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Nutritional Impact On Performance In Student-Athletes: Reality And Perception, Sarah Sceery

Health Sciences Student Work

Context: The sports nutrition field is experiencing incredible growth and development. Athletes are often epitomized for optimal health yet are susceptible to many nutrition related risks that can have a profound impact on both positive and negative performance gains. The student-athlete population is of particular interest based on their nutrition knowledge and where information is obtained. Little is known about their perception on nutrition overall. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine student-athlete perceptions of nutrition and their attitudes about how nutrition impacts performance. Design: Qualitative semi-structured interviews were facilitated with the study population. Participants: A total of …

Student Perceptions Of Cafeteria Meals In An Oxford, Mississippi Third Grade Class: "Gooey", "Gross", And "Good", Kathryn James

Venture: The University of Mississippi Undergraduate Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Financial Inclusion Of The Disabled, Charan Singh

Working Papers

India has made concerted efforts since 1955 and more specifically since August 2014 to achieve financial inclusion. While the results are encouraging for general public there has been no effective improvement in situation of people with disability. The study attempts to analyse the efforts, and to understand challenges in India for extending banking facilities to disabled. India, a signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in effect from May 2008, has an international obligation to comply with the convention which promotes, defends and reinforces human rights of the disabled. As we enter the …

Special Elements Of Excellence: Spring 2017, Department Of Chemistry

Chemistry News

• Chair's Welcome
• The Science Behind Crafting Beer
• 10 Year Chemistry Building Celebration 8th Annual Research Chemistry Research Day & Spring 2017 Awards
• KALSEC Tour - An Insider's Look
• New Faculty Specialist!
• 2017 Million Dollar Club
• Frontiers in Chemistry Lectureship
• Recent Awards received by Students and Faculty of the WMU Department of Chemistry
• Examples of Published Research from the Faculty of WMU Department of Chemistry

It’S All About Relationships: Amf-Plant Associations, The Rhizosphere, And Our Changing World, Joel Velasco

McNair Scholars Research Journal

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are obligate biotrophic organisms that facilitate nutrient uptake in exchange for organic carbon as part of a symbiotic association with their host plants. This symbiotic relationship is among the oldest known and has been important for the coevolution of both symbionts. This review explores the relationship between Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and their hosts, the role AMF play in the invasive strategies of certain plants, and how severe pressure affects the reciprocal relationship. This review hopes to add to the body of knowledge and to the conversation about these dynamic relationships and the timescale on which they operate, …

The Rock, Spring/Summer 2017 (Vol. 86, No. 2), Whittier College

The Rock

No abstract provided.

No. 09: Comparing Household Food Security In Cities Of The Global South Through A Gender Lens, Liam Riley, Mary Caesar

Hungry Cities Partnership

Understanding the determinants of urban food insecurity requires sensitivity to local cultural contexts and taking into account a globally relevant framework for analysis. A gender lens is amenable to this kind of analysis because it is rooted in local configurations of households, livelihoods and consumption patterns, while also being animated by a longstanding global effort to create a world in which men and women are equal. This discussion paper is aimed at academic researchers and development practitioners concerned with urban food insecurity. It demonstrates the usefulness of a gender lens of analysis for generating new insights and questions about household …

The Effect Of Gamification On Audiology Awareness Among Young Adults, Shenque Lester

Doctoral Dissertations

The profession of audiology is projecting a critical shortage of practicing professionals in the near future. Although there are many potential factors that are contributing to this problem, it is generally agreed that audiology as a profession is not readily identified as a career choice by undergraduate students, nor a recognizable healthcare field/service among the general public. Due to the increased instances of hearing loss in the general population as well as the aging of the population and need for audiological services, it is imperative to find an efficient means to improve the awareness of audiology as a potential career …

Spring 2017, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

Spring 2017 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 50 pages

Volume 100, Number 1

Ant 4930 Research In Physician Interaction, Roberta Baer

Service-Learning Syllabi

No abstract provided.

(Video) Household Chemicals And Prostate Health: Serum Prostate Specific Antigen Levels And Urinary Benzophenone-3, Bisphenol A, And Triclosan Levels In Males: Nhanes 2005-2010, Monica Zdanukiewicz, Christina L. Heminger

GW Research Days 2016 - 2020

Background: Exposure to environmental phenols (e.g., bisphenol A, benzophenone-3, and triclosan) is widespread in the population. Many of these chemicals have been shown to have adverse effects on reproductive organs and hormones, both in vitro and in vivo.

Objective: This study aimed to (1) provide descriptive information about prostate specific antigen levels and (2) examine the association of bisphenol A (BPA), benzophenone-3 (BP-3), and triclosan (TCS) with serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels in male participants (ages 40+ years) in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2010.

Methods: Geometric and weighted means, chi-square tests, and logistic regressions were …

Promotion Of New Diabetes Products In The District Of Columbia, Joy Eckert, Dilpan Sundaramoorthy, Alycia Hogenmiller

GW Research Days 2016 - 2020

Background: Growth in pharmaceutical expenditures for diabetes outpaced growth in diabetes prevalence. Prescribers accepting gifts and meals from pharmaceutical companies have been linked with higher prescription rates and costs[1]. Pharmaceutical marketing to these prescribers and patients often promotes newer, more expensive drugs, such as the GLP-1 analogues and SGL-2 inhibitors. These two drug classes are more expensive but no more effective than metformin,[2] the recommended first-line treatment for diabetes, and the oldest and cheapest available treatment. We investigated how cost of diabetes treatment was affected by marketing practices in the District of Columbia.

Methods: The AccessRx program …

Nutrition In Medical Education: Where Do We Stand And What Needs To Be Explored?, Rachel Flint, Kathleen Kline, Zhiyong Han, Mark S. Elliott, Natalie Nicolas, Rosalyn Jurjus

GW Research Days 2016 - 2020

Introduction:

Dietary interventions and nutrition care improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Despite status as a necessary topic in medical school education, many U.S. medical schools do not adequately prepare future physicians for everyday nutritional challenges in clinical practice. There is immense research behind the necessity of nutrition education but little concerning the methods of implementing this change. The purpose of this work was to review the current innovations of nutrition curriculum in the literature and discuss future directions for our medical school.

Method:

A systematic search of scientific literature databases was performed to examine existing literature about the …

Persistent Organic Pollutants And Mortality In The United States, Kristiann Fry, Melinda Power

GW Research Days 2016 - 2020

Background/Objectives: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are environmentally and biologically persistent chemicals that include polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and organochlorine (OC) pesticides. Currently, there is limited data on the association between exposure to POPs and the risk of mortality in the general US population. The objective of this study was to determine if higher exposure to POPs are associated with greater risk of all-cause, cancer, heart/cerebrovascular disease, or other-cause mortality in persons aged 60 years and older.

Methods: The analyses included participants aged 60 years and older from the 1999-2006 National Health and …

Uni Today, V101n1, Spring 2017, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:
--An Education Center for the 21st Century
--Introducing President Mark A. Nook
--Bouncing Back
--Embracing the Spectrum
--For the Love of the Game
--Behind the Lens
--A Panther Among Bears
--Learning to Lead
--Craft Breweries Go Green
--Get to Know… Douglas Mupasiri
--Just in Case You Missed It…
--Discover More Than a Classroom at UNI
--Lifelong Learning. Lifelong Success.
--Jourdan Mentor Scholarship
--Class Notes
--Alumni Travel Program
--Historical Photos
--Alumni Clubs and Calendar of Events

Discover Newsletter 10, Una Newsletter

Student Scholarship

No abstract provided.

A Project To Enhance Quality Of Life Through Stroke Support Group Activities, Sheryl Ann Watson Williams

MOT Student Capstones

Background: In 2015, participants within a stroke support group reported that, they felt ill prepared to care for themselves following a stroke (Boger, Demain and Latter, 2015). Similar feelings as well as decreased socialization, loss of independence, and changes in mood were reported in another stroke support group setting in 2014 (Muller, Toth-Cohen and Mulcahey, 2014). In an effort to enhance an existing stroke support group, purposeful activities were provided in an educational format to allow for new learning and engagement for all stroke survivors. These interventions are also provided as a means to enhance quality of life and improve …

Undergraduate Sport Management Students’ Perceptions Of Leadership Skills Through Service Learning, Bryan Romsa, Katelyn Romsa, Jon Lim, Scott Wurdinger

Counseling and Human Development Faculty Publications

Researchers have discovered that service learning affects students’ academic, personal, and social development. However, currently there is a gap in literature analyzing ways in which service learning affects students’ perceived leadership skills. This study examined the effectiveness of service learning on the perceived leadership skills of 74 sport management undergraduate students at a mid-sized, Midwestern, public university using Kouzes’ and Posner’s Student Leadership Practices Inventory instrument, which examines leadership practices in five areas: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. The results of this study may help faculty members …

Expanding A Path Analytic Model Of Quality Management To Include The Management Of Safety, Bruce J. Ladewski

Dissertations

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) reports that every year 4.1 million American workers are seriously injured from workplace accidents at an annual direct and indirect cost estimated at hundreds of billions (OSHA, 2012). At the public level, actions to reduce the workplace deaths, injuries, and associated costs in the form legislation. At the private level, actions taken include implementing behavior based safety programs focused on various ways of encouraging employee behaviors to reduce reported injuries. The most recent move to drive down worker injuries focuses on the implementation of management systems by adopting principles used to prevent product …

An Examination Of Latina Mothers' Experience With Parental Engagement In Schools, Christie M. Dudley

Doctor of Education (EdD)

This narrative-based qualitative study endeavored to learn from Latina mothers’ stories about their experiences with parental involvement in their children’s school. Through semistructured interviews, the research explores the barriers and successes experienced by these mothers as they sought to be involved. Participants were recruited from a culturally-specific parent group, which was formed several years prior to the study as a focused strategy for parental involvement within the school-wide Title I school’s improvement process. The mothers were predominately first-generation immigrants from Mexico, working and living in low-income situations. Their stories indicated significant cultural differences in conceptualizations of parental involvement, respect, and …

Getting Libguide Ux Just Right: Balancing Consistency, Nutrition, & Taste, Teagan Eastman, Alex J. Sundt

Library Faculty & Staff Presentations

No abstract provided.

International Coverage, Human Rights Brief

Human Rights Brief Spring 2017 Regional Coverage

No abstract provided.

Extension Education Symposium: Getting The Most Out Of Your Extension Appointment And Still Having A Life, W. Powers, Noelle E. Cockett, Gregory P. Lardy

Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science Faculty Publications

Managing the demands of an academic appointment in extension can be a challenging task. Demands from constituent groups, expectations of supervisors, and rigors of promotion and tenure processes can create pressures that young faculty did not expect. Throw in spousal and family duties and you have created a situation that many will find hard to navigate. However, there are ways to cope and, even better news, there are ways to excel in meeting the demands of an academic appointment and enjoying life. Because many new extension faculty members do not have prior experience in extension, best practices in documenting programs …

The Influence Of Training Procedures On Generalization Performance In Scent-Detection Rats, Erin Watkins

Dissertations

The global illicit trade in tobacco products leads to an overall increase in the availability of tobacco, and this increase in tobacco availability and consumption undermines effective health, safety, and taxation policies in place to protect current and future populations. Dogs working at ports and customs have been trained to detect tobacco products and research has shown rats can detect tobacco-soaked filters (Mahoney et al., 2014). Cigarette smoking is the most common form of tobacco use, and cigarettes are the most commonly trafficked product in the illicit tobacco trade. In the current study, rats were trained to respond to filter …

Dominican College Students’ Experiences Of Distress, Help-Seeking And Stigma, Laura Alicia Pacheco Del Castillo

Dissertations

The Dominican Republic has a population of over 10 million, from which an estimated 20% fall within the age range of 10 to 19 years old (OECD, 2012). The provision of education, particularly for Dominican youth, has been established as a long-term social and economic priority at the government level (OECD, 2012; Pimentel, 2002). Nevertheless, research suggests that education and health management in the Dominican Republic have been historically inadequate and insufficient (Schumacher, 2010; Vargas-Lundius, 1991). Further research is warranted to better understand Dominican students’ mental health experiences as they attempt to succeed in formal learning environments (Schumacher, 2010).

Furthermore, …

Food Systems And Security At The University Of Richmond, Kayla Sherman, Donald Edmonds, Yuncheng Liu

Geography and the Environment Capstone Projects

In the past fifteen years, the University has signed multiple national and global sustainability commitments, such as the 2003 Talloires Declaration, the 2007 American College and University President’s Climate Commitment, and the 2015 American Campuses Act on Climate Pledge (OFSb 2017). These commitments set ambitious climate action goals and address the responsibility of colleges and universities not only to cultivate a culture of environmental stewardship on campus but also to transform their conventional operational systems into sustainable systems. The University of Richmond’s 2017 Sustainability Report highlights the steps the University has taken to achieve these goals and identifies areas in …

University Of New England Applied Nutrition Graduate Catalog 2017-2018, Une Applied Nutrition Program

Applied Nutrition Program Documents

2017-2018 graduate catalog for the University of New England's Applied Nutrition program.

This information is also available from UNE's Registrar under archived catalogs.

University Of New England: Master Of Applied Nutrition 2017/2018 Curriculum And Course Descriptions, Une Applied Nutrition Program

Applied Nutrition Program Documents

2017/2018 curriculum and course description from the University of New England's Applied Nutrition Program.

This information is also available from UNE's Registrar under search course catalog.

Virginia Journal Of Public Health Spring 2017 Full Issue

Virginia Journal of Public Health

No abstract provided.

Working With Refugees In The U.S.: Trauma-Informed And Structurally Competent Social Work Approaches, Jason Ostrander, Alysse Melville, S. Megan Berthold

School of Social Work Faculty Publications

Social workers, government, and non-governmental organizations in the United States have been inadequately prepared to address the impact of trauma faced by refugees fleeing persecution. Compounding their initial trauma experiences, refugees often undergo further traumatic migration experiences and challenges after resettlement that can have long-lasting effects on their health and mental health. Micro and macro social work practitioners must understand the impact of these experiences in order to promote policies, social work training, and clinical practice that further the health and well-being of refugees and society. Social workers are in a unique position to provide multi-dimensional, structurally competent care and …