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Practical School Nutrition Program May Reduce Food Neophobia, Corinne A. Labyak, Leslie G. Kaplan, Tammie M. Johnson, Meghan Moholland

Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty Research and Scholarship

The study’s purpose was to evaluate an intervention to reduce fruit and vegetable food neophobia and influence attitudes and behaviors among children using a four-month, non-experimental, before-and-after intervention. Participants were children aged 5–11 years in an intervention school (IS) and a control school (CS). Children were offered fruit or vegetable samples weekly utilizing school-specific psychosocial and educational practices to encourage participation. The outcomes of interest included attitudes measured using a written survey-based food neophobia scale (FNS), behavioral observations, and an oral survey. The post-intervention IS FNS score was significantly lower compared to pre-intervention (p = 0.04). Repeated-measures ANOVA revealed a …

Associations Between Polymorphisms In Phase Ii Enzymes And Circulating Sex-Steroid Hormones In White Postmenopausal Women, Andrea Arikawa, Hamed Samavat, Mindy Kurzer

Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty Research and Scholarship

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Online Nutrition And T2dm Continuing Medical Education Course Launched On State-Level Medical Association, Kristen Hicks, P. Murano

Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty Research and Scholarship

Objective: The purpose of this research study was to determine whether a 1-hour online continuing medical education (CME) course focused on nutrition for type 2 diabetes would result in a gain in nutrition knowledge by practicing physicians. Methods: A practicing physician and dietitian collaborated to develop an online CME course (both webinar and self-study versions) on type 2 diabetes. This 1-hour accredited course was launched through the state-level medical association’s education library, available to all physicians. Results: Physicians (n=43) registered for the course, and of those, 31 completed the course in its entirety. A gain in knowledge …

The Effect Of Characteristics Of Proteins Fed During Gestation And Lactation On Development Of Metabolic Syndrome In Dams And Male Offspring Of Wistar Rats, Alireza Jahan-Mihan, Corinne A. Labyak, Andrea Y. Arikawa

Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty Research and Scholarship

Objective

The objective of the study is to examine the role of characteristics of proteins in maternal and weaning diets on risk of metabolic syndrome in male offspring.

Methods

Pregnant Wistar rats were allocated to two groups (n = 12) and were fed the AIN‐93G diets based on either intact protein‐based diet (IPD) or mixed amino acid‐based diet (AAD) from day 3 of gestation throughout gestation and lactation. Male offspring were weaned to either an IPD or AAD diet for 18 weeks.

Results

In dams, AAD group had lower body weight in post‐partum period and higher pulse rate compared …

Physician Perspectives On Nutrition Counseling And Nutrition Focused Continuing Medical Education In Texas, Kristen Hicks, P. Murano

Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty Research and Scholarship

To assess Texas physician nutrition counseling practices and interest in nutrition continuing education opportunities that would enhance patient care. A simple online survey was developed, validated then randomly distributed to physicians across Texas between May 2015 and August 2015. Participants (n=54) completed the survey regarding demographics, incorporation of nutrition with patient care, and nutrition-related continuing education opportunities. Physicians across Texas overwhelmingly reported insufficient incorporation of nutrition counseling into their practice and were in favor of additional continuing medical education (CME) opportunities focused on nutrition. Our results showed 89% of physicians care for patients who require nutrition counseling “Sometimes” or “Usually/Always”. …

Preventing Breast Cancer Recurrence Through A Tailored Lifestyle Intervention: The Mylife (My Lifestyle Intervention With Food And Exercise) Trial Rationale And Study Design, Corinne A. Labyak, Karen Daily, Laila Samiian, Samantha A. Ward, Shannon Wallet, Michael G. Perri, Valerie Hoover, Linda Snetslaar, Karla Shelnutt, Kristin T. Digioia, Andres Acosta, Linda J. Young, A.E. Mathews

Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty Research and Scholarship

Breast cancer risk, and risk of associated co-morbidities such as cardiovascular disease, is highest among overweight or obese women with a previous history of breast cancer. The objective of this study is to test the effectiveness of a tailored nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral weight management intervention for breast cancer survivors against a widely available commercial weight management program. We hypothesize that an intervention tailored to the unique psychological, nutritional, and physical needs of breast cancer survivors will provide superior physiological and psychological benefits compared to an existing commercial program for the general population. To test our hypothesis, we initially …

Anthropometrics To Identify Overweight Children At Most Risk For The Development Of Cardiometabolic Disease, Corinne A. Labyak, David M. Janicke, Crystal S. Lim, James Colee, A.E. Mathews

Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty Research and Scholarship

Background. Sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD) is a novel anthropometric that correlates more strongly with visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and cardiometabolic disease risk in adults compared with body mass index (BMI). However, little research has evaluated this measurement in children. Objective. To evaluate SAD as a measure of cardiometabolic risk compared with other anthropometrics in overweight/obese children. Methods. This study was a cross-sectional subset analysis of 8- to 12-year-old overweight/obese children. SAD was compared to BMI, waist circumference (WC), BMI z-score, and percent body fat to determine which measurement was most closely associated with cardiometabolic risk factors. A …

No Effect Of Exercise On Insulin-Like Growth Factor (Igf)-1, Insulin And Glucose In Young Women Participating In A 16-Week Randomized Controlled Trial, Andrea Y. Arikawa, Mindy S. Kurzer, William Thomas, Kathryn H. Schmitz

Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty Research and Scholarship

Introduction: Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and IGF binding protein 3 (IGFBP-3) have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer.

Methods: We report our findings on the effects of 16 weeks of aerobic exercise on IGF axis proteins, insulin, glucose and insulin resistance of 319 young sedentary women.

Demographics, health surveys, body composition, dietary intake and blood samples were collected at baseline and 16 weeks. IGF-1 and IGF binding proteins 1, 2, and 3 were measured by ELISA’s.

Results: Exercise adherence was 88% and the dropout rates for the exercise and control groups were 21.7% and 14.5%, respectively. There …

Transdisciplinary Assignments In Graduate Health Education As A Model For Future Collaboration, Catherine Christie, A Russell Smith Jr., Michele Bednarzyk

Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty Research and Scholarship

Transdisciplinary health care continues to be at the forefront of patient treatment in the medical arena, in part due to escalating health care costs, an increasing aging population, and the development of multiple chronic diseases. Gaining the knowledge, experience, and principles associated with transdisciplinary teamwork to successfully prepare for modern-day practice is therefore essential for individuals of various health care professions. This report describes an assignment developed and implemented to facilitate professional interaction between graduate physical therapy, nutrition, and nursing students. The objectives of this assignment were to determine through student evaluation the effects of a transdisciplinary experience on students' …