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The Impact Of Fish Intake (Primarily The Omega-3 Fatty Acid Concentration) On Cognitive Decline: A Systematic Review, Emma Martin Jan 2024

The Impact Of Fish Intake (Primarily The Omega-3 Fatty Acid Concentration) On Cognitive Decline: A Systematic Review, Emma Martin

2024 Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creative Activity - Documents

The purpose of this systematic review is to explore the effect of fish intake on cognitive decline. Previous studies on fish intake and cognitive decline have produced both supportive results and results that yield ineffectiveness. This review focuses primarily on omega 3 concentration from fish intake and its influence on mild cognitive impairment. Using several search engines, studies were selected by searching “fish intake and cognitive decline”. Inclusion criteria consisted of individuals diagnosed with MCI, intervention of fish intake, and omega 3 fatty acid concentration and cognitive function exams conducted at baseline and throughout the study. Nine out of the …


Growing Up Healthy: A Study On Young Adults And Their Readiness To Transition To Independent Healthcare, Annabelle Heddell Apr 2022

Growing Up Healthy: A Study On Young Adults And Their Readiness To Transition To Independent Healthcare, Annabelle Heddell

2022 Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creative Activity - Documents

Healthcare is a lifelong journey that involves changes, decision making, and awareness of health needs and concerns. As children grow up and age out of the pediatric system, transitioning occurs. Healthcare transitioning (HCT) is a process that assists individuals with the different stages of their health journey. Transition readiness is derived from the concept of health care transitioning, which is generally defined as “the process of shifting from pediatric to adultfocused care” (Kelemen et al., 2014, p. 1062). A more in-depth definition describes health care transitioning as the “process of purposeful, planned movement of adolescents with chronic medical conditions from …


Comparison Of Nutritive Value, Cost, Viscosity And Acceptability Among Developed Oral Nutritional Supplements And Commercially-Prepared Supplements, Melanie Burns, Christa Huxel, Kathleen O'Rourke, Linda Simpson Jan 2012

Comparison Of Nutritive Value, Cost, Viscosity And Acceptability Among Developed Oral Nutritional Supplements And Commercially-Prepared Supplements, Melanie Burns, Christa Huxel, Kathleen O'Rourke, Linda Simpson

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Comparison Of Nutritive Value, Cost, Viscosity And Acceptability Among Developed Oral Nutritional Supplements And Commercially-Prepared Supplements, Melanie Burns, Christa R. Huxel, Kathleen A. O'Rourke, Linda D. Simpson Jan 2012

Comparison Of Nutritive Value, Cost, Viscosity And Acceptability Among Developed Oral Nutritional Supplements And Commercially-Prepared Supplements, Melanie Burns, Christa R. Huxel, Kathleen A. O'Rourke, Linda D. Simpson

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


A Content Analysis Of Food Advertisements During Children’S Television Programming, Melanie Burns, Jillian Hurt Jan 2011

A Content Analysis Of Food Advertisements During Children’S Television Programming, Melanie Burns, Jillian Hurt

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


A Content Analysis Of Food Advertisements During Children’S Television Programming, Melanie Burns, Jillian Hurt Jan 2011

A Content Analysis Of Food Advertisements During Children’S Television Programming, Melanie Burns, Jillian Hurt

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Review: Your Personal Path To Health: Steps To A Healthier You!, Lindsay Schwarz, Jennette Ryan, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Your Personal Path To Health: Steps To A Healthier You!, Lindsay Schwarz, Jennette Ryan, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Review: Water With Lemon, Jessica Petruszak, Mary Hacker, Brie Gulley, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Water With Lemon, Jessica Petruszak, Mary Hacker, Brie Gulley, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Review: Healthy Living Program, Module 6: Fall Prevention, Carol Hendricks, Angie Ison, Jasmine Sufranski, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Healthy Living Program, Module 6: Fall Prevention, Carol Hendricks, Angie Ison, Jasmine Sufranski, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Review: Celebrate Healthy Eating, Dannon Institute, Inc. (2003), Updated 2006. Web Site For Early Childhood Professionals: Http://Www.Celebratehealthyeating.Org, Chrissy Mitzel, Jae Mukoyama, Gwen Zumwalt, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Celebrate Healthy Eating, Dannon Institute, Inc. (2003), Updated 2006. Web Site For Early Childhood Professionals: Http://Www.Celebratehealthyeating.Org, Chrissy Mitzel, Jae Mukoyama, Gwen Zumwalt, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Review: Water With Lemon, Jessica Petruszak, Mary Jane Hacker, Brie Gulley, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Water With Lemon, Jessica Petruszak, Mary Jane Hacker, Brie Gulley, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Review: Eat Smart North Carolina: Guidelines For Healthy Foods And Beverages At Meetings, Gatherings, And Events, Megan Mccallister, Kelly Knust, Lindsey Wilson, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Eat Smart North Carolina: Guidelines For Healthy Foods And Beverages At Meetings, Gatherings, And Events, Megan Mccallister, Kelly Knust, Lindsey Wilson, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Review: Calcium Counseling Resource (2005), From National Dairy Council, Patty Berry, Audra Cisna, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Calcium Counseling Resource (2005), From National Dairy Council, Patty Berry, Audra Cisna, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Review: Healthy Living Program, Module 6: Fall Prevention, Carol Hendricks, Angie Ison, Jasmine Sufranski, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Healthy Living Program, Module 6: Fall Prevention, Carol Hendricks, Angie Ison, Jasmine Sufranski, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Review: Celebrate Healthy Eating, Dannon Institute, Inc. (2003), Updated 2006. Web Site For Early Childhood Professionals: Http://Www.Celebratehealthyeating.Org, Chrissy Mitzel, Jae Mukoyama, Gwen Zumwalt, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Celebrate Healthy Eating, Dannon Institute, Inc. (2003), Updated 2006. Web Site For Early Childhood Professionals: Http://Www.Celebratehealthyeating.Org, Chrissy Mitzel, Jae Mukoyama, Gwen Zumwalt, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Review: Your Personal Path To Health: Steps To A Healthier You!, Lindsay Schwarz, Jennette Ryan, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Your Personal Path To Health: Steps To A Healthier You!, Lindsay Schwarz, Jennette Ryan, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Review: Calcium Counseling Resource (2005), From National Dairy Council, Patty Berry, Audra Cisna, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Calcium Counseling Resource (2005), From National Dairy Council, Patty Berry, Audra Cisna, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Review: Eat Smart North Carolina: Guidelines For Healthy Foods And Beverages At Meetings, Gatherings, And Events, Megan Mccallister, Kelly Knust, Lindsey Wilson, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Eat Smart North Carolina: Guidelines For Healthy Foods And Beverages At Meetings, Gatherings, And Events, Megan Mccallister, Kelly Knust, Lindsey Wilson, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Review: Nutrition And An Active Life, W.B. Freire, Melanie Burns, Aaron Grobergieser Jan 2006

Review: Nutrition And An Active Life, W.B. Freire, Melanie Burns, Aaron Grobergieser

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Review: Nutrition And An Active Life, W.B. Freire, Melanie Burns, Aaron Grobergieser Jan 2006

Review: Nutrition And An Active Life, W.B. Freire, Melanie Burns, Aaron Grobergieser

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Effects Of Family Mealtime Practices On Household Inhabitants, Lindsay A. Schwarz, Melanie Burns Jan 2005

Effects Of Family Mealtime Practices On Household Inhabitants, Lindsay A. Schwarz, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

The purpose of this study was to determine how various family mealtime practices influence family dynamics. The objectives were to determine the frequency of meals per week consumed as a family, which meal was typically consumed together, influencing factors on why families do or do not choose to eat together, and the extent to which the participants perceived that family meal time strengthens the family unit. Participants (n=50) in the study completed a self-administered survey that consisted of questions regarding current family mealtime practices, as well as general questions about the family unit. Results indicated that family meals have the …


Effects Of Family Mealtime Practices On Household Inhabitants, Lindsay Schwarz, Melanie Burns Jan 2005

Effects Of Family Mealtime Practices On Household Inhabitants, Lindsay Schwarz, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

The purpose of this study was to determine how various family mealtime practices influence family dynamics. The objectives were to determine the frequency of meals per week consumed as a family, which meal was typically consumed together, influencing factors on why families do or do not choose to eat together, and the extent to which the participants perceived that family meal time strengthens the family unit. Participants (n=50) in the study completed a self-administered survey that consisted of questions regarding current family mealtime practices, as well as general questions about the family unit. Results indicated that family meals have the …


School Foodservice Director’S Perceived Compliance With The Dietary Guidelines For Americans, Melanie Burns Apr 2000

School Foodservice Director’S Perceived Compliance With The Dietary Guidelines For Americans, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


School Foodservice Director’S Perceived Compliance With The Dietary Guidelines For Americans, Melanie Burns Jan 2000

School Foodservice Director’S Perceived Compliance With The Dietary Guidelines For Americans, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.