Browsing by Author "Umoren, Josephine"
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Adverse eating attitudes and inadequate calcium intake and their relationship to the prevalence of skeletal fracture injuries among competitive American figure skaters
(Northern Illinois University, 2017)The Female Athlete Triad (Triad) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) describe conditions in which energy availability (EA) is low relative to the imbalance between dietary energy intake and energy expenditure ... -
DeKalb farmers' market : assessing factors that impact participation and developing nutrition information materials based on market's produce
(Northern Illinois University, 2011)I worked with Re:New DeKalb, the organization that coordinates the DeKalb Farmers’ Market. The purpose of the project was to provide Re:New DeKalb with information and fliers that they could use to improve and promote the ... -
Effect of Beta-alanine Supplementation on the Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation (OBLA) During Treadmill Running: Pre/post 2 Treatment Experimental Design
(BioMed Central, 2010)β-Alanine (βA) has been shown to improve performance during cycling. This study was the first to examine the effects of βA supplementation on the onset of blood lactate accumulation (OBLA) during incremental treadmill running. -
Food insecurity, depression, disordered eating styles, and body mass index among university students
(Northern Illinois University, 2018)Food insecurity is higher among college students than in the general population. Food insecurity can lead to a variety of health outcomes. The present cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between food ... -
The relationship between body image and eating patterns in collegiate cross country runners
(Northern Illinois University, 2017)The cross country running environment places an increased emphasis on body size that can lead to manipulation of eating behaviors to obtain the perceived ideal competitive body. Understanding body image within/outside the ... -
Risk Assessment of Arsenic in Rice Cereal and Other Dietary Sources for Infants and Toddlers in the U.S.
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2016-03-25)Currently, there are no set standards or quantitative guidelines available in the U.S. for arsenic levels in rice cereal, one of the most common first solid foods for infants. The objective of this study was to evaluate ... -
Risk factors for the female athlete triad in college-age athletes compared to non-athletes
(Northern Illinois University, 2018)The Female Athlete Triad (Triad) is the three interrelated conditions of low energy availability with or without disordered eating, menstrual irregularity or amenorrhea, and osteoporosis, and is a health concern that affects ... -
A study of nutrition quality in homeless shelter meals
(Northern Illinois University, 2017)For residents of homeless shelters, food served on-site is a main source of nutrition. Due to pervasive health issues, there is a genuine need for this population to receive proper nutrition during their stay at shelters. ...
