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Bioactives in Blueberries Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Obese, Insulin-Resistant Men and Women1–4
April J. Stull, Katherine C. Cash, William D. Johnson, Catherine M. Champagne, and William T. Cefalu*
Center for the Study of Botanicals and Metabolic Syndrome, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Abstract
Dietary supplementation with whole blueberries in a preclinical study resulted in a reduction in glucose concentrations over time. We sought to evaluate the effect of daily dietary supplementation with bioactives from blueberries on whole-body insulin sensitivity in men and women. A double-blinded, randomized, and placebo-controlled clinical study design was used. After screening to resolve study eligibility, baseline (wk 0) insulin sensitivity was measured on 32 obese, nondiabetic, and insulin-resistant subjects using a high-dose hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp (insulin infusion of 120 mU(861 pmol)×m22×min21). Serum inflammatory biomarkers and adiposity were measured at baseline. At the end of the study, insulin sensitivity, inflammatory biomarkers, and adiposity were reassessed. Participants were randomized to consume either a smoothie containing 22.5 g blueberry bioactives (blueberry group, n = 15) or a smoothie of equal nutritional value without added blueberry bioactives (placebo group, n = 17) twice daily for 6 wk. Both groups were instructed to maintain their body weight by reducing ad libitum intake by an amount equal to the energy intake of the smoothies. Participants’ body weights were evaluated weekly and 3-d food records were collected at baseline, the middle, and end of the study. The mean change in insulin sensitivity improved more in the blueberry group (1.7 6 0.5 mg×kg FFM21×min21) than in the placebo group (0.4 6 0.4 mg×kg FFM21×min21)(P = 0.04). Insulin sensitivity was enhanced in the blueberry group at the end of the study without significant changes in adiposity, energy intake, and inflammatory biomarkers. In conclusion, daily dietary supplementation with bioactives from whole blueberries improved insulin sensitivity in obese, nondiabetic, and insulin-resistant participants. J. Nutr. 140: 1764–1768, 2010.
Introduction
Increased consumption of berries has been shown to improve cognitive function, risk of cardiovascular disease, and cancer (1,2). Studies have also reported that specific berries, i.e., blueberries, have antidiabetic effects. Specifically, a study performed in mice (3) found that supplementation with
whole blueberries reduced the blood glucose area under the curve (AUC)5 in vivo and cell culture studies (4,5) demonstrated increased glucose uptake in vitro (6). In addition, inflammatory genes have been reduced in mice after consuming blueberry bioactives, which suggests an antiinflammatory response (3). The purported health benefits from blueberries have been attributed to their phenol.
The Journal of NutritionNutrition and DiseaseBioactive.docxoreo10
Daily consumption of blueberry bioactives for 6 weeks improved insulin sensitivity in obese, insulin-resistant adults compared to a placebo. A double-blind randomized clinical trial assigned 32 participants to consume either a smoothie with 22.5g blueberry bioactives or a placebo smoothie twice daily. Insulin sensitivity was measured using a clamp technique and increased more in the blueberry group compared to the placebo group without changes in body weight, energy intake, or inflammation markers. Blueberry bioactives may improve insulin action and reduce risk of diabetes.
I have an article about bioactives in blueberries along with the req.docxbillylewis37150
I have an article about bioactives in blueberries along with the requirements page that has questions to be answered. There are specific questions that have to be answered. The paper has to be 2-4 pages in APA format. It is due at 3pm eastern time today.
I copied both papers, the article and requirements page on here along with also uploading them.
The article is:
Bioactives in Blueberries Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Obese, Insulin-Resistant Men and Women1–4
April J. Stull, Katherine C. Cash, William D. Johnson, Catherine M. Champagne, and William T. Cefalu*
Center for the Study of Botanicals and Metabolic Syndrome, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Abstract
Dietary supplementation with whole blueberries in a preclinical study resulted in a reduction in glucose concentrations over time. We sought to evaluate the effect of daily dietary supplementation with bioactives from blueberries on whole-body insulin sensitivity in men and women. A double-blinded, randomized, and placebo-controlled clinical study design was used. After screening to resolve study eligibility, baseline (wk 0) insulin sensitivity was measured on 32 obese, nondiabetic, and insulin-resistant subjects using a high-dose hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp (insulin infusion of 120 mU(861 pmol)×m22×min21). Serum inflammatory biomarkers and adiposity were measured at baseline. At the end of the study, insulin sensitivity, inflammatory biomarkers, and adiposity were reassessed. Participants were randomized to consume either a smoothie containing 22.5 g blueberry bioactives (blueberry group, n = 15) or a smoothie of equal nutritional value without added blueberry bioactives (placebo group, n = 17) twice daily for 6 wk. Both groups were instructed to maintain their body weight by reducing ad libitum intake by an amount equal to the energy intake of the smoothies. Participants’ body weights were evaluated weekly and 3-d food records were collected at baseline, the middle, and end of the study. The mean change in insulin sensitivity improved more in the blueberry group (1.7 6 0.5 mg×kg FFM21×min21) than in the placebo group (0.4 6 0.4 mg×kg FFM21×min21)(P = 0.04). Insulin sensitivity was enhanced in the blueberry group at the end of the study without significant changes in adiposity, energy intake, and inflammatory biomarkers. In conclusion, daily dietary supplementation with bioactives from whole blueberries improved insulin sensitivity in obese, nondiabetic, and insulin-resistant participants. J. Nutr. 140: 1764–1768, 2010.
Introduction
Increased consumption of berries has been shown to improve cognitive function, risk of cardiovascular disease, and cancer (1,2). Studies have also reported that specific berries, i.e., blueberries, have antidiabetic effects. Specifically, a study performed in mice (3) found that supplementation with
whole blueberries reduced the blood glucose area under the curve (AUC)5 in vivo and cell cul.
This document summarizes research on inulin, a type of soluble fiber. Inulin is found naturally in various plants and foods. It acts as a prebiotic that feeds beneficial gut bacteria, and fermentation of inulin by these bacteria produces compounds that may impact health. The document reviews studies showing inulin can positively influence risk factors for cardiovascular disease like obesity, dyslipidemia and blood sugar levels. While human studies have been limited and conflicting, regular inclusion of inulin in the diet may help manage these risk factors.
This study analyzed proteins in the skin of mice with diet-induced type 2 diabetes compared to non-diabetic controls. Mice were fed a high-fat diet for 16 weeks to induce obesity and diabetes. Skin samples were then analyzed using proteomics. Out of over 1000 protein spots, 28 were significantly altered between diabetic and control mice, with 6 decreased and 22 increased. 17 of the altered proteins were involved in energy metabolism. This study identified proteins altered in diabetic mouse skin and suggests that skin proteomics could provide a noninvasive method for early diabetes diagnosis.
This study examined the effects of 6 consecutive days of breakfast skipping on energy metabolism and blood glucose levels in 10 healthy young Japanese males. The results showed that repeated breakfast skipping slightly increased blood glucose levels and fluctuations when subjects engaged in sedentary behavior. However, 6 days of breakfast skipping did not significantly affect 24-hour energy expenditure or substrate oxidation. Sedentary lifestyle combined with repeated breakfast skipping may cause abnormal glucose fluctuations.
Effects of Daily Consumption of Synbiotic Bread on Insulin Metabolism and Ser...Haleh Hadaegh
1) This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of consuming synbiotic, probiotic, or control bread on insulin metabolism and inflammation markers in 81 diabetic patients over 8 weeks.
2) Patients who consumed synbiotic bread had a significant reduction in insulin levels, insulin resistance scores, and beta-cell function compared to the probiotic and control bread groups.
3) The synbiotic bread, containing Lactobacillus sporogenes and inulin, improved insulin metabolism but did not significantly affect other measures like blood glucose, insulin sensitivity, or CRP levels compared to the other breads.
The effects of curcumin supplementation on liver enzymes, lipidwahyu purnama
This randomized controlled trial studied the effects of curcumin supplementation on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients. Fifty-two NAFLD patients were randomly assigned to receive either 1500 mg of curcumin or a placebo daily for 12 weeks, in addition to lifestyle recommendations. Both groups experienced significant reductions in weight, insulin resistance, hepatic steatosis, and other risk factors, with no significant differences between the groups. However, curcumin supplementation alone significantly reduced hepatic fibrosis, cholesterol, and glucose levels compared to the placebo.
This document summarizes a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial that evaluated the effects of agave inulin supplementation on the gut microbiota of healthy adults. The trial involved 29 participants who consumed 0, 5.0, or 7.5 g/day of agave inulin for 21 days each, with washout periods in between. Fecal samples were analyzed for microbial composition and fermentation end products. The results showed that agave inulin significantly increased levels of Actinobacteria and Bifidobacterium in the feces, and decreased levels of Desulfovibrio. Agave inulin also tended to reduce fecal pH and 4-methyphenol levels. Overall, agave in
The Journal of NutritionNutrition and DiseaseBioactive.docxoreo10
Daily consumption of blueberry bioactives for 6 weeks improved insulin sensitivity in obese, insulin-resistant adults compared to a placebo. A double-blind randomized clinical trial assigned 32 participants to consume either a smoothie with 22.5g blueberry bioactives or a placebo smoothie twice daily. Insulin sensitivity was measured using a clamp technique and increased more in the blueberry group compared to the placebo group without changes in body weight, energy intake, or inflammation markers. Blueberry bioactives may improve insulin action and reduce risk of diabetes.
I have an article about bioactives in blueberries along with the req.docxbillylewis37150
I have an article about bioactives in blueberries along with the requirements page that has questions to be answered. There are specific questions that have to be answered. The paper has to be 2-4 pages in APA format. It is due at 3pm eastern time today.
I copied both papers, the article and requirements page on here along with also uploading them.
The article is:
Bioactives in Blueberries Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Obese, Insulin-Resistant Men and Women1–4
April J. Stull, Katherine C. Cash, William D. Johnson, Catherine M. Champagne, and William T. Cefalu*
Center for the Study of Botanicals and Metabolic Syndrome, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University System, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Abstract
Dietary supplementation with whole blueberries in a preclinical study resulted in a reduction in glucose concentrations over time. We sought to evaluate the effect of daily dietary supplementation with bioactives from blueberries on whole-body insulin sensitivity in men and women. A double-blinded, randomized, and placebo-controlled clinical study design was used. After screening to resolve study eligibility, baseline (wk 0) insulin sensitivity was measured on 32 obese, nondiabetic, and insulin-resistant subjects using a high-dose hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp (insulin infusion of 120 mU(861 pmol)×m22×min21). Serum inflammatory biomarkers and adiposity were measured at baseline. At the end of the study, insulin sensitivity, inflammatory biomarkers, and adiposity were reassessed. Participants were randomized to consume either a smoothie containing 22.5 g blueberry bioactives (blueberry group, n = 15) or a smoothie of equal nutritional value without added blueberry bioactives (placebo group, n = 17) twice daily for 6 wk. Both groups were instructed to maintain their body weight by reducing ad libitum intake by an amount equal to the energy intake of the smoothies. Participants’ body weights were evaluated weekly and 3-d food records were collected at baseline, the middle, and end of the study. The mean change in insulin sensitivity improved more in the blueberry group (1.7 6 0.5 mg×kg FFM21×min21) than in the placebo group (0.4 6 0.4 mg×kg FFM21×min21)(P = 0.04). Insulin sensitivity was enhanced in the blueberry group at the end of the study without significant changes in adiposity, energy intake, and inflammatory biomarkers. In conclusion, daily dietary supplementation with bioactives from whole blueberries improved insulin sensitivity in obese, nondiabetic, and insulin-resistant participants. J. Nutr. 140: 1764–1768, 2010.
Introduction
Increased consumption of berries has been shown to improve cognitive function, risk of cardiovascular disease, and cancer (1,2). Studies have also reported that specific berries, i.e., blueberries, have antidiabetic effects. Specifically, a study performed in mice (3) found that supplementation with
whole blueberries reduced the blood glucose area under the curve (AUC)5 in vivo and cell cul.
This document summarizes research on inulin, a type of soluble fiber. Inulin is found naturally in various plants and foods. It acts as a prebiotic that feeds beneficial gut bacteria, and fermentation of inulin by these bacteria produces compounds that may impact health. The document reviews studies showing inulin can positively influence risk factors for cardiovascular disease like obesity, dyslipidemia and blood sugar levels. While human studies have been limited and conflicting, regular inclusion of inulin in the diet may help manage these risk factors.
This study analyzed proteins in the skin of mice with diet-induced type 2 diabetes compared to non-diabetic controls. Mice were fed a high-fat diet for 16 weeks to induce obesity and diabetes. Skin samples were then analyzed using proteomics. Out of over 1000 protein spots, 28 were significantly altered between diabetic and control mice, with 6 decreased and 22 increased. 17 of the altered proteins were involved in energy metabolism. This study identified proteins altered in diabetic mouse skin and suggests that skin proteomics could provide a noninvasive method for early diabetes diagnosis.
This study examined the effects of 6 consecutive days of breakfast skipping on energy metabolism and blood glucose levels in 10 healthy young Japanese males. The results showed that repeated breakfast skipping slightly increased blood glucose levels and fluctuations when subjects engaged in sedentary behavior. However, 6 days of breakfast skipping did not significantly affect 24-hour energy expenditure or substrate oxidation. Sedentary lifestyle combined with repeated breakfast skipping may cause abnormal glucose fluctuations.
Effects of Daily Consumption of Synbiotic Bread on Insulin Metabolism and Ser...Haleh Hadaegh
1) This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of consuming synbiotic, probiotic, or control bread on insulin metabolism and inflammation markers in 81 diabetic patients over 8 weeks.
2) Patients who consumed synbiotic bread had a significant reduction in insulin levels, insulin resistance scores, and beta-cell function compared to the probiotic and control bread groups.
3) The synbiotic bread, containing Lactobacillus sporogenes and inulin, improved insulin metabolism but did not significantly affect other measures like blood glucose, insulin sensitivity, or CRP levels compared to the other breads.
The effects of curcumin supplementation on liver enzymes, lipidwahyu purnama
This randomized controlled trial studied the effects of curcumin supplementation on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients. Fifty-two NAFLD patients were randomly assigned to receive either 1500 mg of curcumin or a placebo daily for 12 weeks, in addition to lifestyle recommendations. Both groups experienced significant reductions in weight, insulin resistance, hepatic steatosis, and other risk factors, with no significant differences between the groups. However, curcumin supplementation alone significantly reduced hepatic fibrosis, cholesterol, and glucose levels compared to the placebo.
This document summarizes a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial that evaluated the effects of agave inulin supplementation on the gut microbiota of healthy adults. The trial involved 29 participants who consumed 0, 5.0, or 7.5 g/day of agave inulin for 21 days each, with washout periods in between. Fecal samples were analyzed for microbial composition and fermentation end products. The results showed that agave inulin significantly increased levels of Actinobacteria and Bifidobacterium in the feces, and decreased levels of Desulfovibrio. Agave inulin also tended to reduce fecal pH and 4-methyphenol levels. Overall, agave in
Gastrointestinal toleracne and utlization of agave inulin by healthy adults 2014Leila Shinn
This study evaluated gastrointestinal tolerance and utilization of two doses of agave inulin (5.0 g and 7.5 g per day) compared to a placebo in 29 healthy adults over three 21-day periods. Slight increases in bloating, flatulence, and rumbling frequency were seen with both doses of agave inulin. Higher doses also increased abdominal pain and rumbling intensity. Number of bowel movements increased and stools were softer with the higher 7.5 g dose. Breath hydrogen levels increased after consuming agave inulin, indicating fermentation. Overall, both doses led to minimal gastrointestinal symptoms and improved laxation without increased diarrhea.
This study examined the effects of lifelong weight cycling on lifespan in male mice. Mice were placed on either a low-fat diet, high-fat diet, or cycled diet that alternated between low-fat and high-fat every 4 weeks, causing weight fluctuations. The weight cycled mice experienced large fluctuations in body weight and fat mass over time. Surprisingly, the lifespan of weight cycled mice was not significantly different than mice on a low-fat diet, despite cycling between overweight and normal weight periods. In contrast, mice that remained on a high-fat diet had a significantly shorter lifespan than the other groups. This is the first controlled animal study to demonstrate that weight cycling itself did not decrease lifespan
Antihyperglycemic effects of short term resveratrol supplementation in type 2...zanet1
1) The study examined the effects of short term resveratrol supplementation in patients with type 2 diabetes who were receiving standard antidiabetic treatment. 66 patients were randomly assigned to receive either 1 g per day of resveratrol or a placebo for 45 days.
2) Resveratrol treatment significantly decreased systolic blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, insulin, and insulin resistance compared to baseline. HDL was also significantly increased.
3) In contrast, the placebo group had slightly increased fasting glucose and LDL compared to baseline. Liver and kidney function markers were unchanged with resveratrol treatment.
Usefulness of Bifidobacterium longum BB536.pdfNgnH133
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of the probiotic Bifidobacterium longum BB536 in treating chronic constipation in elderly individuals. 80 elderly adults with chronic constipation were randomly assigned to receive either B. longum BB536 or a placebo daily for 4 weeks. While the primary endpoint of differences in constipation scoring between groups was not significant, within the BB536 group constipation scores significantly improved from baseline to week 4. Additionally, stool frequency significantly increased and difficulty with evacuation tended to decrease more in the BB536 group compared to placebo. The probiotic was found to be safe with few reported adverse effects.
Intake of Black Vinegar on Anthropometric Measures, Cardiometabolic Profiles,...mahendrareddychirra
Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus are the most important chronic diseases around the world. They are associated with huge medical expenditure and with increasing morbidity and mortality among related cardio-metabolic diseases in developing and developed countries [1,2].
Vinegar was first reported to have anti-glycemic effects since 1988 in animal and human studies [3]. Vinegar may be associated with improved insulin sensitivity and delayed gastric emptying that accompanied improved glycemic control and reduced body weight [4,5].
This document discusses the role of medical nutrition therapy in wound healing, specifically for pressure ulcers. It identifies key nutrients needed to support wound repair like protein, calories, vitamins, and minerals. The goals of nutrition intervention for wound healing are to provide adequate nutrients and prevent or promote healing of pressure ulcers. Medical nutrition therapy for wound healing should include increasing energy and protein intake and fluid intake. It also discusses the role of registered dietitian nutritionists in assessing nutritional status, identifying risks, developing nutrition care plans, and monitoring progress.
Effects of Peptides and Amino Acids Derived from Oyster on Blood LipidsSai Babitha
Objectives: The objective of this study is to demonstrate the effect on blood lipids in
humans, of a supplement which contained peptides and amino acids originating from
oyster meat.
Methods: Proteins in oyster meat were hydrolyzed by enzymes, followed by preparing
oyster meat extract powder containing the peptides and free amino acids as a
supplement. We performed the following 2 clinical trials in which male and female
adults with dyslipidemia received the oyster meat supplement for specified periods; in
the first open label trial, the oyster meat supplement was given to 14 subjects (average
age 48.7 years old) for 8 weeks, while in the second crossover controlled trial, the
oyster meat supplement and its placebo were taken by 19 subjects (average age 52.4
years old) for 4 weeks, respectively. In these trials, the effect of the supplement on
blood lipids was evaluated by conducting serum chemistry and body composition
measurement before and after taking the supplement.
Results: In the open label trial, at the end of Week 4 from the start of taking the
supplement, a decrease of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and an increase of
high-density lipoproteins (HDL) in blood lipoproteins were observed with statistically
significant difference (P<0.01).
In the crossover placebo-controlled study, we confirmed the reduction of the ratio
of VLDL in lipoproteins (P=0.04), the increase of HDL cholesterol (P=0.02), and the
suppression of the elevation of triglycerides (TG) (P=0.02) Week 4after the start of
taking of the supplement.
Conclusion: The oyster meat extract powder was most likely to have potential utilities
in the management of dyslipidemia.
Edible Bird’s Nest Attenuates Procoagulation Effects of High-Fat Diet in RatsElabscience
Edible bird’s nest (EBN) is used traditionally in many parts of Asia to improve wellbeing, but there are limited studies on its
efficacy. We explored the potential use of EBN for prevention of high fat diet- (HFD-) induced insulin resistance in rats.
Adequacy of Enteral Nutritional Therapy Offered to Patients in an Intensive C...asclepiuspdfs
The document summarizes a study that evaluated the nutritional status and adequacy of enteral nutritional therapy (ENT) provided to patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) in Brazil. The study found that most patients were elderly and malnourished or at nutritional risk upon admission. However, the average calorie and protein requirements were not met, with only 40% of calorie and protein needs being adequately provided. The main reasons for inadequate ENT were delays initiating enteral tube feeding and fasting periods for clinical procedures. As a result, over 90 liters of prescribed enteral nutrition were wasted. The study concludes that malnutrition, delays starting ENT, and fasting may increase mortality risk for critically ill ICU patients.
This document discusses malnutrition in hospitalized patients. It provides background on malnutrition, its causes and symptoms. It then summarizes several studies that were conducted to better understand malnutrition in hospitals. The studies looked at factors like food intake, nutritional status, reasons for poor intake, and interventions to address malnutrition. They involved patients from a range of age groups, from infants to the elderly. The studies highlighted how common malnutrition is in hospitals and its negative impacts on patient outcomes like increased mortality. They stressed the importance of early identification and treatment of malnutrition.
The document discusses malnutrition in hospital patients. It describes how malnutrition can occur due to inadequate diet, digestion issues, or medical conditions. Left untreated, malnutrition can lead to complications and death. Studies show patients who eat less in the hospital have higher mortality rates. Reasons elderly patients eat inadequately in the hospital include illness, appetite loss, oral issues, and menu limitations. Dysphagia is another risk factor for malnutrition. Tube feedings and IV nutrition can help supplement intake for those unable to eat. Early nutrition intervention may help prevent malnutrition in hospitals.
PERSPECTIVEUnderstanding Nutritional Epidemiology and Its.docxmattjtoni51554
PERSPECTIVE
Understanding Nutritional Epidemiology and Its
Role in Policy1,2
Ambika Satija,3,4 Edward Yu,3 Walter C Willett,3–5 and Frank B Hu3–5*
3Department of Nutrition and 4Department of Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA; and 5Channing
Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
ABSTRACT
Nutritional epidemiology has recently been criticized on several fronts, including the inability to measure diet accurately, and for its reliance
on observational studies to address etiologic questions. In addition, several recent meta-analyses with serious methodologic flaws have arrived
at erroneous or misleading conclusions, reigniting controversy over formerly settled debates. All of this has raised questions regarding the
ability of nutritional epidemiologic studies to inform policy. These criticisms, to a large degree, stem from a misunderstanding of the
methodologic issues of the field and the inappropriate use of the drug trial paradigm in nutrition research. The exposure of interest in
nutritional epidemiology is human diet, which is a complex system of interacting components that cumulatively affect health. Consequently,
nutritional epidemiology constantly faces a unique set of challenges and continually develops specific methodologies to address these.
Misunderstanding these issues can lead to the nonconstructive and sometimes naive criticisms we see today. This article aims to clarify common
misunderstandings of nutritional epidemiology, address challenges to the field, and discuss the utility of nutritional science in guiding policy
by focusing on 5 broad questions commonly asked of the field. Adv Nutr 2015;6:5–18.
Keywords: dietary assessment, food policy, meta-analysis, nutritional epidemiology, randomized controlled trials, prospective cohort studies
Introduction
Epidemiology has long had its share of skeptics, with Taubes’
1995 article being the most well-known (1). However, more
recent commentaries have attacked nutritional epidemiol-
ogy on several fronts. Ioannidis (2) criticizes the observa-
tional nature of epidemiologic studies and small trials,
stating that “definitive solutions won’t come from another
million observational papers or small randomized trials.”
He refers to an article by Archer et al. (3), which calls into
question the validity of data from the NHANES and suggests
that “the ability to estimate population trends in caloric
intake and generate empirically supported public policy rel-
evant to diet-health relations from US nutritional sur-
veillance is extremely limited.” Furthermore, questionably
designed and executed meta-analyses have disseminated
conflicting messages about nutrition and health, such as
the conclusion that being overweight lowers the risk of all-
cause mortality (4) and that replacing saturated fat with
polyunsaturated fats has no substantial impact on cardiovas-
cular risk (5). Such conclusions are not only confusing but
also dangero.
Rice bran is fabricated from the rice milling enterprise and contains about 10% of the entire weight of rough rice. It is especially composed of aleurone, pericarp, subaleurone layer, and germ. Rice bran is a fertile supply of nutrients, minerals, vital fatty acids, dietary fiber, and different sterols. The quantification of γ-oryzanol in rice bran can be conducted by many methods that require drawing out of rice bran oil (RBO) from the bran, accompanied by way of evaluation of the quantity of γ-oryzanol in the RBO with the aid of high-performance liquid chromatography. RBO is the oil drain out of the outer rigid surface of rice called chaff (rice husk). It is identified for its excessive smoke factor of 232°C (450°F) and soft taste, making it pleasant for excessive-temperature cooking strategies such as blend and deep frying. It is healthy for human expenditure, which is employed in the system of vegetable ghee. Wax was drawn out of RBO and palpanese extract, which is employed for carnauba wax in makeup, confectionery, shoe lotions, and sharpening compounds. It is accepted as a food preparation oil in numerous Asian countries, along with Bangladesh, Japan, India, and China. Regarding the importance of RBO, this overview intends to pay attention at the phytochemistry and therapeutic functions of RBO.
Ultra-processing of food. Definition, consequences for health and emerging cr...Reijo Laatikainen
This document discusses ultra-processed foods and their health impacts according to the NOVA food classification system. It defines ultra-processed foods as industrial formulations containing ingredients like hydrogenated oils, high-fructose corn syrup, protein isolates, and artificial flavors. Studies show higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with increased risks of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and early death. However, more clinical research is still needed to fully understand the health effects of ultra-processed foods. The NOVA system is useful for highlighting issues with modern food systems but may inaccurately classify some foods and confuse consumers.
Auditoría prospectiva de la intolerancia a los alimentos entre los pacientes ...MEDIAGNOSTIC
This study prospectively audited 61 migraine patients in primary care to investigate potential food intolerances and the effects of an elimination diet. Blood samples were tested for IgG antibodies to foods and around 90% of patients changed their diet based on results. At 1-2 months, 30-40% reported considerable benefit and over 60% reported migraine return when reintroducing foods. The study demonstrated potential associations between food intolerances mediated by IgG and migraine, and that dietary changes may effectively treat migraine for some patients. Further clinical studies are warranted.
This study examined differences in plasma, urine, and adipose tissue biomarkers between individuals classified into different diet groups (vegan, lacto-ovo-vegetarian, pesco-vegetarian, semi-vegetarian, non-vegetarian) based on their meat, dairy, and egg consumption patterns in the Adventist Health Study-2 cohort. The study found that vegans had higher concentrations of total carotenoids in plasma and higher excretion of urinary isoflavones and enterolactone compared to non-vegetarians. Vegans also had lower levels of saturated fatty acids and higher levels of linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids. Similar but less robust differences were seen
An excellent blend of fresh mint pineapple tasting supplement, providing several health maintenance and disease prevention ingredients based on scientific data available only from Richard Clement Nutrition.
Manufactured in the USA in a GMP plant
Antihyperlipidemic Activity of Torbangun Extract (Coleus amboinicus Lour) on ...iosrphr_editor
The IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) is an open access online & offline peer reviewed international journal, which publishes innovative research papers, reviews, mini-reviews, short communications and notes dealing with Pharmaceutical Sciences( Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Chemistry and Molecular Drug Design, Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, Cell Biology, Genomics and Proteomics, Pharmacogenomics, Bioinformatics and Biotechnology of Pharmaceutical Interest........more details on Aim & Scope).
This document summarizes research on nutritional support and hydration for patients near the end of life. It finds that while patients have autonomy to choose artificial nutrition/hydration, such interventions often provide little benefit and can cause harm. Studies show artificial nutrition does not improve outcomes or quality of life and may increase risks like infection. Near death, most patients experience reduced hunger and intake, with few reporting hunger until death. Non-invasive comfort measures usually meet nutritional needs better than medical interventions in the dying process.
Assignment 1: Research Guidelines
Student`s name
Institution
Assignment 1: Research Guidelines
(A) My Purpose (research question) ( /5 pts)
My research question is: Is there a correlation between stress and job satisfaction?
I chose this topic because it represents one of the most important factors that influence a person’s beliefs and attitudes. Both variables have cognitive and behavioral aspects.
(B) All About GSS 2016 data ( /5 pts)
1. Who are the participants? They are a population of people who are 18 years and above living in a household in the United States. They are English and Spanish speakers and they have not moved out of the United States.
2. What population does the sample represent? It represents 50,000 households.
3. Who is funding the research? National science foundation
4. When was the data collected? It was collected in 2016
5. How was the data collected? It was obtained in face to face interviews and through computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI)
(C) Variables (You are expected to have only one dependent variable (DV) and one or two independent variables (IV). ( /10 pts)
IV Variable name in SPSS: Stress
IV Question (as asked to the respondent verbatim): how often do you find work stressful?
IV Answer categories: “Always =1 “,” Often =2 “,Sometimes =-3”, “ Hardly ever = 4 “, and “Never = 5”.
IV Level of Measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval/ratio): Ordinal
DV variable name in SPSS: jobs the
DV Question (as asked to the respondent verbatim) Is there a correlation between stress and job satisfaction?”
DV Answer categories: “Very satisfied = 1”, “Moderately satisfied = 2” , “ A little dissatisfied= “, and “very dissatisfied = 5“.
DV Level of Measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval/ratio): Ordinal
(D) Frequency Tables ( /10 pts)
Stress
Frequency
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative Percent
Valid
ALWAYS
96
10.3
10.3
10.3
OFTEN
207
22.2
22.2
32.5
SOMETIMES
467
50.1
50.1
82.6
HARDLY EVER
130
13.9
13.9
96.6
NEVER
32
3.4
3.4
100.0
Total
932
100.0
100.0
According to the analysis from the frequency table above, it is clear that 50.1% of the respondents express the idea that they sometimes find work stressful. However, those who never find work stressful constitute the smallest percentage with only 3.4 %, while those who express the idea that they always find work stressful hold 10.3 %. This implies that there are many people who find work stressful than those who are always happy at work.
Job description
Job satisfaction
Frequency
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative Percent
Valid
Very satisfied
118
40.1
40.1
40.1
Moderately satisfied
134
45.6
45.6
85.7
A little dissatisfied
32
10.9
10.9
96.6
Very dissatisfied
10
3.4
3.4
100.0
Total
294
100.0
100.0
Out of 294 respondents, 134 (45%) are moderately satisfied with their job. Those who express high job satisfaction constitute 40.1% of the total respondents, while those who indicated high jo.
Assignment 1 Research any case based on an illegally obtained c.docxfelicitytaft14745
Assignment 1: Research any case based on an illegally obtained confession
IRAC the case (as previously discussed)
Discuss the Constitutional arguments which arise in this case.
3 pages minimum in length
*Size 12 Times New Roman and double spaced.
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Student`s name
Institution
Assignment 1: Research Guidelines
(A) My Purpose (research question) ( /5 pts)
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I chose this topic because it represents one of the most important factors that influence a person’s beliefs and attitudes. Both variables have cognitive and behavioral aspects.
(B) All About GSS 2016 data ( /5 pts)
1. Who are the participants? They are a population of people who are 18 years and above living in a household in the United States. They are English and Spanish speakers and they have not moved out of the United States.
2. What population does the sample represent? It represents 50,000 households.
3. Who is funding the research? National science foundation
4. When was the data collected? It was collected in 2016
5. How was the data collected? It was obtained in face to face interviews and through computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI)
(C) Variables (You are expected to have only one dependent variable (DV) and one or two independent variables (IV). ( /10 pts)
IV Variable name in SPSS: Stress
IV Question (as asked to the respondent verbatim): how often do you find work stressful?
IV Answer categories: “Always =1 “,” Often =2 “,Sometimes =-3”, “ Hardly ever = 4 “, and “Never = 5”.
IV Level of Measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval/ratio): Ordinal
DV variable name in SPSS: jobs the
DV Question (as asked to the respondent verbatim) Is there a correlation between stress and job satisfaction?”
DV Answer categories: “Very satisfied = 1”, “Moderately satisfied = 2” , “ A little dissatisfied= “, and “very dissatisfied = 5“.
DV Level of Measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval/ratio): Ordinal
(D) Frequency Tables ( /10 pts)
Stress
Frequency
Percent
Valid Percent
Cumulative Percent
Valid
ALWAYS
96
10.3
10.3
10.3
OFTEN
207
22.2
22.2
32.5
SOMETIMES
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50.1
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13.9
13.9
96.6
NEVER
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3.4
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100.0
100.0
According to the analysis from the frequency table above, it is clear that 50.1% of the respondents express the idea that they sometimes find work stressful. However, those who never find work stressful constitute the smallest percentage with only 3.4 %, while those who express the idea that they always find work stressful hold 10.3 %. This implies that there are many people who find work stressful than those who are always happy at work.
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Cumulative Percent
Valid
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40.1
40.1
40.1
Moderately satisfied
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45.6
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A little dissatisfied
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10.9
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Very dissatisfied
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3.4
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correspond to key concepts discussed in chapters 1 through 9.
Here is what you need to do for this activity:
* Find an article in one of the resources listed on the syllabus (Wall Street Journal,
Business Week, Economist and American Banker) that relates to these chapters. It needs to
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* Provide a definition for the specific concept discussed in your selected article. For
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against them in order to raise new funds.
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American Banker October 2, 2015
Summary: The ABA (American Bankers Association) announced that its website had
been hacked, resulting in access to 6,400 users' email addresses and passwords. This is
the first breach ever for the ABA. Although it has been targeted in the past, this time
hackers got away with user passwords and IDs. The hackers targeted the shopping cart
with a likely motive of also accessing user credit card information. The hackers were able
to get away with email addresses and passwords to try and use them in other websites like
Amazon or airline sites. The ABA strongly recommends that if users use the same
passwords for other sites to change their passwords immediately. The true motives
behind the ABA breach may never be known. "We only hear about the really high-profile
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4.10 Banking in Homes, Offices, Stores, and on the Street
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American Bankers Association – a trade group that represents financial institutions
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Write a 4-6 page paper in which you:
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3. Hypothesize the extent to which instructional interventions would reduce future degradation of Indonesia’s environment. Provide justification for your hypothesis.
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Assignment 1: Project Proposal
Mark McLeod
BUS419 – Project Estimating & Budgeting
Dr. Carlos J Febry
Date:4/19/19
Selected project
The selected project will involve the development of an information system for the general management of the Mundi Hospital. The main aim of the system will be to establish the desired efficiency, manage human resources, manage patient’s records with ease as well as automate finance department of the Hospital. By implementing the proposed project, the hospital will have aligned the operations of the hospital towards achieving the set goals and objectives.
Project goals and objectives
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· Faster determination of patient’s requirements
· Easier scheduling of patients appointments
· The system does the faster appointment schedule
The second goal of the system will be facilitating easier financial management. The goal will be achieved through the following objective
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· Faster generation of financial reports trends
· Easier tracking of transaction made by the hospital
The last goal that Mundui Hospital wishes to achieve through the system is the efficient management of human resources. The goal will be achieved through the fowling objectives
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· Manage employees affairs such as promotions and salaries
Key project customers and stakeholders
Project stakeholders involve all the parties that will be impacted by the new system during the development and implementation of the project. The critical project customers for the Mundui hospital Information will be the patients as well as the hospital staff. The system will help hospital staff to manage to perform their duties within the stipulated time frame thus reducing the wait time for the patients. Patients will also rely on the system to determine their wait time to see a doctor or time taken to receive any service needed within Mundi Hospital. The hospital management is a sponsor of the project and thus expects that the proposed information system will be developed within the stipulated time as well as the allocated budget. Any deviation from the proposed requirements will be an unwelcome move to the project sponsor. Deviation from the original plan would imply an increased cost of the project or unwanted delays.
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Assignment 1: Project Proposal: Initiating & Planning
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Write a two to three page paper, in which you define the scope of your chosen project. In your paper you must:
1. Provide a brief summary of your chosen project.
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5. Describe a high-level timeline that includes key tasks and deadlines.
6. Estimate the project’s overall cost and any key staffing and non-staffing resources needed.
7. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Evaluate corporate strategy and the project life cycle phases to define the project and initiate a project plan.
Points: 150
Assignment 1: Project Proposal: Initiating & Planning
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Provide a brief summary of your chosen project.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely provided a brief summary of your chosen project.
Insufficiently provided a brief summary of your chosen project.
Satisfactorily provided a brief summary of your chosen project.
Thoroughly provided a brief summary of your chosen project.
2. Describe at least three (3) project goals and three (3) project objectives.
Weight: 20%
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Goode, E. (2011, August 15). Sending the police before there’s a crime. Retrievable
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Predictive Policing Symposium (2010). Retrievable
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In 1994, the New York City Police Department adopted a law enforcement crime fighting strategy known as COMPSTAT (COMPuter STATistics). COMPSTAT uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map the locations of where crimes occur, identify “ hotspots”, and map problem areas. COMPSTAT has amassed a wealth of historical crime data. Mathematicians have designed and developed algorithms that run against the historical data to predict future crimes for police departments. This is known as predictive policing. Predictive policing has led to a drop in burglaries, automobile thefts, and other crimes in some cities. Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
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Input
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Output
Feedback
Determine how information systems have allowed police departments that implement tools such as COMPSTAT to respond to crime faster.
Apply the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis (SWOT analysis) on behalf of police departments that intend to implement predictive policing.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. You may use the resources above or others of your choosing.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Explain how the components of an information technology system interrelate in an organizational context.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems and technology.
Write clearly and concisely about topics related to.
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Assignment 1: Predictive Policing Due Week 2 and worth 75 points The following resources may be helpful in completing this assignment:
Goode, E. (2011, August 15). Sending the police before there’s a crime. Retrievable
here
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Pearsall, B. (2010, May). Predictive policing: The future of law enforcement? National Institute of Justice Journal, 266. Retrievable
here
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Predictive Policing Symposium (2010). Retrievable
here
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Shurkin, J. N. (2011, September 13). Santa Cruz cops experiment with ‘predictive policing’. Retrievable
here
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Willis, J. J., Mastrofski, S. D., & Weisburd, D. (2003). Compstat in practice: An in-depth analysis of three cities. Police Foundation. Retrievable
here
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In 1994, the New York City Police Department adopted a law enforcement crime fighting strategy known as COMPSTAT (COMPuter STATistics). COMPSTAT uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map the locations of where crimes occur, identify “ hotspots”, and map problem areas. COMPSTAT has amassed a wealth of historical crime data. Mathematicians have designed and developed algorithms that run against the historical data to predict future crimes for police departments. This is known as predictive policing. Predictive policing has led to a drop in burglaries, automobile thefts, and other crimes in some cities. Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
Compare and contrast the application of information technology (IT) to optimize police departments’ performance to reduce crime versus random patrols of the streets.
Describe how COMPSTAT, as an information system (IS), implements the four (4) basic IS functions:
Input
Processing
Output
Feedback
Determine how information systems have allowed police departments that implement tools such as COMPSTAT to respond to crime faster.
Apply the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis (SWOT analysis) on behalf of police departments that intend to implement predictive policing.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. You may use the resources above or others of your choosing.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Explain how the components of an information technology system interrelate in an organizational context.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in information systems and technology.
Write clearly and concisely about topics related to.
Assignment 1 Portfolio ManagementWrite a five to seven (5-7) pa.docxfelicitytaft14745
This document outlines an assignment for a portfolio management class. Students are asked to write a 5-7 page paper analyzing: 1) the relationship between risk and return and how to minimize risk while maximizing returns in a portfolio, 2) the benefits of investment diversification, 3) how stocks, bonds, real estate, metals and global funds can be used for diversification, 4) how to use the efficient frontier model to design an optimal asset portfolio for a client, and 5) how to structure a portfolio to maximize short-term and long-term returns based on the current economic outlook. Students must use at least 4 external sources and follow APA formatting guidelines.
Assignment 1 Political Belief ProfileThe relationship between pub.docxfelicitytaft14745
Assignment 1: Political Belief Profile
The relationship between public opinion and political participation raises many questions associated with how the public thinks, why they behave in the manner they do, and what outcomes in the form of ideological expressions will probably take place because of citizens’ behavior in the political scenario. Essentially, “who, what, and where” issues again surface in response to evaluation of political socialization.
Political socialization may be expressed in a singular way, depending on the issue of concern, but it is not derived from any single impact throughout the life of American voters and nonvoters. Qualities and conditions such as gender, race, economic status, education, and religion impact voter behaviors. Indeed, whether or not an individual votes, or takes part in any of the varied available options for participation, is closely allied with the political socialization of individuals and even entire socioeconomic groups.
The Political Compass Web site (
http://www.politicalcompass.org
) offers a self-test that helps you analyze your personal political views on what the test authors call a “left–right” scale. Take the test and review your results to see where you stand on the economic scale and the social scale. Discuss the results using the following questions:
Did your “test result” match what you thought were your political beliefs?
What is “politically correct” thinking? Give examples of what might be considered “politically correct” and “politically incorrect.”
To what degree do you think your values and beliefs represent the norms, values, and traditions of society? Define your answer using the following Likert scale—extremely common, common, moderately common, uncommon, and extremely uncommon.
Write your response in 150–200 words.
By
Saturday, May 31, 2014
, post your response to the appropriate
Discussion Area
. Through
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
, review and comment on at least three peers’ responses.
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Assignment 1 Pitfalls in Interviewing VictimsIn the assessment .docxfelicitytaft14745
Assignment 1: Pitfalls in Interviewing Victims
In the assessment of victims, pay special consideration to issues that may affect the ways in which the victims may react to your interventions. You need to do your homework and be aware of issues of possible relevance to the particular person or families you will be interviewing, whether you are:
Interviewing a victim as part of a psychological evaluation for the court
Working with law enforcement and need information to help in the prosecution of a crime
Working as a consultant to an attorney who is defending a person with a history of trauma
Some of the factors possibly influencing people's reactions to their traumatic experiences and their receptivity to certain manners of interviewing include:
Age, gender, and sexual orientation
Religious or spiritual beliefs and background
Cultural or ethnic background
Education and intellectual functioning
Physical illnesses
Language proficiency
Tasks:
Select two of the factors listed above and explain in detail how they may affect your approach in interviewing and assessing a victim. Support your responses using examples and references from your textbook and other resources, such as websites. Include the references at the end of your posting.
All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
Submission Details:
By the due date assigned,
post your responses to this
Discussion Area
.
Through the end of the module,
respond to at least two of your classmates' posts. While responding, compare the similarities and differences between what you have constructed and what your classmates have.
Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions 16 Quality of responses to classmates 12 Frequency of responses to classmates 4 Reference to supporting readings and other materials 4 Language and grammar 4
Total:
40
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Assignment 1 Pediatric ADHD EducationOverviewYou are meetin.docxfelicitytaft14745
Assignment 1: Pediatric ADHD Education
Overview
You are meeting with the parents of a child being evaluated for ADHD. For this assignment briefly address the following questions.
What information would you provide to educate parents/caretakers regarding etiology and symptoms of ADHD?
What treatment options would you discuss with the parents/caretakers?
What information/resources would you use to discuss this diagnosis?
Your assignment should be in APA format with evidence-based references to support your statements.
NOTE: Attached, you will find a copy of a classmate assignment example, and you may use its content and data as a reference to complete my assignment. TURNITIN Assignment (No plagiarism)
Background: I live in South Florida, I am currently enrolled in the Psych Mental Health Practitioner Program, I am a Registered Nurse, I work in a Psychiatric Hospital.
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Assignment 1 Organizing HR ProjectsIn order to effect a more ce.docxfelicitytaft14745
Assignment 1: Organizing HR Projects
In order to effect a more centralized model of delivering Human Resources services, there are core project functions that must be undertaken to ensure success as well as ascertaining that all parties are motivated to working with the new model. Establishing a new project team requires orientation to the overall goals and objectives in a bid to ensure that every team member is well aware of both intermediate and final goals. This will act as a guidance to the team making processes and functions easier. On the other hand, successful implementation requires strategic planning which is about allocation of resources, planning, and scheduling in a manner that optimizes the available resources and performing within the budget and the timeline (Neluheni, Pretorius & Ukpere, 2014). In this respect, it is the duty of the project manager or leader to guide and oversee the various processes and activities in a bid to ensure that the desired goals and objectives are being achieved.
The Statement of Overall Importance
When implementing the project, the overall steps of strategic planning are important to start, progress, and finish of the project. There are distinct steps such as vision where the overall goals and desired outcomes are communicated to the parties involved in the accomplishment of the task. Other steps such as planning also highlights the importance of laying down the strategy for attaining various tasks where resources are allocated optimally in a manner that avoids wastage. As a project leader, it is highly important that strategic planning is undertaken. In the field of project management, studies have shown that failure to effectively plan is one of the major contributors to failure especially when it comes to performing within the deadline and budget (Kerzner, 2013). A project manager must be able to put in place a plan that has goals and objectives that must be communicated to the concerned parties such as the team members. Actually, it is deemed best practice when a leader involves other parties such as team members in formulating a plan which improves the diversity of the decisions made.
The steps provided in the texts is highly important to the project. It is imperative to note that project management is nowadays strategic meaning that it must align with overall strategic direction of the organization. Majority of organizations are currently funding projects that are seen to have a direct influence on the strategic direction of the organization. For instance, in this case, it can be seen that the goal is to ensure easier and more efficient management of human resources which have become a strategic tool as opposed to a supporting function it has been over the previous decades. In essence, the strategic planning process will help outline goals, communicate the plans, and strategize on how various tasks and processes will be accomplished in line with desired goals.
Vision and Mission Statements
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Assignment 1: more information
Assignment 1: More about the task
Task
From the Unit Information: “The design of environmental studies is without exception a compromise between
cost and information. This translates almost directly into a balance between Type I and Type II errors. Define
Type I and Type II errors, as the relate to environmental studies, and discuss the differing importance and
implications of these two kinds of problems. Use examples of different kinds of monitoring situations (i.e.
objectives) in your essay.
Assessment criteria
Definition: 20% of mark
Assessed on the basis of:
· the clarity of the definition,
· the completeness of the definition, and
· the accuracy of the definition.
Discussion of Type I & II errors: 40% for each type
Assessed on the basis of:
· the range of examples used,
· the validity of the examples used,
· the way in which the examples are used to display how the effects of the errors vary in different
circumstances, and
· the way in which the examples are used to display how the significance of the errors varies in dif-
ferent circumstances.
More about the first part of the essay: the definition
The Study Guide, tapes and readings actually discuss the nature of Type I and II errors in some depth. In
this part of the essay I am asking you to translate this discussion into your own words and, by doing this,
convince me that you really understand the nature of these errors and how they arise. The three assessment
criteria for this part of the essay focus on what I think is crucial here.
· The clarity of your definition. Can I easily understand what you have written and what you mean?
You usually need to understand something fairly well to be able to explain it clearly.
· The completeness of your definition. Does your definition, and discussion, cover all the important
issues? It is important here not to go “overboard”. For instance (and I’ll give you this tip for free),
one issue that is relevant to Type II errors is power. But, while it is appropriate to consider power,
an extended discussion of what affects power is not.
· The accuracy of your definition. Simply, is what you have written correct? It would, for instance, not
be correct to state that the chance of a Type I error was influenced by the cost of the instruments
used to collect the data!
I’ve said this before but it is important enough to be worth repeating: this section of the essay is worth only
20% so 20 marks is the most you can get, regardless of how good your definition is. Submitting a five page
essay, with four pages devoted to the definition, is not likely to be a successful strategy!
More about the second part of the essay: the examples
This is the main part of the essay. In the past, I’ve been hesitant to provide examples because I didn’t want
to steer people’s thinking in particular directions. This year I’ve decided to include an example (although a
very silly one) to give you a bit more guidance.
Assignment 1: more.
Assignment 1 Monitoring Our Home PlanetThe Internet is a powerful.docxfelicitytaft14745
Assignment 1: Monitoring Our Home Planet
The Internet is a powerful tool that provides the ability to monitor natural phenomena and disasters that happen all over planet Earth.
In this assignment, you will research resources available on the Internet for monitoring natural phenomena including earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, global climate, and weather.
Based on your research, do the following:
Identify a minimum of three different natural phenomena that are typically responsible for natural disasters. Analyze the potential impact of these disasters.
Analyze how these phenomenon are monitored, or not, via the Internet. Critique available Web sites, which publicly display up-to-date monitored information related to each of the natural phenomena you have identified. Focus on the following aspects:
Geography
What parts of the world are potentially affected by these phenomena? Specifically identify the countries.
Resources
What kinds of resources are allocated toward monitoring these phenomena and why?
What types of Web resources monitor the phenomena and provide up-to-date information about them?
What kinds of technology are involved in monitoring the phenomena?
Politics
What political ramifications would this disaster-preparedness technology cause between more-developed countries and less-developed countries?
What kinds of issues could this technology cause between less-developed countries?
Economics
How would this technology directly impact the economies of those countries that have the technology versus those countries that do not?
Do you predict any indirect impacts? What current evidence supports your position?
Disaster Preparedness
What types of systems are in place in terms of disaster preparedness related to these monitored phenomena?
Summarize your findings. Evaluate how this technology will impact the future of humanity, both positively and negatively. Be sure to consider the political and economic issues discussed in your future predictions.
Support your statements with examples. Use a minimum of six reliable references, two of which should be peer-reviewed articles.
Write a 7–8-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.
By
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
, deliver your assignment to the
M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox
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Grading Criteria and Rubric
Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Identify a minimum of three different naturally occurring phenomena that are typically responsible for natural disasters and analyze the potential impact of the disaster.
104
Analyze ways different Web sites monitor phenomena by critiquing available Web resources. Analysis should include topics such as geography, resources, political/economic issues, and disaster preparedness.
104
Summarize and discuss future projections on humanity regarding the use of technology. Include research on political and economic issues.
28
Writing Components:
Organization (1.
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1. The article it is about is:
The Journal of Nutrition Nutrition and Disease
Bioactives in Blueberries Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Obese,
Insulin-Resistant Men and Women1–4
April J. Stull, Katherine C. Cash, William D. Johnson,
Catherine M. Champagne, and William T. Cefalu*
Center for the Study of Botanicals and Metabolic Syndrome,
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State
University System, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Abstract
Dietary supplementation with whole blueberries in a preclinical
study resulted in a reduction in glucose concentrations over
time. We sought to evaluate the effect of daily dietary
supplementation with bioactives from blueberries on whole-
body insulin sensitivity in men and women. A double-blinded,
randomized, and placebo-controlled clinical study design was
used. After screening to resolve study eligibility, baseline (wk
0) insulin sensitivity was measured on 32 obese, nondiabetic,
and insulin-resistant subjects using a high-dose
hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp (insulin infusion of 120
mU(861 pmol)×m22×min21). Serum inflammatory biomarkers
and adiposity were measured at baseline. At the end of the
study, insulin sensitivity, inflammatory biomarkers, and
adiposity were reassessed. Participants were randomized to
consume either a smoothie containing 22.5 g blueberry
bioactives (blueberry group, n = 15) or a smoothie of equal
nutritional value without added blueberry bioactives (placebo
group, n = 17) twice daily for 6 wk. Both groups were
instructed to maintain their body weight by reducing ad libitum
intake by an amount equal to the energy intake of the
smoothies. Participants’ body weights were evaluated weekly
and 3-d food records were collected at baseline, the middle, and
end of the study. The mean change in insulin sensitivity
improved more in the blueberry group (1.7 6 0.5 mg×kg
FFM21×min21) than in the placebo group (0.4 6 0.4 mg×kg
2. FFM21×min21)(P = 0.04). Insulin sensitivity was enhanced in
the blueberry group at the end of the study without significant
changes in adiposity, energy intake, and inflammatory
biomarkers. In conclusion, daily dietary supplementation with
bioactives from whole blueberries improved insulin sensitivity
in obese, nondiabetic, and insulin-resistant participants. J. Nutr.
140: 1764–1768, 2010.
Introduction
Increased consumption of berries has been shown to improve
cognitive function, risk of cardiovascular disease, and cancer
(1,2). Studies have also reported that specific berries, i.e.,
blueberries, have antidiabetic effects. Specifically, a study
performed in mice (3) found that supplementation with
whole blueberries reduced the blood glucose area under the
curve (AUC)5 in vivo and cell culture studies (4,5)
demonstrated increased glucose uptake in vitro (6). In addition,
inflammatory genes have been reduced in mice after consuming
blueberry bioactives, which suggests an antiinflammatory
response (3). The purported health benefits from blueberries
have been attributed to their phenolic bioactive compounds,
such as anthocyanins, which also have antioxidant properties
(6–8). Given the concern regarding the ability to greatly
increase and maintain an individual’s fruit and vegetable
consumption over a long-term period (9), the role of dietary
supplementation with bioactive components in blueberries
remains a very attractive and feasible daily dietary intervention.
To the best of our knowledge, there is no human research that
has reported on the efficacy of increased blueberry bioactive
consumption on insulin sensitivity by using the
hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp technique (10), which is
the gold standard for measuring in
1 Supported in part by the NIH training grant T32 AT004094
(supporting A.J.S.), by the United States Highbush Blueberry
Council, and P50AT002776-01 from the National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the Office of
Dietary Supplements (W.T.C.), which funds the Botanical
3. Research Center of Pennington Biomedical Research Center and
The Biotech Center of Rutgers University. This project used
facilities that are supported in part by Centers of Biomedical
Research Excellence (NIH P20-RR021945) and Clinical
Nutrition Research Unit (NIH 1P30-DK072476) center grants
from the NIH. 2 Author disclosures: A.J.Stull,K.C. Cash,W. D.
Johnson, andC. M.Champagne, no conflicts of interest. W. T.
Cefalu received research funds from the United States Highbush
Blueberry Council. 3 This trial was registered at
clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01005420. 4 Supplemental Figure 1
and Table 1 are available with the online posting of this paper
at jn.nutrition.org. * To whom correspondence should be
addressed. E-mail:
[email protected]
edu.
5 Abbreviations used: AUC, area under the curve; hsCRP, high
sensitivity C-reactive protein; MCP-1, monocyte
chemoattractant protein 1; TNFa, tumor necrosis factor-a.
ã 2010 American Society for Nutrition. 1764 Manuscript
received April 13, 2010. Initial review completed May 18, 2010.
Revision accepted July 12, 2010. First published online August
19, 2010; doi:10.3945/jn.110.125336.
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vivo insulin action. Therefore, this project’s overall objective
was to examine the role of dietary supplementation with
bioactives in freeze-dried whole blueberry powder on insulin
action in vivo with the use of hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic
clamps in individuals who were obese, nondiabetic, and insulin
resistant. We hypothesized that increased daily consumption of
blueberry bioactives, based on preclinical data, would be
effective in increasing insulin action in vivo and ultimately
result in improved insulin sensitivity in a human population at
high risk for type 2 diabetes.
4. Subjects and Methods
Subjects. Participants inthe study were recruited fromthe
Greater Baton Rouge area. A total of 32 men and women
completed all evaluations (Supplemental Fig. 1). Those included
were adults ($20 y old), obese (BMI between 32 and 45 kg/m2),
and insulin resistant (nondiabetic). The exclusion criteria
included: 1) diabetes; no diabetes status was confirmed by a 2-h
oral glucose tolerance test; 2) medications known to affect
glucose metabolism; 3) untreated thyroid or chronic liver, renal,
or cardiovascular disease; 4) a history of drug and/or alcohol
abuse, or psychiatric disease prohibiting adherence to study
protocol; 5) history of allergic reactions to blueberries; 6)
consuming berries, grapes, and wine .3 times/wk; and 7)
fluctuation in body weight . 5% in the preceding 2 mo. The
Institutional Review Board for human subjects at Pennington
Biomedical Research Center reviewed and approved the study
protocol. All participants gave written consent prior to starting
the study.
Study design.This study design was double blinded, placebo-
controlled, and randomized. All study evaluations and
measurementswere performed onparticipantsthat had fasted for
10h. Aweekwasdefined as7 d (6 2 d).
Clinical intervention and source of whole blueberry bioactives.
The freeze-dried whole blueberry powder was prepared by the
United States Highbush Blueberry Council (USDA oversight).
The whole blueberry powder was made from a 50/50 mixture of
2 varieties of highbush blueberries, Tifblue (Vaccinium ashei)
and Rubel (Vaccinium corymbosum). The whole blueberries
were freeze-dried, milled, and stored in aluminum cans under
nitrogen. Based on the compositional analysis, the 45 g of
blueberry powder contained 1462 mg of total phenolics, 668 mg
of anthocyanins, and 16.02 mmol TE of antioxidants (oxygen
radical absorbance capacity). Also, the 45 g of blueberry
powder that was provided to the participants equated to an
amount of bioactives in ~2 cups of fresh whole blueberries.
After the participants were assessed as being insulin resistant
5. (glucose disposal rate # 650 mg/min), they were randomized to
receive twice daily a smoothie with blueberry bioactives added
or an identical smoothie without blueberry bioactives (i.e.,
placebo) (Supplemental Table 1). The participants were
instructed to consume 1 smoothie at breakfast meals and the
other smoothie at dinner meals (at least 6 h apart). The
smoothies were prepared in the metabolic kitchen and a week’s
supply of frozen smoothies was provided in a cooler for the
participants to pick up at each weekly visit. Participants were
instructed to keep the smoothies frozen, thaw them in the
refrigerator, avoid exposing them to direct heat, and avoid
adding any other ingredients to them. For study compliance, the
participants verbally reported their smoothie consumption to the
dietitian at each visit. A compliance of .75% was mandatory for
continued participation in the study.
Physiologic assessments. Hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps
(10) were performed to assess insulin sensitivity after a 10-h
fast. Participants were admitted into the inpatient research unit
the evening prior to their insulin sensitivity testing day and
consumed a eucaloric standardized meal (50% carbohydrates,
35% fat, and 15% protein). The next morning, an i.v. catheter
was placed in an antecubital vein for infusion of insulin and
glucose. A second catheter was inserted in a dorsal vein of the
contralateral arm for blood withdrawal. The hand was placed
between a
heating pad for arterialization of venous blood sampling. During
the 45 min prior to the clamp, bloodsamples were collected
every 15 min for glucose and insulin. Then insulin was
administered at a primedcontinuous infusion rate of 120
mU(861 pmol)×m22×min21 for 2 h and blood samples were
collected every 5 min for glucose and every 15 min for insulin
during this period. Serum insulin was measured by a Siemens
Immulite 2000 using immunoassay with chemiluminescent. A
variable infusionof dextrose (20% solution) was given to
maintainserum glucose concentrations at ;5.6 mmol/L (100
mg/dL). Arterialized serum glucose was measured using a YSI
6. 2300 Stat Plus glucose analyzer (model no. 2300 STAT Plus D)
and Beckman Coulter DXC600. During the steady state (last 30
min of clamp), the mean rate of exogenous glucose infusion was
corrected for changes in glycemia and divided by fat-free mass
to assess insulin sensitivity.
Body weight/fat distribution. Fat-free mass, fat mass, and body
fat percentage were measured by dual-energy X-ray
absorptiometry with CV for measurements assessed at 0.6, 1.1,
and 1.1%, respectively. Overall, biologic, instrument, and
reader variability was assessed at ~10%.
Serum inflammatory biomarkers and lipids. During the baseline
of the clamp, blood was collected for measuring serum
inflammatory biomarkers, including high sensitivityC-reactive
protein (hsCRP), tumor necrosis factor-a (TNFa), and monocyte
chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1). TNFa and MCP-1 were
measured on a Luminex system using kits from Millipore. High
sensitivity C-reactive protein was measured by automated
immunoassay as assessed on a Siemens 2000 instrument. In
addition, the serum lipid profile was measured (triglycerides,
total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and HDL-cholesterol).
Triglycerides and total cholesterol were measured by using a
Beckman Coulter DXC600 and HDL-cholesterol was measured
by using a Trinity DXC600. LDL-cholesterol was based on a
calculation [cholesterol 2 (1/ 5 triglycerides) – HDL].
Food records and questionnaires. At the screening visits, a
registered dietitian instructed participants to record a detailed
3-d food record (i.e., 2 weekdays and 1 weekend day).
Participants were asked to provide labels and/or recipes for
accuracy of the food records. The dietitian reviewed the food
records for accuracy and completeness. Based on their eating
patterns and usual intake, participants were counseled by the
dietitian on ways to remove ~2000 kJ/d (500 kcal/d) from their
daily intake to compensate for the energy consumed in the
blueberry and placebo smoothies. Food records were also
administered at the midpoint and end of the study. The food
records were analyzed using the Pennington Biomedical
7. Research Center’s Food Diary Program (Pennington Biomedical
Research Foundation). Participants were asked to maintain their
current body weight and physical activity or they would be
eliminated from the study. The participants’ body weights were
measured weekly to monitor weight maintenance. A change of
$1 kg of body weight was addressed by the dietitian and proper
counseling was provided. They also reported adverse events and
changes in medication during the study. The smoothie rating
and fruit/wine questionnaires were also used in the study.
Before starting the study, participants were given the
opportunity to taste the smoothie for acceptability. The
fruit/wine questionnaire was administered at each visit as a
reminder to abstain from berries, grapes, juices that contained
berries and grapes, and wine throughout the study. The rationale
for these questionnaires was to eliminate consumption of
anthocyanin-containing foods and drinks.
Statistical analysis. All analyseswere performedusing SAS
version 9.2. Repeated-measures ANOVA with week as the
repeated factor was used to compare the blueberry with placebo
groups. Differences between the blueberry and placebo baseline
characteristics were analyzed by a 2-sample t test (continuous
data) and within groups analyzed by a paired t-test. Categorical
data were summarized as counts and analyzed by chisquare
tests. Nutritional value of food intake was analyzed by
mixedmodel ANOVA. P # 0.05 indicated a significant difference
between the groups. Data were expressed as means 6 SEM.
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Results
At baseline, the groups did not differ in age, body composition,
lipid profile, blood pressure, and inflammatory biomarkers
(Table 1).
Energy intake, body composition, and metabolic variables.
Throughout the study, the groups did not differ in energy and
macronutrient (protein, carbohydrate, and fat) consumption
(data not shown) or in body weight or adiposity (Table 1). In
8. addition, the inflammatory biomarkers, lipid profile, and blood
pressure did not differ between the study groups from the
beginning to the end of the study (Table 1). None of these
variables changed within each group during the treatment period
(Table 1).
Insulin sensitivity. When evaluating the percent change of
insulin sensitivity, 67% of the participants (10 of 15)
randomized to the blueberry group had at least a 10% or greater
favorable change in insulin sensitivity, whereas only 41% of the
placebo participants (7 of 17) demonstrated this change (Fig. 1).
Themeanchangeininsulin sensitivitywasimprovedsignificantly
more in the blueberry group compared to the placebo group
(Fig. 2). Also, the percent change in insulin sensitivity was
greater in the blueberry group (22.2 65.8%) than in the placebo
group (4.9 6 4.5%) (P = 0.02).
Discussion
To our knowledge, this is the first reported human study that
evaluated the effect of daily dietary supplementation with
bioactives in blueberries on whole-body insulin sensitivity in
obese, nondiabetic, and insulin-resistant men and women. The
uniqueness of this study relates to the design, which was
randomized, double blinded, and placebo controlled. By design,
the blueberry and placebo smoothies were identical in physical
appearance and macronutrient content with the exception of
adding the blueberry bioactives to the blueberry smoothie.
Another strength of the study was the use of the most precise
metabolic technique for assessing whole-body insulin
sensitivity, i.e.,hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps.The
majorfindingwas
TABLE 1 Anthropometrics and serum biochemistry of obese,
insulin-resistant participants before (pre) and after (post) the
blueberry and placebo treatments1
Variables
Blueberry Placebo Pre Post Pre Post
Race (African American/Caucasian), n/n 8/7 — 8/9 — Gender
(male/female), n/n 2/13 — 3/14 — Age, y 54 6 3 — 49 6 3—
9. Body weight, kg 98.7 6 3.1 99.1 6 3.1 102.9 6 3.4 103.4 6 3.5
BMI, kg/m2 36.8 6 0.9 37.0 6 0.9 38.0 6 0.9 38.2 6 1.0 Body
fat, % 40.9 6 1.3 40.9 6 1.3 42.5 6 1.4 42.8 6 1.4 Fat mass, kg
40.8 6 2.0 40.8 6 2.0 44.2 6 2.3 44.7 6 2.3 Lean mass, kg 58.7 6
2.1 58.7 6 2.1 59.2 6 2.0 59.4 6 2.1 Systolic blood pressure, mm
Hg 116.9 6 3.2 115.2 6 3.2 122.6 6 3.7 118.5 6 3.2 Diastolic
blood pressure, mm Hg 73.5 6 2.3 73.2 6 1.9 75.7 6 1.9 76.6 6
2.1 Serum biochemistry2 Glucose, mmol/L 5.7 6 0.1 5.7 6 0.1
5.9 6 0.1 5.9 6 0.1 Insulin, pmol/L 132 6 15 140 6 17 142 6 15
148 6 16 Triglycerides, mmol/L 1.53 6 0.18 1.66 6 0.17 1.44 6
0.21 1.67 6 0.26 Cholesterol, mmol/L 5.34 6 0.21 4.76 6 0.24
5.18 6 0.19 4.65 6 0.18 LDL cholesterol, mmol/L 3.28 6 0.21
2.88 6 0.19 3.22 6 0.18 2.84 6 0.17 HDL cholesterol, mmol/L
1.35 6 0.08 1.12 6 0.06 1.30 6 0.07 1.05 6 0.06 C-reactive
protein, mg/L 5.3 6 1.3 6.9 6 1.8 6.9 6 1.1 8.5 6 1.9 TNFa, ng/L
7.4 6 1.5 6.2 6 1.0 11.5 6 4.3 6.5 6 0.5 MCP-1, ng/L 358 6 37
377 6 44 401 6 58 396 6 38
1 Values are means 6 SEM, n = 15 (blueberry) or 17 (placebo)
except TNFa, where n = 11 or 13, respectively. 2 Blood was
drawn from participants after a 10-h fast.
FIGURE 1 Percent change in insulin sensitivity in individual
obese, insulin-resistant men and women who consumed the
blueberry (black bars) or placebo (white bars) smoothies for 6
wk. % D = [(postintervention 2
preintervention)/preintervention] 3 100. Values are means 6
SEM, n = 15 (blueberry) or 17 (placebo).
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that daily consumption of whole blueberry bioactives for 6 wk
improved insulin sensitivity in a population at high risk for type
2 diabetes compared with ad libitum dietary intake alone.
Consumptionofsmoothies(in the caseofthisstudy, bioactives in
blueberries) may be a more attractive and convenient dietary
approach for those adults who do not consume the recommended
daily amounts of fruits and vegetables. In the current study, we
made sure that the energy in the smoothies did not contribute to
10. any body weight gain. Specifically, our study dietitian worked
with the participants during the weekly visits to eliminate 2000
kJ/d (1000 kJ/smoothie) from their diets to compensate for the
energy provided by the smoothies. As such, the participants
were able to maintain a constant body weight throughout the
study. The observation that insulin sensitivity increased
withouta change inbodyweight suggests thatthe
blueberrybioactives had a direct effect on increasing whole-
body insulin action. The current study evaluated the synergistic
effect of all the bioactive compounds in blueberries. Limited
data exist on using whole blueberries as the intervention. In a
previous preclinical study, DeFuria et al. (3) used a comparable
dose of an identical freeze-dried whole blueberry powder and
observed similar health effects to the current clinical trial. The
study showed that mice who consumed a high-fat diet with
blueberries for 8 wk had a lower plasma glucose AUC during a
90-min intraperitoneal insulin tolerance test compared with the
mice fed the highfat diet alone. Plasma insulin concentrations
were unchanged. These results suggest that blueberries
improved the high-fat diet–induced hyperglycemia. However,
Prior et al. (11) found that freeze-dried whole blueberry powder
did not affect the plasma glucose AUC during a 120-min
intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test in high-fat diet–induced
obese mice. Perhaps the null finding was due to the type of
freeze-dried blueberry powder usedin the experiment, whichwas
different from thecurrent and previous (3) studies or the specific
technique used could have potentially lacked the precision to
adequately assess carbohydrate metabolism. It is well
established that any change in adiposity can greatly alter whole-
body insulin sensitivity (12). In the current study, body weight
was kept constant throughout the study, so that it would not be a
confounding factor that contributed to the improved insulin
sensitivity. Furthermore, participants were instructed not to
alter their physical activity during the study. Even after
controlling for certain variables, as expected for human studies,
there was variability in insulin sensitivity values for both
11. treatment groups. However, compared with the placebo
group overall, insulin sensitivity improved significantly more in
the blueberry group without any changes in body weight,
adiposity, or energy intake. Also, no changes in body
composition were observed in diet-induced obese mice fed
whole blueberries (3). Another study (11) found the opposite in
that whole blueberry supplementation increased body weight
and adiposity in mice that were fed a high-fat diet with added
blueberries compared with mice fed only a high-fat diet. The
increase in the body weight and adiposity of the mice
throughout the study could have potentially affected the
outcome of unobserved improvements in glucose tolerance with
whole blueberry supplementation, as discussed previously.
Emerging data have clearly linked inflammation to adiposity
with significant reports on the mechanisms by which
inflammation at a whole-body level attenuates insulin action
(13). Specifically, DeFuria et al. (3) found that supplementing
obese mice with blueberries reduced the gene expression for
inflammatory biomarkers TNFa and interleukin-10.
Unfortunately, significant changes were not observed in all the
measured inflammatory biomarkers (MCP-1, interleukin-6, and
inducible nitric oxide synthase). In the current study,
consumption of the daily dose of bioactives in blueberries did
not alter the participants’ inflammatory biomarker profile, which
consisted of hsCRP, TNFa, and MCP-1. The previous study (3)
and current study cannot be compared because of the different
research species and evaluations of inflammatory biomarkers
[gene expression (3) vs. serum (current study)]. Given the
enhanced insulin sensitivity in the group randomized to the
blueberry bioactives, a determination of insulindependent or -
independent signaling pathways in muscle would provide a
cellular basis contributing to the understanding of the clinical
effect. However, muscle biopsies were not obtained in the
current study and cellular mechanisms were not evaluated.
Some may view this as a study limitation, but we did evaluate
whole-body insulin sensitivity, which is a critical step before
12. evaluating cellular mechanisms. Furthermore, an in vitro study
showed (4) that 21-h incubation of the blueberry extract in
muscle cells enhanced glucose uptake only in the presence of
insulin. Another study (5) found that 6-h treatment of fermented
blueberry juice with and without insulin increased glucose
uptake into the muscle and adipocyte cells. However, the
nonfermented blueberry juice had no effect on glucose uptake.
The fermented blueberry juice also increased the
phosphorylation/activation of proteins in the insulin-
independent pathway (i.e., AMP-activated protein kinase) and
did not phosphorylate/ activate proteins in the insulin-dependent
pathway (i.e., AKT and ERK1/2). These results suggest that the
addition of fermented blueberry bioactives increased glucose
uptake into the cells in an insulin-independent mechanism.
More cellular mechanistic studies are warranted to elucidate the
specific cellular pathway involved in the improvement of insulin
sensitivity that was observed when blueberries were consumed
in our study. In conclusion, our double-blinded and placebo-
controlled study showed that daily dietary supplementation of
bioactives in freeze-dried whole blueberry powder improved
insulin sensitivity over 6 wk in obese, nondiabetic, and insulin-
resistant participants. The bioactives in blueberries enhanced
insulin sensitivity independent of any changes in inflammatory
biomarkers or adiposity. This study is not conclusive, but it
strongly suggests a need to further explore the cellular
mechanism for the effect. In addition, our study suggests the
need for studies of longer duration that will evaluate blueberries
and their potential role in improving insulin sensitivity in an
insulin-resistant human population.
FIGURE 2 Mean change in insulin sensitivity in the obese,
insulinresistant men and women who consumed either the
blueberry or placebo smoothies for 6 wk. D = postintervention 2
preintervention. Values are means 6 SEM, n = 15 (blueberry) or
17 (placebo).
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13. Acknowledgments A.J.S. designed research, conducted research,
collected and analyzed the data, and wrote the manuscript;
C.M.C. and K.C.C. designed dietary research, conducted dietary
research, and collected and analyzed dietary data; W.D.J.
performed statistical analysis; and W.T.C. was the principal
investigator who designed research and had primary
responsibility for final content. All authors read and approved
the final manuscript.
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Bioactives in Blueberries Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Obese,
Insulin-Resistant Men and Women1–4
April J. Stull, Katherine C. Cash, William D. Johnson,
Catherine M. Champagne, and William T. Cefalu*
Center for the Study of Botanicals and Metabolic Syndrome,
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State
University System, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Abstract
Dietary supplementation with whole blueberries in a preclinical
study resulted in a reduction in glucose concentrations over
time. We sought to evaluate the effect of daily dietary
supplementation with bioactives from blueberries on whole-
body insulin sensitivity in men and women. A double-blinded,
randomized, and placebo-controlled clinical study design was
used. After screening to resolve study eligibility, baseline (wk
0) insulin sensitivity was measured on 32 obese, nondiabetic,
15. and insulin-resistant subjects using a high-dose
hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp (insulin infusion of 120
mU(861 pmol)×m22×min21). Serum inflammatory biomarkers
and adiposity were measured at baseline. At the end of the
study, insulin sensitivity, inflammatory biomarkers, and
adiposity were reassessed. Participants were randomized to
consume either a smoothie containing 22.5 g blueberry
bioactives (blueberry group, n = 15) or a smoothie of equal
nutritional value without added blueberry bioactives (placebo
group, n = 17) twice daily for 6 wk. Both groups were
instructed to maintain their body weight by reducing ad libitum
intake by an amount equal to the energy intake of the
smoothies. Participants’ body weights were evaluated weekly
and 3-d food records were collected at baseline, the middle, and
end of the study. The mean change in insulin sensitivity
improved more in the blueberry group (1.7 6 0.5 mg×kg
FFM21×min21) than in the placebo group (0.4 6 0.4 mg×kg
FFM21×min21)(P = 0.04). Insulin sensitivity was enhanced in
the blueberry group at the end of the study without significant
changes in adiposity, energy intake, and inflammatory
biomarkers. In conclusion, daily dietary supplementation with
bioactives from whole blueberries improved insulin sensitivity
in obese, nondiabetic, and insulin-resistant participants. J. Nutr.
140: 1764–1768, 2010.
Introduction
Increased consumption of berries has been shown to improve
cognitive function, risk of cardiovascular disease, and cancer
(1,2). Studies have also reported that specific berries, i.e.,
blueberries, have antidiabetic effects. Specifically, a study
performed in mice (3) found that supplementation with
whole blueberries reduced the blood glucose area under the
curve (AUC)5 in vivo and cell culture studies (4,5)
demonstrated increased glucose uptake in vitro (6). In addition,
inflammatory genes have been reduced in mice after consuming
blueberry bioactives, which suggests an antiinflammatory
response (3). The purported health benefits from blueberries
16. have been attributed to their phenolic bioactive compounds,
such as anthocyanins, which also have antioxidant properties
(6–8). Given the concern regarding the ability to greatly
increase and maintain an individual’s fruit and vegetable
consumption over a long-term period (9), the role of dietary
supplementation with bioactive components in blueberries
remains a very attractive and feasible daily dietary intervention.
To the best of our knowledge, there is no human research that
has reported on the efficacy of increased blueberry bioactive
consumption on insulin sensitivity by using the
hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp technique (10), which is
the gold standard for measuring in
1 Supported in part by the NIH training grant T32 AT004094
(supporting A.J.S.), by the United States Highbush Blueberry
Council, and P50AT002776-01 from the National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the Office of
Dietary Supplements (W.T.C.), which funds the Botanical
Research Center of Pennington Biomedical Research Center and
The Biotech Center of Rutgers University. This project used
facilities that are supported in part by Centers of Biomedical
Research Excellence (NIH P20-RR021945) and Clinical
Nutrition Research Unit (NIH 1P30-DK072476) center grants
from the NIH. 2 Author disclosures: A.J.Stull,K.C. Cash,W. D.
Johnson, andC. M.Champagne, no conflicts of interest. W. T.
Cefalu received research funds from the United States Highbush
Blueberry Council. 3 This trial was registered at
clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01005420. 4 Supplemental Figure 1
and Table 1 are available with the online posting of this paper
at jn.nutrition.org. * To whom correspondence should be
addressed. E-mail:
[email protected]
edu.
5 Abbreviations used: AUC, area under the curve; hsCRP, high
sensitivity C-reactive protein; MCP-1, monocyte
chemoattractant protein 1; TNFa, tumor necrosis factor-a.
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vivo insulin action. Therefore, this project’s overall objective
was to examine the role of dietary supplementation with
bioactives in freeze-dried whole blueberry powder on insulin
action in vivo with the use of hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic
clamps in individuals who were obese, nondiabetic, and insulin
resistant. We hypothesized that increased daily consumption of
blueberry bioactives, based on preclinical data, would be
effective in increasing insulin action in vivo and ultimately
result in improved insulin sensitivity in a human population at
high risk for type 2 diabetes.
Subjects and Methods
Subjects. Participants inthe study were recruited fromthe
Greater Baton Rouge area. A total of 32 men and women
completed all evaluations (Supplemental Fig. 1). Those included
were adults ($20 y old), obese (BMI between 32 and 45 kg/m2),
and insulin resistant (nondiabetic). The exclusion criteria
included: 1) diabetes; no diabetes status was confirmed by a 2-h
oral glucose tolerance test; 2) medications known to affect
glucose metabolism; 3) untreated thyroid or chronic liver, renal,
or cardiovascular disease; 4) a history of drug and/or alcohol
abuse, or psychiatric disease prohibiting adherence to study
protocol; 5) history of allergic reactions to blueberries; 6)
consuming berries, grapes, and wine .3 times/wk; and 7)
fluctuation in body weight . 5% in the preceding 2 mo. The
Institutional Review Board for human subjects at Pennington
Biomedical Research Center reviewed and approved the study
protocol. All participants gave written consent prior to starting
the study.
Study design.This study design was double blinded, placebo-
18. controlled, and randomized. All study evaluations and
measurementswere performed onparticipantsthat had fasted for
10h. Aweekwasdefined as7 d (6 2 d).
Clinical intervention and source of whole blueberry bioactives.
The freeze-dried whole blueberry powder was prepared by the
United States Highbush Blueberry Council (USDA oversight).
The whole blueberry powder was made from a 50/50 mixture of
2 varieties of highbush blueberries, Tifblue (Vaccinium ashei)
and Rubel (Vaccinium corymbosum). The whole blueberries
were freeze-dried, milled, and stored in aluminum cans under
nitrogen. Based on the compositional analysis, the 45 g of
blueberry powder contained 1462 mg of total phenolics, 668 mg
of anthocyanins, and 16.02 mmol TE of antioxidants (oxygen
radical absorbance capacity). Also, the 45 g of blueberry
powder that was provided to the participants equated to an
amount of bioactives in ~2 cups of fresh whole blueberries.
After the participants were assessed as being insulin resistant
(glucose disposal rate # 650 mg/min), they were randomized to
receive twice daily a smoothie with blueberry bioactives added
or an identical smoothie without blueberry bioactives (i.e.,
placebo) (Supplemental Table 1). The participants were
instructed to consume 1 smoothie at breakfast meals and the
other smoothie at dinner meals (at least 6 h apart). The
smoothies were prepared in the metabolic kitchen and a week’s
supply of frozen smoothies was provided in a cooler for the
participants to pick up at each weekly visit. Participants were
instructed to keep the smoothies frozen, thaw them in the
refrigerator, avoid exposing them to direct heat, and avoid
adding any other ingredients to them. For study compliance, the
participants verbally reported their smoothie consumption to the
dietitian at each visit. A compliance of .75% was mandatory for
continued participation in the study.
Physiologic assessments. Hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps
(10) were performed to assess insulin sensitivity after a 10-h
fast. Participants were admitted into the inpatient research unit
the evening prior to their insulin sensitivity testing day and
19. consumed a eucaloric standardized meal (50% carbohydrates,
35% fat, and 15% protein). The next morning, an i.v. catheter
was placed in an antecubital vein for infusion of insulin and
glucose. A second catheter was inserted in a dorsal vein of the
contralateral arm for blood withdrawal. The hand was placed
between a
heating pad for arterialization of venous blood sampling. During
the 45 min prior to the clamp, bloodsamples were collected
every 15 min for glucose and insulin. Then insulin was
administered at a primedcontinuous infusion rate of 120
mU(861 pmol)×m22×min21 for 2 h and blood samples were
collected every 5 min for glucose and every 15 min for insulin
during this period. Serum insulin was measured by a Siemens
Immulite 2000 using immunoassay with chemiluminescent. A
variable infusionof dextrose (20% solution) was given to
maintainserum glucose concentrations at ;5.6 mmol/L (100
mg/dL). Arterialized serum glucose was measured using a YSI
2300 Stat Plus glucose analyzer (model no. 2300 STAT Plus D)
and Beckman Coulter DXC600. During the steady state (last 30
min of clamp), the mean rate of exogenous glucose infusion was
corrected for changes in glycemia and divided by fat-free mass
to assess insulin sensitivity.
Body weight/fat distribution. Fat-free mass, fat mass, and body
fat percentage were measured by dual-energy X-ray
absorptiometry with CV for measurements assessed at 0.6, 1.1,
and 1.1%, respectively. Overall, biologic, instrument, and
reader variability was assessed at ~10%.
Serum inflammatory biomarkers and lipids. During the baseline
of the clamp, blood was collected for measuring serum
inflammatory biomarkers, including high sensitivityC-reactive
protein (hsCRP), tumor necrosis factor-a (TNFa), and monocyte
chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1). TNFa and MCP-1 were
measured on a Luminex system using kits from Millipore. High
sensitivity C-reactive protein was measured by automated
immunoassay as assessed on a Siemens 2000 instrument. In
addition, the serum lipid profile was measured (triglycerides,
20. total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and HDL-cholesterol).
Triglycerides and total cholesterol were measured by using a
Beckman Coulter DXC600 and HDL-cholesterol was measured
by using a Trinity DXC600. LDL-cholesterol was based on a
calculation [cholesterol 2 (1/ 5 triglycerides) – HDL].
Food records and questionnaires. At the screening visits, a
registered dietitian instructed participants to record a detailed
3-d food record (i.e., 2 weekdays and 1 weekend day).
Participants were asked to provide labels and/or recipes for
accuracy of the food records. The dietitian reviewed the food
records for accuracy and completeness. Based on their eating
patterns and usual intake, participants were counseled by the
dietitian on ways to remove ~2000 kJ/d (500 kcal/d) from their
daily intake to compensate for the energy consumed in the
blueberry and placebo smoothies. Food records were also
administered at the midpoint and end of the study. The food
records were analyzed using the Pennington Biomedical
Research Center’s Food Diary Program (Pennington Biomedical
Research Foundation). Participants were asked to maintain their
current body weight and physical activity or they would be
eliminated from the study. The participants’ body weights were
measured weekly to monitor weight maintenance. A change of
$1 kg of body weight was addressed by the dietitian and proper
counseling was provided. They also reported adverse events and
changes in medication during the study. The smoothie rating
and fruit/wine questionnaires were also used in the study.
Before starting the study, participants were given the
opportunity to taste the smoothie for acceptability. The
fruit/wine questionnaire was administered at each visit as a
reminder to abstain from berries, grapes, juices that contained
berries and grapes, and wine throughout the study. The rationale
for these questionnaires was to eliminate consumption of
anthocyanin-containing foods and drinks.
Statistical analysis. All analyseswere performedusing SAS
version 9.2. Repeated-measures ANOVA with week as the
repeated factor was used to compare the blueberry with placebo
21. groups. Differences between the blueberry and placebo baseline
characteristics were analyzed by a 2-sample t test (continuous
data) and within groups analyzed by a paired t-test. Categorical
data were summarized as counts and analyzed by chisquare
tests. Nutritional value of food intake was analyzed by
mixedmodel ANOVA. P # 0.05 indicated a significant difference
between the groups. Data were expressed as means 6 SEM.
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Results
At baseline, the groups did not differ in age, body composition,
lipid profile, blood pressure, and inflammatory biomarkers
(Table 1).
Energy intake, body composition, and metabolic variables.
Throughout the study, the groups did not differ in energy and
macronutrient (protein, carbohydrate, and fat) consumption
(data not shown) or in body weight or adiposity (Table 1). In
addition, the inflammatory biomarkers, lipid profile, and blood
pressure did not differ between the study groups from the
beginning to the end of the study (Table 1). None of these
variables changed within each group during the treatment period
(Table 1).
Insulin sensitivity. When evaluating the percent change of
insulin sensitivity, 67% of the participants (10 of 15)
randomized to the blueberry group had at least a 10% or greater
favorable change in insulin sensitivity, whereas only 41% of the
placebo participants (7 of 17) demonstrated this change (Fig. 1).
Themeanchangeininsulin sensitivitywasimprovedsignificantly
more in the blueberry group compared to the placebo group
(Fig. 2). Also, the percent change in insulin sensitivity was
greater in the blueberry group (22.2 65.8%) than in the placebo
group (4.9 6 4.5%) (P = 0.02).
Discussion
To our knowledge, this is the first reported human study that
evaluated the effect of daily dietary supplementation with
bioactives in blueberries on whole-body insulin sensitivity in
22. obese, nondiabetic, and insulin-resistant men and women. The
uniqueness of this study relates to the design, which was
randomized, double blinded, and placebo controlled. By design,
the blueberry and placebo smoothies were identical in physical
appearance and macronutrient content with the exception of
adding the blueberry bioactives to the blueberry smoothie.
Another strength of the study was the use of the most precise
metabolic technique for assessing whole-body insulin
sensitivity, i.e.,hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps.The
majorfindingwas
TABLE 1 Anthropometrics and serum biochemistry of obese,
insulin-resistant participants before (pre) and after (post) the
blueberry and placebo treatments1
Variables
Blueberry Placebo Pre Post Pre Post
Race (African American/Caucasian), n/n 8/7 — 8/9 — Gender
(male/female), n/n 2/13 — 3/14 — Age, y 54 6 3 — 49 6 3—
Body weight, kg 98.7 6 3.1 99.1 6 3.1 102.9 6 3.4 103.4 6 3.5
BMI, kg/m2 36.8 6 0.9 37.0 6 0.9 38.0 6 0.9 38.2 6 1.0 Body
fat, % 40.9 6 1.3 40.9 6 1.3 42.5 6 1.4 42.8 6 1.4 Fat mass, kg
40.8 6 2.0 40.8 6 2.0 44.2 6 2.3 44.7 6 2.3 Lean mass, kg 58.7 6
2.1 58.7 6 2.1 59.2 6 2.0 59.4 6 2.1 Systolic blood pressure, mm
Hg 116.9 6 3.2 115.2 6 3.2 122.6 6 3.7 118.5 6 3.2 Diastolic
blood pressure, mm Hg 73.5 6 2.3 73.2 6 1.9 75.7 6 1.9 76.6 6
2.1 Serum biochemistry2 Glucose, mmol/L 5.7 6 0.1 5.7 6 0.1
5.9 6 0.1 5.9 6 0.1 Insulin, pmol/L 132 6 15 140 6 17 142 6 15
148 6 16 Triglycerides, mmol/L 1.53 6 0.18 1.66 6 0.17 1.44 6
0.21 1.67 6 0.26 Cholesterol, mmol/L 5.34 6 0.21 4.76 6 0.24
5.18 6 0.19 4.65 6 0.18 LDL cholesterol, mmol/L 3.28 6 0.21
2.88 6 0.19 3.22 6 0.18 2.84 6 0.17 HDL cholesterol, mmol/L
1.35 6 0.08 1.12 6 0.06 1.30 6 0.07 1.05 6 0.06 C-reactive
protein, mg/L 5.3 6 1.3 6.9 6 1.8 6.9 6 1.1 8.5 6 1.9 TNFa, ng/L
7.4 6 1.5 6.2 6 1.0 11.5 6 4.3 6.5 6 0.5 MCP-1, ng/L 358 6 37
377 6 44 401 6 58 396 6 38
1 Values are means 6 SEM, n = 15 (blueberry) or 17 (placebo)
except TNFa, where n = 11 or 13, respectively. 2 Blood was
23. drawn from participants after a 10-h fast.
FIGURE 1 Percent change in insulin sensitivity in individual
obese, insulin-resistant men and women who consumed the
blueberry (black bars) or placebo (white bars) smoothies for 6
wk. % D = [(postintervention 2
preintervention)/preintervention] 3 100. Values are means 6
SEM, n = 15 (blueberry) or 17 (placebo).
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that daily consumption of whole blueberry bioactives for 6 wk
improved insulin sensitivity in a population at high risk for type
2 diabetes compared with ad libitum dietary intake alone.
Consumptionofsmoothies(in the caseofthisstudy, bioactives in
blueberries) may be a more attractive and convenient dietary
approach for those adults who do not consume the recommended
daily amounts of fruits and vegetables. In the current study, we
made sure that the energy in the smoothies did not contribute to
any body weight gain. Specifically, our study dietitian worked
with the participants during the weekly visits to eliminate 2000
kJ/d (1000 kJ/smoothie) from their diets to compensate for the
energy provided by the smoothies. As such, the participants
were able to maintain a constant body weight throughout the
study. The observation that insulin sensitivity increased
withouta change inbodyweight suggests thatthe
blueberrybioactives had a direct effect on increasing whole-
body insulin action. The current study evaluated the synergistic
effect of all the bioactive compounds in blueberries. Limited
data exist on using whole blueberries as the intervention. In a
previous preclinical study, DeFuria et al. (3) used a comparable
dose of an identical freeze-dried whole blueberry powder and
observed similar health effects to the current clinical trial. The
study showed that mice who consumed a high-fat diet with
blueberries for 8 wk had a lower plasma glucose AUC during a
90-min intraperitoneal insulin tolerance test compared with the
mice fed the highfat diet alone. Plasma insulin concentrations
were unchanged. These results suggest that blueberries
24. improved the high-fat diet–induced hyperglycemia. However,
Prior et al. (11) found that freeze-dried whole blueberry powder
did not affect the plasma glucose AUC during a 120-min
intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test in high-fat diet–induced
obese mice. Perhaps the null finding was due to the type of
freeze-dried blueberry powder usedin the experiment, whichwas
different from thecurrent and previous (3) studies or the specific
technique used could have potentially lacked the precision to
adequately assess carbohydrate metabolism. It is well
established that any change in adiposity can greatly alter whole-
body insulin sensitivity (12). In the current study, body weight
was kept constant throughout the study, so that it would not be a
confounding factor that contributed to the improved insulin
sensitivity. Furthermore, participants were instructed not to
alter their physical activity during the study. Even after
controlling for certain variables, as expected for human studies,
there was variability in insulin sensitivity values for both
treatment groups. However, compared with the placebo
group overall, insulin sensitivity improved significantly more in
the blueberry group without any changes in body weight,
adiposity, or energy intake. Also, no changes in body
composition were observed in diet-induced obese mice fed
whole blueberries (3). Another study (11) found the opposite in
that whole blueberry supplementation increased body weight
and adiposity in mice that were fed a high-fat diet with added
blueberries compared with mice fed only a high-fat diet. The
increase in the body weight and adiposity of the mice
throughout the study could have potentially affected the
outcome of unobserved improvements in glucose tolerance with
whole blueberry supplementation, as discussed previously.
Emerging data have clearly linked inflammation to adiposity
with significant reports on the mechanisms by which
inflammation at a whole-body level attenuates insulin action
(13). Specifically, DeFuria et al. (3) found that supplementing
obese mice with blueberries reduced the gene expression for
inflammatory biomarkers TNFa and interleukin-10.
25. Unfortunately, significant changes were not observed in all the
measured inflammatory biomarkers (MCP-1, interleukin-6, and
inducible nitric oxide synthase). In the current study,
consumption of the daily dose of bioactives in blueberries did
not alter the participants’ inflammatory biomarker profile, which
consisted of hsCRP, TNFa, and MCP-1. The previous study (3)
and current study cannot be compared because of the different
research species and evaluations of inflammatory biomarkers
[gene expression (3) vs. serum (current study)]. Given the
enhanced insulin sensitivity in the group randomized to the
blueberry bioactives, a determination of insulindependent or -
independent signaling pathways in muscle would provide a
cellular basis contributing to the understanding of the clinical
effect. However, muscle biopsies were not obtained in the
current study and cellular mechanisms were not evaluated.
Some may view this as a study limitation, but we did evaluate
whole-body insulin sensitivity, which is a critical step before
evaluating cellular mechanisms. Furthermore, an in vitro study
showed (4) that 21-h incubation of the blueberry extract in
muscle cells enhanced glucose uptake only in the presence of
insulin. Another study (5) found that 6-h treatment of fermented
blueberry juice with and without insulin increased glucose
uptake into the muscle and adipocyte cells. However, the
nonfermented blueberry juice had no effect on glucose uptake.
The fermented blueberry juice also increased the
phosphorylation/activation of proteins in the insulin-
independent pathway (i.e., AMP-activated protein kinase) and
did not phosphorylate/ activate proteins in the insulin-dependent
pathway (i.e., AKT and ERK1/2). These results suggest that the
addition of fermented blueberry bioactives increased glucose
uptake into the cells in an insulin-independent mechanism.
More cellular mechanistic studies are warranted to elucidate the
specific cellular pathway involved in the improvement of insulin
sensitivity that was observed when blueberries were consumed
in our study. In conclusion, our double-blinded and placebo-
controlled study showed that daily dietary supplementation of
26. bioactives in freeze-dried whole blueberry powder improved
insulin sensitivity over 6 wk in obese, nondiabetic, and insulin-
resistant participants. The bioactives in blueberries enhanced
insulin sensitivity independent of any changes in inflammatory
biomarkers or adiposity. This study is not conclusive, but it
strongly suggests a need to further explore the cellular
mechanism for the effect. In addition, our study suggests the
need for studies of longer duration that will evaluate blueberries
and their potential role in improving insulin sensitivity in an
insulin-resistant human population.
FIGURE 2 Mean change in insulin sensitivity in the obese,
insulinresistant men and women who consumed either the
blueberry or placebo smoothies for 6 wk. D = postintervention 2
preintervention. Values are means 6 SEM, n = 15 (blueberry) or
17 (placebo).
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Acknowledgments A.J.S. designed research, conducted research,
collected and analyzed the data, and wrote the manuscript;
C.M.C. and K.C.C. designed dietary research, conducted dietary
research, and collected and analyzed dietary data; W.D.J.
performed statistical analysis; and W.T.C. was the principal
investigator who designed research and had primary
responsibility for final content. All authors read and approved
the final manuscript.
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28. The requirements are:
BIO 119 – Biology for Health Professionals
Journal Assignment
The assignment is worth
60 points
(39 drafts/21 final)
This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment!
The objective of this assignment is to provide you with
experience in evaluating scientific research papers. The
abilities to understand and critically analyze the results of a
scientific journal article are critical in the healthcare field. For
this assignment, you will evaluate how the scientific method has
been applied in a peer-reviewed journal article.
You will complete this assignment in
four sections (39 points)
and then submit a
final revised paper (21 points)
. Due dates for all components are listed on your syllabus – do
not forget!! Every section is graded and details are explained
below and in the rubric.
For this assignment, you are required to provide a summary of
the scientific method as it was presented by the journal authors.
Refer to the following information when completing your paper.
Format:
The paper shall be about 2-4 pages in length, double-spaced,
and 12-font type.
Include your name at the top right hand corner of the first page.
29. Title: The title should be centered at the top of the first page of
your paper, single-spaced, in 12-font type. Choose a title that
concisely explains the topic of your paper.
A title page is not required.
Grammar and spelling
:
The paper shall be written with proper grammar and free of
spelling errors. Use spell check, and carefully read your paper
prior to turning it in. ½ point will be deducted for each spelling
or grammatical error.
Evaluation of Scientific Method and Research:
Identify and describe the following components of the scientific
method in the body of your paper:
Section 1:
Definitions and Observations (8 points)
Definition of Terms and Concepts:
Define any important terms and concepts so that the reader
understands the topic of the journal article. You will likely
need to reference additional sources of information. Make sure
you properly cite the source(s) of your information.
Observations and Previous Studies:
Describe the observations that led the authors to conduct this
study. This information can usually be found in the background
information and discussion sections of the article. Describe at
least one previous study that led the authors to investigate the
current topic.
Question
: In your own words, state the question that the authors are
trying to answer in their experiment. The question should be
specific enough that it leads to the framing of a good
hypothesis.
30. This should be written in the form of a question.
Section 2
:
Hypothesis and Experimental Design (10 points)
Hypothesis
: State the hypothesis provided by the authors of the article.
Make sure that you identify the statement as the hypothesis
(i.e., “The hypothesis is…”). The hypothesis should be written
in your own words. It should be specific and written in the
proper format.
Experiment
: Describe the experiment as it is outlined in the journal
article. The following components must be included:
Independent variable:
State the independent variable.
Dependent variable:
State the dependent variable.
Controlled (constant) variables:
List the controlled variables used by the authors during the
experiment.
Control and experimental groups:
Identify the control and experimental groups.
Description of experiment
and data collection
:
Describe the steps of the experiment. Include a description of
how data and results were collected. You will need to cite the
journal article as the source for the details.
Section 3:
Summary and Interpretation of
Results
(12 points)
31. This section requires that you read the article, summarize the
results with specific details from graphics in the paper, and
explain the results of the study. This section will be 1 – 3
paragraphs long, depending on the paper. This section must
contain the following:
Summary of results:
Describe the results of the authors’ experiment for each
dependent variable. Be specific and include examples of the
qualitative and/or quantitative results. Compare and contrast
the results of the control and experimental groups.
Reference to graphic:
Choose one
results
table, graph, or diagram from the paper and
refer to it during your summary of results
. The graphic must describe results, NOT the experimental
design nor the demographics of the subjects.
Explain what information is being presented in the graphic.
This information is often found in the title of the graphic and/or
the caption.
Describe the results presented in the graphic. Give SPECIFIC
examples of quantitative and/or qualitative data presented in the
graphic. Cite your journal article as the source of this data.
Explain what the results presented in the graphic mean in detail.
Explanation of results:
Explain the results as if you were explaining them to a patient
or family member. Interpret and summarize them in lay person’s
language. What is the significance and health/medical
application of this study? Write this as if you are actually
explaining to the patient.
Analysis of
hypothesis
:
Discuss whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.
Why or why not?
32. Section 4:
Discussion (9 points)
Discuss the validity and future implications of the research.
You should discuss
at least two
of the following points. You must cite outside sources to
support your statements.
Was the experiment designed and conducted according to proper
scientific method? Give specific examples of how it did or did
not follow the scientific method.
Are the authors’ results supported by or in opposition to
research conducted by other scientists?
What additional research or experimentation is needed? What
would you recommend to further investigate this topic?
What are the implications of this research (i.e., what is its use
in the “real world?”)? How does this research add to the basic
field of study or to the disease process specifically?
Additional Resources
:
Additional resources are required in this paper. They may be
helpful in understanding the observations (background) and
analyzing the results of the experiments. An additional source
is required for both of your discussion points. Additional
resources must be cited in the paper and reference page.
Citations within paper (
in-text or
parenthetical citations):
You must provide proper citation of all references (including
your article) throughout the paper. In-text citations tell the
reader where paraphrased or quoted information came from.
Paraphrasing is putting the ideas from a resource in your own
words. When paraphrasing, it is not sufficient to change only
33. one word of a sentence! See me if you are unclear on how to
paraphrase. If you copy word-for-word from a resource, you
must put the quoted (word-for-word) material in quotation
marks. The majority of the paper should be in your own words
or paraphrasing, not direct quotations from resources.
Follow APA style for in-text citations. Refer to the APA
Citation Guide and the following HCC webpage for more
information on how to cite sources within the body of your
paper:
http://www.harford.edu/library/citation_resources/style_guides/
apaintext.pdf
Failure to appropriately cite resources within the body of your
paper or to include quotation marks around any word-for-word
quotations will be considered
plagiarism
. Plagiarism may result in loss of points and possibly a zero for
the assignment.
http://www.harford.edu/library/tutorials/captivate_tutorials/apa.
htm
provides a tutorial on how to create a reference page
and
how to cite sources within your paper.
You should complete this tutorial as part of your preparations
for this assignment
. Additional APA citation information can be found at
http://www.harford.edu/library/citation_resources/
and at
http://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx
Reference
Page
:
This reference page will include the citation for the source of
34. the article and for
all
sources consulted. Follow APA style for the citations. Use the
APA Citation Guide on Blackboard to complete your reference
page and in-text citatio
Name:
Draft Section 1: Definitions of Terms and Concepts,
Observations, Previous Studies, Question (8 points):
3 Points
2 Points
1 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Definition of Terms and Concepts
The paper defines terms and concepts necessary for
understanding the experiment.
The paper defines few key terms and concepts.
The paper defines few key terms and concepts and/or the
information is inaccurate.
The paper fails to define key terms and concepts.
Observations and Previous Studies
The paper describes the observations and previous studies that
led the authors to conduct this study.
The paper does not completely describe both the observations
and previous studies.
The description of the observation and previous studies is
incomplete or inaccurate.
The paper fails to describe any observations or previous studies.
Question
35. Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper states the question that the authors are trying to
answer.
The paper fails to state the question that the authors are trying
to answer.
In-text Citations
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All information is appropriately cited in APA format.
In-text citations are absent or cited incorrectly.
Draft Section 2: Hypothesis and Experiment (10 points)
Name: ____________________________
3 Points
2 Points
1 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Hypothesis
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The hypothesis is stated in the correct format.
The hypothesis is missing or is not stated in the correct format.
36. Independent Variable
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The independent variable is described.
The independent variable is missing or is incorrect.
Dependent Variable
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The dependent variable is stated.
The dependent variable is missing or is incorrect.
Controlled (Constant) Variables
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Controlled variables are stated.
Controlled variables are missing, incorrect, or incomplete.
Control and Experimental Groups
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper identifies the control and experimental groups.
The paper does not identify the control and experimental
groups.
Description of Experiment
The paper thoroughly describes the steps of the experiment.
It describes how the control and experimental groups were
treated.
The description of the steps of the experiment and how the
control and experimental groups were treated is incomplete.
The paper fails to describe either the steps of the experiment
OR how control and experimental groups were treated.
Description of experiment and how control and experimental
groups were treated is missing.
37. Experiment:
Data Collection
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper describes how data was collected.
The paper does not describe how data was collected.
In-text Citations
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All information is appropriately cited in APA format.
In-text citations are absent.
Draft Section 3: Interpretation and Summary of Results (12
points)
Name:
_____________________________________________________
____________________________
3 Points
2 Points
1 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Summary of Results
Results are completely described for each dependent variable.
38. Differences between the control and experimental groups are
described.
Description of results is mostly complete. Some differences
between the control and experimental groups are described.
Description of results for each dependent variable and between
the control and experimental groups is incomplete or inaccurate.
Description of results is missing.
Graphic Explanation
As part of the summary, the paper refers to a graphic and: 1)
describes what type of information is presented in the graphic;
2) provides and explains example data; 3) explains the overall
meaning of information in the graphic.
The paper fails to thoroughly address one of the required points.
The paper fails to thoroughly address two of the required points.
The paper fails to describe a graphic.
Explanation of Results
The results are explained in a manner that could be easily
understood by a patient. Description demonstrates an excellent
understanding of the results and their application in health care.
The results are explained in a manner that could be understood
by a patient. Description demonstrates an adequate
understanding of the results and their application in health care.
The results are not explained in a manner that could be easily
understood by a patient. Description demonstrates poor or
inaccurate knowledge of the results and/or does not address
their application in health care.
The explanation is missing.
Analysis of Hypothesis
The paper states if the hypothesis is supported or refuted by the
data and why.
The paper states whether the hypothesis is supported or refuted
by the data but does not explain why.
39. The paper does not analyze if the hypothesis is supported or
refuted.
In-text Citations
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All information is appropriately cited in APA format.
In-text citations are absent.
Draft Section 4: Discussion and References (9 points) Name:
_________________________________
3 Points
2 Points
1 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Discussion:
The paper includes a discussion of the validity and future
implications of the research.
Two
of the following points are thoroughly and accurately
discussed:
1) Was the experiment designed and conducted according to
proper scientific method?
2)
40. Are the authors’ results supported by or in opposition to
research conducted by other scientists?
3)
What additional research or experimentation is needed?
4)
What are the implications of the research (i.e., what is its use in
the “real world”)?
N/A
The discussion of the first point demonstrates careful
consideration and thoughtful analysis of the topic with use of
additional resources as necessary.
The discussion of the first point demonstrates an average
analysis of the topic with use of additional resources as
necessary.
Appears discussion was written with little thought or purpose.
Minimal effort put into addressing required components.
Discussion of first point is inaccurate or missing.
The discussion of the second point demonstrates careful
consideration and thoughtful analysis of the topic with use of
additional resources as necessary.
The discussion of the second point demonstrates an average
analysis of the topic with use of minimal additional resources as
necessary.
Appears discussion was written with little thought or purpose.
Minimal effort put into addressing required components.
Discussion of second point is inaccurate or missing.
Additional Resources
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
At least one additional resource is used for the paper.
41. No additional resources were used in the paper.
In-text Citations
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All information is appropriately cited.
In-text citations are absent or incorrectly cited.
Reference Page
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All sources are cited in the reference page using the correct
APA format.
The reference page is absent or incorrectly cited.
Final Paper: Submit revisions from all drafts (21 points)
Name: ____________________________
2 Points
1.5 Points
1 Points
0.5 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Format
Not applicable.
42. Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper is formatted according to instructions.
The paper is not formatted according to instructions.
Grammar and Spelling
(½ point deduction for each error)
The work is written in proper English and uses proper
grammatical structure and correct spelling. Work effectively
communicates ideas. There are no spelling or grammatical
errors.
The work is written in mostly proper English. Some
grammatical and/or spelling errors are present. Work
effectively communicates ideas. (One error.)
The work is written in proper English and uses proper
grammatical structure and correct spelling. Work effectively
communicates ideas. (2 errors.)
The work is written in mostly proper English. Some
grammatical and/or spelling errors are present. Work
effectively communicates ideas. (3 errors.)
The work is written in poor English and poor grammatical
structure. Spelling errors may be present. Work does not
effectively communicate ideas. (4 or more errors.)
Definitions of Terms and Concepts
Not applicable.
The paper defines terms and concepts necessary for
understanding the experiment.
The paper defines few key terms and concepts.
The paper defines few key terms and concepts and/or the
information is inaccurate.
The paper fails to define key terms and concepts.
Observations and Previous Studies
Not applicable.
The paper describes the observations and previous studies that
43. led the authors to conduct this study.
The paper does not completely describe both the observations
and previous studies.
The description of the observation and previous studies is
incomplete or inaccurate.
The paper fails to describe any observations or previous studies.
Question
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper states the question that the authors are trying to
answer.
The paper fails to state the question that the authors are trying
to answer.
Hypothesis
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The hypothesis is stated in correct format.
The hypothesis is missing or is not stated in correct format.
Independent Variable
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The independent variable is described.
The independent variable is missing or is incorrect.
Dependent Variable
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The dependent variable is stated.
The dependent variable is missing or is incorrect.
44. Controlled (Constant) Variables
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Controlled variables are stated.
Controlled variables are missing, incorrect, or incomplete.
Control and Experimental Groups
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper identifies the control and experimental groups.
The paper does not identify the control and experimental
groups.
Description of Experiment
Not applicable.
The paper thoroughly describes the steps of the experiment. It
describes how the control and experimental groups were treated.
The description of the steps of the experiment and how the
control and experimental groups were treated is incomplete.
The paper fails to describe either the steps of the experiment
OR how control and experimental groups were treated.
Description of experiment and how control and experimental
groups were treated is missing.
2 Points
1.5 Points
1 Points
0.5 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Experiment: Data Collection
Not applicable.
45. Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper describes how data was collected.
The paper does not describe how data was collected.
Summary of Results
Not applicable.
Results are completely described for each dependent variable.
Differences between the control and experimental groups are
described.
Description of results is mostly complete. Some differences
between the control and experimental groups are described.
Description of results for each dependent variable and between
the control and experimental groups is incomplete or inaccurate.
Description of results is missing.
Graphic Explanation
Not applicable.
As part of the summary, the paper refers to a graphic and: 1)
describes what type of information is presented in the graphic;
2) provides and explains example data; 3) explains the overall
meaning of information in the graphic.
The paper fails to thoroughly address one of the required points.
The paper fails to thoroughly address two of the required points.
The paper fails to describe a graphic.
Result Explanation
Not applicable.
The results are explained in a manner that could be easily
understood by a patient. Description demonstrates an excellent
understanding of the results and their application in health care.
The results are explained in a manner that could be understood
by a patient. Description demonstrates an adequate
46. understanding of the results and their application in health care.
The results are not explained in a manner that could be easily
understood by a patient. Description demonstrates poor or
inaccurate knowledge of the results and/or does not address
their application in health care.
The explanation is missing.
Analysis of Hypothesis
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper states if the hypothesis is supported or refuted by the
data and why.
The paper states whether the hypothesis is supported or refuted
by the data but does not explain why.
The paper does not analyze if the hypothesis is supported or
refuted.
2 Points
1.5 Points
1 Points
0.5 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Discussion:
The paper includes a discussion of the validity and future
implications of the research. Two of the following points are
discussed:
1) Was the experiment designed and conducted according to
47. proper scientific method?
2) Are the authors’ results supported by or in opposition to
research conducted by other scientists?
3) What additional research or experimentation is needed?
4) What are the implications of the research (i.e., what is its
use in the “real world”)?
Point 1
The discussion of the first point demonstrates careful
consideration and thoughtful analysis of the topic with use of
additional resources as necessary.
The discussion of the first point demonstrates an average
analysis of the topic with use of additional resources as
necessary.
Appears discussion was written with little thought or purpose.
Minimal effort put into addressing required components.
Discussion of first point is inaccurate or missing.
Point 2
The discussion of the second point demonstrates careful
consideration and thoughtful analysis of the topic with use of
additional resources as necessary.
The discussion of the second point demonstrates an average
analysis of the topic with use of minimal additional resources as
necessary.
Appears discussion was written with little thought or purpose.
Minimal effort put into addressing required components.
Discussion of second point is inaccurate or missing.
Additional Resources
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
At least one additional resource is used for the paper.
48. No additional resources are used.
In-Text Citations
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All sources are cited in the text using the correct APA format.
In-text citations are absent or are formatted incorrectly.
Reference Page
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All sources are cited in the reference page using the correct
APA format.
Some sources are missing from the reference page or the
incorrect format is used for citations.
Reference page is absent.
BIO 119 – Biology for Health Professionals
Journal Assignment
The assignment is worth
60 points
(39 drafts/21 final)
This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment!
The objective of this assignment is to provide you with
experience in evaluating scientific research papers. The
abilities to understand and critically analyze the results of a
scientific journal article are critical in the healthcare field. For
49. this assignment, you will evaluate how the scientific method has
been applied in a peer-reviewed journal article.
You will complete this assignment in
four sections (39 points)
and then submit a
final revised paper (21 points)
. Due dates for all components are listed on your syllabus – do
not forget!! Every section is graded and details are explained
below and in the rubric.
For this assignment, you are required to provide a summary of
the scientific method as it was presented by the journal authors.
Refer to the following information when completing your paper.
Format:
The paper shall be about 2-4 pages in length, double-spaced,
and 12-font type.
Include your name at the top right hand corner of the first page.
Title: The title should be centered at the top of the first page of
your paper, single-spaced, in 12-font type. Choose a title that
concisely explains the topic of your paper.
A title page is not required.
50. Grammar and spelling
:
The paper shall be written with proper grammar and free of
spelling errors. Use spell check, and carefully read your paper
prior to turning it in. ½ point will be deducted for each spelling
or grammatical error.
Evaluation of Scientific Method and Research:
Identify and describe the following components of the scientific
method in the body of your paper:
Section 1:
Definitions and Observations (8 points)
Definition of Terms and Concepts:
Define any important terms and concepts so that the reader
understands the topic of the journal article. You will likely
need to reference additional sources of information. Make sure
you properly cite the source(s) of your information.
Observations and Previous Studies:
Describe the observations that led the authors to conduct this
study. This information can usually be found in the background
information and discussion sections of the article. Describe at
least one previous study that led the authors to investigate the
current topic.
Question
51. : In your own words, state the question that the authors are
trying to answer in their experiment. The question should be
specific enough that it leads to the framing of a good
hypothesis.
This should be written in the form of a question.
Section 2
:
Hypothesis and Experimental Design (10 points)
Hypothesis
: State the hypothesis provided by the authors of the article.
Make sure that you identify the statement as the hypothesis
(i.e., “The hypothesis is…”). The hypothesis should be written
in your own words. It should be specific and written in the
proper format.
Experiment
: Describe the experiment as it is outlined in the journal
article. The following components must be included:
Independent variable:
State the independent variable.
Dependent variable:
State the dependent variable.
Controlled (constant) variables:
List the controlled variables used by the authors during the
experiment.
Control and experimental groups:
Identify the control and experimental groups.
52. Description of experiment
and data collection
:
Describe the steps of the experiment. Include a description of
how data and results were collected. You will need to cite the
journal article as the source for the details.
Section 3:
Summary and Interpretation of
Results
(12 points)
This section requires that you read the article, summarize the
results with specific details from graphics in the paper, and
explain the results of the study. This section will be 1 – 3
paragraphs long, depending on the paper. This section must
contain the following:
Summary of results:
Describe the results of the authors’ experiment for each
dependent variable. Be specific and include examples of the
qualitative and/or quantitative results. Compare and contrast
the results of the control and experimental groups.
Reference to graphic:
Choose one
results
table, graph, or diagram from the paper and
refer to it during your summary of results
. The graphic must describe results, NOT the experimental
design nor the demographics of the subjects.
Explain what information is being presented in the graphic.
This information is often found in the title of the graphic and/or
53. the caption.
Describe the results presented in the graphic. Give SPECIFIC
examples of quantitative and/or qualitative data presented in the
graphic. Cite your journal article as the source of this data.
Explain what the results presented in the graphic mean in detail.
Explanation of results:
Explain the results as if you were explaining them to a patient
or family member. Interpret and summarize them in lay person’s
language. What is the significance and health/medical
application of this study? Write this as if you are actually
explaining to the patient.
Analysis of
hypothesis
:
Discuss whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted.
Why or why not?
Section 4:
Discussion (9 points)
Discuss the validity and future implications of the research.
You should discuss
at least two
of the following points. You must cite outside sources to
support your statements.
Was the experiment designed and conducted according to proper
scientific method? Give specific examples of how it did or did
not follow the scientific method.
54. Are the authors’ results supported by or in opposition to
research conducted by other scientists?
What additional research or experimentation is needed? What
would you recommend to further investigate this topic?
What are the implications of this research (i.e., what is its use
in the “real world?”)? How does this research add to the basic
field of study or to the disease process specifically?
Additional Resources
:
Additional resources are required in this paper. They may be
helpful in understanding the observations (background) and
analyzing the results of the experiments. An additional source
is required for both of your discussion points. Additional
resources must be cited in the paper and reference page.
Citations within paper (
in-text or
parenthetical citations):
You must provide proper citation of all references (including
your article) throughout the paper. In-text citations tell the
reader where paraphrased or quoted information came from.
Paraphrasing is putting the ideas from a resource in your own
words. When paraphrasing, it is not sufficient to change only
55. one word of a sentence! See me if you are unclear on how to
paraphrase. If you copy word-for-word from a resource, you
must put the quoted (word-for-word) material in quotation
marks. The majority of the paper should be in your own words
or paraphrasing, not direct quotations from resources.
Follow APA style for in-text citations. Refer to the APA
Citation Guide and the following HCC webpage for more
information on how to cite sources within the body of your
paper:
http://www.harford.edu/library/citation_resources/style_guides/
apaintext.pdf
Failure to appropriately cite resources within the body of your
paper or to include quotation marks around any word-for-word
quotations will be considered
plagiarism
. Plagiarism may result in loss of points and possibly a zero for
the assignment.
http://www.harford.edu/library/tutorials/captivate_tutorials/apa.
htm
provides a tutorial on how to create a reference page
and
how to cite sources within your paper.
You should complete this tutorial as part of your preparations
for this assignment
. Additional APA citation information can be found at
http://www.harford.edu/library/citation_resources/
and at
56. http://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx
Reference
Page
:
This reference page will include the citation for the source of
the article and for
all
sources consulted. Follow APA style for the citations. Use the
APA Citation Guide on Blackboard to complete your reference
page and in-text citatio
Name:
Draft Section 1: Definitions of Terms and Concepts,
Observations, Previous Studies, Question (8 points):
3 Points
2 Points
1 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Definition of Terms and Concepts
The paper defines terms and concepts necessary for
understanding the experiment.
57. The paper defines few key terms and concepts.
The paper defines few key terms and concepts and/or the
information is inaccurate.
The paper fails to define key terms and concepts.
Observations and Previous Studies
The paper describes the observations and previous studies that
led the authors to conduct this study.
The paper does not completely describe both the observations
and previous studies.
The description of the observation and previous studies is
incomplete or inaccurate.
The paper fails to describe any observations or previous studies.
Question
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper states the question that the authors are trying to
answer.
The paper fails to state the question that the authors are trying
to answer.
In-text Citations
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All information is appropriately cited in APA format.
In-text citations are absent or cited incorrectly.
58. Draft Section 2: Hypothesis and Experiment (10 points)
Name: ____________________________
3 Points
2 Points
1 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Hypothesis
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The hypothesis is stated in the correct format.
The hypothesis is missing or is not stated in the correct format.
Independent Variable
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The independent variable is described.
The independent variable is missing or is incorrect.
Dependent Variable
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The dependent variable is stated.
59. The dependent variable is missing or is incorrect.
Controlled (Constant) Variables
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Controlled variables are stated.
Controlled variables are missing, incorrect, or incomplete.
Control and Experimental Groups
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper identifies the control and experimental groups.
The paper does not identify the control and experimental
groups.
Description of Experiment
The paper thoroughly describes the steps of the experiment.
It describes how the control and experimental groups were
treated.
The description of the steps of the experiment and how the
control and experimental groups were treated is incomplete.
The paper fails to describe either the steps of the experiment
OR how control and experimental groups were treated.
Description of experiment and how control and experimental
groups were treated is missing.
Experiment:
Data Collection
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper describes how data was collected.
The paper does not describe how data was collected.
In-text Citations
60. Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All information is appropriately cited in APA format.
In-text citations are absent.
Draft Section 3: Interpretation and Summary of Results (12
points)
Name:
_____________________________________________________
____________________________
3 Points
2 Points
1 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Summary of Results
61. Results are completely described for each dependent variable.
Differences between the control and experimental groups are
described.
Description of results is mostly complete. Some differences
between the control and experimental groups are described.
Description of results for each dependent variable and between
the control and experimental groups is incomplete or inaccurate.
Description of results is missing.
Graphic Explanation
As part of the summary, the paper refers to a graphic and: 1)
describes what type of information is presented in the graphic;
2) provides and explains example data; 3) explains the overall
meaning of information in the graphic.
The paper fails to thoroughly address one of the required points.
The paper fails to thoroughly address two of the required points.
The paper fails to describe a graphic.
Explanation of Results
The results are explained in a manner that could be easily
understood by a patient. Description demonstrates an excellent
understanding of the results and their application in health care.
The results are explained in a manner that could be understood
by a patient. Description demonstrates an adequate
understanding of the results and their application in health care.
The results are not explained in a manner that could be easily
understood by a patient. Description demonstrates poor or
inaccurate knowledge of the results and/or does not address
their application in health care.
The explanation is missing.
Analysis of Hypothesis
The paper states if the hypothesis is supported or refuted by the
data and why.
The paper states whether the hypothesis is supported or refuted
62. by the data but does not explain why.
The paper does not analyze if the hypothesis is supported or
refuted.
In-text Citations
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All information is appropriately cited in APA format.
In-text citations are absent.
Draft Section 4: Discussion and References (9 points) Name:
_________________________________
3 Points
2 Points
1 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Discussion:
The paper includes a discussion of the validity and future
implications of the research.
63. Two
of the following points are thoroughly and accurately
discussed:
1) Was the experiment designed and conducted according to
proper scientific method?
2)
Are the authors’ results supported by or in opposition to
research conducted by other scientists?
3)
What additional research or experimentation is needed?
4)
What are the implications of the research (i.e., what is its use in
the “real world”)?
N/A
The discussion of the first point demonstrates careful
consideration and thoughtful analysis of the topic with use of
additional resources as necessary.
The discussion of the first point demonstrates an average
analysis of the topic with use of additional resources as
necessary.
Appears discussion was written with little thought or purpose.
Minimal effort put into addressing required components.
Discussion of first point is inaccurate or missing.
The discussion of the second point demonstrates careful
consideration and thoughtful analysis of the topic with use of
additional resources as necessary.
The discussion of the second point demonstrates an average
analysis of the topic with use of minimal additional resources as
64. necessary.
Appears discussion was written with little thought or purpose.
Minimal effort put into addressing required components.
Discussion of second point is inaccurate or missing.
Additional Resources
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
At least one additional resource is used for the paper.
No additional resources were used in the paper.
In-text Citations
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All information is appropriately cited.
In-text citations are absent or incorrectly cited.
Reference Page
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
All sources are cited in the reference page using the correct
APA format.
The reference page is absent or incorrectly cited.
65. Final Paper: Submit revisions from all drafts (21 points)
Name: ____________________________
2 Points
1.5 Points
1 Points
0.5 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Format
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper is formatted according to instructions.
The paper is not formatted according to instructions.
Grammar and Spelling
(½ point deduction for each error)
The work is written in proper English and uses proper
grammatical structure and correct spelling. Work effectively
communicates ideas. There are no spelling or grammatical
errors.
The work is written in mostly proper English. Some
grammatical and/or spelling errors are present. Work
effectively communicates ideas. (One error.)
The work is written in proper English and uses proper
66. grammatical structure and correct spelling. Work effectively
communicates ideas. (2 errors.)
The work is written in mostly proper English. Some
grammatical and/or spelling errors are present. Work
effectively communicates ideas. (3 errors.)
The work is written in poor English and poor grammatical
structure. Spelling errors may be present. Work does not
effectively communicate ideas. (4 or more errors.)
Definitions of Terms and Concepts
Not applicable.
The paper defines terms and concepts necessary for
understanding the experiment.
The paper defines few key terms and concepts.
The paper defines few key terms and concepts and/or the
information is inaccurate.
The paper fails to define key terms and concepts.
Observations and Previous Studies
Not applicable.
The paper describes the observations and previous studies that
led the authors to conduct this study.
The paper does not completely describe both the observations
and previous studies.
The description of the observation and previous studies is
incomplete or inaccurate.
The paper fails to describe any observations or previous studies.
Question
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper states the question that the authors are trying to
answer.
The paper fails to state the question that the authors are trying
to answer.
67. Hypothesis
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The hypothesis is stated in correct format.
The hypothesis is missing or is not stated in correct format.
Independent Variable
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The independent variable is described.
The independent variable is missing or is incorrect.
Dependent Variable
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The dependent variable is stated.
The dependent variable is missing or is incorrect.
Controlled (Constant) Variables
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Controlled variables are stated.
Controlled variables are missing, incorrect, or incomplete.
Control and Experimental Groups
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper identifies the control and experimental groups.
The paper does not identify the control and experimental
groups.
68. Description of Experiment
Not applicable.
The paper thoroughly describes the steps of the experiment. It
describes how the control and experimental groups were treated.
The description of the steps of the experiment and how the
control and experimental groups were treated is incomplete.
The paper fails to describe either the steps of the experiment
OR how control and experimental groups were treated.
Description of experiment and how control and experimental
groups were treated is missing.
2 Points
1.5 Points
1 Points
0.5 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Experiment: Data Collection
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper describes how data was collected.
The paper does not describe how data was collected.
Summary of Results
Not applicable.
Results are completely described for each dependent variable.
Differences between the control and experimental groups are
described.
Description of results is mostly complete. Some differences
between the control and experimental groups are described.
Description of results for each dependent variable and between
the control and experimental groups is incomplete or inaccurate.
69. Description of results is missing.
Graphic Explanation
Not applicable.
As part of the summary, the paper refers to a graphic and: 1)
describes what type of information is presented in the graphic;
2) provides and explains example data; 3) explains the overall
meaning of information in the graphic.
The paper fails to thoroughly address one of the required points.
The paper fails to thoroughly address two of the required points.
The paper fails to describe a graphic.
Result Explanation
Not applicable.
The results are explained in a manner that could be easily
understood by a patient. Description demonstrates an excellent
understanding of the results and their application in health care.
The results are explained in a manner that could be understood
by a patient. Description demonstrates an adequate
understanding of the results and their application in health care.
The results are not explained in a manner that could be easily
understood by a patient. Description demonstrates poor or
inaccurate knowledge of the results and/or does not address
their application in health care.
The explanation is missing.
Analysis of Hypothesis
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The paper states if the hypothesis is supported or refuted by the
data and why.
The paper states whether the hypothesis is supported or refuted
by the data but does not explain why.
70. The paper does not analyze if the hypothesis is supported or
refuted.
2 Points
1.5 Points
1 Points
0.5 Points
0 Points
Points Earned
Discussion:
The paper includes a discussion of the validity and future
implications of the research. Two of the following points are
discussed:
1) Was the experiment designed and conducted according to
proper scientific method?
2) Are the authors’ results supported by or in opposition to
research conducted by other scientists?
3) What additional research or experimentation is needed?
4) What are the implications of the research (i.e., what is its
use in the “real world”)?
Point 1
The discussion of the first point demonstrates careful
consideration and thoughtful analysis of the topic with use of
additional resources as necessary.
The discussion of the first point demonstrates an average
analysis of the topic with use of additional resources as