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1. New perspectives for understanding the developmental trajectory of metabolic syndrome and obesity

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Author:
Ventura, Alison Kate
Title:
New perspectives for understanding the developmental trajectory of metabolic syndrome and obesity
Graduate Program:
Human Development and Family Studies
Keywords:
obesity
metabolic syndrome
girls
prevention
latent profile analysis
growth mixture models
familial influences
File:
Download Ventura_AK_Dissertation_FINAL.pdf
Committee Members:
Leann L Birch, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Eric Loken, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Susan Mc Hale, Committee Member
Elizabeth Susman, Committee Member

2. Individual and Family Level Correlates of Obesity Among African American Adolescents

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Author:
May, Ashleigh L.
Title:
Individual and Family Level Correlates of Obesity Among African American Adolescents
Graduate Program:
Human Development and Family Studies
Keywords:
obesity
african american
adolescents
parents
feeding practices
time use
activities
File:
Download Dissertation_Graduate_School_Version.pdf
Committee Members:
Dr Susan M Mc Hale, Committee Member
Leann L Birch, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Emilie Smith, Committee Member
Dr. Molly A. Martin, Committee Member

3. INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GIRLS’ FOOD PREFERENCES ACROSS MIDDLE CHILDHOOD: TRACKING OF FOOD PREFERENCES, AND THE RELATION BETWEEN FOOD PREFERENCES, ENERGY DENSITY, AND FOOD INTAKE

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Author:
Rollins, Brandi Yvonne
Title:
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GIRLS’ FOOD PREFERENCES ACROSS MIDDLE CHILDHOOD: TRACKING OF FOOD PREFERENCES, AND THE RELATION BETWEEN FOOD PREFERENCES, ENERGY DENSITY, AND FOOD INTAKE
Graduate Program:
Human Development and Family Studies
Keywords:
food consumption
food intake
obesity
energy density
food preferences
dietary restraint
File:
Download Food_Preference_Thesis_Brandi_Rollins_v33_final.pdf
Committee Members:
Leann L Birch, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Leann L Birch, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Eric Loken, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

5. Individual and Contextual Influences on Early Adolescent Girls' Disordered Eating

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Author:
Sinton, Meghan Mary
Title:
Individual and Contextual Influences on Early Adolescent Girls' Disordered Eating
Graduate Program:
Human Development and Family Studies
Keywords:
disordered eating
body dissatisfaction
weight status
depression
puberty
family environment
File:
Download Sinton_Dissertation_File.pdf
Committee Members:
Leann L Birch, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Eva Sharon Lefkowitz, Committee Member
Susan Mc Hale, Committee Member
Michael J Rovine, Committee Member
Elizabeth Susman, Committee Member

6. A multi-method investigation of infant behavioral states and weight status

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Author:
Frasca, Stephanie Anzman
Title:
A multi-method investigation of infant behavioral states and weight status
Graduate Program:
Human Development and Family Studies
Keywords:
temperament
infant behavior
childhood obesity prevention
fussing
sleep
feeding
File:
Download AnzmanFrasca_dissertation_FINAL.pdf
Committee Members:
Leann L Birch, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Leann L Birch, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Cynthia Stifter, Committee Member
Michael J Rovine, Committee Member
Ian M Paul, Committee Member
Douglas Michael Teti, Committee Member

8. An investigation of restrictive feeding practices and children’s temperament, food reinforcement, and eating behaviors

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Author:
Rollins, Brandi Yvonne
Title:
An investigation of restrictive feeding practices and children’s temperament, food reinforcement, and eating behaviors
Graduate Program:
Human Development and Family Studies
Keywords:
Parental feeding practices
Restriction
Temperament
Inhibitory Control
Food Reinforcement
Reward Sensitivity
BMI
EAH
File:
Download Brandi_Rollins_Dissertation_FINAL_FINAL.pdf
Committee Members:
Leann L Birch, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor
Eric Loken, Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Rebecca L Corwin, Committee Member
Jennifer Savage Williams, Committee Member
Lori Anne Francis, Committee Member
Lisa Michelle Kopp, Committee Member

9. Psychometric evaluation of the early childhood behavior questionnaire very short form in low-income WIC mothers and toddlers

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Author:
James, Brittany L
Title:
Psychometric evaluation of the early childhood behavior questionnaire very short form in low-income WIC mothers and toddlers
Graduate Program:
Human Development and Family Studies
Keywords:
toddler temperament
ecbq
factor analysis
WIC
File:
Download Masters_Thesis_BLJ.pdf
Committee Members:
Leann L Birch, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Michael J Rovine, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Jennifer Savage Williams, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor

10. Computer-mediated social influences on child feeding practices and childhood obesity risk: An exploratory analysis of food blogs published by mothers of preschool-aged children

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Author:
Hepworth, Allison D.
Title:
Computer-mediated social influences on child feeding practices and childhood obesity risk: An exploratory analysis of food blogs published by mothers of preschool-aged children
Graduate Program:
Human Development and Family Studies
Keywords:
Social media
blogs
social cognitive theory
child feeding practices
File:
Download Doub_HDFS_MS_Final.pdf
Committee Members:
Leann L Birch, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor
Meg Leavy Small, Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor