The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) delivers series- and evidence-based nutrition education to populations with limited resources, including pregnan[...]

This study developed evidence-based meal kit intervention resources for charitable foodassistance programs in Georgia to improve the use, acceptability, and preparation s[...]

Glutathione (GSH) is a ubiquitous thiol tripeptide that is well known for its antioxidant role in reducing oxidative stress and maintaining redox balance. Oxidative stres[...]

Brain development and health are influenced by nutrients, which can modulate neurochemical pathways, functional connectivity, and recovery mechanisms. Nutritional interve[...]

Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of years lived with a disability world-wide and represent a major healthcare expenditure in the United States. Nearly 10 mil[...]

The objective of this research was to determine serum carotenoid concentrations and fruit, vegetable, and carotenoid intake among participants in the Northeast Georgia El[...]

Older adults have historically low food stamp program (also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) participation rates compared to other age gro[...]

This study tested if zinc supplementation can induce changes in serum protein levels. Hypothesis: Early pubertal, Caucasian girls taking 24 mg oral zinc sulfate for 30 da[...]

High blood pressure continues to be a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in the United States (Fan et al 2010). Older adults are among the fastest growing[...]

Educating the 17 million people with diabetes in the United States about self-care for their disease management remains a challenge to the healthcare system. A web-enabl[...]

Little is known about weight perception and weight-related practices among SNAP-Ed-eligible individuals. This study examined overweight and obesity, weight perception, an[...]

This study investigated the influence of the consumption of the monosaccharides glucose and fructose on measures of cancellous bone formation and quality as well as bone [...]

This project sought to determine relationships among changes in plasma 25(OH)D, plasma IGFI, and BMC in prepubertal females (N = 76; aged 4 to 8 years), over a period of [...]

As a large majority of young children spend a significant time in the Early Care and Education (ECE) setting, ECE is recognized as an important environment for childhood [...]

The present study reports an interim analysis of serum and RBC folate response to supplementation in a subset of participants with available baseline and 28 week blood sa[...]

Though animal and cell culture studies suggest that adenovirus 36 is linked to inflammation, obesity, and osteoporosis, human data are scant. The purpose of this research[...]

This study evaluated a community-based education intervention to improve nutrition and lifestyle habits for diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention and management [...]

Many undergraduate students are cooking for the first time, and they need to learn safe food practices to reduce their risk of foodborne illness. Social media tools are [...]

Genetically obese mice exhibit mutations in leptin or its receptor and are inappropriate for studying human obesity, a hyperleptinemic condition with an intact leptin sys[...]

This study assessed breastfeeding intentions and practices among vegetarians in the United States. Study aims were to examine the potential differences in feeding intenti[...]

This study investigated the levels of mRNA of POMC, AgRP and MC4R in the arcuate nucleus and paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus in thirty Sprague Dawley rats fed[...]

The purpose of this study was to understand the determinants of optimal provision of support by breastfeeding peer counselors (BFPCs). The specific aims of this project w[...]

As evidence amasses for the benefits of intentional weight loss in obese older adults, identifying feasible and appropriate intervention strategies for this population is[...]

This study examined the relationship between food insecurity and cost-related medication non-adherence in a population of low-income older adults in Georgia. This study u[...]

This study examined the relationships between adenovirus (Ad)36 seropositivity and musculoskeletal development in children, 9-13 years of age through pubertal growth. Bod[...]