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Attracting a New Generation of Participants to the Elderly Nutrition Program
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
The purpose of this study was to explore the types of services, programs, and activities needed and/or desired by older adults. The secondary purpose of this study is to explore what prompts and/or influences older adults, ...
High School Coach Nutrition Confidence and Skill
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
High school athletes obtain nutritional information from their coaches, yet high school coaches’ capability in this area may be lacking. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine both confidence and skill level ...
Evaluation of a Nutrition and Physical Activity-Based Curriculum on Children’s Lifestyle Choices
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
This study assessed the effectiveness of the “On the Move to Better Health” program, specifically whether it promoted 4th to 6th grade North Dakota students, as well as their families, to make healthier lifestyle choices. ...
The Effects of a Mini-Band Warm-Up, a Medicine Ball Warm-Up and Static Stretching on Lower Body Power
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of four different warm-up conditions on vertical jump performance. The warm-ups included a static stretching routine, dynamic medicine ball routine, mini-band routine, ...
Processing Trade-offs in a Cellulosic Biorefinery
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Commercial scale cellulosic biorefineries face significant challenges to produce low-cost fermentable sugar from biomass. Biorefinery processing steps are interrelated and trade-offs between process parameters impact the ...
Quasi-empirical and Spatio-Temporal Vulnerability Modeling of Environmental Risks Posed to a Watershed
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Water quality assessment is crucial in investigating impairment within agricultural watersheds. Seasonal and spatial variations on land can directly affect the adjoining riverine systems. Studies have revealed that ...
Gender Differences in Lower Extremity Kinematics throughout Various Stages of a 5K Run
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Running has been a popular sport because of convenience and health benefits. Fatigue among recreational runners may alter running mechanics, thereby increasing the risk for injury. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ...
Strength and Rate of Force Development Needs for Effective Combat Casualty Evacuations
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
The purpose was to examine the necessary strength and rate of force development to complete a modified fireman’s carry in unweighted and weighted conditions. Eighteen male participants from North Dakota State Universities ...
The Association Between Workplace Lactation Accommodations and Corporate Lactation Programs and Breastfeeding Duration in Working Women
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Breastfeeding support has increased over the past 2 decades, especially in the workplace. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 provided several protections for working, breastfeeding women. Prior to the ...
Best Practices for Strengthening Physical Activity Policies at Childcare
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
The sharp increase in childhood obesity in recent years has been dramatic and continues to negatively impact children and their families. Low levels of physical activity (PA) during the preschool years is likely a contributing ...