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From Grits To Gumbo: How Modern Southerners Define ‘Southern Food’, Summersby Okey, Scott H. Huffmon Ph.D.

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

Data from the November 2017 Winthrop Poll. The poll interviewed 830 respondents from all 11 southern states. Respondents were asked two open-ended questions: “When you hear the term, ‘Southern Food,’ what is the first food that comes to mind?” and “When you hear the term, ‘Southern Food,’ what is the second food that comes to mind?” The presenters will discuss the findings, and will then break the findings down by race, in order to discuss the differences.

Slave Diet In The Antebellum South, Michael Wachowski

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

The event will be a presentation of paper written on the varied diet of slaves and their acquisition of food during the antebellum south.

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 And Dysmorphic Disorder, Malik Williams, Jasmine Knight, Tiye Dubard, Robin Charles

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

The purpose of our research is to raise awareness about the conditions of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and to provide evidence base practices on how to combat this mental illness disorder through therapy.We will be presenting our information on a poster to discuss therapeutic based practices.

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.

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.

Fried Chicken: An Analysis Of Southern And International Cultures' Impact On Fried Chicken, Daniel Head

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

I want to explore the impact of Southern and various international cultures' impact on fried chicken.

The Prairie Sings … Of Laughing Corn, Kristen Wonderlich

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

A performance of American composer, Philip Wharton's, "The prairie sings...of laughing corn". This song is a portion of the song cycle, "The Prairie Sings" that was created for me in 2005 and became the subject of my doctoral dissertation. I will discuss compositional elements in both poetry and music while also celebrating the story of regionalism and rural life from our American history.

Weigh The Waste: Assessing Food Waste @ Winthrop University, Christopher Johnson

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

Food waste makes up nearly half of all municipal solid waste produced in the United States. EPA estimates that 40% of all food produced for human consumption is wasted. Question is how much post-consumer food is sent to the landfill from Winthrop University? The Office of Sustainability has completed five Weigh the Waste events in Thomson Cafeteria where we weigh post-consumer food waste for a single day. This poster will report the findings of each of those events, illustrate the environmental impacts of food waste, and will offer methods for reducing our food waste.

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.

Boatwright’S Dining Hall: Southern Food And The Authentication Of Fantasy, Evan Nooe

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

The paper examines the utilization of regionally southern food to construct a "hyperreal" immersive environment at a major tourist destination in Central Florida. In this instance, southern food is re-constituted to authenticate an experiential fantasy space for vacationers. As a result, traditionally southern food served in the South is no longer regionally southern.

Green Bean Casseroles, Meghan Hendry

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

My proposal is for a poster about Green Bean casseroles and how this dish displays southern foodways, particularly surrounding ideas of southern hospitality.

The Role Of Food In The Syrian Crisis, Bryan Mcfadden

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

A severe, multi year drought which began in 2006 had significant impacts on Syria's food producing regions. Satellite imagery shows the significant decline in agricultural productivity. The Syrian regime's lack of response to the food situation resulted in mass migration, food insecurity, and accelerated protests against the government.

Chicken Bog And The Shared Traditions Of Horry County, Sc, Valerie Mclaurin

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

This paper discusses the shared traditions of a dish local to Horry County, SC. That dish is Chicken Bog or Pilau. This dish tells us a rich story about the diversity of South Carolina.

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.

Sharing Food: Community Meals And Intercultural Communication, Greer Friedrich

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

I would like to present a poster on my research project and paper that looks at how sharing meals has the ability to increase intercultural communication and build community, with a specific example and application to Charlotte, NC.

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.

Big Night: Heaven And Hell, Anne-Marie Townley

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

In my paper I will discuss the symbolism of heaven and hell in the film, Big Night. As I read the paper, I will show scenes from the movie to illustrate the symbolism.

Changing The Narrative: A Discourse On Improving The Plight Of Black Women, James Ponzo (Ii)

Black Issues Conference (2019-2021)

I have never seen myself as a spokesman. I am a witness. In the church in which I was raised you were supposed to bear witness to the truth. Now, later on, you wonder what in the world the truth is, but you do know what a lie is. —James Baldwin

The current research for my doctoral dissertation involves investigating the life and work of James Baldwin. One of the most profound ideas that Baldwin discussed was the idea of being a ‘witness’, which involved him holding this country and the rest of society, to a very high standard. With …

A Closer Look At Dietary Supplements: An Exercise In Experiential Learning, William D. Lawson, Salam A. Ibrahim, Heather L. Colleran

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

undergraduate poster presentation

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.

Initial Targeted Investigation Into Key Esters Within The Aroma Profiles Of Barley And Sorghum Beers., Elisabeth Dieckman-Meyer, Samantha Tucker, Drew Budner

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

Analysis of beer aroma.

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.

Food Insecurity Of Winthrop's Campus, Alexzondrea Harrison

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

I am examining food insecurity on Winthrop's campus. I will be researching the amount of on campus and off campus students who have faced this issue, and developing solutions to solve this issue.

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.

Assessing Healthy Food Availability And The Potential For Increasing Availability In Mecklenburg County, Nc Corner Stores, Ashley Banks

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

We've used audits with a scoring mechanism and surveys to assess availability and demand of healthy foods in corner stores in Mecklenburg County, NC. The surveys were conducted with store owners and customers. We intend to use this information to work with interested corner store owners to increase availability.

Cooperatives, Commerce, And Climate Change: The Future Of Small-Scale Coffee Production In Peru, Adde Sharp

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

Responding to the looming question: what is the future of small-scale crop production in a changing climate a global market, this research presents coffee cultivation as a case study in social, economic, and environmental sustainability. I propose presenting a poster and associated paper with research results and future recommendations.