The Influence of a Factitious Free-From Food Product Label on Consumer Perceptions of Healthfulness.

Background: Given the rapid rise of free-from products available in the marketplace (especially gluten-free), more research is needed to understand how these products influence consumer perceptions of healthfulness.

Objective: To determine whether perceptions of healthfulness can be generated about free-from products in the absence of risk information.

Design: A survey was administered to 256 adults.

Endurance athletes and type 1 diabetes.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the current diabetes management practices of endurance athletes with type 1 diabetes and to compare these practices with the guidelines for athletes established by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

Methods: Participants included in this descriptive study were endurance athletes aged 18 years and older with type 1 diabetes. The survey questions were based on the current clinical recommendations for endurance athletes with type 1 diabetes, as established by the ADA.

An in-home video study and questionnaire survey of food preparation, kitchen sanitation, and hand washing practices.

Foodborne illnesses pose a problem to all individuals but are especially significant for infants, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Personal hygiene is recognized as the number-one way people can lower their risk. The majority of meals in the U.

A pilot study describing infant formula preparation and feeding practices.

Foodborne illnesses pose a problem to all individuals but are especially significant for infants. This observational study collected pilot data on formula preparation practices of 15 mothers of infants under the age of 7 months. A site survey tool was developed, based upon existing instruments.

Traditional and nontraditional supplement use by collegiate female varsity athletes.

This study examined the traditional (single and multivitamin/mineral supplements) and nontraditional supplement (herbals, botanicals, and other biologic and nutrient supplements) use by female athletes. Frequency, reasons for use, and sources of supplement information were assessed with a self-report questionnaire. Participants were 162 collegiate female varsity athletes.