Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Department "Nutrition and Food Science"
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Altered temporal changes in Ser312-phosphofetuin-A concentrations in response to a glucose challenge in a mouse model of diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance
(2012-07-25)
Recent studies have implicated a role for the liver-secreted glycoprotein fetuin-A in insulin resistance. Fetuin-A negatively regulates insulin action by interacting with the activated insulin receptor and inhibiting ...
Analyzing Food Safety Cultures: A Means to Improve Food Safety in the Catering Sector
(2011-04-19)
Food safety is one of the most pertinent issues in the food service industry. Food borne
illness and food poisoning can be lethal and can destroy the reputation of a catering
establishment. A review of the literature ...
Antacedents and Consequences of Lodging Employees' Career Success: An Application of Motivational Theories
(2015-07-29)
The purpose of this research was to explore attitudes and perceptions of various generations of lodging employees’ views about their career success. This mixed method research employed both qualitative and quantitative ...
Antibacterial activities of secondary metabolites from Clitocybe nuda
(2013-11-08)
The purpose of this study was to obtain a better understanding of the antibacterial activities of the secondary metabolites from Clitocybe nuda, one kind of edible mushroom. The antibacterial activity was determined by ...
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-hyperglycemic properties of Tridax procumbens in lowering cardio-metabolic risk factors
(2014-10-06)
Tridax procumbens L. has traditionally been used in India and Africa for the management of diabetes and inflammation. Phytochemical characterization has revealed presence of carotenoids, saponins, tannins, phenolics and ...
The Apparent Increase in Insulin Sensitivity of Leptin-Treated Rats Appears to be Due to a Decrease in Blood Glucose Concentrations in Response to Fasting
(2007-12-15)
To distinguish between the effects of insulin stimulation and fasting on blood glucose homeostasis in leptin-treated animals, streptozotocin(STZ)-induced diabetic (STZ-D) and non-diabetic rats given chronic intracerebroventricular ...
Applying Extended Theory of Planned Behavior to Investigate Energy Drink Consumption Behavior among General Public in the United States
(2016-04-27)
The sales of energy drinks will reach $21.5 billion in 2017. Energy drinks could boost energy but also bring some side effects. This study explored consumers’ energy drink consumption behavior based on extended Theory of ...
Aspergillus niger Control on Strawberries by Recombinant Tobacco Osmotin for Extending Shelf-life
(2012-04-11)
Osmotin, a pathogenesis-related (PR) protein, possesses antimicrobial activity. The objectives of this study were: 1) to determine the stability of the recombinant tobacco osmotin (rOSM), 2) to define the antimicrobial ...
Assessment of the Gluconeogenic Capabilities of Leptin-treated Diabetic Rats by Feeding Albumin and Fructose Diets
(2007-12-15)
The role of leptin in glucose homeostasis is not clearly defined. Chronic intracerebroventricular (ICV) leptin treatment in diabetic rats leads to a normalization of blood glucose. Additionally, short-term fasting of the ...
The association between food insecurity and health behavior outcomes
(2015-12-10)
The purpose of this dissertation is to provide a better understanding of the health and behavior status of food insecure persons in the United States. This dissertation covers three studies which used data from the National ...
Associations between Adult Food Insecurity and Various Nutrition Outcome
(2008-08-15)
The purpose of this dissertation is to provide a better understanding of the health and nutritional status of food insecure persons in the United States. This dissertation covers three studies which used data from the ...
Associations between nutritional status, physical performance, and disability among older Americans
(2011-04-14)
Impaired functional status with aging is a major concern of the older population, limiting their daily activities, predisposing them to falls and increasing their mortality and morbidity risk. This condition also increases ...
Blood Glucose Concentrations Are Not Increased by Chronic IP Glucagon Administration in Leptin-Treated Type 1 Diabetic Rats
(2016-05-05)
The overall objective of this research is to increase our understanding of how central leptin administration normalizes blood glucose concentrations independent of insulin in type 1 diabetic rats. This research may lead ...
Body Mass Index and Physical Functioning in Older Adults
(2008-08-15)
Several researchers have reported that elevated body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of poor physical functioning. In most studies, physical functioning has been measured using self-reported questionnaires. For this ...
A Brief Review of Body Quest: Food of the Warrior, a Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative, and Impact on Fruit and Vegetable Preference
(2013-05-01)
Objective: Body Quest: Food of the Warrior (BQ) was developed as a childhood obesity prevention initiative. This thesis provides a brief program review of BQ and measures the effect of BQ on fruit and vegetable (F/V) ...
Caffeine Content of National and Store Brand Carbonated Beverages
(2006-12-15)
Caffeine is a well-known stimulant which is added as an ingredient to various carbonated soft drinks. Caffeine has drawn more attention due to its physiological effects beyond that of its stimulatory effect. Consumers are ...
Central Leptin, But Not Central Insulin, Attenuates the Decrease of Adiponectin Concentrations and Increases Insulin Sensitivity in Streptozotocin (STZ)-Induced Diabetic Rats
(2005-08-15)
Central leptin increases peripheral insulin sensitivity through unknown mechanisms. Central insulin signaling may also contribute to peripheral insulin sensitivity. To clarify the relationships among central leptin, central ...
Changes in energy expenditure associated with injestion of high protein, high fat versus high protein, low fat meals among underweight, normal weight, and overweight females
(2006-08-15)
Changes in energy expenditure in response to ingestion of a high protein, high fat meal versus an isocaloric high protein, low fat meal were investigated in 21 females, aged 19-28 years. Subjects were classified based on ...
Changes in Fruit and Vegetable Consumption of Third Grade Students in Body Quest: Food of the Warrior, a 17-class Childhood Obesity Prevention Program
(2012-11-06)
Objective: To increase fruit and vegetable (F/V) consumption, third grade students participated in Body Quest (BQ), a 17-class childhood obesity prevention program.
Methods: Students (n = 2,477) were randomly assigned to ...
Chemical and Physical Stability of Powdered Tagatose as Affected by Temperature and Relative Humidity
(2010-12-08)
Tagatose is a reduced-calorie monosaccharide that displays prebiotic properties. Water can interact with powdered tagatose to varying extents, depending upon the storage environment. Adsorbed water can impact the physical ...