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Analyzing the effects of alcohol on IGF-I in bone and plasma and on IGF-I mRNA in the liver and bone
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Alcohol consumption is occurring in the younger generation. It has been found that the sooner people started drinking the shorter they are. Alcohol has also been shown to reduce peak bone mass. Alcohol inhibits osteoblastic ...
Financial and nutrition outcomes for patients placed on enteral nutrition versus oral intake
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
The objective of this study was to determine if providing either enteral nutrition or oral nutrition to patients influenced nutritional parameters, length of stay (LOS) and cost. All patients who received enteral nutrition ...
Responses of the small and large intestine to oxidative stress and modulation by dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
(Texas A&M University, 2002)
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, whereas cancer of the small intestine is a relatively rare event (Greenlee et al. 2001). The response to oxidative stress may be a ...
Rat colonic reactive oxygen species production and DNA damage are mediated by diet and age
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. Studies suggest that oxidative damage to DNA caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a critical initiating event in carcinogenesis. ...
Assessing adolescent lifestyle factors and their effects on obesity indicators and nutrient intake
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Obesity can have serious health and psychological effects on children and adolescents. As obesity rates continue to rise, causes of the increase need to be identified. Changes in adolescent lifestyle could be partly to ...
The harmful effects of late-onset alcohol consumption on cortical bone in aged rats
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
This study looked at the effects of late-onset alcohol consumption for 8 weeks on the aged rat model (15 months old). Thirty 15 month old female Fisher 344 rats were divided into three diet groups: Alcohol (n=9), pair-fed ...
The relationship between parental and mass media influences on eating disorder symptomatology and self-esteem in adolescents
(Texas A&M University, 2000)
Eating disorders are one of the most common and serious forms of adolescent illnesses in developed societies. Because a negative body image has been linked to low self-esteem, a greater prevalence of dieting, and symptoms ...
The effects of adult-onset alcoholism on cortical bone
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
Alcohol consumption is a growing problem in the United States, especially among our adult population. Alcohol has been shown to contribute significantly to osteoporosis and bone loss in later years in alcoholic men and ...
Effects of conjugated linoleic acid feeding on adiposity in post-weanling pigs
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
The term conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) refers to the various positional and geometric isomers of linoleic acid (18:2 n-6). The natural dietary sources for CLA are dairy products and meats. CLA has received a great deal ...
Disabilities in the elderly related to nutrional status
(Texas A&M University, 2001)
The objective of this study was to determine if nutritional status would be poorer among those subjects with disabilities, regardless of the presence or absence of chronic diseases. Data from this study came from the study ...