Publications by authors named "K J Melanson"

Examine associations between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and diet quality (DQ) in college students. Analysis included 695 participants ages 18-39 years. : Dietary data were collected using the online Diet History Questionnaires II and III.

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Introduction: Social support within Indigenous worldviews is recognized as a component of health and has been associated with physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Physical Activity (PA) is a modifiable behaviour that can help reduce risks of disease and benefit many dimensions of health. The purpose of this study was to compare the physical activity of Indigenous adults in Saskatchewan with and without family/friend support of PA.

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Acinetobacter species such as A. venetianus and A. guillouiae have been studied for various biotechnology applications, including bioremediation of recalcitrant and harmful environmental contaminants, as well as bioengineering of enzymes and diagnostic materials.

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Background: Stress is associated with negative health outcomes in adults, including increased adiposity. Eating behaviors to cope with stress can have a negative effect on adiposity. There is limited research on positive eating behaviors, such as intuitive eating (IE), and their relationship to stress and adiposity.

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  • - The narrative review focuses on the consequences of low carbohydrate availability (LCA) for female endurance athletes, linking it to low energy availability (LEA) which can lead to health issues like the Female Athlete Triad and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).
  • - LCA is commonly overlooked in research despite its potential impact on both health and performance, with findings showing it can negatively affect endurance athletes.
  • - The review highlights the need for better carbohydrate intake strategies specific to female athletes, as current recommendations may not adequately address their unique nutritional needs.
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