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Knowledge And Behaviors Surrounding A Gluten-Free Diet Between Medically And Self-Diagnosed Individuals, Sara Andrea Quinteros-Fernandez
Knowledge And Behaviors Surrounding A Gluten-Free Diet Between Medically And Self-Diagnosed Individuals, Sara Andrea Quinteros-Fernandez
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Objective: Gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley has been linked to the inflammatory response of the GI tract in individuals with Celiac Disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and in some cases irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Several factors have contributed to the increase in these gluten-related disorders in recent years, including improved medical diagnosis, public awareness of the disease, changes in the composition of wheat due to modern agricultural technologies and perceived health benefits from following a gluten-free diet. The purpose of this research was to examine the knowledge, behaviors and adherence to a gluten-free diet by individuals with …
Maternal Obesity And Incidence Of Depression, Caroline A. Habjan
Maternal Obesity And Incidence Of Depression, Caroline A. Habjan
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Obesity is a national epidemic in the United States, which both directly and indirectly affects the social productivity of individuals, the American macro economy and individuals’ personal health and well being. Depression often interferes with an individual’s ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy life. A maternal state of both obesity and depression may cause serious adverse medical conditions in the mother’s child. Taking steps to treat depression and obesity are critical in the construct of modern medicine. This project yields results that have the potential to make treatment options better tailored, more efficient, effective and economically-sound for the …
Comparing Vegan And Vegetarian Attitudes, Beliefs, And Perceptions With Risk For Disordered Eating Behaviors, Chaya Lee Charles
Comparing Vegan And Vegetarian Attitudes, Beliefs, And Perceptions With Risk For Disordered Eating Behaviors, Chaya Lee Charles
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ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluate the following for effect on disordered eating behaviors and body image: An individual's motivation for consuming a vegan/vegetarian diet; Accuracy in self-–reporting of vegan/vegetarian status and; Level of acculturation in vegan/vegetarian American immigrants. Design: A descriptive, cross-–sectional study evaluating vegan/vegetarian beliefs and current practices, using the theoretical framework of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Subjects/Setting: Participants recruited via e-–mail list-–servs for the Vegetarian Resource Group and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. Data were collected in 2010, using SurveyMonkey©©. This research utilized a survey tool developed for this study, with the Eating …
Comparing Vegan And Vegetarian Attitudes, Beliefs, And Perceptions With Risk For Disordered Eating Behaviors, Chaya Lee Charles
Comparing Vegan And Vegetarian Attitudes, Beliefs, And Perceptions With Risk For Disordered Eating Behaviors, Chaya Lee Charles
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ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluate the following for effect on disordered eating behaviors and body image: An individual's motivation for consuming a vegan/vegetarian diet; Accuracy in self-–reporting of vegan/vegetarian status and; Level of acculturation in vegan/vegetarian American immigrants. Design: A descriptive, cross-–sectional study evaluating vegan/vegetarian beliefs and current practices, using the theoretical framework of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Subjects/Setting: Participants recruited via e-–mail list-–servs for the Vegetarian Resource Group and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. Data were collected in 2010, using SurveyMonkey©©. This research utilized a survey tool developed for this study, with the Eating …