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The Self-Perceived Impact Of A Food Recovery-Meal Delivery Program On Homebound Seniors’ Food Security, Nutrition Health, And Well-Being, Alice Marie Sanchez

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

For many senior citizens, meeting nutritional needs is essential to good health and daily function. Studies indicate that many American older adults are not meeting their nutrition needs and often suffer from food insecurity. Meals on Wings (MOW) is a food recovery-meal delivery program that attempts to decrease the influence of food insecurity among older adults. This study aims to explore the self-perceived impact of a food recovery-meal delivery program on homebound seniors’ nutrition health, food security, and well-being.

Semi-structured interviews were administered to adults age 55 and older on the waitlist for Meals on Wheels America in Duval County …

Serum Chemistry Values In Wild Black Vultures In Mississippi, Usa, Fred L. Cunningham, Sherman W. Jack, Amanda R. Deese, Eric R. Wengert, Kyle Van Why, Carla L. Huston, Scott Lemmons, Richard B. Minnis

Human–Wildlife Interactions

Vultures (Cathartidae and Accipitridae) play an important role in ecosystem balance by rapidly disposing animal carcasses and thus preventing the potential spread of pathogens. Blood chemistry values provide a means of assessing the health of wildlife and wild animal populations; however, there are significant differences in chemistries among species and when comparing captive and free-living New and Old World vultures. In 2007, we collected blood serum from 30 female and 14 male wild, healthy black vultures (Coragyps atratus) live-trapped by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services from a power substation in …

Baboon And Vervet Monkey Crop-Foraging Behaviors On A Commercial South African Farm: Preliminary Implications For Damage Mitigation, Leah J. Findlay, Russell A. Hill

Human–Wildlife Interactions

Conflict between crop farmers and wild nonhuman primates is a worldwide conservation issue of increasing concern. Most of the research on wild primate crop foraging has so far focused on the conflicts with subsistence agriculture. Crop damage caused by primate foraging in large-scale commercial agriculture is also a major facet of human–wildlife conflict. Despite its increasing severity, there are very few published accounts of on-farm wild primate crop-foraging behavior or effective techniques to deter primates from field crops on commercial farms. To address this knowledge gap and identify some mitigation strategies, we used direct observation from a hide to collect …

Influence Of Maternal Eating Attitudes, Behaviors, And Fat Talk On Adolescent, Non-Elite, Competitive-Level Gymnasts, Madisyn Rozner

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Adverse eating attitudes and eating behaviors describe thoughts and actions related to food and body image that increase risk for development for an eating disorder. The term, “fat talk” was defined as, “cultural meanings of talk about weight” and has been used to assess preoccupation with the cultural stigma of weight. Understanding risk factors for the development of adverse thoughts and actions in adolescence is especially important, as disordered cognitions and behaviors often appear in early adolescence. Maternal modeling, children modeling their actions or attitudes based on their mothers, plays a role in the level of risk. Similarly, gymnastics, an …

Understanding The Effects Of Food Security And Snap Participation On The Fruit And Vegetable Intake Of Older Adults, Alexandra Sarkisian

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This thesis focuses on understanding what impact the barrier of food security has on the fruit and vegetable intake of older adults. Food insecurity - lacking consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle - is an issue that affects 1 in 9 Americans, and can have an impact on one’s diet and potentially overall health. Using secondary data collected through the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, this study assessed the intake of fruits, vegetables, as well as the variety of produce consumed. This was then analyzed in order determine how the intake of these foods …

Diet Of Spalangia Cameroni (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae), A Parasitoid Of Filth Flies, Elizabeth Taylor

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Parasitoid wasps are often part of the rich invertebrate communities in decaying organic matter where their hosts are found. However, little is known about what adults of these parasitoids eat. Most parasitoid wasps parasitize herbaceous insects, so nectar from flowers often is readily available. The present study examined feeding by adult Spalangia cameroni Perkins (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae), a species that burrows through manure, where it finds and parasitizes pupae of filth flies. Feeding on host fluids occurs in many parasitoid wasps, including S. cameroni. In the laboratory, these wasps also readily feed on honey or a sucrose solution, which increases their …

Bioinformatic Anlayses Of Identified But Uncultivated Microbial Dark Matter Organisms Using Archival Single Amplified Genomes (Sags), Daniel Adam Nuccio

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

This project characterizes two independent, previously undescribed microbial dark matter organisms from the candidate phyla JL-ETNP-Z39 and NBK19. These characterizations are based on seven single amplified genomes (SAGs) for JL-ETNP-Z39 and six SAGs for NBK19. All SAGs used were provided by the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Single-Cell Genomics Center (scgc.bigelow.org). Bioinformatic analyses using a combination of publicly available software and custom scripting written in the computer programming languages Python and R were carried out to determine the basic genomic properties, evolutionary relatedness, representative environmental pangenomes, and metabolic properties of these organisms. Analyses indicated that the examined JL-ETNP-Z39 SAGs are …

Predictors Of Fruit And Vegetable Intake Among University Students, Ashley Citrowske

Theses and Dissertations

Students’ food preferences may change and develop while attending college. These changes could have an impact on their nutritional health during enrollment and after graduation and, as an extension, their disease risk and overall health. College students living on or near a campus are a convenient population to provide health and nutrition education. A cross-sectional, secondary analysis was completed on NCHA-ACHA health survey data from one public, Midwestern university. Survey questions relating to dietary behaviors were included in this secondary data analysis. Females were more likely to report higher intake of fruits and vegetables compared with males. Fruit and vegetable …

Mennonite College Of Nursing Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2020, Judy Neubrander

Annual Reports - Mennonite College of Nursing

Annual report of the Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University

Motor Competency's Relationship To Interpersonal Coordination In Stationary Basketball Dribbling, Daniel Bell

Theses and Dissertations

A gold standard for student pairing strategies in a physical education setting has still yet to be discovered and is a widely debated topic in the field. Inclusion and equitable learning environments are areas of emphasis for practitioners while trying to find new ways to elicit these things to benefit students. Interpersonal coordination (IC), a social phenomenon on which this study focused, has direct applications for pairing strategies in physical education. In essence, IC is a state in which two individuals non-consciously mimic each other’s motor patterns. IC was measured between 182 student pairings performing stationary basketball dribbling. Participants included …

Effects Of Exercise Training On Resting Testosterone Concentrations In Sedentary Men: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Nolan James Potter

Theses and Dissertations

Background: The anabolic hormone testosterone plays a pivotal role in the healthy aging of men and tends to decline with age.

Objective: The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were twofold: 1) to evaluate the effect of exercise training on resting total testosterone concentration in men; and 2) to determine if the effects of exercise training differed by training type, age or weight status.

Methods: Electronic databases (MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus) were systematically searched (up to and including 19 September 2019) for peer-reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) meeting the following criteria: apparently healthy, previously sedentary men (aged ≥18 …

The Effects Of In-Season Training Changes On Body Composition In Division I Collegiate Football Players, Kayla Emory

Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations

Body composition quantification in athletics can be used as a tool for developing a training program and monitoring progress in developing ideal body composition for optimal performance. Commonly, athletes are concerned with the amount of fat free mass (FFM) and fat mass (FM) they have, since those variables have been commonly linked to reduced performance and increased injury risks. The game of football is constantly evolving and so is the need for players to be bigger, stronger, and faster. Most research has investigated the body composition changes in football players as a whole team during an off-season, however few have …

Parenting Styles, Parenting Practices, And Dietary Intakes Of Preschoolers And Their Parents, Biyi Chen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Emerging research efforts have focused on the role of parents in the development of dietary behaviors of their children. Parental influences play a particularly important role in determining the children’s weight and shaping children’s dietary behaviors, especially during early childhood. Parent-related determinants can be classified as two types—general parenting (parenting style) and specific parenting practices (e.g, food parenting practices). Examining the interactions between parental influences and preschoolers’ and their parental dietary behaviors and may reveal important insights into how parents influence children’s dietary behaviors. Therefore, the goal of this research is to examine the associations between parenting styles, food parenting …

Indian Food And Culture Fact Sheet, Brooke Robinson

All Student-Created Educational Resources

This is an informational handout covering the traditional cuisines of various regions throughout the Indian subcontinent. Religious influences regarding food choice and fasting, traditional health beliefs, eating patterns and etiquette, and common health issues experienced by the Indian population who acculturate to American culture are discussed.

Food And Culture Of Ethiopia, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program

All Student-Created Educational Resources

An educational fact sheet highlighting the food and culture in Ethiopia. The fact sheet will be used as a resource for my peers in the field of nutrition and to educate them about the traditional ethnic cuisine of Ethiopia and how it relates to nutrition.

Food & Culture In Greece, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program

All Student-Created Educational Resources

This is a fact sheet about the food culture of Greece. The purpose is to educate the audience on Greece’s traditional cuisine and eating patterns. Information includes traditional foods and dishes, traditional eating patterns, holidays and religious traditions, traditional health beliefs, and more current food practices in Greece.

Low Sodium Healthy Default- So. You Have To Cut Back On Salt., University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program

All Student-Created Educational Resources

This handout informs those who are new to the low sodium diet on why and how to cut back on salt. What, why, and how is discussed.

Food Culture Of India, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program

All Student-Created Educational Resources

This handout informs audience of traditional foods within India. It addresses traditional eating patterns by identifying foods and beverages typically eaten, as well as how and when these foods are consumed. It also addresses traditional health beliefs and current food practices to those living in both India and the United States.

Nutrition Abcs For Healthy Families, Lauren K. Sullivan

All Student-Created Educational Resources

This pamphlet informs the audience of basic nutrition principles for maintaining a healthy weight using healthy diet patterns and increased activity recommendations. It encourages healthful eating, regular activity and utilizing resources as a part of a healthy family lifestyle

Eating In Greece, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program

All Student-Created Educational Resources

This fact sheet is about the culture and traditions in Greece revolving around food. The fact sheet talks about how the Greeks continue to consume their traditional diet in Greece as well as in the United States. The traditional diet is discussed in context of the day to day routines and on special holidays. How this particular diet influences the health of the Greek people is discussed as well.

Intuitive Eating, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program

All Student-Created Educational Resources

This pamphlet contains information on what intuitive eating is, how to become an intuitive eater, and some tips for how to become more of an intuitive eater at home. There is also the recommendation that the audience follows the USDA MyPlate at mealtimes to help supplement in healthy dietary habits with eating intuitively.

Filipino Food, Dietary Customs, And Health Beliefs, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program

All Student-Created Educational Resources

This fact sheet serves as an educational resource for learners seeking information about Filipino dietary practices and health beliefs. Traditional and symbolic Filipino foods and dishes are reviewed, along with traditional eating patterns, health beliefs, and food practices.

Indian Cuisine: Food And Culture Fact Sheet, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program

All Student-Created Educational Resources

This handout aims to inform the audience food staples and dishes in India and traditional dishes that are prepared. Preparation of Indian dishes and culturally significant food staples along with ingredients that are commonly used, religious influences, traditional eating patterns, and health beliefs are discussed.

Spanish Cuisine: A Mediterranean Diet, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program

All Student-Created Educational Resources

This is a facts sheet that informs the reader about the traditions and historical influences of Spain’s Mediterranean diet. It includes the daily routine of eating with the staple dishes of the Culture. The idea of social settings and the process of how a meal usually goes along with the significance of each eating time and health beliefs of Spain that influence their food selections. The intended audience is other health professionals working with other cultures of Spanish origin.

Baseline Characteristics Predicting Clinical Outcomes And Serious Adverse Events In Middle-Aged Hypertensive Women: A Subanalysis Of The Sprint In Women Aged, Volkan Aydin, Ahmet Akici, Si̇bel Sakarya, Mehmet Akman, Ali̇ Serdar Fak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The predictability of clinical outcomes in hypertension in specific patient groups, especially underrepresented populations is the key to rational treatment. This study aimed to investigate the impact of baseline characteristics of

Righting The World: Sullivan On Disparate Impact, Steven L. Willborn

Seton Hall Law Review

No abstract provided.

New Author Guidelines In Statistical Reporting: Embracing An Era Beyond P < .05, Samantha Johnson, Whitley J. Stone, Jennifer Bunn, Scott Lyons, James W. Navalta

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Research

Statistical reporting of quantitative research data has been plagued by potential bias and reporting suppression due to a single numerical output: the p-value. While there is great importance in its merit, creating a pass-fail system (set at point of .05) has created a culture of researchers submitting their project’s data to a filing cabinet if it does not yield “statistical significance” based on this value. The editors of the International Journal of Exercise Science are following the American Statistical Association’s call for statistical reform by adjusting our reporting guidelines to the following requirements: [1.] make an intentional effort to move …

Let’S Try This Again, Separate Educational Facilities Are Inherently Unequal: Why Minnesota Should Issue A Desegregation Order And Define Adequacy In Cruz-Guzman V. State, Christie Geter

Minnesota Journal of Law & Inequality

No abstract provided.

Responding To The Legal Needs Of Parents With Psychiatric Disabilities: Insights From Parent Interviews, Robyn M. Powell, Susan L. Parish, Monika Mitra, Joanne Nicholson

Minnesota Journal of Law & Inequality

No abstract provided.

Exploring Factors Influencing Whether Residents Participate In Square Dancing Using Social Cognitive Theory: A Cross-Sectional Survey In Chongqing, China, Feng Peng, Hongjia Yan Bs, Manoj Sharma Phd, Ying Liu Bs, Ying Lu Bs, Shijie Zhu Bs, Peiqian Li Bs, Nianyong Ren Bs, Ting Li Bs, Yong Zhao Md

Environmental & Global Health Faculty Research

Physical inactivity is a worldwide public health problem, and it is a risk factor for several chronic diseases. Square dancing nightly may be an efficient way to promote physical activity among Chinese residents. This study aims to explore factors that affect resident participation in square dancing on the basis of social cognitive theory constructs (outcome expectations, outcome expectancies, self-efficacy, self-control, and environment) that may provide a scientific basis for designing interventions to promote physical activity in the future. Forty squares near neighborhood communities in Chongqing were randomly selected. A sample of 1732 residents who came to these squares at 18:00–21:00 …