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Journal of Community Health | 2015

Influence of Cultural Beliefs on Infant Feeding, Postpartum and Childcare Practices among Chinese-American Mothers in New York City

Adele Lee; Lynn S. Brann

As one of the fastest growing communities in the United States, Chinese-Americans receive relatively little research attention on their rates of breastfeeding versus formula feeding, and what factors influence that choice. This research aims to examine the influence of elders and cultural beliefs on postpartum, infant feeding, and childcare practices. Semi-structured interviews with 22 recently postpartum mothers who met the recruiting criteria were conducted between July 2012 and February 2013. The traditional postpartum practice, zuo yuezi, presented negative physical and emotional outcomes and maternal reporting of delay in lactation. Early introduction of solids for traditional reasons was reported. The support from husbands and elders were necessary for breastfeeding success, while some mothers had to first negotiate with elders for breastfeeding. The practice of sending infants back to China to be taken care of by extended families presented cultural implications related to grandparents’ involvement in raising grandchildren. With the respect and appreciation for elders and traditions, it is likely that Chinese mothers negotiate between cultural traditions and societal expectation in the western home.


Atherosclerosis | 2016

Subclinical atherosclerotic risk in endurance-trained premenopausal amenorrheic women.

Jacqueline A. Augustine; Wesley K. Lefferts; Jodi N. Dowthwaite; Lynn S. Brann; Tom D. Brutsaert; Kevin S. Heffernan

PURPOSE In premenopausal women, amenorrhea contributes to endothelial dysfunction. It is unknown whether this vascular functional change is associated with vascular structural change. METHODS This study examined regional and systemic vascular structure and function to gain insight into subclinical atherosclerotic risk in 10 amenorrheic athletes, 18 eumenorrheic athletes, and 15 recreationally active controls. Brachial flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and low flow mediated constriction (L-FMC) were used to measure global endothelial function. Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) was used to measure aortic stiffness. Doppler-ultrasound of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) was used to assess intima-media thickness (IMT) and vessel diameter as indicators of vascular remodeling. RESULTS Amenorrheic athletes had significantly lower brachial FMD adjusted for shear stimulus (6.9 ± 1.3%) compared with eumenorrheic athletes (11.0 ± 1.0%) and controls (11.0 ± 1.1%, p = 0.05). Brachial L-FMC (-1.8 ± 4.3%) and aortic PWV (5.0 ± 1.0 m/s) of amenorrheic athletes were similar to those of eumenorrheic athletes (L-FMC, -1.6 ± 4.6%; PWV, 4.6 ± 0.5 m/s) and controls (L-FMC, -1.5 ± 2.8%, p = 0.98; PWV, 5.4 ± 0.7 m/s, p = 0.15). SFA diameters were similar in amenorrheic athletes (5.7 ± 0.7 mm) and eumenorrheic athletes (5.7 ± 0.7 mm), but amenorrheic athletes had larger SFA diameters compared with controls (5.1 ± 0.6 mm, p = 0.04). In amenorrheic athletes, SFA IMT (0.31 ± 0.03 mm) was similar to that of eumenorrheic athletes (0.35 ± 0.07 mm) but significantly thinner compared to that of controls (0.38 ± 0.06, p = 0.01). CONCLUSION Vascular dysfunction in female amenorrheic athletes is not systemic. Parenthetically, amenorrhea may not prevent favorable peripheral vascular structural adaptations to habitual exercise training.


Topics in clinical nutrition | 2001

Maternal Employment and Dietary Quality of Children Aged 42-60 Months

Lynn S. Brann; Jean D. Skinner; Betty Ruth Carruth

Introduction Methods Sample Data Collection Analysis Results Sample Nutrient Data and Dietary Variety Eating Away from Home Discussion Implications References


Journal of Environmental and Public Health | 2017

Examining the Benefits and Barriers of Instructional Gardening Programs to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Intake among Preschool-Age Children

Kristen L. Davis; Lynn S. Brann

Research exists on using instructional gardening programs with school age children as a means of improving dietary quality and for obesity prevention. This article examines the potential use of instructional gardens in childcare settings to improving fruit and vegetable intake in young children. A qualitative study was conducted with childcare providers. Participants (n = 20) were recruited via e-mails, letters, and follow-up phone calls. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded to identify themes within two areas (1) childcare providers perceptions of childrens fruit and vegetable consumption and (2) components necessary to initiate or improve instructional gardening programs. Themes associated with providers perceptions of child fruit and vegetable consumption included benefits of consumption, willingness to try fruits and vegetables, meeting recommendations, and influence of the home and childcare environments on child eating. Benefits, barriers, and resources needed were identified as themes related to starting or improving instructional gardening programs. Benefits to gardening with preschoolers are consistent with those found in school-age populations. While several barriers exist, resources are available to childcare providers to address these barriers. Increased knowledge and awareness of resources are necessary to improve the success of gardening programs in the childcare setting with the goal of improving child diet quality.


Journal of The American Dietetic Association | 2008

Classifying Preadolescent Boys Based on Their Weight Status and Percent Body Fat Produces Different Groups

Lynn S. Brann


Topics in clinical nutrition | 2009

Interprofessional learning community: educating dietetic and other health profession students through an interdisciplinary, service-learning experience.

Tanya Horacek; Lynn S. Brann; Maria Erdman; Mary Ann Middlemiss; Sudha Raj


Maternal and Child Nutrition | 2011

Parents' and boys' perceptions of boys' body size for average and high BMI boys.

Lynn S. Brann


Archives of Osteoporosis | 2017

Relationships among diet, physical activity, and dual plane dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry bone outcomes in pre-pubertalgirls.

Jie Ren; Lynn S. Brann; Kay Stearns Bruening; Tamara A. Scerpella; Jodi N. Dowthwaite


Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior | 2007

O4: Inter-professional Learning Community: A Method of Teaching Cultural, Ethical and Communication Competence to Dietetic Students through an Interdisciplinary, Service-Learning Experience

Tanya Horacek; Maria Erdman; Lynn S. Brann; Bruce Carter; Mamie Hensel; Mary Ann Middlemiss; Sudha Raj; Carrie Smith


Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior | 2018

Understanding Vegetable Feeding Practices Among Families with Young Children Using Farmers' Market Coupon Programs: Does Participation Increase Children's Vegetable Consumption?

Heather Brubaker; Lynn S. Brann

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Jodi N. Dowthwaite

State University of New York Upstate Medical University

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Tamara A. Scerpella

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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J. Dowthwaite

State University of New York System

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Kay Stearns Bruening

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

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