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Adipose tissue and liver adaptations in exercised versus non-exercised rats fed a ketogenic diet, western diet, or standard rodent chow

Holland, Angelia Maleah (2016-03-31)

BACKGROUND: We investigated the effects of a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (KD), versus other diets, on adipose tissue, liver and serum biomarkers in exercise-trained versus sedentary rodents. METHODS: Male Sprague-Dawley ...

Alabama Campus Coalition for Basic Needs Engage Assessment

Hickey, Abbigail (2020-07-28)

To address basic need insecurities at ten four-year Alabama universities, a state-wide, six-phase coalition was mobilized to decrease student-reported food insecurity by increasing collaborative efforts across campuses and ...

Caffeine Content of National and Store Brand Carbonated Beverages

Chou, Ken-Hong (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 ...

College Freshmen Weight Gain: Residency Effects

Harrington, Paul, III (2009-11-20)

Objective: Academic year changes in weight, body mass index (BMI), percent (%) body fat, and fat free mass were examined in freshmen based on residency. Subjects: 277 freshmen living on campus and 183 living off campus ...

Differential Modulation of Glutamatergic Synaptic Transmission by Polysialic Acid

Sims, Catrina (2007-12-15)

Controlled modulation and regulation of glutamate receptors are essential for synaptogenesis and synaptic plasticity. The two major types of excitatory glutamate receptors found at the synapse are AMPA and NMDA, which ...

Does chronic leptin treatment decrease glucagon responsiveness in STZ-induced type 1 diabetic rats?

Rowland, Kristin (2013-07-15)

Central administration of leptin normalizes blood glucose (BG) concentrations in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. We hypothesize that this is due to a leptin-mediated decrease in glucagon responsiveness. Male ...

Eating Regulation and Residency Over the First Two Years of College: Associations with Body Mass Index, Weight, and Percent Body Fat in College Students

Lord, Denali (2013-03-25)

Objective: To determine if eating regulation behaviors and residency were associated with body mass index (BMI), weight, and/or percent body fat in male and female students over the first two years of college. Subjects: ...

The Effect of Pharmacological and Dietary Modulators of Lipid Metabolism on Gene Expresion in a Porcine Model

Tang, Ling (2006-12-15)

Modifying the size and/or carcass distribution of adipose tissue in meat producing animals by nutritional and pharmacological means has long been of interest to animal scientists. In pigs, as in other meat animals, a more ...

The effects of stearidonic acid on 3T3-L1 adipocytes

Rong, Yinghui (2012-05-09)

The n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in fish oil have been reported to have anti-obesity, anti-inflammation, and insulin-sensitizing effects. The botanical ...

Eight weeks of supplementation with Vitamin D3 improves serum concentrations but does not affect strength or body composition in young-adult resistance training females

Zandieh, Nilophar (2023-12-11) ETD File Embargoed

Various lines of evidence suggest vitamin D exerts a range of beneficial effects in skeletal muscle. Nonetheless, there are limited and mixed data regarding the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation on body composition and ...

Examining the metabolic, physiologic and chronobiologic effects of Western diet-induced obesity in a mouse model

Woodie, Lauren (2019-12-05)

Obesity is a major public health concern that can result from consuming a Western diet (WD), characterized by a diet high in fat and sugar, including sugar sweetened beverages. A proposed treatment for WD-induced obesity ...

Influence of Dietary Starches Differing in Glycemic Index on Pro-oxidant and Anti-Oxidant Gene Expression and Insulin Sensitivity in a Mouse Model

Colbert, Kathryn (2007-08-15)

The prevalence of obesity and diabetes has reached pandemic proportions worldwide. In the U.S., increased intakes of refined carbohydrates have been reported to parallel this trend. In general, refined carbohydrates (e.g. ...

The Interactive Effects of N-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Methylmercury on the Cardiovascular System

Teodorescu, Carmen (2007-12-15)

Coldwater marine fish, an excellent source of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA), is often contaminated with the environmental pollutant methylmercury (MeHg). N-3 LCPUFA and MeHg have contrasting effects ...

Leptin's Potential Interactions with Counter-Regulatory Hormones and Glucocorticoid Receptor Signaling in Type 1 Diabetic Rats

Qi, Yijing (2019-12-05) ETD File Embargoed

Diabetes is a global epidemic and the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. One of the characteristics of diabetes is hyperglycemia. Untreated diabetes can lead to ketoacidosis, which may lead to coma or ...

Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Hepatic Fetuin-A Expression

Kothari, Vishal (2016-12-05)

Fetuin-A (Fet-A) is a hepatokine, known to inhibit insulin signaling and is associated with diabetes, cardiovascular outcomes and inflammation. Post-translational modification of fetuin-A at different glycosylation and ...

Nutrient Intake and Epigenetic Influences on Childhood Obesity: A Racial Perspective

Patel, Priyadarshni (2023-12-01) ETD File Embargoed

Obesity, a complex condition influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, poses a significant public health challenge. Despite extensive efforts in dietary, exercise, educational, surgical, and pharmacological ...

Peanut Protein Supplemenation to Augment Muscle Growth and Improve Markers of Muscle Quality and Health in Older Individuals

Lamb, Donald (2020-07-31)

It is generally accepted that resistance training (RT) in conjunction with protein supplementation has positive effects on strength and muscle mass in older individuals. However, to date, no study has examined the effects ...