Athletes often desire to change body composition to enhance sport performance, and often practice chronic energy restriction to attain this change. This may change their energy needs. The aim of this study was to better ...

In general, women may begin participating in endurance type activities such as running, biking, and swimming to manage body weight. In order to obtain the desired results, dietary restriction is often partnered with endurance ...

At least 155 million school-age children worldwide are overweight or obese. Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measurement of parental recognition of child’s overweight status ranges from 6%-73%. When examining overweight children, ...

Changes in eating habits and behaviors are needed to reverse the obesity trend in the United States. The Ohio State University recently mandated (through contract specification) implementation of a healthy vending snack ...

Studies have shown that children showing signs of behavior problems early in life are at considerable risk for continued behavioral disturbances throughout childhood (Winsler & Wallace, 2002). A significant tool in early ...

The current study looks at how the initial transition to parenthood effects couples differently based on their status. A sample of 182 currently married or cohabiting couples (New Parents Project) from a Midwestern city ...

A standard definition of what constitutes a ‘snack’ as well as a universally accepted guidance program for snacking in K-12 schools are lacking. This makes it difficult for nutrition professionals to evaluate food consumption ...

As the idea of Green design and sustainability become increasingly more important among interior design professionals, questions arise as to how much quality information is provided to consumers about these areas in ...

The familial roles of men and women are changing. As the percentage of mothers working outside the home has increased, so have expectations for men as fathers. Additionally, studies show many benefits for children of highly ...

This study is embedded within a larger research project gathering 24-hour dietary recall data on 50 Ohio women. In an effort to further explore the primary study’s findings, which link a monthly rise and fall economic ...