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Exogenous Ketones Do Not Improve Cognitive Performance Measures During A Dual Stress Challenge In Healthy College Aged Males, Mathis E. Popelsky, Dylan J. Watson, Matthew J. Mcallister, Hunter S. Waldman

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Different occupations require mental clarity under physically stressful environments. Recent studies have shown ketone salt supplementation improves cognitive capacity during exhaustive exercise. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of acute supplementation of ketone salts on cognitive performance during a dual stress challenge (DSC) with aerobic exercise. METHODS: Sixteen (n=16) recreationally active healthy college-aged males (aged 21.9± 1.9 years, mass of 80.6± 7.4kg, height of 175.8± 8.6 cm and VO₂ peak of 40.5± 8.4 (ml•kg^-1•min^-1)participated in this placebo-controlled, triple-blinded, counter balanced, cross-over design study. The subjects completed a total of 4 …

Effects Of A 28-Day Carbohydrate-Restricted Diet On Metabolic And Performance Markers In Professional Firefighters, Andrew E. Gonzalez, Hunter S. Waldman, Matthew J. Mcallister

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

PURPOSE:Firefighters (FF) experience acute physiological and psychological stressors such as disturbed sleep patterns, frequent snacking, smoke exposure, and intense physical exertion, likely contributing to a significant risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and sudden cardiac death. Additionally, FF have high obesity prevalence rates and low cardiovascular fitness levels. Proper dietary and exercise regime interventions may decrease CVD risk. Carbohydrate-restricted diets (CRD) may benefit FF health through increased metabolic flexibility, decreased fat mass, and improved body composition, without negatively affecting the strength and aerobic performance. METHODS:Twenty-one healthy, male professional FF recruited from local fire departments underwent 9 testing sessions: Trials …

Can Smart Phone Pedometer Applications Accurately Estimate Caloric Expenditure During Exercise?, Rebecca Sipes, Hollyann Wells, Libby Mccurley, Joe D. Bell

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Mobile devices are increasingly being used to track various fitness and activity parameters via free applications (apps). Numerous pedometer apps are available that in addition to tracking steps, also provide an estimation of calories expended. The accuracy of these apps in their estimation of caloric expenditure during activity is not well documented. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of the Stepz® free pedometer app in estimating kcal burned while walking on a treadmill by comparing this method to the validated method of indirect calorimetry. METHODS: Twenty-four students with mean age 20.5 ±1.4 years …

Exercise Participation And Indicators Of Skeletal Muscle Health In Women With Hypothyroidism, Ryan A. Gordon, Gena D. Guerin, Emily L. Zumbro, Ann O. Amuta, Anthony A. Duplanty

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Women with hypothyroidism report undesirable skeletal muscle symptoms at rest and during exercise. The severity of skeletal muscle symptoms may influence an individual’s willingness and capacity to exercise. PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the relationship between exercise and skeletal muscle symptoms at rest and during exercise in women with hypothyroidism. METHODS: An online survey was completed by female participants diagnosed with hypothyroidism currently undergoing prescribed thyroid hormone treatment (n=580). Participants responded to questions related to basal muscle symptoms (MS), and muscle pain (MP) and fatigue (MF) experienced during exercise. Participants reported the type of exercise they performed, …

Case Study For Left Labrum Tear Of The Shoulder, Nadav Jaldety, Vered Arbel, Mehran Sorouri, Tal Amasay

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

CASE HISTORY: 27-year-old male complains of newly worsening left shoulder pain after playing an intense basketball tournament over the weekend. He denies a single incident that caused his pain and was able to finish playing the tournament. Patient is a recreational basketball player and has a daytime desk job. He complains of having pain while trying to sleep on the left shoulder, hence he only slept on his right shoulder. PHYSICAL EXAM: Physical examination revealed a slight loss of motion in the left shoulder. No palpatory tenderness of the left shoulder was identified. However, patient experienced pain with …

Case Presentation For Metastatic Prostate Cancer, Aditi N. Gupte, Vered Arbel, Mehran Sorouri, Tal Amasay

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

CASE HISTORY: Patient is a 55 years old male that has been suffering from pain in the right side of the lumbosacral region that radiates to the buttock, posterior thigh, and lateral calf. There was no history of trauma, but he experienced initial painful symptoms three months ago, while he was sitting with cell phone in his back pocket. The patient describes pain as an occasional sharp shooting pain, which worsened progressively in intensity and frequency. No changes in the bowel and bladder were reported. However, due to the symptoms, his appetite and sleep were disturbed. The condition also …

Case Presentation For Herniated Nucleus Pulposus L5-S1, Annalise Kurowski, Vered Arbel, Mehran Sorouri, Tal Amasay

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

CASE HISTORY: The patient is a 35-year-old male police officer, who presents with an antalgic gait and has been suffering from pain in his right posterior thigh. He suffers from acute pain which began a week before meeting with an orthopedic specialist who prescribed physical therapy for a strained hamstring. No traumatic incident or known cause for the pain has been identified. The patient’s pain has affected his activities of daily living (ADL) and has been found to negatively affect his driving at work. PHYSICAL EXAM: Several orthopedic tests and range of motion assessments were conducted. It was …

Effects Of High Concentration Vivissential Amino Acids Sports Drink Ingestion On Performance In Trained Athletes, Klaudia Szych, Ariel Gomez, Jerene Yazzie, Sarah A. Massey, Lorenzo Juarez, Andi Johnson, Shannon Jackson, Matthew A. Barlow Phd

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Essential amino acids are necessary for protein nutrition and muscle sustainability. Previous studies looking at the effects of BCAAs did not result in measurable reductions in muscle damage and enhanced recovery of muscle function. PURPOSE: The Calwood Nutritionals Company manufactures a balanced nutritional formula of amino acids with the addition of a higher concentration of arginine and methionine, which during an acute 3-day study in our lab decreased muscle degradation in a young sedentary population. The purpose of this study is to examine the changes in performance following the chronic consumption of the essential amino acids in collegiate athletes …

Changes In Visceral Adipose Tissue And Body Composition After A Short-Term Hypocaloric High-Fat Diet, Jarrett Walbolt, Yunsuk Koh

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Introduction: Elevated cardiometabolic risk is linked with excess visceral adipose tissue (VAT), and high-fat (HF) diets are often used to combat unfavorable body composition. Purpose: To investigate the connection between HF diets and body composition, more specifically VAT. Methods: 12 healthy, sedentary individuals participated in a randomized, cross-over design study. A two-week HF or high-carbohydrate (HC) diet with a 20% total reduction in total caloric intake from their typical diet was randomly assigned to each participant. The HF diet consisted of 70% fat and 30% carbohydrate and protein, with a limit of 50 grams of carbohydrate, while the HC diet …

Predicting Resting Metabolic Rate In Healthy Adults Using Body Composition And Circumference Measurements, Kristi L. Chase, Kyle T. Patek, John L. Walker, Joni A. Mettler Ph.D

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Measurement of resting metabolic rate (RMR) is an important factor for weight management. Previous research has reported several variables to estimate RMR such as body size, percent fat (%BF), age, and sex; however, little is known regarding the effect of circumference measures in estimating RMR. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop a model to estimate RMR using waist circumference (WC), an easily obtainable measure, and cross-validate it to previously published models. METHODS:Subjects were 140 adult men and women, ages 18-65 years. RMR was measured through indirect calorimetry, %BF was measured through air displacement plethysmography, and fat …

Impact Of Time Restricted Feeding On Markers Of Cardiometabolic Health, Liliana I. Renteria, Elias Villalobos, Hunter S. Waldman, Matthew J. Mcallister

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Time restricted feeding (TRF) is a form of intermittent fasting in which all calories are consumed within a certain amount of time (i.e. 6-8 hrs) only water is ingested for the remainder of the day. Previous research shows improvements in body composition and some markers of cardiometabolic health, but it is not clear if these results were due to the decreased eating window, or due to a decrease in caloric intake that typically occurs with fasting protocols. PURPOSE: to assess whether a caloric deficit is necessary to achieve improvements in cardiometabolic health as well as evaluate the impact TRF has …

The Effect Of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation On Metabolic Changes In A Sedentary Population: A Pilot Study, Michelle Galvan, Jasmin Jenkins, Sudip Bajpeyi

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015) declared that 80% of U.S. adults do not meet exercise recommendations by ACSM. Skeletal muscle contraction has been shown to increase mitochondrial content (energy production) and glucose uptake (decreased insulin resistance). Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) utilizes electrical impulses to induce muscle contractions and can be used as an alternate strategy to induce muscle contraction in sedentary adults. However, it is not clear if NMES induced muscle contraction may improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic health. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of two weeks of NMES on …

Potato Ingestion As An Effective Race Fuel Alternative To Improve Cycling Performance In Trained Cyclists, Amadeo F. Salvador M.S., Colleen F. Mckenna M.S.,R.D., Rafael A. Alamilla B.S., Ryan Cloud, Adriana Miltko, Alex R. Keeble, Alexander V. Ulanov Phd, Scott A. Paluska M.D., Elizabeth Broad Phd, Nicholas A. Burd Phd

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Carbohydrate (CHO) ingestion is an established strategy to improve endurance performance. Race fuels should not only sustain performance, but also be readily digested and absorbed and replenish electrolytes. Potatoes are a cost-effective option that fulfills these criteria; however, their impact on endurance performance remains unexamined. PURPOSE: Compare the effects of potato purée (POT) ingestion during endurance cycling on subsequent performance versus commercial CHO gel (GEL) or a control (water, CTL). METHODS: Twelve trained cyclists (31±9y; 71±8kg; VO2max: 61±9mL/kg/min) consumed a standardized breakfast then performed a 2h cycling challenge (60-85%VO2max) followed by a time trial (6kJ/kg body mass) while …

Unconstitutional Conditions And The Distribution Of Liberty, Kathleen M. Sullivan

San Diego Law Review

In this Article, Professor Sullivan postulates that the unconstitutional conditions doctrine is a doctrine in search of a theory. Three theories have been put forth, but have proven unsatisfactory. The author describes the three theories and then suggests an alternative approach. The unconstitutional doctrine is necessary to preserve three distributive functions: (1) checking the power of the state by preserving a private order; (2) imposing obligations of government neutrality among rightholders who, for example, speak, worship, or procreate according to different lights; and (3) barring a system of constitutional caste among rightholders. The alternative approach embodies a distributive analysis of …

Percentage Of High Schoolers' With Daily Soda Consumption By State Compared To The Percentage Of High Schoolers With Obesity By State, Katherine Conroy, Alexandra Politis, Sydney Hayes

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

We will be presenting a poster on the percentage of high schoolers' with daily soda consumption by state compared to the percentage of high schoolers with obesity by state.

Examining The Effect Of The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program On Food Insecurity, Chelsea Bruce, Nuba Jackson

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

We propose to examine if a relationship exists between food insecurity and SNAP beneficiaries. We have selected several factors to investigate the possibility of a relationship.

Food Insecurity Incidence And Healthcare Insurance Impact On College Students, Wanda Koszewski, Karen M. Kedrowski, Teresa Ramalho

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

A study done in spring, 2018 on Winthrop Students on food insecurity and other factors such as health insurance impact on fiscal resiliency.

Food Insecurity And Older Adults, Jhane' Kirkland

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

As the Baby Boomer population continues to age, so will the number of older adults that are food insecure. This paper examines the definition of food insecurity, the three main factors of food insecurity in relation to older adults, and preventive services for food insecurity. I will also use my experiences as geriatric Social Worker to better explain the causes of food insecurity with this population.

Keywords: food insecurity, older adults, mental health, physical health, socioeconomic status, race, and gender.

The Relationship Between Infant Mortality Rate And Food Insecurity, Claire Berchtold

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

This research examines the relationship between Infant Mortality Rate and household food insecurity per US state. It also examines the role the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, an Children (WIC) plays in reducing food insecurity and creating a healthy start to life for young children.

The Socioeconomic Causes Of Childhood Obesity, Kelsey Dupree

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

This paper discusses the socioeconomic causes of childhood obesity and proposes solutions to this growing epidemic.

Apiculture: A Case For Producing Local Honey, Terri Guidry, Chris Johnson

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

We would like to present an academic research poster which summarizes information related to producing raw honey and beekeeping in South Carolina. Information presented will include available resources and mentoring programs as well as the certification and approval process for sale or distribution of raw honey.

Avocado And Flaxseed Oleogels: The Prospect Of A Healthy Saturated Fat Substitute, Breonna Johnson, Crystal Johnson, Juliana R. Ract, Aline Foguel, Heather L. Colleran Dr., Salam Ibrahim, Roberta Silva

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

Oleogelation is a novel technique that represents the forming of liquid oils into a gel-like structure by entrapping the liquid phase into a thermo-reversible and three-dimensional gel network. There has been a great interest in Oleogelation in many areas like pharmaceutics, food, and cosmetics. Oleogels are used to reduce the saturated and trans fatty acids in foods, making them healthier. The consumption of saturated and trans fatty acids increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases (Pehlivanoglu, Demirci, Toker, 2017). Avocado oil is high in oleic monounsaturated fatty acids and substantial amounts of health beneficial phytochemicals, such as vitamins and phytosterols. Avocado …

Prevalence Of Food Insecurity Among College Students At A Southeastern University, Wanda Koszewski

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

Research done at Winthrop University on the food security issue of our students.

Skim Or Whole Milk Protects Against Postprandial Hyperglycemia-Induced Impairments In Vascular Function In Adults With Prediabetes By Limiting Increases In Oxidative Stress That Lower Nitric Oxide Bioavailability, Joshua Mcdonald

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

Increases in blood sugar following meals impair vascular health and increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Co-ingesting dairy milk with meals helps limit increases in blood sugar to improve vascular health. Thus, dairy milk may have a positive effect on long-term vascular health.

Prevalence Of Orthorexia In College Students, Janice Plante

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) tendencies among health-related majors (Human Nutrition, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and Physical Education) at a small public university in the southeastern region of the United States.

Nutritional Knowledge Of Ncaa Division I Hbcu Student-Athletes, Heather Colleran, Alexis Sharkey, Blair Epps, Janah E. Fletcher

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

Obesity is a major public health problem. Nutrition education and promotion of healthy food choices may help students-athletes (SA) manage energy intake with some success. General nutrition knowledge may be lacking. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess nutrition knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I SA at a historically black college or university (HBCU).

Review Of Literature: Effects Of Exercise On Bone Mineral Density During Lactation In Overweight/ Obese Postpartum Women, Heather Colleran, Alexis Sharkey, Roberta Claro Da Silva

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

The purpose of this project was to conduct a review of the literature on the effects of exercise on bone mineral density during lactation in lactating overweight/ obese postpartum women.

Nutrition And Self-Sufficiency Of Adults With Disabilities Through A Mentoring Program, Lauren San Diego, Devon Dixon, Elizabeth Newcomb Hopfer, Meeshay Williams-Wheeler, Heather Colleran

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of 16-Week Exercising Program On Inflammatory Markers In Human Milk, Heaven Taylor Jordan, Roberta Claro Da Silva, Heather Colleran

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a 16-week exercise program on inflammatory cytokines in human milk. The human milk samples were collected from 2003-2010 during two postpartum breastfeeding exercise interventions, the Breastfeeding for Healthy Infants and Postpartum (Be HIP) and Be HIP Too.

Changes To Snap: Implications For South Carolina’S Most Vulnerable Populations, Erin Paradiso

The World of Food: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on What We Eat and Grow

Assessing the changes that have been made to the South Carolina Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program as well as its impact on the population.