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O-GLCNACYLATION IS NOT INCREASED IN THE HYPOTHALAMUS OF RATS GIVEN 6 WEEK ACCESS TO SUCROSE SOLUTION DESPITE MARKERS OF METABOLIC DYSREGULATION
(2018)
The peptide hormone leptin acts globally to maintain various metabolic processes.
Impaired response to leptin binding is referred to as leptin resistance and results in
metabolic dysregulation. Leptin is essential in the ...
ASSOCIATIONS OF HEALTH MARKERS, PERCEPTIONS, AND LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS WITH DIET QUALITY INDICES AND TYPE 2 DIABETES STATUS IN U.S. ADULTS
(2018)
There is growing evidence that adherence to healthful dietary patterns reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). The Healthy Eating Index 2010 (HEI-2010) and the Alternate Healthy Eating Index 2010 (AHEI-2010) are ...
ROLE OF TRPV4 CALCIUM CHANNEL IN PORPHYROMONAS GINGIVALIS-INDUCED EXACERBATION OF OXIDIZED LDL-MEDIATED MACROPHAGE FOAM CELL FORMATION
(2018)
Atherosclerosis, a chronic vascular disease accounts for major deaths worldwide. Associations between atherosclerosis and periodontitis have been documented by epidemiological studies. The process underlying P. gingivalis ...
Relative impacts of determinants of childhood stunting in Malawi
(2019)
Background: High rates of stunting have persisted in Malawi for several decades. There is a need to better understand trends and determinants of childhood stunting in the population to inform effective policies and ...
Food Insecurity, Service Awareness, Social Factors, and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
(2021)
Older adults are at risk for food insecurity due to financial constraints, physical difficulties, social isolation, and the resulting limitations on food access. Social isolation has two components – objective, such as ...
Identification of ESE-1 as a novel molecular target of chemopreventive agents for colon cancer prevention
(2019)
Epithelial specific ETS-1 (ESE-1) is one of the E26 transformation-specific transcription factor superfamily and could be considerable interest as a possible target for regulating diverse types of human cancer. Despite its ...
DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION OF A MINDFULNESS FOCUSED NUTRITION PROMOTION PROGRAM TO BALANCE USDA SCHOOL NUTRITION GOALS WITH FOOD WASTE REDUCTION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
(2019)
Healthy school meals offer numerous benefits for elementary school students, but low produce intake and high rates of waste prevent students from experiencing these benefits. This research aimed to create a mindful and ...
EXPLORATION OF THE FOOD WASTE ENVIRONMENT IN THE UNIVERSITY SETTING AND ITS IMPLICATIONS TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM
(2020)
Americans are throwing away an alarmingly high amount of food. As highlighted in this thesis project, a multitude of factors account for why food waste occurs, but also a significant potential exists for food waste reduction. ...
DIET, FOOD SECURITY, SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THEIR IMPACT ON HEALTHCARE UTILIZATION
(2020)
Homebound older adults may be at increased risk for malnutrition and social isolation, posing a potential threat to them aging in their communities and increasing healthcare cost. The Nutrition Service Program under Older ...
Determinants of Food Insecurity in the League of Arab States
(2022)
Background Food insecurity (FI) is widespread in the League of Arab States (LAS) due to factors including gender inequality, conflict, and political turmoil. However, limited data are available on its prevalence and ...