Author(s): Nikita Albinus, Nutrition Major; Patrick Shephard, Computer Science Major Advisor(s): Nancy Parkinson, ; Bryn Beeder, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Health Department
B55: Hungry for More: Food Insecurity Programs at Miami University
This project was a part of my global health capstone project, which I completed through an immersion experience this spring at TOPSS food pantry in Oxford, Ohio. During this time, I observed that no college students had used the pantry while I was there. I learned in previous coursework that food insecurity in college students […]
A46: Healthy Eating Index Scores in Older Adults during a 6-month Weight Loss Intervention
Background: Little research has been done to understand the diet quality of older adults and even less is known about the impact of weight-loss interventions on diet quality in older adults.Methods: A randomized sample of 38 overweight, older adults in a diet or non-diet intervention group completed a 6-month weight loss intervention. Healthy Eating Index […]
A67: Consumption of School Meals and Childhood BMI
In 2018 approximately 20% of children in the United States were classified as obese, and schools were responsible for nearly half of the caloric intake for most students. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between childhood BMI and school provided meal consumption. Using the data from the 2017-18 National Health and […]
B13: Global Health Issue: Neoliberal Ideologies and the Cultural Blame Associated with the Use of Food Assistance Programs in the U.S.
Food insecurity is a global health issue that leads to detrimental effects to physical and mental health. This study looks closely at the barriers people experience in obtaining reliable and nutritious food, as well as the prevalence of chronic illnesses among families that experience food insecurity. This study was conducted at a local food pantry […]
A34-P: Healthy Eating Index Scores in Older Adults during a 6-month Weight Loss Intervention
Background: In 2017, 42.8% of older adults were considered obese, compared to 31.6% in 2002. Obesity also increases the risk of other diseases such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. HEI scores are used to evaluate a set of foods using a 0-100 scoring system. The average score for Americans from […]
C49: Alleviating Hunger Close to Home: An Innovative Solution to Food Insecurity in Butler County
This poster reviews prevalence, risk factors, and health consequences of food insecurity and proposes a solution to fill a gap in Oxford’s food insecurity services. This solution is inspired by proposals presented by students at the 2020 Social Innovation Weekend where students worked in teams to understand food insecurity and develop solutions. Food insecurity impacts […]
B87: Sorting the Wheat from the Chaff: A Comparison of the Environmental and Global Health Impact of Agricultural Practices in Europe and the United States
This poster compares the environmental impacts of the agricultural system of the United States and European Union (E.U) member states. This research question was raised through an immersion experience in Luxembourg as part of the Global Health minor. I aim to challenge the anecdotal statements that Europe has less environmentally harmful agricultural practices compared to […]
A95: Association Between Saturated Fat and Added Sugar Intake with Triglycerides and Insulin Resistance
In the United States, many adult men and women have diets high in both saturated fats and added sugars. The American Heart Association recommends getting no more than 6% of daily calories from saturated fats. Research shows that this type of diet is a risk factor for high triglycerides and that added sugars are associated […]
A78: Effects of a Summer Garden Program on Changes in Diet and Nutrient Intake in Children
The purpose of this research study was to explore the effects of increasing access to fresh produce to children’s diets. The Study consists of a quantitative research method which included height, weight, BMI measurements, and diet recalls at the start and completion of the garden program. Research participants included 5 children ages 7 to 12 […]