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Clinical Utility of Triglyceride: HDL-Cholesterol Ratio as a Surrogate Marker of Inflammation in Pediatric Obesity
The prognostic utility of the triglyceride: HDL-cholesterol (TG:HDL-C) ratio, a marker for insulin resistance, is unknown among high-risk children and adolescents. We examined the clinical utility of TG:HDL-C ratio as a marker of insulin resistance and chronic inflammation in obese youth.
How the Interaction of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Gender Relates to HIV Risk Practices among Urban-Dwelling African Americans
Previous research has demonstrated that HIV risk practices often differ based on gender and on whether or not people experienced sexual abuse during their formative (i.e., childhood and adolescence) years. The interaction of these two factors, which is the focus of this paper, has received limited attention.
Ethnic Variation in Plate Waste at Congregate Meal Sites
To determine how plate waste varies among African American, Jewish, and Hispanic congregate meal participants, the visual plate waste method was applied to a convenience sample of 343 trays among seven South Florida congregate meal sites.
Dietary Omega-3 Intakes in Southern African American and Southern Caucasian Women
Given the greater incidence and severity of obesity in Southern African American (SAAW) than Southern Caucasian women (SCW), it is important to determine factors contributing to this metabolic, racial disparity. Traditional Southern foods contribute to dietary patterns high in fat.
Editorial Board Members Related to African American
Ock K. Chun
Assistant Professor
Department of Nutritional Sciences
University of Connecticut
United States
ADELIA C BOVELL-BENJAMIN
Professor
Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences
Tuskegee University
United States
Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences
Tuskegee University
United States
RICHARD ROBESON
Adjunct Professor of Practice - Bioethics
Dept. of Communication Bioethics Faculty
Wake Forest University
USA
Dept. of Communication Bioethics Faculty
Wake Forest University
USA