivia Ackley, Bs, Cynthia Cheng, Md, Phd
Alpha Omega Alpha Research Symposium Posters
PURPOSE: The increasing prevalence of obesity urgently requires effective management strategies. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Jefferson Weight Loss Program (JeffWLP), a trained medical student-delivered health education program in a predominantly African-American patient cohort.
METHODS: A randomized controlled trial was performed enrolling 30 patients with an average socioeconomic status of 5.8 (10 maximum). The intervention group (n=18) completed JeffWLP, a low-cost, 12-week health coaching program combining education sessions with graded step exercises. The control group (n=12) received usual care. Mean baseline age, BMI, and General Nutritional Knowledge Questionnaire (GNKQ) scores were: 46±13 years, 38±5, and 14.7±1.9 (maximum score=17) respectively. …
Institute For Global Health And Development : Issue 3 - April - June 2022, Institute For Global Health And Development
Institute For Global Health And Development : Issue 3 - April - June 2022, Institute For Global Health And Development
IGHD Newsletter
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Precision Nutrition And Advanced Culinary Medicine, Sara B. Police
Precision Nutrition And Advanced Culinary Medicine, Sara B. Police
Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences Textbook Gallery
This electronic textbook (eBook) accompanies NS801, Precision Nutrition and Advanced Culinary Medicine, a 1-credit, 8-week online medical elective course for the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Office of Medical Education. The eBook provides module-based background information including text, tables, and figures to support each module of the online course:
- Introduction
- Culinary Challenges Preparation
- Emerging Concepts in Precision Nutrition
- Cardiovascular Disease & Nutritional Considerations
- Neurological and Mental Health Disorders & Nutritional Considerations
- Cancer & Nutritional Considerations
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Health, Microbiome & Nutritional Considerations
- Renal Conditions & Nutritional Considerations
As an open access textbook supported by the University of Kentucky Libraries …
Decreasing Rates Of Obesity In Onondaga County Among Older Adults, Julianna Duca
Decreasing Rates Of Obesity In Onondaga County Among Older Adults, Julianna Duca
Transformations: Research Papers
After an investigation of the health priorities in Onondaga County, research concludes that the mortality rates are generally higher when compared to New York State (New York State Department of Health, 2018). Currently, obesity and being overweight are the second leading causes of preventable deaths in the United States (New York State Department of Health, 2019e). Obesity is one chronic disease that shows higher rates in Onondaga County than New York State and the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019; New York State Department of Health, 2016b). The rate of obesity in Onondaga County is 32%, the …
Nutrition Assessment Project On College Student, Larry Digue
Nutrition Assessment Project On College Student, Larry Digue
EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters
No abstract provided.
Hss Advocate Alumni News Fall 2019, Otterbein Department Of Health And Sport Sciences
Hss Advocate Alumni News Fall 2019, Otterbein Department Of Health And Sport Sciences
Health and Sport Sciences Newsletter
1st annual Run for Your Cause to benefit Otterbein University Jean A. Rocks-Mizia endowed scholarship fund a huge success!, Sheronda Whitner '12 and Melica Hampton '04 garner Otterbein University Alumni Awards, Highlights from each of our majors!, Dr. Kim Fischer named 2019 Teacher of the Year.
10 Day Nutritional Assessment For A Female College Athlete, Ciarra Ashworth, Tori Birks
10 Day Nutritional Assessment For A Female College Athlete, Ciarra Ashworth, Tori Birks
EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters
No abstract provided.
Hss Advocate Departmental Fall 2018, Department Of Health And Sport Sciences
Hss Advocate Departmental Fall 2018, Department Of Health And Sport Sciences
Health and Sport Sciences Newsletter
- Stand Campaign Results
- Interested in Study Abroad by Meggin Kelley
- Fair Play
Hss Advocate Alumni News Fall 2018, Department Of Health And Sport Sciences
Hss Advocate Alumni News Fall 2018, Department Of Health And Sport Sciences
Health and Sport Sciences Newsletter
- Remembering Our Fallen Officers
- A Message from the Chair by Dr. Joan Rocks
- 2018 Bread & Roses Award-Dr. Joan Rocks
- Dr. Kristy McCray -SARNO Community Partner of the Year for sexual violence prevention work.
Hss News Poster Spring 2018, Department Of Health And Sport Sciences
Hss News Poster Spring 2018, Department Of Health And Sport Sciences
Health and Sport Sciences Newsletter
- Beyond the Baseline
- Remembering Westerville's Finest
- 2018 Bread & Roses Award-Dr. Joan Rocks
- Employees Support the Otterbein Fund
Regulating Kids' Meals To Combat Childhood Obesity, Y-Lan Khuong
Regulating Kids' Meals To Combat Childhood Obesity, Y-Lan Khuong
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Obesity is an epidemic crossing genders, ages, socioeconomic status, geography, and race/ethnicity. In Vermont, 11.3% of 10 to 17-year old are considered obese, thereby increasing risk for numerous health issues. One contributing factor is an increased tendency to eat away from home. This project aims to provide qualitative evidence regarding response to policy setting nutritional standards for kids' meals in Vermont restaurants.
Barriers To Healthy Eating Among The Senior Populations In Brookfield, Ct, Yueyue Shen
Barriers To Healthy Eating Among The Senior Populations In Brookfield, Ct, Yueyue Shen
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
In the U.S, the cost of diseases associated with unhealthy eating reaches $157 billion a year. In the Western Connecticut area, hypertension and diabetes are the top two reasons for admitting seniors to the hospital. Both of them can be managed by healthy diet and exercise. This project aims to identify the barriers to eating healthy among elderly in Brookfield, CT, and to discuss potential interventions that can be implanted to address the identified barriers.
Slow Foods For Health Increasing Knowledge Of Glycemic Index In Adolescents For Healthier Food Choices, Meredith Kayleigh Sooy
Slow Foods For Health Increasing Knowledge Of Glycemic Index In Adolescents For Healthier Food Choices, Meredith Kayleigh Sooy
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions through the United States affect all age groups, genders, and races. This is especially troubling in the pediatric population where 12.5 million children were found to be overweight in 2010. Many adolescents have inadequate knowledge of nutrition basics to make healthy choices. Based on interviews within the community of Colchester, VT a need for information about the glycemic index was seen. A handout geared towards adolescents was created with information about the glycemic index and using this information to make healthy food choices. This handout was made available to all providers of Colchester Family Practice …