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The Effects of Fermented Soy and Soy diets on Hepatic Lipid Composition in Zucker (fa/fa) Rats
Cole, Rachel ( 2006-06 )Sixty million (30%) adults in the United States are considered obese. Obesity (Body Mass Index > 30 kg/m²) is an inflammatory disease that has its origin in diet. Obesity is the condition of accumulation of lipids in the ... -
The Effects of Locus of Control and Differentiation of Self on Relationship Satisfaction
Gabelman, Emily ( 2012-06 )Previous research has shown that internal locus of control and a high degree of differentiation of self are more beneficial to a person’s overall well-being. Using a sample of clients at a university based couple and ... -
Effects of Retinoic Acid on Wingless (WNT) Signaling in the Hair Follicles of Mice
Hodovanic, Kelly M. ( 2010-06 )Many cancers in the skin arise from aberrant hair follicle stem cells. WNT (wingless related mouse mammary tumor virus) signaling is important in regulating these stem cells, as well as in initiating the growth phase of ... -
The Effects of Salacia Oblonga Extract on Postprandial Glycemia Following a Solid, High Starch Meal
Washam, Matthew ( 2006-06 )Attenuation of postprandial glycemia is hypothesized to reduce the risk of progression from impaired glucose tolerance to diabetes. It is also thought to reduce the number of complications associated with diabetes. S. ... -
The Efficacy of Structured Field Trip Programs for Third Grade Students at the Center of Science and Industry
Nameth, Melissa ( 2007-03 )Since the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act, schools have seen a shift toward math and reading. Teachers must focus on these subjects so schools can meet their Adequate Yearly Progress, leaving little time ... -
EFNEP: Assessing the Evaluation Tools and Impact of the Program
Allen, Jane ( 2007-06 )The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a federally funded program to assist people with limited resources in developing knowledge and skills about food and nutrition. The program targets youth and ... -
Evaluating a Mindfulness Intervention as an Aid for Dietary Change
Sopko, Carly ( 2010-06 )Mindfulness refers to awareness in each moment. Jon Kabat-Zinn, at University of Massachusetts Medical School developed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to help patients with chronic pain and stress-related ... -
Evaluating a primary prevention program aimed to strengthen developmental assets
Bloom, Shelly ( 2010-03 )This project aims to study the outcomes associated with participation in a school-based primary violence prevention program in the middle school setting. The researcher conducted a case study using recent data from the ... -
Evaluating Education: Analyzing Pre-Service Teachers’ Assessments in Light of Equity Pedagogy and Mathematical Practices
Britt, Olivia ( 2019-05 )The purpose of this study was to assess pre-service teachers’ application of equity pedagogy and mathematical practices in their evaluation of children’s mathematical content knowledge and reasoning skills. This agenda is ... -
Evaluation of Erythrocyte Levels of Long-chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids as a Biomarker for Breast Cancer
Puchala, Sarah ( 2013-05 )The metabolic syndrome (MetS) increases the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Importantly, there are few reliable biomarkers for predicting risk for breast cancer. Because long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found ... -
An Evaluation of the Breastfeeding Peer Helper Program in Ohio's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
Young, Jaclyn ( 2009-06 )Background: Ohio’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) serves infants, children up to age five, and women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum. Ohio WIC is comprised of ... -
Evaluation of the relationship of Dairy and Meat consumption (as CLA content) with resting metabolic rate
Krill, Kelly ( 2008-06 )The primary goal of this research was to extract the dietary milk and meat consumption from three day food records of a previous study entitled "Food Habits and Behaviors, Metabolic Rate and Body Composition in College ... -
Examination of differences in added sugar consumption and urinary sugar excretion between post-menopausal women with healthy weight and post-menopausal women with obesity
Joviak, Madelyn ( 2018-12 )Accurate records of added sugar (AS) intake are difficult to keep. Valid and reliable biomarkers of added sugar consumption are needed to study its relationship to disease. This project is an examination of differences in ... -
An Examination of the Public School Lunch Program in the United States of America
Dahdah, Garth ( 2004-12 )The purpose of my Honors thesis is to explore The National School Lunch Program as a federally assisted meal program, which has been offered in both public and private schools since its inception in 1946. The goal of the ... -
Examining Maternal Responses to Children's Expression of Negative Emotion: Self-reported vs. Observed Responses, and the Impact of Maternal Depressive Symptoms
Haller, Kelly ( 2017-05 )The relation between a mother’s self-reported and exhibited response to a child’s expression of a negative emotion was examined in the context of a pre-visit questionnaire completed by the mother and observation of a ... -
Examining the Dietary Status and its Implications on Perceived Health Status and Food Security of Food Pantry Clients
Nagarajan, Meera ( 2016-05 )The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food security as having "access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life." In 2012, it was estimated that 17.3% of people in Franklin ... -
Examining the Efficacy of a Topical Nutrition Therapy for Endothelial Cell Tumors
Schrader, Evan ( 2015-05 )Endothelial cell (EC) tumors are the most common soft-tissue tumors in infants and children. Their spontaneity in regional development and capacity can have detrimental effects on their hosts. Hemangioma tumor occurrence ... -
Examining the Relationship Between Bilingual Books and Multicultural Curriculum
Whiteside, Erin ( 2007-03 )The purpose of this study was to examine the current relationship between bilingual literature and multicultural curriculum, specifically in elementary level classes. An extensive review was completed on current research ... -
Excess body fat lessens the metabolic response to cold exposure
Woods, Kaitlin M. ( 2009-06 )Extensive research has been conducted to study the effects of body fat on physiological responses under various environmental conditions. Experiments involving extreme situations, such as cold water immersion and cold air ... -
Exploring Motivators and/or Preceived Benefits and Barriers Underlying Key Parent Fctors Associated with the Intake of Calcium Rich Foods and Beverages
Munther, Sarah ( 2011-06 )The origins of osteoporosis can be linked to a deficiency of calcium intake during childhood. Achieving an adequate intake of calcium is particularly important between the ages of 10 to 13 during peak bone growth. Parents ...