Calcium is important to bone health as well as related to a number of health problems
such as osteoporosis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. Calcium
intake level was far below the Dietary Referen ...
The purpose of this two phased study was to determine the challenges to
implementing food safety and hazard analysis and critical control point
(HACCP) in school foodservice and the adherence to food safety
procedures ...
The purpose of this research was to explore patients' perceptions of services
provided by hospital dietitians. The two-phase study included: (1) personal
interviews of thirty-one patients to determine service attribute ...
This study sought to examine food choice motives and influences among
Oregon Latinos to gain a greater understanding of their dietary acculturation. Previous
studies relying principally on quantitative methods to asses ...
Current dietary recommendations have placed increasing emphasis on dietary fat
as an important element to decrease risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although total
fat and the fatty acid composition of diets influe ...
This study contributes to a growing body of knowledge
about diet and about exercise behaviors of young adults.
This information is needed if we are to plan public health
campaigns designed to reduce the risk of chroni ...
Foodservice systems management (FSM) has had impact on the role of dietitians,
not only in the United States (US), but also in Korea. The purpose of the study
was: (1) to delineate and identify the acceptable FSM compe ...
The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge, attitudes, practices and barriers related to handwashing in the restaurant environment. The study was designed with multidimensional study tools to include: a focu ...
Food Insecurity exists whenever the availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or the ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways is limited or uncertain (LSRO, 1990). Factors that increase ...
The purpose of this research was to evaluate a web-based training program for mentors
of distance graduate students enrolled in a distance Master of Science Dietetic
Management Program. The online training program was ...
In the United States, falls are the leading cause of unintentional
death with one of every three people 65 years and older falling each year. Falls
account for approximately 95% of hip fractures among older adults and ...
Millions of U.S. households experienced hunger in 2005 and millions more
experienced food insecurity. Previous research indicates that low-wage work and little
social support contribute to food insecurity. Research als ...
Tillamook Bay is used for recreational activities such as swimming and
diving, as well as recreational clam harvesting. The bay is also used for one
of Tillamook's most prominent industries, oyster harvesting. Bacteria ...
Today in the United States, herbal supplements are growing increasingly
popular, however, little is known about the safety and efficacy of these products. This
study contributes to the growing body of information about ...