Food Intake Pattern of Mexican American Women at the Inland Empire Community Health Center and a Scoring System Based on the Food Guide Pyramid: Their Association with Obesity,
Role: Investigator,
(09/1993 - 09/1994)
Status: Completed
Federal
Effect of Dally Consumption of Peanuts on Immune Function and Cardlometabolic Markers and Risk Factors In Free-living Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial,
Role: Investigator,
United States Department of Agriculture,
(07/2023)
Status: Approved
Dietary and lifestyle predictors of lipoprotein(a) and homosysteine in AHS-2,
Role: Principal Investigator,
United States Department of Agriculture,
(12/2011 - 05/2012)
Status: Closed
Plant-based diets and risk of cancer,
Role: Co-Investigator,
National Institutes of Health/DHHS,
(09/2011 - 08/2017)
Status: Closed
Cancer Epidemiology in Adventists - A Low Risk Group,
Role: Co-investigator,
National Institutes of Health/DHHS,
(07/2007 - 12/2008)
Status: Closed
For Profit Organization
Dietary factors associated with plasma plant sterol concentration,
Role: Investigator,
Unilever Research and Development Vlaardingen,
(02/2019 - 02/2020)
Status: Completed
The effect of soy-based dietary supplements on cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease,
Role: Investigator,
Soy Labs,
(05/2017 - 05/2018)
Status: Completed
The acute effects of nut ingestion on plasma levels of nutrients, polyphenols and biomarkers of antioxidant status,
Role: PI,
National Pecan Shellers Association,
(12/2011 - 12/2012)
Status: Completed
Effects of peanut and peanut butter consumption on blood lipids and glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes,
Role: Investigator,
National Peanut Board,
(03/2011 - 02/2012)
Status: Completed
Internal
THE EFFECTS OF HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN 500 CALORIE DIET ON WEIGHT LOSS, ENERGY INTAKE, DIET COMPOSITION AND SUBJECTIVE FEELINGS OF HUNGER IN ADULT FEMALES,
Role: PI,
LLU Dept. of Nutrition,
(09/2020 - 04/2022)
Status: Completed
Vitamin B12 Biomarkers as Indicators of Cognitive Function in an Elderly Population,
Role: Principal Investigator,
LLU School of Public Health,
(05/2015 - 04/2016)
Status: Closed
Urinary polyphenols as biomarker of polyphenol intake: AHS-2 calibration study cohort,
Role: Principal Investigator,
LLU Center for Health Research,
(11/2014 - 10/2015)
Status: Closed
Obesity and Metabolic Disruption in Children Study (OyMeDiCS),
Role: Co-Investigator,
LLU School of Public Health,
(08/2014 - 02/2018)
Status: Closed
Pilot study of health assessment for vitamin B6, vitamin B9/folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin D in total vegetarian toddlers living in the United States,
Role: Investigator,
LLU Dept. of Nutrition,
(06/2012 - 06/2013)
Status: Completed
Eating behavior and menstrual symptoms in vegetarian and non-vegetarian university students,
Role: PI,
LLU Dept. of Nutrition,
(02/2011)
Status: Completed
Effect of nutritional information availability on consumer behavior,
Role: PI,
LLU Dept. of Nutrition,
(02/2011)
Status: Completed
Religious beliefs and eating attitudes,
Role: PI,
LLU Dept. of Nutrition,
(04/2010)
Status: Completed
The effect of soymilk and cow's milk on blood glucose level in healthy women,
Role: PI,
LLU Dept. of Nutrition,
(07/2009 - 07/2010)
Status: Completed
Breakfast eating habits of LLU students,
Role: PI,
LLU Dept. of Nutrition,
(07/2009)
Status: Completed
The influence of familism on descriptive and injuctive norms in predicting the intention to eat a vegetarian diet among Chinese Seventh-day Adventists,
Role: Investigator,
LLU School of Public Health,
(11/2007)
Status: Completed
Zinc nutritional status and immune function of total vegetarians, lactoovovegetarians and omnivores,
Role: PI,
LLU School of Public Health,
(09/1998 - 09/1999)
Status: Completed
Predicting healthy eating and regular exercise among Hispanic and Caucasian adolescents using the Theory of Planned Behavior,
Role: PI,
LLU School of Allied Health Professionals,
(04/1997)
Status: Completed
Non-Profit Organization
The effect of Macadamia nuts on Cardiometabolic risk factors and Adiposity: A randomized intervention study,
Role: Investigator,
Horticulture Innovation Australia,
(09/2024 - 09/2025)
Status: Approved
The effect of a fermented soy-based dietary food product on cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease,
Role: Investigator,
BESO - Biological Research Inc,
(01/2023 - 12/2023)
Status: Completed
Immune benefits of Blueberry consumption and response to influenza vaccination in overweight older men and postmenopausal women: A randomized trial,
Role: Investigator,
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council,
(08/2022)
Status: Approved
Effect of Daily Consumption of Almonds on Immune Strength and Response to Flu Vaccination in overweight Middle-aged Men: A Randomized Controlled Study,
Role: Investigator,
Almond Board of California,
(07/2021)
Status: Approved
Effect of a fermented soy product on cognition, immune status and response to influenza vaccine in elderly men and women,
Role: Investigator,
BESO - Biological Research Inc,
(05/2021)
Status: Approved
Effect of a Fermented Soy Product on Cognition, Immune Status and Response to Influenza Vaccine in Elderly Men and Women,
Role: Co-PD/PI,
BESO - Biological Research Inc,
(11/2020 - 08/2025)
Status: Awarded
Avocado and visceral fat: a multi-center intervention trial,
Role: Biochemist,
Hass Avocado Board,
(12/2017 - 12/2024)
Status: Awarded
The effect of fermented soy-based food product on cardio-metabolic risk factors in individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease,
Role: Co-Investigator,
BESO - Biological Research Inc,
(09/2017 - 02/2021)
Status: Closed
Incorporating avocados in meals: Effect on glycemic index, insulin response, satiety and satiety-related gastrointestinal peptides in humans,
Role: Investigator,
Hass Avocado Board,
(07/2017 - 07/2018)
Status: Completed
Data Mining the Adventist Health Study-2 Information for Nut Consumption and Health Outcomes,
Role: Other,
International Tree Nut Council,
(07/2011 - 10/2013)
Status: Closed
The effects of consumption of California dried mission figs on serum lipid concentrations in hyperlipidemic adults,
Role: Investigator,
California Fig Advisory Board,
(10/2010 - 10/2011)
Status: Completed
Effects of feeding regular eggs, omega-3 eggs, and walnuts on serum lipids, membrane incorporation of essential fats, thromboxane and serum lutein levels, in free-living lacto-ovo vegetarians,
Role: Investigator,
American Egg Board,
(08/2004 - 08/2005)
Status: Completed
Developing a valid screening tool for assessing nutritional adequacy and osteoporosis among vegans in the United States,
Role: Investigator,
McClean Endowment Research Fund,
(05/2004 - 05/2005)
Status: Completed
Peer nutrition education: a model for nutrition education among Spanish-speaking WIC participants,
Role: Investigator,
California Wellness Foundation,
(12/1998 - 12/1999)
Status: Completed
Smart moves -- a weight and fitness program for adolescents,
Role: PI,
California Wellness Foundation,
(02/1996)
Status: Completed
The Nutrition Heart Health Directive,
Role: Investigator,
Heart Institute of the Desert,
(02/1996)
Status: Completed
State
Effects or walnuts on innate, acquired and gut immunity in older adults with overweight: A randomized controlled trial,
Role: Investigator,
California Walnut Commission,
(03/2023)
Status: Approved
Comparing different types of n-3 fatty acids (ALA vs EPA/DHA) on selected coronary heart disease risk factors in healthy adults,
Role: Investigator,
Center for Health and Nutrition Research - UC Davis,
(01/2017 - 01/2018)
Status: Completed
Effect of Walnut Consumption on HDL Function: Loma Linda University Contribution,
Role: Co-PD/PI,
California Walnut Commission,
(05/2013 - 12/2014)
Status: Closed
Postprandial Effects of Walnut Ingestion on Plasma Concentrations of Nutrients, Polyphenolic Compounds and Biomarkers of Antioxidant Status in Human Volunteers,
Role: Principal Investigator,
California Walnut Commission,
(10/2010 - 03/2012)
Status: Closed
Effect of Walnuts Compared to Fish on Selected Markers of Bone Formation and Resorption,
Role: Co-PD/PI,
California Walnut Commission,
(10/2009 - 06/2010)
Status: Closed
The effect of walnuts compared to fish on lipids and fatty acids in blood,
Role: Investigator,
California Walnut Commission,
(01/2005 - 01/2006)
Status: Completed