International and Community Nutrition Commons^™

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

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

Lake Union Herald

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A Precious Commodity, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Let’S Have A Date, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Omega-3 Benefits, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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More Than Half Full, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Almonds: High Fat And Healthy, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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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

Lake Union Herald

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Food Allergies, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Color Your Plate Red, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Diet Dilemmas, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Brain Food, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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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 …

Pillow Talk, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Life In The Blue Zone, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Lowering The Pressure, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Bring On The Barley, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Meat On The Menu, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Water: Essential For Good Health, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Implementation Of A Healthy Lifestyle Program At The Jefferson City Housing Authority In Jefferson City, Tennessee., Lynsey Lea Carr

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Children's energy consumption is outweighing their energy expenditure, increasing the risk for childhood obesity. While pediatric obesity continues to be a problem in America, the data are clear that those of low socioeconomic status are especially at risk for weight gain. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if a healthy lifestyle program could affect participants' diet and physical activity behavior. A program was planned and conducted using the curriculum from the "We Can" program established by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Residents of the Jefferson City Housing Authority were asked to participate. No resident attended or …

Fruits From Paradise, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Fabulous Fiber, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Heart Healthy, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Xocolatl, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Touch Therapy, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Winning The Cold War, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Healthy Bugs, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

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Building A Better Body, Winston J. Craig

Lake Union Herald

No abstract provided.