This study involved the development and implementation of a model for
providing structured on-the-job training (SOJT) in a healthcare foodservice
operation. The model was developed to provide a structured method for
conducting SOJT Events, the process when an incumbent employee trainer
teaches another employee to perform his/her job. The model...
A project to create a fundraising plan for remodeling the Milam Foods Labs accompanied by a personal reflection on the trials and experiences leading up to the completion of the University Honors College thesis project.
Purpose: The transition into college can be a stressful and tense time for students. This study aimed to examine the effect of peer involvement in the creation and maintenance of health-oriented habits. Behaviors such as flossing, eating breakfast, drinking water, and increasing fruit and vegetable intake were all recorded while...
As rates of obesity continue to rise in the United States, interest in restaurant menu labeling has become a growing phenomenon. Many proposed initiatives to require posted nutrition information at the point of sale or decision point for choosing restaurant fare are gaining attention. Research to explore how nutrition labeling...
Image-based dietary intake assessment (IBDIA) is a new way by which the accuracy of dietary assessment can be improved through the use of digital images of food. The ability of nutrition and dietetics students and interns to accurately interpret images for diet intake assessment is currently unknown. An online survey...
Students are entering college heavier than ever before and some are gaining weight faster than the general population. Weight studies have been conducted, but are limited in scope about how behavior related choices are made. This study was an effort to determine weight stability and to explore the influences of...
As college students transition to life away from their parental home, the need to make independent decisions regarding their eating and exercise behaviors is evident. This life transition may be a critical period for establishment of long term behavior patterns with potential impact on health, disease and weight balance. This...
The purpose of this study was to explore the extent of use, preparedness and
importance of the communication skills currently listed in the foundation knowledge and
skills for dietetics education and to explore how these skills are used in practice. A total
of 403 self-administered questionnaires, listing eleven elements of...
Physical inactivity and unhealthful diet are major risk factors for noncommunicable diseases, and strategies worldwide now focus on improving diet and encouraging physical activity (PA). Participation in PA lowers the risk for numerous chronic diseases, while a healthful diet also offers resistance to disease. However, practicing both behaviors offers greater...
The evolving United States demographics, evident from the most recent census, show a steady population growth for Hispanics. Research suggests that after immigrating to the United States, first-generation Hispanic populations seem vulnerable to weight gain and development of chronic disease. Many health professionals recognize the increased need for Spanish language...
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MaryM. Cluskey
The evolving United States demographics, evident from the most recent