This project provides the guidelines for the creation of a multicultural classroom and implementation of these guidelines in a classroom of three year old children at Oxnard College Child Development Center. An evaluation of both the manual and the cl . . .

Anorexia nervosa is becoming an increasingly common disorder, especially in Western countries where great emphasis is placed on being slim. Fashion models face an exaggerated need to maintain a slim shape not only because their success depends upon it . . .

The purpose of this study was to assess the nutritional knowledge, behaviors, and concerns of the CSUN varsity athlete. The collected findings are to serve as a guideline for the development of nutrition education material to be utilized to enhance th . . .

This study investigated the clothing preferences of female baby boomers born 1946-1964 and then divided into early (born in 1946-1954) and late baby boomers (born in 1955-1964). A self-report questionnaire was used to gather information through snowba . . .

The purpose of this project was to develop a financial guidebook for young consumers, 13-18 years of age (Generation Y), which would help them to analyze their shopping behavior for fashionable apparel. According to the literature on young consumers, . . .

The dress preferences and acculturation levels of 60 Mexican-American and 60 Asian-American female college students were compared by means of a self-administered questionnaire. Two types of dress preferences were examined, body modification and body s . . .

A study of 90 infants from lower middle class homes in New Delhi, India showed no conclusive relationships between family income, the father's occupation, the mother's education, and the vegetarian or non-vegetarian practices of the family to the prot . . .

A consumer survey was conducted: (1) to determine opinions of the consumer concerning DOC Standard FF J-71 on the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear, and (2) to determine if the consumer follows instructions on the care labels in sleepwear concernin . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate opinions held by diabetic patients concerning diet and disease. Data were gathered using a questionnaire. Twenty-five diabetic patients who were hospitalized at Whittier Hospital, Whittier, California, resp . . .

Studies have noted that children's clothing industry poses great risks and problems due to the cyclical nature of fashion (Chen &Wei, 2012; Islam ,2017). This research is focused on the identification of materials and dyes used in production of child . . .

The presence of school gardens is increasing in schools throughout the United States. In California alone, school gardens were found in 13% of schools in 1996 and 24% of schools in 2005 (819 and 2381, respectively) (Graham, Lane Beall, Lussier, McLaug . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the night shift increased the risk of obesity among nurses. The study examined different factors that might influence night shift nurses towards obesity, incorporating other research on obesity, nur . . .

Prior research indicates that college students have a lack of knowledge regarding proper nutrition and have been shown to have undesirable nutrition behaviors (Kolodinsky, Harvey-Berino, Berlin, Johnson, & Reynolds, 2007). However, consuming a diet th . . .

Urban agriculture has been identified as a means to reduce urban carbon footprint and a measure to live sustainably. To that end, a pedagogical approach towards urban agriculture may help fill in the gaps of knowledge in this area among young learners . . .

This study was designed to measure and compare the results of two grading techniques, contract and traditional, in terms of learning achievement and attitude toward subject matter. Results of the research would be used to implement a more effective or . . .

The purpose of this study was to develop Consumer Survival skill educational programs for learning disabled incarcerated youth. Interest in this topic evolved from working with this population and discovering that a complete curriculum to meet their s . . .

This study was designed to assess nutritional knowledge of elderly Korean men and women, their meal patterns, and their use of American versus traditional Korean foods. This researcher interviewed with 50 elderly Korean men and 50 elderly Korean women . . .

This project was to create coworking spaces that provide workers an innovative working environment based on the student design competition that was held by Steelcase Inc. The designers aimed to create this coworking space with ideas of independence, c . . .

Daily Food Waste is a recurrent issue across many industries, in specific Universities, Colleges, Schools, restaurants and food service organizations. These establishments have continuously explored the ability to recycle their DFW as a sustainable me . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine the subjects' acceptance of aspartame and their perception of its safety for consumption. One hundred twenty-one users of artificial sweeteners and/or artificially-sweetened products responded to a questionna . . .

The prevalence of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency is a growing public health concern. In an effort to address this problem, a curriculum to increase knowledge in omega-3 fatty acids was created for Northeast Valley Health Corporation's Women Infant Chil . . .

This project developed a hands-on gardening curriculum manual for teachers of first and second grade students that can be utilized as a guide for elementary schools to implement school gardens. The curriculum was created to support a grant from the U. . . .

This study explored the current apparel and textile industry's labeling practices within the United States. The purpose of this research study was to develop a barcode labeling system in order to assist consumers' pre and post eco-product consumption. . . .

Nutritional adequacy of the diets of white, black, and Spanish-American clients of the Los Angeles Regional Family Planning Council was evaluated in terms of the 1979 Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA). A total of 142 clients was surveyed. All were . . .

The purposes of this study were (1) to determine if increasing stitches per inch in seam construction would reduce the amount of slippage along seams of 100% olefin furniture fabrics; and (2) to determine if use of self-adhesive seam tape would reduce . . .

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder characterized by a voluntary refusal to eat. Subclinical AN is a milder form of the disease where subjects are not fully symptomatic. Serious dance students are at risk for developing AN because they are req . . .

Students with children have been identified as one of the most vulnerable groups experiencing hunger on higher education institutions. To facilitate the access to WIC services in the fall 2016 semester CSUN in collaboration with NEVHC-WIC opened the f . . .

The purpose of this study was to develop a written programmed instruction for low sodium diet patients. Testing was necessary to provide an objective measure of student learning. The subjects used in the study were twenty-six hospital inpatients and c . . .

A study of 90 infants from lower middle class homes in New Delhi, India showed no conclusive relationships between family income, the father's occupation, the mother's education, and the vegetarian or non-vegetarian practices of the family to the prot . . .

Childhood obesity in the United States is a growing problem and has reached epidemic proportions. Health promotion from the early stages of life has been shown to have a major impact on the well-being of an individual during childhood and in the later . . .

The aim of this study was to examine if the comparison level of alternatives (CLalt), in addition to past experiences and intentions for utilizing online dating services, has an effect on online daters' likelihood to commit to a monogamous relationshi . . .

Children and adults in the United States are failing to meet the recommendations for fruits and vegetables (F/V), which is of great public concern because inadequate nutrition can lead to a multitude of health problems. Garden-based education is part . . .

The purpose of this thesis is to develop a wedding dress collection by using the upcycling technique in order to be profitable, marketable and sustainable without creating waste. This thesis defines and analyzes fashion industry waste, sustainable met . . .

The purpose of this project was to develop a text and a set of guidelines concerning nutritional support of the hospitalized patient, and the type of nutritional support these patients require. The objective was to design material that dietetic studen . . .

Childhood obesity is an increasing public health problem across the United States and is also a challenge in Los Angeles County, which increases the need for prevention efforts to target communities that address racial and socioeconomic disparities. E . . .

The study measured the nutrition knowledge of a group of Hispanic women enrolled in a W.I.C. Clinic in Southern California whose children were at nutritional risk. The instrument was a questionnaire in English or Spanish which included six demographic . . .

This study investigates whether changes in the diet have occurred among graduate students due to the recent increase in food prices. A questionnaire was administered to ten graduate classes at California State University, Northridge. One hundred usabl . . .

The purpose of this study was to develop and test a written programmed instruction for cardiac rehabilitation diets. The programmed instruction included information about fat, cholesterol and sodium, as well as information on weight loss and cooking m . . .

Spirulina algae is a currently available food form that is rich in protein and has been consumed by man and animals for hundreds of years. The current use of novel foods in this country, however, has been limited due to lack of education regarding the . . .

A study of thirty-four respondents was made to measure the knowledge parents had concerning the nutrient iron. The population was divided evenly into two groups. The first group consisted of those parents whose children had a biochemically determined . . .

The effects of variations in the extraction procedure on the folacin content of sour cream were studied. The pH of the extracting buffer and sample homogenate, ascorbic acid concentration of the extracting buffer, and incubation of sample extract with . . .

People are living longer, and because of this the United States has taken a special interest in the aged and their health. As the senescent population grows, so does government spending in the form of medical costs. Therefore, aging and its relationsh . . .

New developments in the area of nutrition and clinical dietetics have increased the need of a local hospital for a diet manual that has been updated and that can be easily understood by all dietary staff involved in preparation of patients' diets. Mos . . .

This study explores how transnational families manage the separation of family from one country to another. There is ample amount of research done with immigrant family members but less is known about transnational families and their social suffering. . . .

A two part study, a consumer questionnaire and laboratory investigation, was conducted on the absorbency qualities of velour versus terry cloth towels when laundered with and without fabric softeners. Consumer opinions on preference of type of towels . . .

The study of domestic architecture and the history of the land can give us an understanding of the development of Southern California. An interest in historic domestic architecture motivated this study of the architecture of John Byers and Edla Muir w . . .

Project-based service learning (PBSL) in Apparel Design and Merchandising and other fields has the potential to instill agency in students and contribute to their commitment to citizenship, social justice, and social responsibility. While the importan . . .

The purpose of this study was to obtain information for a comparison of home economics core programs in small colleges. A selected group of 48 small home economics departments was compared as to the number of units required in the core program; the un . . .

The prevalence of childhood obesity, particularly among disadvantaged children, continues to be a growing public health concern. In an effort to address this problem, the Marilyn Magaram Center at California State University, Northridge was awarded a . . .

Effect of processing and storage on folacin content of green beans canned in tinplated cans and retortable pouches, under home canning conditions were studied. Blanching resulted in retentions of 51.5 percent of free folacin (FFA) and 81.4 percent of . . .