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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 …
Comparison Of Obesity Bias, Attitudes, And Beliefs Among Undergraduate Dietetic Students, Dietetic Interns, And Practicing Registered Dietitians, Sarah E. Welborn
Comparison Of Obesity Bias, Attitudes, And Beliefs Among Undergraduate Dietetic Students, Dietetic Interns, And Practicing Registered Dietitians, Sarah E. Welborn
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The obesity epidemic in the United States is increasing, and health concerns are also on the rise as they are directly related to obesity. Even though the majority of Americans are overweight or obese, prejudice and weight bias continue to be prevalent and socially accepted in a culture that tolerates discrimination towards these individuals. Health care providers, including registered dietitians, are not exempt from instigating bias towards obese patients causing a decrease in the level of care that they receive. The main purpose of this study was to compare attitudes, beliefs, and bias concerning obesity among undergraduate dietetic students, dietetic …
Patient Perspectives Of Nutrition In Healthcare: An Exploratory Study, Matthew Gary Petersen
Patient Perspectives Of Nutrition In Healthcare: An Exploratory Study, Matthew Gary Petersen
Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects
Healthcare is one of the most debated and controversial issues facing our nation and the world today. From availability to affordability, healthcare influences the lives of millions of people daily. For more than a decade the World Health Organization has called for an integrated approach to improve global health by improving patient adherence to prescribed treatments. Despite this, very little improvement has been made in adherence trends since the 1980's. Some current research has focused on improved adherence through an understanding of the patient's perspective of healthcare. By understanding how the patient sees healthcare, physicians are able to provide more …