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Can Student-Driven Changes Increase Salad Bar Usage In Schools?, Shannon Leeke, Kathy B. Knight, Hyun-Woo Joung, Scott S. Knight Jan 2018

Can Student-Driven Changes Increase Salad Bar Usage In Schools?, Shannon Leeke, Kathy B. Knight, Hyun-Woo Joung, Scott S. Knight

Faculty and Student Publications (Open Access)

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Physical Activity, Muscle-Strengthening Activities, And Systemic Inflammation Among Retinopathy Patients, Emily Frith, Paul D. Loprinzi Jan 2018

Physical Activity, Muscle-Strengthening Activities, And Systemic Inflammation Among Retinopathy Patients, Emily Frith, Paul D. Loprinzi

Faculty and Student Publications (Open Access)

Objective. We evaluated the specific association between muscle-strengthening activity (MSA) and accelerometer-assessed physical activity on systemic inflammation among retinopathy patients in the United States. Methods. Data from the 2005–2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were used to identify 157 retinopathy patients between 40 and 85 years of age with complete data on select study variables. MSA was assessed via self-report. Participation in moderate-tovigorous physical activity (MVPA) was determined from objective accelerometer data. Systemic inflammation was assessed using C-reactive protein (CRP), which was quantified using latex-enhanced nephelometry. Nonproliferative retinopathy was determined using Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study grading criteria, …

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Evaluation Of Parental Involvement In The Families In Transformation (Fit) Weight Management Program For Children, Kathy Knight, Heather Walker, Anne K. Bomba, Sydney A. Devers, Meagan Maloney, Kathy Tucker Jan 2018

Evaluation Of Parental Involvement In The Families In Transformation (Fit) Weight Management Program For Children, Kathy Knight, Heather Walker, Anne K. Bomba, Sydney A. Devers, Meagan Maloney, Kathy Tucker

Faculty and Student Publications (Open Access)

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Individual-Specific Physical Activities On Cognitive Function Among Older Adults, Emily Frith, Paul D. Loprinzi Jan 2018

Individual-Specific Physical Activities On Cognitive Function Among Older Adults, Emily Frith, Paul D. Loprinzi

Faculty and Student Publications (Open Access)

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Food Insecurity And Child And Parent/Caretaker Overweight/Obesity In A Rural, Appalachian Mississippi Community, Sydney Antolini Jan 2018

Food Insecurity And Child And Parent/Caretaker Overweight/Obesity In A Rural, Appalachian Mississippi Community, Sydney Antolini

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the differences in parent/caretaker body mass index (BMI) and parent/caretaker-reported child overweight/obesity by food security status in a rural, Appalachian, Mississippi community, as well as the relationship of parent/caretaker BMI and parent/caretaker-reported child overweight/obesity to food security status. A cross-sectional survey of elementary school parents/caretakers recruited at three elementary schools in an economically-distressed Appalachian, Mississippi county was conducted. Parent/caretaker BMI was calculated from self-reported height and weight. Caretaker-reported child overweight/obesity was determined using caretaker report of a medical professional identifying child overweight/obesity within the past year. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS (version 23, 2015) to assess …

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Mcdonald’S Users’ Perceptions Of Health And Nutrition, Quality, And Value On Visit Frequency, Claire Adams Jan 2018

Mcdonald’S Users’ Perceptions Of Health And Nutrition, Quality, And Value On Visit Frequency, Claire Adams

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

With the vast amount of quick service restaurants (QSRs) that are available to consumers in the United States (U.S.), the hospitality industry has become an integral part of Americans’ diet and lifestyle. This study examines how McDonald’s customers’ perceptions of health and nutrition, quality, and value vary demographically (gender, age, ethnicity, educational level, and body mass index [BMI]) by McDonald’s visit frequency. An online survey was employed to collect data of participants who were 18 years of age and older, McDonald’s customers, and a resident of the U.S. Of the 843 respondents who filled out the survey, 607 (72%) surveys …

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Evaluation Of Parent Involvement In Families In Transformation (Fit) Wellness Program For Children, Heather Walker Jan 2018

Evaluation Of Parent Involvement In Families In Transformation (Fit) Wellness Program For Children, Heather Walker

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

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Effects Of Point-Of-Purchase Marketing On Selection Of Vegetables In A University Greek House Food Service, Shelton Wittenberg, Kathy B. Knight, Scott S. Knight, Georgianna Mann, Melinda Valliant Jan 2018

Effects Of Point-Of-Purchase Marketing On Selection Of Vegetables In A University Greek House Food Service, Shelton Wittenberg, Kathy B. Knight, Scott S. Knight, Georgianna Mann, Melinda Valliant

Faculty and Student Publications (Open Access)

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Role Of Natural Antioxidants From Functional Foods In Neurodegenerative And Metabolic Disorders, José Carvalho, Caio P. Fernandes, Júlio Beltrame Daleprane, Maria Silvana Alves, Didier Stien, N. P. Dhammika Nanayakkara Jan 2018

Role Of Natural Antioxidants From Functional Foods In Neurodegenerative And Metabolic Disorders, José Carvalho, Caio P. Fernandes, Júlio Beltrame Daleprane, Maria Silvana Alves, Didier Stien, N. P. Dhammika Nanayakkara

Faculty and Student Publications (Open Access)

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India-United States Dialogue On Traditional Medicine: Toward Collaborative Research And Generation Of An Evidence Base, Jeffrey White, Barry R. O’Keefe, Jitendra Sharma, Ghazala Javed, Vid Nukala, Aniruddha Ganguly, Ikhlas A. Khan, Nagi B. Kumar, Hasan Mukhtar, Guido F. Pauli, Larry Walker, Sudha Sivaram, Preetha Rajaraman, Edward L. Trimble Jan 2018

India-United States Dialogue On Traditional Medicine: Toward Collaborative Research And Generation Of An Evidence Base, Jeffrey White, Barry R. O’Keefe, Jitendra Sharma, Ghazala Javed, Vid Nukala, Aniruddha Ganguly, Ikhlas A. Khan, Nagi B. Kumar, Hasan Mukhtar, Guido F. Pauli, Larry Walker, Sudha Sivaram, Preetha Rajaraman, Edward L. Trimble

Faculty and Student Publications (Open Access)

Therapies originating from traditional medical systems are widely used by patients in both India and the United States. The first India-US Workshop on Traditional Medicine was held in New Delhi, India, on March 3 and 4, 2016, as a collaboration between the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) of the Government of India, the US National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health, and the Office of Global Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It was attended by Indian and US policymakers, scientists, academics, and medical practitioners from various disciplines. The workshop provided …

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The Impact Of Physically Active Brain Breaks On College Students’ Activity Levels And Perceptions, Alicia Stapp, Laura F. Prior Jan 2018

The Impact Of Physically Active Brain Breaks On College Students’ Activity Levels And Perceptions, Alicia Stapp, Laura F. Prior

Faculty and Student Publications (Open Access)

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Bioassay-Guided Isolation And Identification Of Aedes Aegypti Larvicidal And Biting Deterrent Compounds From Veratrum Lobelianum, Nurhayat Tabanca, Zulfıqar Ali, Ulrich R. Bernier, Nancy D. Epsky, Ayşe Nalbantsoy, Ikhlas A. Khan, Abbas Alı Jan 2018

Bioassay-Guided Isolation And Identification Of Aedes Aegypti Larvicidal And Biting Deterrent Compounds From Veratrum Lobelianum, Nurhayat Tabanca, Zulfıqar Ali, Ulrich R. Bernier, Nancy D. Epsky, Ayşe Nalbantsoy, Ikhlas A. Khan, Abbas Alı

Faculty and Student Publications (Open Access)

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Adolescent Weight Perceptions And Snack Food Portion Estimation, Georgianna Manna, Lauren Woodard Parrish, Jo Jangwooc, Melinda Valliant Jan 2018

Adolescent Weight Perceptions And Snack Food Portion Estimation, Georgianna Manna, Lauren Woodard Parrish, Jo Jangwooc, Melinda Valliant

Faculty and Student Publications (Open Access)

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An Evaluation Of Mobile Apps For The Collation Of Materials To Propose An App For Type-2 Diabetes Self-Management, Sydney Watson Jan 2018

An Evaluation Of Mobile Apps For The Collation Of Materials To Propose An App For Type-2 Diabetes Self-Management, Sydney Watson

Honors Theses

This study is an evaluation of mobile application (apps) with the intention to collate materials appropriate for the proposal of a mobile app for type 2 diabetes self-management. In order to decipher the most vital aspects to be included in the app, an evaluation of mobile apps pertaining to nutrition and diabetes management were investigated. It was found that there is a lack of mobile apps that have all-encompassing features regarding the management of the disease. Future app developers looking to develop a mobile app that is efficient in type 2 diabetes self-management should include each feature as follows: blood …

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Effects Of Predation On The Biochemical Constituents Of The Bleached Soft Coral Sinularia Polydactyla, Carley Elizabeth Cole Jan 2018

Effects Of Predation On The Biochemical Constituents Of The Bleached Soft Coral Sinularia Polydactyla, Carley Elizabeth Cole

Honors Theses

Climate change can indirectly affect the level of predation on soft corals. As sea temperatures rise, more and more bleaching events are occurring, which can affect the production of chemical defenses and the concentrations of the biochemical constituents that make up the soft corals. These changes may make the soft corals more attractive to predators. This phenomenon is suggested by the environmental stress theory (EST), which states that under stressful conditions, more of an organism's energy is allocated to survival rather than to other factors, such as reproduction or predator deterrence. To test the effect of predation on already bleached …

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Investigating University Students' Cultural Competency In Relation To Time Spent Abroad, Elizabeth Baylee Edwards Jan 2018

Investigating University Students' Cultural Competency In Relation To Time Spent Abroad, Elizabeth Baylee Edwards

Honors Theses

Background: The world is becoming increasingly interconnected through the globalization of economy, resources, and social interactions, creating an environment where individuals must be able to respect, understand, and work closely with people of different cultures. The purpose of this research was to investigate how traveling abroad affects university students' level of competency in five cultural dimensions. Methods: An electronic survey, designed to evaluate cultural competency, was distributed to 6,000 randomly selected undergraduate students in January, 2018. Descriptive statistics were used to demonstrate sample profiles. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to determine factors of competency dimensions for global mindedness. A …

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Development Of A Gel Assay For Analysis Of Bovine Milk Casein, Masa Miscevic Jan 2018

Development Of A Gel Assay For Analysis Of Bovine Milk Casein, Masa Miscevic

Honors Theses

The main purpose of this research was to develop a gel assay for analysis of casein samples for ultimate application for studies of in vitro models for stomach and intestinal processing of dairy products in adults and infants. It is proposed that casein completely dissolves and is digestible in simulated gastric, and is somewhat soluble and digestible in simulated intestinal environments of adults and infants. The following experimental methods were devised to thoroughly examine behavior and properties of casein originating from different sources in range of solvents and varying pH values. First, casein was enriched in comparison to soluble materials …

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¡El Nuevo Chile Papi!: An Examination Of The Influence Of Public Opinion On The Development Of Chilean Immigration Policies, Nicholas Senften Jan 2018

¡El Nuevo Chile Papi!: An Examination Of The Influence Of Public Opinion On The Development Of Chilean Immigration Policies, Nicholas Senften

Honors Theses

This study sought to determine whether public opinion in Chile had influenced the development of national immigration policies in the contemporary period. It used a comparative historical approach with a timeframe from 1989 to 2015. Because of the study's cause-and-effect element, public opinion served as the independent variable and immigration policy served as the dependent policy. The study measured public opinion through the usage of public opinion surveys previously conducted by the research institutes of The World Value Survey and Latinobarómetro Corporation. The study also synthesized written immigration policy and incorporated visa data from approved visa applications from the years …

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Effects Of Housing Management On Vaccination Success Against Eimeria Infection In Chickens, Louis Wilson Benton Jan 2018

Effects Of Housing Management On Vaccination Success Against Eimeria Infection In Chickens, Louis Wilson Benton

Honors Theses

Coccidiosis is a disease of the gastrointestinal system of commercially raised chickens (Gallus gallus). The infection is caused by multiple parasitic species of the coccidian genus Eimeria. Eimeria proliferate within large poultry houses leading to decreased nutrient absorption, anorexia, and death of the host. Scheduled vaccination with live coccidian oocysts should minimize production losses, but various management factors may contribute to variation in the outcome. I investigated whether by tracking infection cycles in detail it might be possible to improve poultry production. Feces were collected daily from four farms across a two-month period to understand how peaks in oocyst shedding …

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Healthcare Certificates Of Need In Mississippi: Policy Review And Recommendation, Seth Dickinson Jan 2018

Healthcare Certificates Of Need In Mississippi: Policy Review And Recommendation, Seth Dickinson

Honors Theses

Healthcare Certificates of Need, often abbreviated as CON, are public policies implemented across America with many intentions but the primary purpose of engaging the healthcare marketplace in a way that allows for government regulation and monitoring. Over time, states have created their own types of certificate of need policies while others have abandoned these types of policies all together. Mississippi is a member of the former group that has crafted its own type of policies geared towards enabling Certificates of Need. As the healthcare marketplace shifts across America, this research delves into the certificate of need policies of states with …

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Effects Of Point Of Purchase Marketing On Selection Of Vegetables In A University Greek House Foodservice, Shelton Wittenberg Jan 2018

Effects Of Point Of Purchase Marketing On Selection Of Vegetables In A University Greek House Foodservice, Shelton Wittenberg

Honors Theses

Weight gain is common for undergraduate college students because of factors such as body maturation, increased consumption of fast food, and less physical activity. Weight gain may continue after college if diet and exercise habits do not improve, so learning healthy habits during college can contribute to a healthy adulthood. Recent research has reported that weight gain is inversely related to fruit and vegetable consumption. Because a large portion of college students' diets come from on-campus dining options, fruit and vegetable intake may be lacking because many of these venues may not serve these items or serve them in a …

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Breastfeeding Support Programs: Systematic Review Of Socioeconomic Literature, Chinelo Ibekwe Jan 2018

Breastfeeding Support Programs: Systematic Review Of Socioeconomic Literature, Chinelo Ibekwe

Honors Theses

This thesis describes a systematic review and analysis of literature concerning breastfeeding and programs focused on improving breastfeeding participation. It examines breastfeeding programs with respect to intervention evaluation and the economic impact of breastfeeding programs, and scrutinizes social factors such as race, ethnicity, cultural identity, income, and age which potentially influence the outcomes of these breastfeeding programs. It explores how breastfeeding programs have reduced rehospitalization of low birth weight and preterm infants through the implementation of one or a combination of the following services to mothers and babies: breast pump supplies, education, and training on breastfeeding, transportation to and from …

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Atmospherics As A Marketing Tool: The Influence Of The Student Union Dining Atmosphere And Service On Students' Attitudes And Actions, Grayson Beau Huber Jan 2018

Atmospherics As A Marketing Tool: The Influence Of The Student Union Dining Atmosphere And Service On Students' Attitudes And Actions, Grayson Beau Huber

Honors Theses

Atmospherics have been a focus of marketing research for decades following the research of Kotler (1971). Atmospherics research has revolved mostly around retail settings, with some research focusing on dining settings for consumers. Visual, aural, olfactory, and tactile factors of atmospherics have been studied in order to provide the best customer experience. Positive atmospherics also can relate to future buying habits. This study focuses on the topic of dining atmospherics on a college campus. The purpose of this research was to analyze any changes in students' opinions following the renovation of an on-campus dining option. A survey was available to …

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Ict Use By Smallholder Farmers In Rural Mozambique: A Case Study Of Two Villages In Central Mozambique, Kathlee Freeman, Fridah Mubichi Dec 2017

Ict Use By Smallholder Farmers In Rural Mozambique: A Case Study Of Two Villages In Central Mozambique, Kathlee Freeman, Fridah Mubichi

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This study adds to the empirical evidence of information and communication technology (ICT) use by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study draws on qualitative data collected from eight focus groups segmented by gender and consisting of adult farmers in two villages in central Mozambique. Special attention was given to the types of ICTs that farmers have access to and the dissemination of agriculture information through various ICTs. Findings indicate that the characteristics of ICTs explain why cell phone and radio use is prevalent, while access to television remains limited. The type of information accessed also varied by ICT type, …

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Community, Regional Identity, And Civic Agriculture: A Structural Ritualization Analysis Of Rural Online Farmers' Market Sellers, Jason S. Ulsperger, Kristen Ulsperger Dec 2017

Community, Regional Identity, And Civic Agriculture: A Structural Ritualization Analysis Of Rural Online Farmers' Market Sellers, Jason S. Ulsperger, Kristen Ulsperger

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Despite the impact of “new agriculture,” a revival of farmers’ markets (FMs) occurred in recent years. Though urban environments have FMs, people often neglect to consider their existence and functions in rural areas. Moreover, a lack of research specifically related to rural, online markets exists. This article is an analysis of rural, online farmers’ market sellers in the Arkansas River Valley. It provides a brief history of FMs and review of literature associated with food, identity, and community. It also uses structural ritualization theory to explore community bonds, regional identity, and civic agriculture themes. Results suggest that online sellers rarely …

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Livestock-Livelihood Linkages In Uganda: The Benefits For Women And Rural Households?, Elizabeth Ransom, Carmen Bain, Iim Halimatusa'diyah Dec 2017

Livestock-Livelihood Linkages In Uganda: The Benefits For Women And Rural Households?, Elizabeth Ransom, Carmen Bain, Iim Halimatusa'diyah

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Livestock are an important component of rural households and gendered livelihood practices throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Widespread within the development literature is the belief in the livestock ladder, with poorer households often owning small stock and wealthier households owning large stock, with the assumption that poor households can utilize livestock to build their asset base and over time this would allow poorer households to expand from small stock to large stock, and in so doing climb the livestock ladder. There is also an assumption in the literature that women are more likely to oversee small stock. In addition, some well-known agricultural …

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Um Students And Faculty Help Children Develop To Their Potential, Sarah Sapp Dec 2017

Um Students And Faculty Help Children Develop To Their Potential, Sarah Sapp

University of Mississippi News

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers assessments and in-home services

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Um Honors College Welcomes 15 Scholarship Recipients This Fall, Shea Stewart Dec 2017

Um Honors College Welcomes 15 Scholarship Recipients This Fall, Shea Stewart

University of Mississippi News

Freshmen awarded some of the university's most prestigious scholarships

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Beverly Cross, Beverly Cross, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives. Dec 2017

Beverly Cross, Beverly Cross, Institute Of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives.

Oral History Project (all interviews)

One of the first hires for the new National Food Service Management Institute/Institute of Child Nutrition, Beverly Cross spent more than a quarter of a century working for the Institute. Here she shares her reflections as she prepares for her retirement in December 2017.

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Applied Sciences Honors Students Of The Month, Sarah Sapp Dec 2017

Applied Sciences Honors Students Of The Month, Sarah Sapp

University of Mississippi News

Quitley Lee and Jangwoo Jo recognized for academic excellence

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