Jeffrey S Hampl

• PhD, MMC, RD
• Benedictine University, Mesa, United States

Attitudes and perceptions on the role of preceptors in dietetic internships were assessed by an online survey among 552 registered dietitians and other nutrition professionals. Significant differences were observed in the scores concerning the value of the preceptor role, institutional support for precepting, and benefits of interns by preceptor ex...

Epidemiologic evidence suggests that dietary monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) may have a beneficial health effect. Twenty-four-hour dietary intake data collected on 10-year-olds from 1978 to 1994 and on children and adults (ages 0–30 years) were examined for time, age, gender, ethnic, and geographic location differences in MUFA intake. Children's...

Food and nutrition issues are popular news topics and have been occurring in the media with increasing frequency, yet few journalists are trained specifically in health reporting. Training in health science may be an approach to pique students' interest and maintain enrollments. Currently, health reporters say that lack of training is the biggest o...

The economic cost for the United States from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer is estimated at $71 billion annually. Along with this trend, the prevalence of obesity in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. To date, all interventions related to the prevention and treatment of obesity have failed. We must find a new way to prevent th...

To study dietary intake and body mass index (BMI) patterns among US adults, stratified by snacking patterns. The 1994-1996 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII) provided the study sample. Snacking episodes were defined as a 'food and/or beverage break', and subjects were classified as morning, afternoon, evening, multiple or neve...

Purpose To compare dietary intakes of nonsmoking adults married to smokers or non-smokers. Design Respondents to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII), 1994 to 1996 (response rate = 76.1% for 2 days of dietary intake). Nonsmoking adults aged 18 and older were grouped according to the smoking...

The beneficial effects of pregnancy on rheumatoid arthritis have been known for decades. Only recently, however, have lactation and prolactin been targeted as predictors of onset, flare, or relapse of arthritis. Among genetically susceptible women, breastfeeding is associated with an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis, particularly after the fi...

For the Latter-day Saints pioneers, scurvy was an unexpected infliction brought on by poverty and inadequate resources. George A. Smith spent the rest of his life encouraging others, especially children, to eat a healthy diet with many vegetables and fruits. For all of his contributions, the city of St. George, Utah, bears his name as a lasting eul...

Epidemiological investigations repeatedly show that the regular consumption of dark green and cruciferous vegetables, tomatoes and citrus fruits in particular is related to reduced cancer risk. We used the 1994-1996 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals to examine the types of fruits and vegetables consumed by Americans. The analytic sam...

Purpose To examine relationships between cigarette smoking, alcohol use, and dietary intake. Design Respondents to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals, a nationwide probability sample conducted from January 1994 through January 1997 (n = 23,602; response rate = 80%), were selected. Adults ages 19 y...

To determine vitamin C intakes among adults and to identify differences in dietary intake associated with vitamin C consumption. This cross-sectional study compared vitamin C intake, nutrient intake, and food group choices of adults with low (<30 mg/d), marginal (30-60 mg/d), and desirable (>60 mg/d) vitamin C intakes. Data from 2472 men and 2334 w...

Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for several chronic oxidative diseases that can be ameliorated by antioxidants. This study identified the typical dietary intakes and the major food group contributors of the antioxidants beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E by smoking status. The 1994-1996 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals...

The purpose of this study was to determine vitamin C intakes among American schoolchildren. We investigated the leading sources of vitamin C in children's diets, the leading vegetables and fruits consumed by children and differences in dietary intake associated with vitamin C consumption. Data from 1,350 7- to 12-year-old and 908 13- to 18-year-old...

Faced with a dwindling number of clinical sites for training dietetics students, we incorporated a standardized patient scenario of a 17-year-old pregnant woman into a nutrition counseling course. A young woman was hired to be the patient and was trained extensively. Each student signed up for a 20-minute block of time to assess her and provide nut...

Despite numerous anti-tobacco campaigns, smoking among adolescents continues to be a predominant public health issue. This report details the interrelationships between adolescence, smoking, and nutrition and health. Current data indicate that most smokers become nicotine-dependent as adolescents, which places them at risk for chronic diseases asso...

To determine children's sources of dietary fiber and to identify the food group choices made by those who met the "age+5" rule, which recommends that children daily consume an amount of fiber that is equal to their age plus an additional 5 g fiber. This study used 24-hour dietary recalls and 1-day food records to assess the nutrient intake and food...

Large international variations in rates of prostate cancer incidence and mortality suggest that environmental factors have a strong influence on the development of this disease. The purpose of this study was to identify predictive variables for prostate cancer mortality in data from 59 countries. Data on prostate cancer mortality, food consumption,...

The Nutrient Intake Report (NIR) is based on a 7-day dietary recall questionnaire used previously in research for dietary assessment and adapted for clinical use. Used to provide information and counseling as part of total patient care, the NIR acts as a cornerstone for dietary education and interaction between physician, registered dietitian, and...

Objective: In 1997 we developed a third-year "interclerkship" course during which students return to the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) campus for two days to study childhood hunger and malnutrition. We sought to ( 1) provide knowledge about (a) the extent to which hunger and malnutrition occur, (b) the short· and long-term physi...

LEARNING OUTCOME: To recognize improvements being made in medical nutrition education, with intentional emphasis on the nutritional status of children outside of the hospital setting. Historically, medical school curricula have not sufficiently emphasized the vitally important role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease. Although b...

Diets reported in CSFII 1988-91 were used to assess the energy, fat, cholesterol and fiber intakes of American children aged 1-10 years. Intake data from 1895 children was classified according to age (1-3 years, n = 613; 4-6 years, n = 562; and 7-10 years, n = 720) and race (white, n = 1540 and black, n = 355). One 24-hour recall and two 1-day, die...

We used the nationwide 1989-91 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII) to examine fiber intake in 4- to 6-year-olds and 7- to 10-years-olds who had three days of dietary intake reported for them. The children were stratified based upon the "age + 5" rule. ( Tests were used to compare those whose fiber intake was adequate to those w...

The 1988-91 CSFII data were used to assess the nutritional adequacy of American children aged 1-10 years. Data from 1897 children was classified according to age (1-3, 4-6 and 7-10 years age groups), gender (male and female) and race (white and black). All participants completed one 24-hour recall and two 1-day, dietary records. The data for mean n...

To evaluate the relationship between parental literacy and children's nutritional status, 103 low-income caregivers of 2- to 5-year-olds completed a brief quiz to determine their reading level and questionnaires regarding demographics, nutrition knowledge, and eating environment. Up to three 24-hour recalls of the children's diets were completed by...

To determine the sources of fat in the diets of 18- to 24-year-olds and to identify the food group choices of those consuming 30% of energy or less from fat. This study compared the fat intake, nutrient intake, and food group choices of young men and women consuming 30% or less or more than 30% of energy from fat. The 1989-1991 Continuing Survey of...