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Sleep Matters, Winston J. Craig Apr 2011

Sleep Matters, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


An Assessment Of The Demographics And Spending Behavior Of Attendees At San Luis Obispo's Downtown Farmers' Market, Morgan Thompson Mar 2011

An Assessment Of The Demographics And Spending Behavior Of Attendees At San Luis Obispo's Downtown Farmers' Market, Morgan Thompson

Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration

The purpose of this study was to assess the demographics and spending behavior of attendees at San Luis Obispo’s downtown Farmers’ Market. With the current 2011 economic recession in America, this study evaluated its affect on the Farmers’ Market attendee demographics and purchasing motivations. Using a questionnaire distributed to 200 participants at Farmers’ Market, this study concluded that most people are motivated by price when shopping for produce and the majority of Farmers’ Market attendees’ spending behaviors have been affected by the economic recession. Furthermore, this study found there is a preference for organic produce to be bought at the …


Stressing The Defenses, Winston J. Craig Mar 2011

Stressing The Defenses, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Body Cleansing And Detox, Winston J. Craig Feb 2011

Body Cleansing And Detox, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


A Framework For Monitoring Local And Regional Food Systems, Heather Victoria Davis Jan 2011

A Framework For Monitoring Local And Regional Food Systems, Heather Victoria Davis

Capstone Collection

The US food system has been experiencing gradual, yet significant, changes in recent years - with many people recognizing that conventional approaches are not only unsustainable, but also detrimental. As an alternative paradigm, the development of local food systems has been flourishing because of the benefits they bring to us: more local control over our food; supporting the local economy and entrepreneurs; healthier food options; fewer “food miles” and the related benefits of lowered use of petroleum; stronger community bonds; job creation for our rural communities; more gentle on the environment; and a more secure food system overall. Monitoring the …


Walk The Talk, Winston J. Craig Jan 2011

Walk The Talk, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Forgotten Foods: The Impact Of Western Development On Eating Habits Among Women In Dehradun, India, Stephanie L. Leite Jan 2011

Forgotten Foods: The Impact Of Western Development On Eating Habits Among Women In Dehradun, India, Stephanie L. Leite

Capstone Collection

This paper investigates the impact that Western development has had on eating habits among women living in the greater Dehradun area of India over the last century. Research was undertaken while working at Bija Vidyapeeth, an organic farm and educational center operated by the Indian-based Non-Governmental Organization, Navdanya. Primary data was collected by interviewing twelve women from four families, spanning three generations and ranging in age from 106 to 20. Two of the four families live in the urban center of Dehradun, while the other two families practice farming outside the city limits. Interviews revealed a generational change in eating …


Fighting Fatigue, Winston J. Craig Dec 2010

Fighting Fatigue, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Qualitative Study To Determine Quality Of Life Factors Based On Reported Efnep Success Stories, Megan L. Hlavacek Nov 2010

Qualitative Study To Determine Quality Of Life Factors Based On Reported Efnep Success Stories, Megan L. Hlavacek

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of how adult participants describe quality of life during or after participation in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) at sites across the United States. The study analyzed success stories submitted by EFNEP staff and participants from sites in nine states from the years 2004 to 2010. A total of 1,057 success stories were analyzed.

The success stories were descriptions of the participants’ experiences with EFNEP. The stories were analyzed by highlighting words, phrases, and/or sentences, and creating a short one to three word codes that would best …


Mediterranean Menu, Winston J. Craig Nov 2010

Mediterranean Menu, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


The Prospects Of Using Athrospira Platensis As A Malnutrition Treatment In Kenya, Kari N. Harris Oct 2010

The Prospects Of Using Athrospira Platensis As A Malnutrition Treatment In Kenya, Kari N. Harris

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The purpose of this research was to explore the current efforts using spirulina as a malnutrition treatment in Kenya. There are currently five spirulina cultivation sites that growing spirulina, four of which are located in the Nyanza Province. Their production and scope of advocacy efforts are limited. Some of the cultivation sites have a better quality control measures and strategic plan in place for expanding cultivation. Significant efforts need to be made to improve the scope of production and create links with nutrition experts in other non-governmental organizations and at the national level.


Foodshed Foundations: Law's Role In Shaping Our Food System's Future, Margaret Sova Mccabe Oct 2010

Foodshed Foundations: Law's Role In Shaping Our Food System's Future, Margaret Sova Mccabe

Law Faculty Scholarship

[. . .] This symposium Article analyzes how we can rethink the architecture of law based on a foodshed model to provide a greater role for local, state, and regional government in the American food system. In turn, greater roles for different levels of government may help America achieve greater efficiencies in domestic food safety, nutrition and related public health issues, sustainability, and international trade.

Americans need a greater voice in the food system. The foodshed model is a powerful vehicle that allows us to conceptualize change, allowing greater citizen participation and a more nuanced approach to food policy. The …


Fearful Of Fresh, Winston J. Craig Oct 2010

Fearful Of Fresh, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


A Precious Commodity, Winston J. Craig Sep 2010

A Precious Commodity, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Let’S Have A Date, Winston J. Craig Aug 2010

Let’S Have A Date, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Omega-3 Benefits, Winston J. Craig Jul 2010

Omega-3 Benefits, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


More Than Half Full, Winston J. Craig Jun 2010

More Than Half Full, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Almonds: High Fat And Healthy, Winston J. Craig May 2010

Almonds: High Fat And Healthy, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Assessing Dietary Intake, Eating And Exercise Attitudes And Fitness Levels In College-Aged Students, Katie J. James May 2010

Assessing Dietary Intake, Eating And Exercise Attitudes And Fitness Levels In College-Aged Students, Katie J. James

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

BACKGROUND The transition from high school to college can be a stressful lifestyle change for young adults. During this transition students develop a variety of health attitudes and behaviors that may have a negative impact on their overall wellbeing. OBJECTIVE To determine the correlation of BMI to dietary intake, fitness level and eating and exercise attitudes of college students. SETTING Participants completed an eating and exercise attitude survey, 2-day diet recall, and preformed three fitness tests at a Midwestern University through their Campus Recreational Center. PARTICIPANTS 772 students between the ages of 18-25 from a Midwestern University between the years …


Sweet Nothings, Winston J. Craig Apr 2010

Sweet Nothings, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Food Allergies, Winston J. Craig Mar 2010

Food Allergies, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Color Your Plate Red, Winston J. Craig Feb 2010

Color Your Plate Red, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Diet Dilemmas, Winston J. Craig Jan 2010

Diet Dilemmas, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


School Breakfast Program: Efficacy And Impact, Amber Ward Dec 2009

School Breakfast Program: Efficacy And Impact, Amber Ward

Food Science and Nutrition

The primary goals of the school breakfast program are to reduce food-insecurity among low-income students and to decrease the growing habit of breakfast skipping. Consumption of school breakfast has been associated with improved health and academic performance. The purpose of this review was to investigate these alleged beneficial outcomes and to evaluate the program’s success in promoting accessibility and participation for all students. Results showed that children who ate a school breakfast were more likely to have a healthier BMI and a broader daily nutrient intake. Participation also helped students achieve higher math and reading grades. Their teachers reported improvements …


Brain Food, Winston J. Craig Dec 2009

Brain Food, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Pillow Talk, Winston J. Craig Nov 2009

Pillow Talk, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Life In The Blue Zone, Winston J. Craig Oct 2009

Life In The Blue Zone, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Lowering The Pressure, Winston J. Craig Sep 2009

Lowering The Pressure, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Bring On The Barley, Winston J. Craig Aug 2009

Bring On The Barley, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.


Meat On The Menu, Winston J. Craig Jul 2009

Meat On The Menu, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.