Heewon L Gray
Biographic Data
| ID | 4421630 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Heewon L Gray |
| GIVEN NAMES | Heewon L |
| FAMILY NAME | Gray |
| SIGNATURE | GRAY H L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Florida |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5257-5012 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Food choices and sustainability considerations and their association with food consumption patterns in East Asian students in the USA
Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine food choice motivations in terms of sustainability and the safety of the food system and how these are related to food consumption patterns for East Asian international students. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study developed and validated a survey instrument through a pilot study and a review of existing validated instruments. East Asian international students from four New York a…
Exploring differences in perceived barriers and facilitators to Covid-19 vaccine uptake and testing intention by vaccination status and testing hesitancy among rural Latino communities in Southwest Fl…
Promoting family and community safety may be effective facilitators influencing vaccine and testing intention in rural Latino communities. Enhanced education by trusted information sources, such as doctors and faith leaders may alleviate associated concerns. Our findings may inform actions for future pandemics. Further studies should determine the generalizability of our findings across other rural migrant communities and other vaccines
Associations Among Parents’ Eating Behaviors, Feeding Practices, and Children’s Eating Behaviors
Ultra-processed food consumption and obesity indicators in individuals with and without type 1 diabetes mellitus
Objective: To evaluate the associations of ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and obesity indicators among individuals with and without type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) from the Coronary Artery Calcification in Type 1 Diabetes cohort study. Design: A secondary analysis. The consumption of UPF was assessed using the dietary data collected with the Harvard FFQ, and each food item was categorised according to the NOVA food processing classificati…
Mixed-method assessment of caregiver feeding practices in early care and education centres during Covid-19
Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic changed early care and education (ECE) mealtimes. Feeding practices that support children’s emerging autonomy may support children’s healthy eating, but it is unknown whether and how COVID-19 changed feeding practices. This paper describes caregiver feeding practices in ECE centres in Florida during COVID-19. Design: A mixed-methods design was used to understand mealtime feeding practices. Survey and interview que…
Postpartum Diet and the Lifestyle of Korean and Chinese Women
Objective The study investigated and compared postpartum diet and behaviors, nutrition education, and psychological health status among Korean and Chinese postpartum women (0–6 months after delivery). Methods A total of 221 Korean mothers in Gyeonggi-do (South Korea) and 221 mothers in Jinhua (China) participated in the survey between November and December 2018, and the results were statistically analyzed using the SPSS Statistics 25.0 software. …
Just sit and eat.” Adult and Child Mealtime Responsibilities in Early Care and Education Centers During Covid-19 in Florida
Most young children in the United States attend early care and education (ECE) programs, in which they eat 3-4 times daily. 'Division of responsibility' between adult and child means the adults are responsible for what, when and where , and the child is responsible for whether, what and how much to eat. A balanced division of responsibility can support children's development of healthy eating competency. This paper aims to describe division of re…
Religion and Food Insecurity in the Time of Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and amplified food insecurity in marginalized communities of color, revealing systemic health and socioeconomic inequalities. Given the role that religious organizations play in building social capital, disseminating information to local communities, and facilitating the distribution of basic necessities such as food, they are integrally involved in short- and long-term solutions to food insecurity. Yet, literatu…
A Mixed-methods Study to Understand Food Environments and Grocery Shopping Patterns of Community Residents in Underserved Neighborhoods in Tampa, Florida
A mixed methods study was conducted to better understand food access, food retail store environment, and perspectives of community residents on their grocery store shopping patterns and access to healthy foods in underserved, predominantly African American neighborhoods. GIS mapping, grocery store observations (n = 4), a food access and grocery store environment survey (n = 126), and focus groups (n = 48) were used. The results indicate that thes…
Disentangling the Relationship between Food Insecurity and Poor Sleep Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has created disruptions in global and national food supply chains. Along with an increase in the unemployment rate, this resulted in a rise in food insecurity at the community-level, threatening individual and family well-being. Food insecurity is associated with inadequate nutrient intakes, weight gain, and psychological distress, including anxiety and depressive symptoms, all of which are known to affect sleep. Yet, little…
Cafeteria noise exposure and fruit and vegetable consumption at school lunch
Challenges and Facilitators to Promoting a Healthy Food Environment and Communicating Effectively with Parents to Improve Food Behaviors of School Children
Mediation effect of the psychosocial factors on sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in youth
Associations among measures of energy balance related behaviors and psychosocial determinants in urban upper elementary school children
Mediation effect of the psychosocial factors on sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in youth
Associations among measures of energy balance related behaviors and psychosocial determinants in urban upper elementary school children
Challenges and Facilitators to Promoting a Healthy Food Environment and Communicating Effectively with Parents to Improve Food Behaviors of School Children
Cafeteria noise exposure and fruit and vegetable consumption at school lunch
Religion and Food Insecurity in the Time of Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and amplified food insecurity in marginalized communities of color, revealing systemic health and socioeconomic inequalities. Given the role that religious organizations play in building social capital, disseminating information to local communities, and facilitating the distribution of basic necessities such as food, they are integrally involved in short- and long-term solutions to food insecurity. Yet, literatu…
A Mixed-methods Study to Understand Food Environments and Grocery Shopping Patterns of Community Residents in Underserved Neighborhoods in Tampa, Florida
A mixed methods study was conducted to better understand food access, food retail store environment, and perspectives of community residents on their grocery store shopping patterns and access to healthy foods in underserved, predominantly African American neighborhoods. GIS mapping, grocery store observations (n = 4), a food access and grocery store environment survey (n = 126), and focus groups (n = 48) were used. The results indicate that thes…
Disentangling the Relationship between Food Insecurity and Poor Sleep Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has created disruptions in global and national food supply chains. Along with an increase in the unemployment rate, this resulted in a rise in food insecurity at the community-level, threatening individual and family well-being. Food insecurity is associated with inadequate nutrient intakes, weight gain, and psychological distress, including anxiety and depressive symptoms, all of which are known to affect sleep. Yet, little…
Postpartum Diet and the Lifestyle of Korean and Chinese Women
Objective The study investigated and compared postpartum diet and behaviors, nutrition education, and psychological health status among Korean and Chinese postpartum women (0–6 months after delivery). Methods A total of 221 Korean mothers in Gyeonggi-do (South Korea) and 221 mothers in Jinhua (China) participated in the survey between November and December 2018, and the results were statistically analyzed using the SPSS Statistics 25.0 software. …
Just sit and eat.” Adult and Child Mealtime Responsibilities in Early Care and Education Centers During Covid-19 in Florida
Most young children in the United States attend early care and education (ECE) programs, in which they eat 3-4 times daily. 'Division of responsibility' between adult and child means the adults are responsible for what, when and where , and the child is responsible for whether, what and how much to eat. A balanced division of responsibility can support children's development of healthy eating competency. This paper aims to describe division of re…
Associations Among Parents’ Eating Behaviors, Feeding Practices, and Children’s Eating Behaviors
Ultra-processed food consumption and obesity indicators in individuals with and without type 1 diabetes mellitus
Objective: To evaluate the associations of ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and obesity indicators among individuals with and without type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) from the Coronary Artery Calcification in Type 1 Diabetes cohort study. Design: A secondary analysis. The consumption of UPF was assessed using the dietary data collected with the Harvard FFQ, and each food item was categorised according to the NOVA food processing classificati…
Mixed-method assessment of caregiver feeding practices in early care and education centres during Covid-19
Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic changed early care and education (ECE) mealtimes. Feeding practices that support children’s emerging autonomy may support children’s healthy eating, but it is unknown whether and how COVID-19 changed feeding practices. This paper describes caregiver feeding practices in ECE centres in Florida during COVID-19. Design: A mixed-methods design was used to understand mealtime feeding practices. Survey and interview que…
Exploring differences in perceived barriers and facilitators to Covid-19 vaccine uptake and testing intention by vaccination status and testing hesitancy among rural Latino communities in Southwest Fl…
Promoting family and community safety may be effective facilitators influencing vaccine and testing intention in rural Latino communities. Enhanced education by trusted information sources, such as doctors and faith leaders may alleviate associated concerns. Our findings may inform actions for future pandemics. Further studies should determine the generalizability of our findings across other rural migrant communities and other vaccines
Food choices and sustainability considerations and their association with food consumption patterns in East Asian students in the USA
Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine food choice motivations in terms of sustainability and the safety of the food system and how these are related to food consumption patterns for East Asian international students. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study developed and validated a survey instrument through a pilot study and a review of existing validated instruments. East Asian international students from four New York a…
Medicine (12 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (7 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (5 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (4 works) · Food insecurity (3 works) · Food Science (3 works) · Food security (3 works)