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Fortification Of Cheese With Vitamin D3 Using Dairy Protein Emulsions As Delivery Systems, M. Tippetts, Silvana Martini, C. Brothersen, D. J. Mcmahon

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that is synthesized when the body is exposed to sunlight or after the consumption of fortified foods and supplements. The purpose of this research was to increase the retention of vitamin D3 in Cheddar cheese by incorporating it as part of an oil-in-water emulsion using a milk protein emulsifier to obtain a fortification level of 280 IU/serving. Four oil-in-water vitamin D emulsions were made using sodium caseinate, calcium caseinate, nonfat dry milk (NDM), or whey protein. These emulsions were used to fortify milk, and the retention of vitamin D3 in cheese curd in a …

Developing An Online Certification Program For Nutrition Education Assistants, D. Christofferson, N. Christensen, Heidi Leblanc, M. Bunch

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Objective: To develop an online certification program for nutrition education paraprofessionals to increase knowledge and confidence and to overcome training barriers of programming time and travel expenses. Design: An online interactive certification course based on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program core competencies was delivered to employees of both programs. Traditional vs online training was compared. Course content validity was determined through expert review by registered dietitians. Parameters studied included increase of nutrition knowledge and teaching technique/ability, educator satisfaction, and programming costs related to training. Setting: Utah State University Extension. Participants: Twenty-two Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …

The Local Food Movement: Definitions, Benefits, And Resources, Roslynn Brain

Environment and Society Faculty Publications

What does it mean to eat locally? Although perceptions of what makes up “local food” differ by region (due in large part to varying climates, soil types, and populations), most researchers accept that eating locally means minimizing the distance between production and consumption, especially in relation to the modern mainstream food system (Peters et al., 2008). According to the 2008 Farm Act, a product can be marketed as locally or regionally produced if its end-point purchase is within 400 miles from its origin, or within state boundaries (Martinez et al., 2010). Most retailers, however, consider local to be on a …

The Local Food Movement: Definitions, Benefits & Resources, Roslynn Brain

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.

Understanding Food Labels, Part Ii: The Ingredient Statement, Karin Allen

All Current Publications

But Ingredient Statements look like they’re written in a foreign language! Essentially, they are. It’s the language of food scientists, chemists, and processors, and even for these professionals it can be difficult to fully interpret.

Understanding Food Labels, Part Iii: Label Claims, Karin Allen

All Current Publications

Over the last couple of decades, more and more symbols, claims, and buzzwords began showing up on the front of food labels.

Measurement Of The Respiratory Quotient Of Peat, Jake Nelson

Hydroponics/Soilless Media

Respiratory quotient (RQ) is the ratio of CO₂ produced to O₂ consumed by an organism. Complete respiration of glucose will give an RQ of 1 as described by the formula C_nH_2nO_n+nO₂→nCO₂+nH₂O. The respiration of molecules with lower oxygen content, such as lipids, give RQ values of less than one, whereas in cases of anaerobic metabolism, an increase in biomass or the respiration of substances such as humic, oxalic and citric acids the respiratory quotient can be greater than one. In complex systems such as soil, Dilly …

Review Of The Book Fostering Human Development Through Engineering And Technology Education, Dan L. Householder

Engineering Education Faculty Publications

In their introduction to this sixth volume in the International Technology Education series published by Sense Publishers, editors Moshe Barak and Michael Hacker briefly outline their perspective on engineering and technology education and point out challenges facing the field as it attempts to move from an emphasis on specific knowledge and skills toward the development of higher order thinking skills. The volume explores four major dimensions: learning, human development, culture, and pedagogy.

Effects Of Planting Date, Harvest Date, And Environmental Conditions On Germination Of Forage Kochia Accessions, Cody F. Creech

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Forage kochia is used to re-seed areas in harsh environments that have been infested by annual weeds or disturbed by repetitive fires. It is an introduced perennial semi-shrub that is valuable to livestock and wildlife as a forage. The seed of forage kochia is very unpredictable and successful establishment in areas of low precipitation where it is utilized has often been erratic. Forage kochia seeding failures are costly and leave the land vulnerable to further degradation and erosion. This study was conducted to investigate how germination of forage kochia is affected by different harvest and planting dates, age of seed, …

Effects Of Sodium Chloride Salting And Substitution With Potassium Chloride On Whey Expulsion Of Cheese, Ying Lu

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death in America. In 2008, not only are more than 0.6 million people dying of heart disease, but it is estimated that almost 1 in every 4 Americans with heart disease die. Consuming excess salt has been associated with increasing risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, and stroke. Americans consume 40% more salt than the USDA recommended level -- 1500 mg. Therefore, it is important to reduce the amount of salt in foods such as cheese to reduce salt consumption that may lead to heart disease.

However, simply reducing salt level …

Sigtree: An Automated Meta-Analytic Approach To Find Significant Branches In A Phylogenetic Tree, Todd R. Jones

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

An experiment was performed on two groups of mice, the first group receiving a refined wheat diet, and the second group receiving a whole wheat diet. The levels of abundance of hundreds of bacteria in the guts of the mice were measured. Of interest was whether the levels of these bacteria were different depending on type of diet. In addition, it was desired to examine differences by diet in all of the families of bacteria. These family relationships are represented in a tree, and it was determined helpful to color the branches of this tree based on the differences of …

Genetic Characterization Of Fine-Leaved Festuca Valesiaca Germplasm And Evaluation Of Their Relationship To The Festuca Ovina Complex, Yingmei Ma

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Fine-leaved Festuca valesiaca has stress tolerance. However, its agronomic performance in the western United States and its genetic relationship to species of the Festuca ovina complex has not been investigated. Also, natural hybridization makes them difficult to identify. Given the species' potentials, our project was designed to identify Festuca valesiaca accessions that possess high biomass and seed yield and to examine their relatedness with the Festuca ovina complex.

The Festuca valesiaca accessions examined produced many small seeds. Seed production was correlated with the total biomass, plant height, and plant vigor. The Festuca valesiaca accessions examined were shorter than the control …

Urban Edibles: Ornamentals, H. Waldbillig, Roslynn Brain

Environment and Society Faculty Publications

Who says the only place for city dwellers to pick up their daily dose of vegetables is the local farmers market or grocer? Much of the produce you need and enjoy is available to you in your own backyard and, better yet, is free of cost! Urban foraging is the art of finding, identifying and collecting wild edibles in everyday urban settings. From delicious fruits to weeds you would never in your wildest dreams think to eat, cities are full of handpicked eating opportunities!

Urban Edibles: Weeds, Roslynn Brain, H. Waldbillig

Environment and Society Faculty Publications

They invade your garden, tap your soil’s precious nutrients and grow quicker than lightning strikes. If you can’t beat them, eat them! Increase your garden’s yield by identifying the edible weeds and adding them to your harvest.

Beef Production And Consumption: Sustainable Alternatives, Jennifer W. Macadam, Roslynn Brain

Environment and Society Faculty Publications

Sustainable living involves choosing a lifestyle with minimal environmental impacts. The ultimate goal is to leave future generations with a healthier environment than the one we were born into. How can we do that with beef consumption? Beef is part of American culture, so is there a way to make wiser choices when it comes to purchasing beef ? The short answer is, yes!

Community Supported Agriculture Programs: A Sustainable Approach To Local Foods, Kynda Curtis, Voravee Chakreeyarat, J. Dominique Gumirakiza

All Current Publications

Local food systems have attracted increasing attention as a potential solution to challenges in the globalized food system, as well as an avenue for increased promotion of agricultural and rural sustainability.

Tips For Beginning A Livestock Project: Market Hogs, Nicole Jensen, Paul Hill, Kevin Heaton, Alyssa O'Toole

All Current Publications

The 4-H junior livestock program develops life skills in thousands of youth across Utah.

Tips For Beginning A Livestock Project: Market Lambs, Kevin Heaton, Nicole Jensen

All Current Publications

The 4-H junior livestock program develops life skills in thousands of youth across Utah. Youth gain confidence and responsibility as they feed and care for quality animals in preparation for exhibition and marketing of their project.

Tips For Beginning A Livestock Project: Market Steers, Paul Hill, Alyssa O'Toole, Kevin Heaton

All Current Publications

The 4-H junior livestock program develops life skills in thousands of youth across Utah. Youth gain confidence and responsibility as they feed and care for quality animals in preparation for exhibition and marketing of their project.

Demography, Vital Rates, Habitat-Use, And Seasonal Movements Of Greater Sage-Grouse 2012 Annual Report, Avery Cook, Brain Wing, Todd Black, Terry A. Messmer

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.

Demography, Vital Rates, Habitat-Use, And Seasonal Movements Of Greater Sage-Grouse In The Ruby Pipeline Huc 8 Watershed: Phase 1. Wri Project Id: 2119, Brian Wing

All Current Publications

Populations of greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus; hereafter sage-grouse) have been declining range-wide for the last century (Connelly et al. 2004). The range of sage-grouse has declined from a historical pre-settlement distribution of 1.2 million square km to only 668,000 square km as of the year 2000 (Schroeder et al. 2004).

Carrots, Jillian Cartwright, Amanda Spackman, Amanda Hawks, Katie Jewel Peterson

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Implementation Of Package Ibr Anaerobic Digester At The Ohio State University, J. Shaun Dustin, Zhongtang Yu, Conly L. Hansen, Jacob D. Dustin

Space Dynamics Laboratory Publications

The Induced Bed Reactor (IBR) is a high rate anaerobic digester designed to treat high-solids, high strength wastes, such as those found in dairy manures and mixed solid wastes. The IBR has been successfully operated at bench, pilot and full scale. The objective of this paper is to present design and implementation of a 3,800 L pilot scale facility at The Ohio State University's OARDC facility in Wooster, OH for testing and optimization of IBR systems at small dairies.

Preparing Children For A Healthy Marriage, Naomi Brower, Daryl Zadok Budd

All Current Publications

Research indicates that the principles for preparing youth for future healthy marriage relationships include many of the basic principles of good parenting such as a healthy home environment, modeling healthy relationships, being involved in a child’s life, and encouraging healthy choices. Ultimately, as children progress into adulthood they will make their own choices about relationships; however, by providing healthy role models, encouragement, and support, youth will have the framework necessary to develop a healthy and lasting marriage.

Bark Beetles, Ryan S. Davis, Darren Mcavoy

All Current Publications

Bark beetles are one of the most destructive forest pests in the world. They are different than the larger longhorned and roundheaded/metallic woodboring beetles commonly infesting the inner wood of trees. The largest bark beetle, the red turpentine beetle (Dendroctonus valens), reaches only 8.3 mm in length. Because of their tiny size, bark beetles are not effective tree killers as individuals.

The Herb Garden, Amanda Spackman, Amanda Hawks, Hayley Waldbillig

USU Student Organic Farm Newsletter

No abstract provided.

General Catalog 2012-2013 (Summer, Fall 2012), Utah State University

University Catalogs

This catalog contains information on the Academic Departments and Programs as well as Course Descriptions for the above school year at Utah State University. To avoid large file downloads, the Academic Departments and Programs information is located in this file. The Course Description information is located in the secondary file.

Wellness Works: A Collaborative Program For Youth And Adults In Rural Utah, Lindsey Shirley, Mark F. Roark, Lisa Lewis

Kinesiology and Health Science Faculty Publications

The article focuses on the need of Cooperative Extension programs for rural communities of Central Utah residents who are leading an unhealthy lifestyle. It is discussed that the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension Agent in Utah developed a wellness community program to address the health concerns of adults. It is discussed that the program promotes healthy living in adults by emphasizing on physical activity and nutrition.

Sugar Substitutes: Artificial Sweeteners And Sugar Alcohols, Carolyn Washburn, Nedra Christensen

All Current Publications

Most people enjoy the sweet taste of food. Artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols can provide the sweet flavor and be beneficial for people with diabetes or those choosing to avoid sugars because they contain lower calories and carbohydrates than regular sugars. These products are also beneficial in that they do not cause tooth decay.

4-H Dairy Youth Opportunities In Utah, Clark Israelsen, Justin Jenson, Allan Sulser

All Current Publications

This publication discusses the different opportunities available to youth in Utah to become involved with Dairy 4-H.