ETDs

This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.

In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.

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An Investigation into the Effects of Time-restricted Feeding on Mood State in College Students: A Randomized 8-Week Trial

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Mood disorders are prevalent within the college student population, increasing the potential for poor academic performance among those students. Intermittent fasting, particularly time-restricted feeding (TRF) regimens, have shown promising results associated with improvements in health outcomes related to weight loss, cardiovascular health, glucose and insulin regulation, and breast cancer; however,…

Mood disorders are prevalent within the college student population, increasing the potential for poor academic performance among those students. Intermittent fasting, particularly time-restricted feeding (TRF) regimens, have shown promising results associated with improvements in health outcomes related to weight loss, cardiovascular health, glucose and insulin regulation, and breast cancer; however, very limited research exits for the impact on mood states. The objective of this eight-week randomized, controlled trial was to examine the effects of a daily fasting regimen of 18 hours (six hour feeding window), compared to a daily fasting regimen of eight hours (16 hour feeding window), on the mood state of healthy college students attending Arizona State University or University of Arizona. Twenty nine students were recruited and randomized into the TRF group (n = 16) following a 16-hour fast or the control (CON) group (n = 13) following an eight-hour fast. Participants in each group were instructed to consume their first meal within an hour of waking, which would then begin their assigned feeding window. Participants were also allowed one ‘cheat day’ per week in which they were not required to follow their assigned fasting protocol, otherwise no additional dietary instructions were given; participants were permitted to consume food and beverages ad libitum throughout their feeding window. Mood state was assessed at baseline, week four, and week eight using the Profile of Mood States questionnaire and the GAD-7, specific to generalized anxiety. Of the initial 29 participants recruited, 18 completed the trial (TRF group n = 8; CON group n = 10). Data were reported through week four only, due to inconsistencies with week eight data as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The mood state measures did not show any statistically significant changes after four weeks. The results of this study suggest that a TRF regimen of 18 hours does not significantly impact overall or individual mood states among college students.
ContributorsChondropoulos, Kelly Nicole (Author) / Johnston, Carol (Thesis advisor) / Shepard, Tina (Committee member) / Alexon, Christy (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2021
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Exploring the Effects of Vinegar on Inflammatory Biomarkers and Oxidative Stress in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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This thesis explores the potential anti-inflammatory effects of daily vinegar ingestion in healthy adults over a 4-week period, with a focus on cytokine levels, innate immunity markers, and C-reactive protein (CRP). Participants were healthy, non-smoking adults (n=28, 18-41 years of age) free of chronic disease. Participants were randomized to the…

This thesis explores the potential anti-inflammatory effects of daily vinegar ingestion in healthy adults over a 4-week period, with a focus on cytokine levels, innate immunity markers, and C-reactive protein (CRP). Participants were healthy, non-smoking adults (n=28, 18-41 years of age) free of chronic disease. Participants were randomized to the active treatment group (VIN; two tablespoons liquid vinegar at mealtime twice daily; n=16) or the control group (CON; one commercial vinegar tablet daily; n=12). A fasting blood sample was collected at the start and completion of the 4-week intervention, and serum was analyzed for 15 cytokines and C-reactive protein (CRP). Fluctuations in the anti-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., IL-4, IL-10, IL-5, and IL-13) did not differ between treatment groups during the trial; however, notable reductions in two pro-inflammatory cytokines were observed at week 4 for VIN participants in comparison to CON participants. IL-1 trended lower for VIN versus CON participants (-2.7±6.0 and 1.0±6.6 pg/ml respectively, p=0.102), and IL-12p40 was reduced significantly during the trial in VIN versus CON participants (-5.7±12.5 and +1.04±9.8 pg/ml; p=0.051). The rise in CRP at week 4 for all participants, while not statistically significant, underscores the complexity of the relationship between inflammatory markers. These findings suggest that daily vinegar ingestion may afford greater resilience to inflammatory conditions (as indicated by increasing CRP concentrations). Recommendations for future research include expanding participant pools, extending intervention periods, and conducting more comprehensive studies to unravel the intricate dynamics of vinegar's impact on inflammatory processes.
ContributorsCoven, Hannah (Author) / Johnston, Carol (Thesis advisor) / Shepard, Tina (Committee member) / Mayol-Kreiser, Sandra (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2024