Research Projects & Grants

Internal

  • The effects of 8 oz. of fresh vs. commercial orange juice on blood pressure in normotensive males ages 18-59, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (09/2018 - 09/2019) Status: Completed
  • Relationship between knowledge and obesity in Southern California adults, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (09/2017 - 09/2018) Status: Completed
  • Effects of preprandial consumption of cacao nibs vs. pecans on appetite, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (01/2017 - 01/2018) Status: Completed
  • The effects of oral curcumin and bioperine supplementation on C-reactive protein in CrossFit athletes, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (07/2016 - 07/2017) Status: Completed
  • The effects of meal composition on satiety in a healthy student population, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (08/2014 - 08/2015) Status: Completed

Other Research

  • The effects of 8 fl. oz. of fresh vs. commercial orange juice on blood pressure in normotensice males ages 18-59, Principle Investigator (06/2019 - Present)
  • Relationship Between Nutrition Knowledge and Obesity in Southern California Adults, Principle Investigator (09/2017 - Present)
  • The effects of oral curcumin and bioperine supplementation on C-reactive protein in CrossFit athletes, Principle Investigator.  (06/2017 - Present)
  • Can displaying fruits and vegetables in kid-friendly shapes increase fruit and vegetable consumption in preschool children aged 2-5, Principle Investigator (04/2017 - Present)