Dallefeld, Matthew

B.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2005

Thesis Project:  Collegiate bodybuilders and strength trainers and the factors they consider when purchasing protein supplements

Thesis Chair:  Dr. Allan Higginbotham

Ehorn, Elizabeth

B.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2006

Thesis Project:  Comparison of parent, peer, and media influence on body images of adolescent males and females

Thesis Chair:  Dr. Sara Long

Evans, Reisha

B.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2006

Thesis Project:  A comparison of lunches brought from home by elementary students with the standards of the National School Lunch Program

Thesis Chair:  Dr. Sara Long

Garcia Hilbran, Alicia

B.S., Brigham Young University, 2006

Thesis Project:  Impact of childhood food experiences on adult BMI and relationship with food during adulthood

Thesis Chair:  Dr. Sharon Peterson

Pham, Long

B.S., San Jose State University, 2006

Thesis Project:  Comparisons of non-invasive screening tools use to assess children ages 10-12 at risk for type II diabetes mellitus

Thesis Chair:  Dr. Sharon Peterson

Piercy, Katherine

B.S., California State University, Chico, 2006

Thesis Projects:  Food cost perceptions and purchasing practices of uninsured, low-income, rural adults.  Chart review of nutrition-related concerns in a rural, uninsured adult population.

Thesis Chair:  Dr. Sharon Peterson

Poovey, Diana

B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 2006

Thesis Project:  Perceptions and selections of healthful food choices by college freshmen in a self-service dining hall setting

Thesis Chair:  Dr. Sharon Peterson

 

Jung, Deborah

B.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2006

Thesis Project:  Nutrition Education for Preschool Children: A Meta-Analysis

Thesis Chair:  Dr. Allan Higginbotham

Michele Martin
Thesis title:  The use of intestinal microflora modification and novel 
bioactive peptides to maximize the anti-obesity and anti-
diabetic effects of soy protein diets. 
Thesis Chair:Dr. Allan Higginbotham
Kristin Caravelli 
Title of thesis: The effect of a community-based, lifestyle intervention on
the snack food consumption of middle school students who are at-risk for
type 2 diabetes.  
Thesis Chair: Dr. Sharon Peterson

 
Rebecca Startzer
B.S. University of Nebraska at Lincoln, 2007
Email:  rstartz8@siu.edu
Thesis title:  Adolescents at risk for Type 2 Diabetes and it relationship 
with Family Meals and Physical Activity.
Thesis Chair:  Dr. Sharon Peterson