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Change in diet, physical activity, and body weight among young-adults during the transition from high school to college by Wengreen, Heidi J, Moncur, Cara

“…The freshmen year of college is likely a critical period for risk of weight gain among young-adults. A longitudinal observational study was conducted to…”
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Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake among Children and Youth through Gardening-Based Interventions: A Systematic Review by Savoie-Roskos, Mateja R., PhD, MPH, RD, Wengreen, Heidi, PhD, RD, Durward, Carrie, PhD, RD

“…Abstract Although there are numerous health benefits associated with eating fruit and vegetables (F/V), few children are consuming recommended amounts…”
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The FIT Game: preliminary evaluation of a gamification approach to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in school by Jones, Brooke A, Madden, Gregory J, Wengreen, Heidi J

“…Abstract Objective Incentive-based interventions designed to increase fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption tend to yield positive, short-term outcomes. Because…”
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Social approval bias in self-reported fruit and vegetable intake after presentation of a normative message in college students by Nix, Elizabeth, Wengreen, Heidi J.

“…To determine the accuracy of self-reported data regarding Fruit and Vegetable (FV) intake in college students at Utah State University after being presented…”
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Associations between level of interest in nutrition, knowledge of nutrition, and prevalence of orthorexia traits among undergraduate students by King, Elizabeth, Wengreen, Heidi J.

“…Background: Orthorexia Nervosa (ON) is an unhealthy obsession wit “proper”, “clean”, or “healthful” eating that can potentially lead to serious physical,…”
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Skin Carotenoid Response to a High-Carotenoid Juice in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Aguilar, Sheryl S., MS, RD, Wengreen, Heidi J., PhD, RD, Dew, Jeffrey, PhD

“…Abstract Background Previous studies have shown an increase in serum carotenoid status among children when fed carotenoids. This study looked at the effect and…”
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Gamification of dietary decision-making in an elementary-school cafeteria by Jones, Brooke A, Madden, Gregory J, Wengreen, Heidi J, Aguilar, Sheryl S, Desjardins, E Anne

“…Despite the known health benefits of doing so, most US children do not consume enough fruits and vegetables (FV). School-based interventions can be effective…”
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Skin Carotenoids: A Biomarker of Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Children by Aguilar, Sheryl S., MS, RD, Wengreen, Heidi J., PhD, RD, Lefevre, Michael, PhD, Madden, Gregory J., PhD, Gast, Julie, PhD

“…Abstract Background Studies of adult subjects have found a strong correlation between serum carotenoids and skin carotenoids measured by resonance Raman…”
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Food Dudes Program: Tangible Rewards Are More Effective Than Social Rewards for Increasing Short- and Long-Term Fruit and Vegetable Consumption by Morrill, Brooke A., PhD, Madden, Gregory J., PhD, Wengreen, Heidi J., PhD, RD, Fargo, Jamison D., PhD, MSEpi, Aguilar, Sheryl S., MS, RD

“…Abstract Background Despite many health benefits, children do not consume enough fruits and vegetables (F/V). The Food Dudes program increases in-school F/V…”
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Diet quality is associated with better cognitive test performance among aging men and women by Wengreen, Heidi J, Neilson, Chailyn, Munger, Ron, Corcoran, Chris

“…Most studies of association between diet and cognition among the elderly focus on the role of single nutrients or foods and ignore the complexity of dietary…”
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Nutritional Status is Associated With Severe Dementia and Mortality: The Cache County Dementia Progression Study by Sanders, Chelsea L, Wengreen, Heidi J, Schwartz, Sarah, Behrens, Stephanie J, Corcoran, Chris, Lyketsos, Constantine G, Tschanz, JoAnn T

“…PURPOSE:Studies have reported faster cognitive/functional decline in persons with dementia (PWD) with malnutrition. We investigated whether baseline…”
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A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the FIT Game’s Efficacy in Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption by Wengreen, Heidi J., Joyner, Damon, Kimball, Sheryl S., Schwartz, Sarah, Madden, Gregory J.

“…Few children eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables (FV). Although incentive-based interventions can increase FV consumption, this approach is…”
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The effect of social norms messaging regarding skin carotenoid concentrations among college students by Wengreen, Heidi J., Nix, Elizabeth, Madden, Gregory J.

“…Descriptive social-normative messaging positively influences short-term dietary choices and healthy food intake. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the…”
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Knowledge of the Female Athlete Triad, and Prevalence of Triad Risk Factors among Female High School Athletes and their Coaches by Brown, Katie N., PhD, Wengreen, Heidi J., PhD, Beals, Katherine A., PhD

“…Abstract Study Objective This study aimed to determine awareness/knowledge of the Triad and its health implications among female high school athletes and their…”
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Understanding the Experiences of Low-Income Individuals Receiving Farmers’ Market Incentives in the United States: A Qualitative Study by Roskos, Mateja R. Savoie, Wengreen, Heidi, Gast, Julie, LeBlanc, Heidi, Durward, Carrie

“…Objective. The objective of this study was to identify benefits and barriers to using a farmers’ market (FM) incentive program among program participants…”
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Incentivizing Children's Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: Results of a United States Pilot Study of the Food Dudes Program by Wengreen, Heidi J., PhD, RD, Madden, Gregory J., PhD, Aguilar, Sheryl S., RD, Smits, Rochelle R, Jones, Brooke A., MA

“…Abstract Objective Preliminary evaluation in the United States (US) of a school-based fruit and vegetable (F/V) intervention, known as the Food Dudes (FD)…”
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Development and Feasibility of a Multi-Media Digital Dietary Assessment Method by Wengreen, Heidi, PhD, RD, LDN, Day, J., RD

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The Effect of Descriptive Social Norms on Skin Carotenoid Scores and Fruit and Vegetable Intake in College Students by Wengreen, Heidi, PhD, RD, LDN, Nix, E., RD

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Antioxidant Intake and Risk of Osteoporotic Hip Fracture in Utah: An Effect Modified by Smoking Status by Zhang, Jianjun, Munger, Ronald G., West, Nancy A., Cutler, D. Richard, Wengreen, Heidi J., Corcoran, Christopher D.

“…The role of antioxidant intake in osteoporotic hip fracture risk is uncertain and may be modified by smoking. In the Utah Study of Nutrition and Bone Health, a…”
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Did Prior Participation in Food Dudes Help Kids Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Under the New NSLP Standards? by Wengreen, Heidi, PhD, RD, Fox, J., RD

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