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Associations between Physical Activity and Quality of Life: Implications for Primary Care
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
It is increasingly well-known that chronic diseases are placing a burden on the United States, including the healthcare system. Considering chronic disease risk and quality of life (QOL) measures, improving lifestyle ...
Relationships Among Diet Quality, BMI and Cooking Skills in a Group of College Students
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
Students at a Midwest university (n=968) completed a survey regarding perceived confidence in cooking skills, food preparation frequencies, and average daily consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat ...
Leg Blood Flow Restriction during Rowing Exercise as a Countermeasure to Microgravity Induced Deconditioning
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
BACKGROUND: Prolonged exposure to microgravity leads to a progressive loss in muscular strength, endurance and aerobic capacity (VO2). Rowing exercise combined with blood flow restriction (BFR) could be a supplemental ...
Differences in Ground Reaction Forces between Take-Offs that are Out, On, or Under in the Pole Vault
(North Dakota State University, 2012)
Aim. The take-off is regarded as the most important phase of the pole vault yet there is an insufficient amount of research on the ground reaction forces of the pole vault takeoff. At this time there is not any scientific ...
Evaluating Effectiveness of an Undergraduate Dietetics Curriculum
(North Dakota State University, 2011)
Assessment is necessary in many programs to be certain that expected outcomes are being met. Without curriculum evaluation, higher education faculty would be unaware if students are competent in the skills and knowledge ...
The Effects of Thermostim Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Superficial Heat on Range of Motion of the Hamstrings and Perceived Patient Comfort
(North Dakota State University, 2016)
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and superficial heat have reportedly increased range of motion and perceived patient comfort. The ThermoStim provides IASTM and superficial heat simultaneously. Only one ...
Comparing Different Brands of Kinesiology Tape for Subjects with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Kinesiology tape is a common therapeutic intervention although inconsistent results are reported in the literature. The purposes of this research were to determine if the Kinesio® Taping Space Correction web cut increases ...
Effect of Evening Food Composition on Pre-Breakfast Fasting and Overall Glucose Control in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes : A Review
(North Dakota State University, 2011)
This paper reviews current data on medical nutrition therapy (MNT) strategies related to evening food composition and the effect on pre-breakfast fasting and overall blood glucose control in people with type 1 and type 2 ...
Worksite Wellness Culture: An Assessment of the Needs and Interests of the Faculty and Staff of a Mid-western State University
(North Dakota State University, 2014)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the wellness culture of a mid-western university and to identify the health needs and interests of the faculty and staff employed along with current awareness and use of wellness ...
Effects of Nutrition Education and Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on Knowledge of Antioxidants and Biomarkers of Inflammation and Chronic Disease
(North Dakota State University, 2012)
Obesity rates have reached epidemic proportions contributing to the majority of Americans experiencing a state of chronic inflammation. Associations between inflammation, oxidative stress, and increased disease risk ...