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A Review Of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels In Alaska Native And Non-Natives In Southwest Alaska, Melanee Tiura
A Review Of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels In Alaska Native And Non-Natives In Southwest Alaska, Melanee Tiura
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
Background: Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency have been documented throughout the world, correlating with disease processes including: cancers, bone disorders, autoimmune diseases, and cardiovascular disease. Factors affecting people of Southwest Alaska, such as northern latitude (above 34ºN), low dietary intake of vitamin D, reduced sun exposure, high body mass index, and darker skin pigmentation increase risk for Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] deficiency and insufficiency.
Purposes of the Study: To evaluate the incidence of 25(OH)D insufficiency and deficiency in Southwest Alaska, differences in deficiency rates between Alaska Natives and non-Natives, and seasonal trends in 25(OH)D levels.
Subjects: Forty-nine adults with 25(OH)D …
Nutrition Education Resources Used By Renal Dietitians For The Education Of The Outpatient Dialysis Population In Michigan, Susan L. Leslie
Nutrition Education Resources Used By Renal Dietitians For The Education Of The Outpatient Dialysis Population In Michigan, Susan L. Leslie
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
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Impact Of Nutrition Education On Dietary Habits Of Female High School Students, Rae L. Schmidt
Impact Of Nutrition Education On Dietary Habits Of Female High School Students, Rae L. Schmidt
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
The objective of this study was to explore the impact of nutrition education on the nutritional intake of female high school students. Two groups of females from Saline High School (Saline, Michigan) participated in the study. Age, height, weight, and activity level were obtained from each student in the control group (N=5) and the experimental group (N=17). Participants also completed a demographic survey and a 3-day food diary (two weekdays and one weekend day). No significant differences were found between the groups in age, weight, height, or Body Mass Index (BMI). Diet analysis of the three-day food diaries showed significant …