Applied Human Nutrition -- Graduate Theses
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Completed Graduate theses from the Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition program.
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- ItemFormulating a salt premix solution co-fortified with thiamine and iodine(Mount Saint Vincent University, 2025-04) O’Flaherty, JessicaSalt fortification is a large-scale, cost-effective method for preventing population-wide nutrient deficiencies. Thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency is a national public health concern in Cambodia. Salt iodization is already mandated in Cambodia, so co-fortifying salt with both iodine and thiamine could be an efficient solution, especially if existing spray fortification equipment is employed. Iodine and thiamine react unfavourably in aqueous solution: Thiamine chloride hydrochloride (TClHCl) lowers pH, catalyzing reduction-oxidation reactions leading to discolouration, precipitation, and rapid losses of iodine. However, both thiamine and iodine may be stabilized at 5.00
- ItemCanadian Registered Dietitians’ Perceptions, Experiences, and Knowledge of Weight- Related Evidence in Practice: A National Questionnaire(Mount Saint Vincent University, 2024-11) Waugh, Rachel LynnA recent nation-wide survey conducted by Dietitians of Canada (2020) found dietitians are divided in their interpretation of (body) weight evidence. There is limited data on Canadian Registered Dietitians' (RDs’) perspectives, experiences, and knowledge on this topic. Moreover, current evidence suggests Canadian RDs are predominantly female, white, and young-to-middle aged. It has been established that one’s intersecting characteristics can impact how they see themselves and others, but there is limited Canadian research impacting how these factors impact weight evidence interpretation and application.
- ItemCompassion in Healthcare: A Qualitative Study Exploring Knowledge and Experiences of Compassion of Nutrition Students(Mount Saint Vincent University, 2024-11) Goswami, SuhnandanyThis study aims to explore the knowledge and experiences of compassion among a sample of graduate nutrition students. By understanding the students' current knowledge and experiences of compassion, this study can help to identify areas of strength and gaps in their understanding of compassion and related concepts. This information can then be used to inform the development of teaching and learning strategies and curricula for nutrition and dietetics students that promote the integration of compassion into practice. Additionally, the results of this study will contribute to the existing body of research on compassion-based nutrition and healthcare practice. This study was qualitative in nature, and it is based on the qualitative description (QD) method.
- ItemThe experiences of accessing a sufficient quantity and quality culturally appropriate foods among international Chinese university students in Nova Scotia(Mount Saint Vincent University, 2024) Chen, Xinya
- ItemExploring the Experiences of People with ‘High-Risk’ Pregnancy and Prenatal Education in Nova Scotia(Mount Saint Vincent University, 2024-09) Churchill, MeganPrenatal education provides important information to pregnant people, preparing them for birthing and postpartum. People with high-risk pregnancies may require additional information to ensure that both the parent and infant are healthy/safe. Currently, facilitated prenatal education in Nova Scotia is only widely available through privately owned businesses.