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Hispanic Cookbook For Individuals With Diabetes, Jewel Santamaria

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Can a cookbook positively influence the quality of life for Hispanics with diabetes? The purpose of this study was to develop a cookbook that is diabetic-friendly and culturally appropriate using common traditional Hispanic ingredients and methods.

Methods: Recipes for traditional Hispanic dishes were modified to meet nutritional needs for people with diabetes. The modified recipes were very similar to traditional Mexican cuisine, except healthier ingredients and techniques were substituted from the original recipes. Nutritional analysis was conducted using Cronometer software, with inclusions of calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fat in the cookbook. Additionally, a carbohydrate exchange for each recipe …

Complementary And Alternative Medicine Use Among Latino College Students, Andrea Pineda

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

Objective: The objective of this study is to understand the need of CAM methods among college students.

Methods: The method used for this study was a secondary analysis of an anonymous cross-sectional survey. Students were asked different questions about their CAM uses and the reason behind them.

Results: 96.9%of students stated that they have use a form of CAM before. This shows how prevalent CAM is among college students. 47.5% of students rated their health average to below poor. It indicated how important it is to understand college students’ health and help them feel above average.

Conclusion: CAM uses are …

A Doctor-Patient Communication Tool (Dpct) Ryodoroku Application On The Web, Hongwei Bi

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

The Benefits Of Wilderness Experience For Mental Health: An Exploratory Study On Nature-Based Therapies, Trina Suzanne Goldberger, Diane Marie Waters

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.