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District Regulated Nutrition Programs: Identifying The Gap Between Language In District Wellness Policies And Implementation Practices In Public Schools, Abigail Lafontan

Honors Scholar Theses

BACKGROUND: The federal government requires that every school district taking part in the Federal Child Nutrition Program have a written district wellness policy of how the districts will address: nutrition education, nutrition guidelines, physical activity, physical education, and parent and community involvement. Although many aspects of school nutrition are federally regulated, there are specific food-related practices that can only be regulated at the district level. Policies concerning these “district-led” practices often appear in the district wellness policy. This study focuses specifically on three topics addressed in district wellness policies: (a) Is free potable drinking water available to students throughout the …

Internal Training Load In Collegiate Basketball Players: Effort Ratings Vs. Heart Rate Measurements In Ncaa Dii Players, Amber Stephens

Honors College Theses

BACKGROUND: College basketball is an intense team sport that utilizes both the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems to play a 40-minute-long game and cover around 2-3 miles on average per game (Narazaki et al 2009). The high workloads can lead to fatigue, which increases injury risk (Garbenytė-Apolinskienė et al 2019). The purpose of this study is to compare subject ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) with objective measures of heart rate during pre-season training.

METHODS: Male and female basketball players from a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II school wore a heart rate monitor (Firstbeat™) during the first …

Caffeine’S Physiological And Psychological Effects, Cameron Shadaia

Honors College Theses

In my university honors research paper, I will not only take a look at the physiological and psychological effects of the body, but also the proper range of caffeine intake, the situational purposes for caffeine, the best and worst ways to introduce caffeine into the body, and popular beverages that are commonly used for caffeine consumption. This research paper draws upon a variety of studies in which caffeine was the topic of interest. The conclusion that is drawn upon is that caffeine can have many benefits if used in a proper dosage. Negative effects have a higher likelihood of occurring …

Bf5048, April 28, 2020, Programs Committee

Programs Committee (PC)

No abstract provided.

It's Raining In My Garden - A Mental Health Guide For Kids, Glenn Agape E. Montero

Honors Capstones

Middle school aged children have little or inadequate mental health education. This causes a contradiction to the idea that the earlier people are informed about their mental health, the sooner they are able to be aware of it and learn how to manage it. Unlike the mental health books and guides that high-schoolers receive and the picture books that elementary school children use, this is a small guide book tailored to those in middle school. Highlighting common mental illnesses that middle-aged children might encounter, such as depression and anxiety, this book informs children on how to notice hallmark signs, how …

The Community Health System In The Drc: An Overview, Frontline Health Project

Reproductive Health

This brief provides an overview of the community health system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The community health system is decentralized and operates across five levels: national, provincial, health zone, health area, and community. Various policy documents guide DRC’s community health system, including The National Health Development Plan 2016–2020. Relais communautaire (RECOs) are the main cadre of community health workers operating in the DRC. They are volunteers who provide a minimum package of reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health services, including the provision of family planning; integrated community case management for malaria, diarrhea, and respiratory diseases; nutrition …

Approved Courses, April 28, 2020, Individual Course Committee

Individual Course Committee (ICC)

No abstract provided.

Bf5049, April 28, 2020, Programs Committee

Programs Committee (PC)

No abstract provided.

Development Of High-Fiber Belgian Waffles And Evaluation Of Product Acceptance, Product-Elicited Emotion, And Purchase Intent By Millennial Consumers, 2253299685 Velasquez

LSU Master's Theses

Dietary fiber may help reduce LDL cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular diseases. The US-FDA recommends 14g of fiber/1000kcal consumed, but Americans consume/day. A product containing ≥5 grams of fiber/serving can be claimed as a high-fiber product. Adding dietary fiber to food affects their physicochemical properties and sensory quality, possibly leading to less product acceptability. This study was performed to assess selected physicochemical properties and consumer perception of “high-fiber” Belgian waffles. Waffles were formulated to have fiber contents of

Gender Differences In Correctional Supervisor Wellbeing, Work, And Home Demands, Emily Long

Honors Scholar Theses

In recent years women’s participation in the American workforce has risen dramatically, while they still maintain the majority of the workload at home and in family life. Despite this increase in employment, women’s occupational health has been consistently underresearched and virtually no research has been conducted on female correctional workers. In this study we utilized a cross-sectional survey administered to 143 participants, both male and female, who work as correctional supervisors at the Connecticut Department of Correction. Participants responded to questions collecting information about their demographics, wellbeing, work, and home demands. Data analysis indicated that women, compared to men, did …

Changes In Microbiota Community Structure And Antioxidant Activity Of Polyphenols From Litchi Pericarp During Degradation With Human Fecal Microbiota In Vitro, Huang Xiao-Xia, Li Xiao-Le, Li Wu, Yang Rui-Li

Food and Machinery

To reveal the changes in microbiota community structure and antioxidant activity of polyphenols from litchi pericarp during culture with human fecal microbiota, litchi pericarp polyphenols were added into the mixed medium of intestinal microbiota solution prepared from fresh feces of healthy volunteers for the anaerobic culture in vitro. The total phenol content and antioxidant activities were measured at 0, 4, 8, 12, 24 and 48 h. The change of intestinal microbiota was analyzed by high-throughput sequencing. The results showed that the total phenol content significantly decreased within 0~48 h and the antioxidant activity was also reduced but did not attain …

Dairy Distinction, Sarah Schaier

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Time-Restricted Feeding And Exercise On Immunity In Male C57bl/6 Mice, Martina Faietti

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Food intake and exercise are considered modulators of the immune system. Time-restricted feeding (TRF) protocols have been shown to reduce inflammation and alter cytokine response. The objective of this study was to determine if TRF would alter immune parameters in response to exercise. Thirty-six C57BL/6 mice were divided into three groups; control had access to food ad libitum, TRF groups had access for six hours either immediately after running (TRF-imm) or five hours after running (TRF-del). Mice ran on the treadmill for eight weeks. Overall, TRF-imm gained less weight than control. B-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) was higher in fasted groups but running …

Experience And Reference Of Food Traffic Light Signpost Labeling System In United Kingdom, Huang Ze-Ying

Food and Machinery

The latest information and data of the traffic light signpost labeling system from the official website of British government were collected in this review. Moreover, the origin of the system, the content and format of the labeling, the steps of displaying the nutrition information of the labeling, and the implementation effect of the labeling system were expounded, and then its experience and deficiencies of this system were summarized. Finally, our study will help to enlighten the improvement of Chinese-specific FOP labeling system.

Determination Of Residence Time Distribution And Its Influencing Factors During Twin Screw Extrusion, Cui Wei-Zhen, Tao Hai-Teng, Cui Bo

Food and Machinery

Residence time distribution is an important parameter to characterize the flow state of materials during twin screw extrusion, which is closely related to the quality formation of extruded materials. The paper introduced the measurement method of residence time distribution by indicator method and parameters. The impacts of temperature, moisture, screw configuration, die hole, feeding speed and screw speed on residence time distribution in twin-screw extrusion process were analyzed. Due to the complex structure of food ingredients (e.g. starch, protein), researches on determination methods and influencing factors need to be further improved.

Anti-Inflammatory Effect And Molecular Mechanism Of Durian Hull Polyphenols On Lps-Induced Raw 264.7 Macrophages, Liu Wen-Qiang, Zhang Yi-Ling, Xiong Hua, Zhu Xue-Mei, Sun Yong

Food and Machinery

In this study, polyphenols from Durian hull were extracted by 80% methanol, and their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities were investigated based on in vitro antioxidant assays and LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells model. The results demonstrated that durian hull extract was rich in polyphenols, it showed strong antioxidant activity in vitro and it could reduce the expression level of inducible nitricoxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), decrease the NO production, and also lower the pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6) at the mRNA and protein levels. At the same time, it can inhibit the phosphorylation of IκB and p65 proteins related …

Cell Surface Structure Of Lactic Acid Bacteria And Its Interaction With Gastrointestinal Tract, Ding Shi-Yao, Lei Wen-Ping, Liu Cheng-Guo, Dai Zhi-Yong, Wang Jia-Qi, Zhou Hui

Food and Machinery

This article reviews the surface structure of LAB and their positive effects derived from their interaction with the gastrointestinal tract. Some lactic acid bacteria (LAB) can colonize the human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and exert their physiological functions beneficial to the host. Among them, the surface structure of LAB cells can promottheir survival and colonization in the GIT, and many physiological functions are also related to surface structure.

Effects On Flavor And Baking Characteristics Of Whole Wheat Bread By Fermented Sourdough With The Mixed Culture, Zou Qi-Bo, Cheng Xin, Chen Cheng, Yang Wen-Dan, Zhang Bin-Le, Zhou Li-Yuan, Huang Jin-Xin, Chen Jun-Min, Huang Wei-Ning

Food and Machinery

In this study, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), Weissella cibaria and Kluyveromyces marxianus were mixed and fermented. The symbiosis of the two strains was studied by measuring strain growth curve. Compared the baking and flavor characteristics between mixed bacteria fermentation (MBF) and single bacteria fermentation of whole wheat bread by analyzing cellulase activity and production of exopolysaccharide (EPS). Results: Compared with the cell counts of single bacteria fermentation [LAB: 9.51 lg (CFU/g), yeast: 8.21 lg (CFU/g)], the cell counts of LAB and yeast in the MBF reached 9.61 and 8.09 lg (CFU/g), respectively, indicating that the two strains had a good …

Preparation Of Dried Oyster Hydrolysate By Bi-Enzymatic Method And Evaluation Of Antioxidant Activity In Vitro, Pang Zhong-Li, Zheng Jian-Xian

Food and Machinery

In this study, dried oyster was hydrolyzed by using animal protein hydrolase and flavorzyme to prepare nutritious hydrolysate, which was designed to provide guidance for the high valuable utilization of dried oyster. Firstly, with degree of hydrolysis as the experimental index, the enzymatic hydrolysis single factor and orthogonal optimization experiments were carried out. The results showed that the optimal hydrolysis process combination were the enzymolysis time of 5 h, the ratio of material to liquid of 1∶15 (g/mL), and the total enzyme amount of 3%. Under these conditions, the degree of hydrolysis of dried oyster protein was 33.7%, the protein …

Antioxidant Activities Of 4 Types Of Zinc-Rich Lactic Acid Bacteria And Their Stability In Simulated Gastrointestinal Tract, Zheng Jin-Xiong, You Li-Jun

Food and Machinery

4 types of lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus, L. acidophilus, L. casei, and L. casei) were selected in this study. First, the zinc-rich culture process of lactic acid bacteria was optimized, and then the antioxidant activity of the fermentation supernatant of them was measured, and the digestion stability and bioavailability were further analyzed by in vitro simulated digestion. The results showed that the optimal of zinc addition time for zinc-rich lactic acid bacteria was 10 hours after inoculation, and the zinc ion concentration was 50 μg/mL. The antioxidant activity of lactic acid bacteria supernatant could be improved by zinc-rich culture. …

Preparation Of Solid Drink With Kefir Fermented Compound Fruits And Vegetables And Its Functions In Vitro, Chen Shu-Jun, Luo Jia

Food and Machinery

Taking the compound fruits and vegetables with Kefir fermented apple pulp-ketchup-sea buckthorn juice, by adding the right amount of inulin, fructooligosaccharides and chlorophyll, a leisure health solid drink was made by freeze-drying in vacuum. With the viable count of Lactobacillus and yeast as indicators, single factor and response surface tests were used to optimize fermentation process. Fermented freeze-dried solid drink were made to different concentration gradients, using unfermented freeze-dried samples as a control, and samples were used to analyze and determine the capacity of hypoglycemic, lipid-lowering and antioxidant in vitro. The results showed that the optimal fermentation conditions were: fermentation …

Analysis Of Components And Functionality Of Fruit Wine, Zhang Qian-Ru, Yin Long-Long, Yin Rong, Wang Xian-Ping, Liang Zhi-Hong

Food and Machinery

This main components and functions of various types of fruit wines were analyzed. The clarification of the nutritional components was elaborated, which helped to find the nutritional and healthy selling points of fruit wine and its precision marketing concepts. This would strengthen the brand building of Chinese fruit wine enterprises in the future.

Mitigating Policy Measures To Increase Fodder Availabilty In Natural Calamities Situations, Om Singh

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Though the availability of feed and fodder has improved in the last decade, still there exists a substantial gap between demand and availability of fodder in the country, particularly during the lean periods and at the time of natural calamities including droughts and or flood situations. Availability of adequate quantity of feed and fodder for livestock is essential for improving livestock productivity. Under the Rasthriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), the States have sufficient funds and autonomy to undertake development of feed and fodder besides other agricultural and allied activities. There is a need to disseminate the benefits of using high …

Policy Perspective For Grassland Based Integrated Farming System: Innovation & Challenges In Indian Context, Kamal Kumar Datta, Soumitra Chowdhury, Madhu Mohini

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Indian agriculture is increasingly getting influenced more and more by economic factors. This needs not be surprising because irrigation expansion, infrastructure development, penetration of rural markets, development and spread of short duration and drought resistant crop technologies have all contributed to minimizing the role of non-economic factors in crop choice for even small farmers. Both at micro and macro level, the picture of livestock sector is very much disintegrated where growth is mainly from fishery and meat production and not from milk production. The common perception that animal rearing is not as remunerative as poultry or fishery seems to be …

Realising The Potential Of Youth In The Development Of Sustainable Grasslands, J. C. Bidogeza, Ralph Von Kaufmann

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The declining interest of youth worldwide to remain in rural areas and pursue careers in agriculture and grasslands is a threat to all human welfare. Ways and means must be found to redress the decreasing interest of youths in grassland development. Ironically there is a lot of untapped potential for rewarding careers but the youths do not have the skills needed to exploit it. This cannot be corrected by providing occasional and piecemeal training opportunities. The perilous consequences of allowing the rangelands to degenerate are sufficiently serious to warrant a comprehensive approach to developing the wide range of skills needed …

The Impact Of Dental Care Inequality In Southern California Schools: Addressing The Issue Through An Ecological Level Of Analysis, Chelsea Kwan

Graduate Library Research Awards

No abstract provided.

Transitioning From Episodic To Sustained Care In Humanitarian Service, W Howard Mcalister Od, Ma, Mph, Jeffrey L. Weaver Od, Ms, Timothy A. Wingert Od, Kristen Kramlich Od

Optometric Clinical Practice

Background: Humanitarian missions serve populations needing care and usually provide short term interventions. Traditionally, care provided through humanitarian agencies like VOSH International has been episodic, consisting of a short-term mission placing a team in country for several days. There have been discussions that episodic care is a short term measure which impedes the systematic development of a long term solution to providing the necessary health care. The move toward sustained care is a step in the direction of improving the public health in developing countries.

Method: A survey instrument was mailed to the 26 VOSH chapters in the United States …

Incentive Sensitization For Exercise Reinforcement To Increase Exercise Behaviors, Kyle D. Flack, Harry M. Hays, Jack Moreland

Dietetics and Human Nutrition Faculty Publications

Individuals can be sensitized to the reinforcing effects of exercise, although it is unknown if this process increases habitual exercise behavior. Sedentary men and women (body mass index: 25–35 kg/m², N = 52) participated in a 12-week aerobic exercise intervention. Exercise reinforcement was determined by how much work was performed for exercise relative to a sedentary alternative in a progressive ratio schedule task. Habitual physical activity was assessed via accelerometry. Post-intervention increases in exercise reinforcement predicted increases in physical activity bouts among those who expended over 2000 kcal per week in exercise and who compensated for less than …

Food Insecurity Resources At The University Of Mississippi, Summer Jefferson, Anne Cafer, Georgianna Mann

APCRL Policy Briefs

Food security is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture as, "access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle." Estimates of food insecurity on college campuses range from 19-46%, but 20-25% of students who are not classified as food insecure still report anxiety about food shortage. The purpose of this policy brief is to contextualize the results from research on the campus awareness of the Ole Miss Food Bank and the nutritional analysis of the Food Bank's offerings.

Infectious Diseases Society Of America Guidelines On The Treatment And Management Of Patients With Covid-19, Amy Hirsch, Yngve Falck-Ytter

Faculty Scholarship

Background: There are many pharmacologic therapies that are being used or considered for treatment of COVID-19. There is a need for frequently updated practice guidelines on their use, based on critical evaluation of rapidly emerging literature. Objective: Develop evidence-based rapid guidelines intended to support patients, clinicians and other health-care professionals in their decisions about treatment and management of patients with COVID-19. Methods: IDSA formed a multidisciplinary guideline panel of infectious disease clinicians, pharmacists, and methodologists with varied areas of expertise. Process followed a rapid recommendation checklist. The panel prioritized questions and outcomes. Then a systematic review of the peer-reviewed and …