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The Impact Of Diet And Nutrition On Adolescent Depression: A Systematic Review, Rachel Samuelson
The Impact Of Diet And Nutrition On Adolescent Depression: A Systematic Review, Rachel Samuelson
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Depression in adolescence is linked with a range of adverse outcomes and substantial risk for morbidity and mortality across the lifespan. Improvement in diet and nutrition may offer an inexpensive and acceptable alternative to standard depression treatment. However, to this date, alternative treatment has been widely overlooked, due to lack of evidence and knowledge. This is crucial, as understanding and promoting the role of diet and nutrition in mental health could significantly reduce the impact of depression in young people. This systematic review sets out to examine the current literature on diet, nutrition, and adolescent mental health, in particular, the …
Systematic Review: Social Work School Interventions For Food Accessibility Among Impoverished Children, Rebecca Christensen
Systematic Review: Social Work School Interventions For Food Accessibility Among Impoverished Children, Rebecca Christensen
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Mothers and children from impoverished families discuss the continuous sacrifices related to food insecurity. Sacrifices like trade-offs can lead to attention of a family’s immediate needs like food but these often come with the cost or sacrifice of other long term needs such as a means of income. Working with children and their families in attending to the underlying causes for their food insecurity may not only help to alleviate their immediate but also their long term needs in maintaining a standard of living. This systematic literature review was designed to investigate the research question: What interventions are being taken …
“The Hunger Games” Media Representation Of The National School Lunch Program, Danielle Lee
“The Hunger Games” Media Representation Of The National School Lunch Program, Danielle Lee
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) was designed to help ease the financial burden of eligible families and provide a hot and nutritious meal for students. This program offers assistance to families who otherwise may not be able to afford consistent nutritious meals for their children. There is a lack of research in the area of media representation of public welfare programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The purpose of this research was to examine how both national (The New York Times) and local (Minneapolis Star Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer Press) newspapers portrayed NSLP in the 1960’s, 1980’s, …
Exploring Diet Within Treatment Of Persons With Serious And Persistent Mental Illness, Farah Lee
Exploring Diet Within Treatment Of Persons With Serious And Persistent Mental Illness, Farah Lee
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Studies suggest that persons diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) die prematurely compared to the rest of the general U.S. population. Previous research implies that this is due to disproportionate rates of chronic medical conditions prevalent in the SPMI population. Contributing factors to the mortality of those with SPMI include poor diet, lifestyle, and mental illness. This research aimed to discover how providers incorporate dietary practices into their work with persons diagnosed with SPMI. To further explore this topic this researcher analyzed data from qualitative semistructured, face-to-face interviews with licensed professionals, medical doctors, and certified practitioners (n = …
How Does Parent Nutrition Education Change What Children Bring For Lunch?, Theresa A. Brandl
How Does Parent Nutrition Education Change What Children Bring For Lunch?, Theresa A. Brandl
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
Abstract The intent of this action research was to see if parent nutrition education changed what parents packed in their children’s lunches. This study was conducted at a Colorado Montessori school enrolling infants through kindergartners. Data sources included teacher observation before and after the nutrition classes, a pre-class parental survey on nutrition knowledge and topic needs, a teacher journal, and a post-class evaluation. Results showed that after the class, five out of seven students’ lunches changed 20 to 60%. Parents incorporated ideas learned from the class and ways to entice picky eaters. Based on this action research project, the school …
Enhancing The Nutritional Quality Of Flour Tortillas: An Investigation Of Consumer Receptivity To A Fortified Tortilla Product, Anna M.R. Hayes
Enhancing The Nutritional Quality Of Flour Tortillas: An Investigation Of Consumer Receptivity To A Fortified Tortilla Product, Anna M.R. Hayes
Antonian Scholars Honors Program
The majority of U.S. adults consume less than the recommended amount of whole grains, dietary fiber, and vegetables on a daily basis. Increased intake of these foods is linked with reduced risks of developing chronic diseases, such as heart attack, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. With increased prevalence of such chronic health conditions and inadequate intakes of whole grains and vegetables, the need for an appealing enriched food product is evident. Over the past decade, the tortilla industry has been the fastest-growing sector of the U.S. baking industry; therefore, enhancing the nutritional content of tortillas could result in healthier food products …
Implementation Of A Wellness Curriculum, Donna Heimer Lupien
Implementation Of A Wellness Curriculum, Donna Heimer Lupien
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Graduate nurse anesthesia school is extremely challenging and includes long hours of study and clinical performance. A multitude of stressors can impair the ability of students to think, learn and be successful in school. A literature review was conducted to study the threats to anesthesia students’ wellness. This review yielded evidence based knowledge that guided a systems change project to implement a wellness curriculum. The curriculum included three components. The first was to provide three wellness classes that included the topics of sleep, stress and substance abuse, and fitness and nutrition. The second was to create an environment more supportive …
Addressing Physical Health In Social Work Practice, Kristin K. Huskamp
Addressing Physical Health In Social Work Practice, Kristin K. Huskamp
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The current base of literature highlights the importance of physical health and it’s impact on an individual’s mental health and overall well-being. The purpose of this research is to examine how often social workers target physical health in practice with clients and if there is an underutilization of the research regarding the impact of physical health on psychological health in practice with clients. The research specifically examines how physical health is incorporated into assessment, diagnosis, and over the course of treatment in clinical social work practice. This study used qualitative research, which includes data collection, data analysis, and using grounded …
Implementation Of A Wellness Curriculum, Donna Heimer Lupien
Implementation Of A Wellness Curriculum, Donna Heimer Lupien
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Graduate nurse anesthesia school is extremely challenging and includes long hours of study and clinical performance. A multitude of stressors can impair the ability of students to think, learn and be successful in school. A literature review was conducted to study the threats to anesthesia students’ wellness. This review yielded evidence based knowledge that guided a systems change project to implement a wellness curriculum. The curriculum included three components. The first was to provide three wellness classes that included the topics of sleep, stress and substance abuse, and fitness and nutrition. The second was to create an environment more supportive …
Living On A Food Pantry Diet, Kathryn M. Jackelen
Living On A Food Pantry Diet, Kathryn M. Jackelen
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
In 2011, food insecurity affected one in six Americans. In order to achieve food security, many families turn to food pantries with options less healthy than traditional supermarkets. A survey with 32 multiple choice and short-answer questions was distributed at a food pantry in the Twin Cities area to measure food pantry usage and demographics. One hundred forty-six respondents participated in the survey. Seventy-five percent were female, with a mean age of 51, and almost half of the respondents reported having children. Just over half had someone in the home employed (either part- or full-time). Almost two-thirds of the respondents …
Cancellation Of Scheduled Exercise And Its Influence On Consumption: Exercisers Vs. Sedentary Individuals, Kayla A. Lange
Cancellation Of Scheduled Exercise And Its Influence On Consumption: Exercisers Vs. Sedentary Individuals, Kayla A. Lange
Antonian Scholars Honors Program
With the obesity epidemic on the rise an effort must be initiated to discover why dietary choices are made. Exercise cancellation in individuals who frequently exercise may cause a decrease in calories consumed. However, exercise cancellation in sedentary individuals may have opposite effect, increasing calories consumed. PURPOSE: This study was performed to determine whether the cancellation of regularly scheduled exercise affects an individual’s daily food consumption, particularly in individuals who exercise regularly compared to those who are sedentary. METHODS: Female college students (n=10) scheduled two morning exercise sessions of 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise. One session randomly determined by …