Rhonda Dale Terry
Biographic Data
| ID | 5427494 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rhonda Dale Terry |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rhonda Dale |
| FAMILY NAME | Terry |
| SIGNATURE | TERRY R D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Iowa State University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1984 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1992 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
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Anthropometric characteristics of rural elderly females in Malaysia
Selected anthropometric measurements were examined for 305 Malay females age 55 and older from selected rural villages in Malaysia. Although height and indicators of stature were similar to elderly Asian females living in similar environments, the Malay females were comparatively heavier with more body fat. Age was negatively and significantly related to changes in standing and sitting heights, arm span, body weight, body mass index, waist and hi…
Dietary patterns of rural elderly females in Malaysia
Interviews which collected data on dietary patterns were conducted with 317 rural Malay females age 55 and older. Cultivated, wild, and purchased foods all contributed to the household food supplies of subjects. Over 90% reported eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, while daily snacking patterns were less consistent. Estimates of food intake frequency indicate that a variety of foods were eaten by these women. The most frequently consumed f…
Moroccan planners' and professionals' attitudes toward nutrition problems and programs in their country
A questionnaire which assessed attitudes toward selected nutrition issues was administered to 113 influential Moroccan planners and professionals. Although most agreed that additional nutrition surveys are needed in Morocco, that malnutrition is most prevalent in rural areas, and that goiter and protein deficiency are widespread, there was less consensus about the prevalence of anemia and insufficient caloric intake. Most agreed that the causes o…
Food practices of families in an Eastern Cherokee township
Household food procurement strategies, preservation methods and intake frequency of contemporary and traditional foods were examined in the Eastern Cherokee township of Snowbird. In addition to purchasing food, 98.6 percent of households obtained food using traditional acquisition strategies such as gardening and gathering wild foods. Home food preservation was practiced in 97.2 percent of homes. Most common preservation methods were canning, fre…
Obesity among eastern cherokee indian women
Weight for height, body mass index and triceps skinfold measurements of 104 Eastern Cherokee Indian women were evaluated and compared with various anthropometric standards and percentiles. Regardless of the standard used, study participants demonstrated a high prevalence of obesity. Although desire to change weight was expressed at all weight levels, heavier subjects tended to be more dissatisfied with their weight. At the time of study 40.0 perc…
Nutritive value of maygrass,Phalaris caroliniana
Food practices of families in an Eastern Cherokee township
Household food procurement strategies, preservation methods and intake frequency of contemporary and traditional foods were examined in the Eastern Cherokee township of Snowbird. In addition to purchasing food, 98.6 percent of households obtained food using traditional acquisition strategies such as gardening and gathering wild foods. Home food preservation was practiced in 97.2 percent of homes. Most common preservation methods were canning, fre…
Obesity among eastern cherokee indian women
Weight for height, body mass index and triceps skinfold measurements of 104 Eastern Cherokee Indian women were evaluated and compared with various anthropometric standards and percentiles. Regardless of the standard used, study participants demonstrated a high prevalence of obesity. Although desire to change weight was expressed at all weight levels, heavier subjects tended to be more dissatisfied with their weight. At the time of study 40.0 perc…
Nutritive value of maygrass,Phalaris caroliniana
Moroccan planners' and professionals' attitudes toward nutrition problems and programs in their country
A questionnaire which assessed attitudes toward selected nutrition issues was administered to 113 influential Moroccan planners and professionals. Although most agreed that additional nutrition surveys are needed in Morocco, that malnutrition is most prevalent in rural areas, and that goiter and protein deficiency are widespread, there was less consensus about the prevalence of anemia and insufficient caloric intake. Most agreed that the causes o…
Dietary patterns of rural elderly females in Malaysia
Interviews which collected data on dietary patterns were conducted with 317 rural Malay females age 55 and older. Cultivated, wild, and purchased foods all contributed to the household food supplies of subjects. Over 90% reported eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, while daily snacking patterns were less consistent. Estimates of food intake frequency indicate that a variety of foods were eaten by these women. The most frequently consumed f…
Anthropometric characteristics of rural elderly females in Malaysia
Selected anthropometric measurements were examined for 305 Malay females age 55 and older from selected rural villages in Malaysia. Although height and indicators of stature were similar to elderly Asian females living in similar environments, the Malay females were comparatively heavier with more body fat. Age was negatively and significantly related to changes in standing and sitting heights, arm span, body weight, body mass index, waist and hi…
Reply to C.S. Wilson
Medicine (6 works) · Biology (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Food Science (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Obesity (3 works) · Agriculture (2 works) · Anthropometry (2 works) · Body mass index (2 works)