Meta Analysis Vitamin B12
A presentation on the functional status of vitamin B12 in vegan and vegetarians review of a meta analysis study, for a research methods macro and microbiology class 2026.
Evidence Analysis Vitamin D & Prevelance of Asthma
These research papers investigate the clinical link between vitamin D levels and the prevalence of asthma and allergic conditions in children and young adults. Utilizing various study designs, including prospective cohorts and case-control studies, the evidence consistently shows that lower serum concentrations of 25(OH)D3 are associated with a higher likelihood of respiratory and skin-related symptoms. Key findings indicate that vitamin D deficiency is significantly more common in asthmatic children than in healthy peers, and higher levels during early development may offer protective benefits against atopic eczema. The authors suggest that maintaining sufficient vitamin D could modulate immune responses, potentially reducing airway inflammation and total IgE levels. While the studies identify a strong correlation, they emphasize the need for larger, more diverse trials to determine if supplementation can serve as a definitive therapeutic intervention. These sources collectively highlight the importance of monitoring nutritional status as a factor in managing pediatric allergic diseases.
Meditation Intervention Research Proposal
Graduate research proposal for my meditation intervention study on eating behaviors in college students.
Cross-sectional Study Among College Students
In this study, Dr. Keiko Goto and I investigated how ethnicity (specifically Hispanic descent) and food insecurity status influence student usage of the Wildcat Pantry at California State University, Chico,. Using a cross-sectional online survey of 45 students, we tested the hypotheses that Hispanic students and those experiencing higher food insecurity would be more likely to utilize pantry resources,. Although our descriptive results showed that food-insecure students visited the pantry more frequently on average (1.80 visits) than their food-secure counterparts (1.42 visits), our chi-square analyses revealed no statistically significant relationship between pantry usage and either ethnicity (p = 0.697) or food security status (p = 0.565),. We concluded that subjective barriers, such as social stigma, cultural perceptions, and a lack of resource awareness, likely play a more substantial role in determining usage than demographic factors alone,. Based on these findings, we recommend that universities improve outreach efforts and integrate food assistance with broader student support systems to foster a more inclusive environment and reduce the stigma associated with seeking nutritional help,,.
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