Letter to Jean Holcomb regarding SEAALL Scholarship, May 7, 1992

A letter from Barbara Sutherland to Jean Holcomb detailing Sutherland\u27s fulfillment of conditions for accepting a SEAALL Scholarship

Letter to Sue Burch regarding use of Scholarship funds, May 7, 1992

A letter from Barbara Sutherland to Sue Burch detailing Sutherland\u27s expenses for the SEAALL Annual Meeting

Letter to Jean Holcomb regarding award of a SEAALL Scholarship, December 24, 1991

A letter from Barbara Sutherland to Jean Holcomb accepting the SEAALL Scholarship awarded to her

A moderate increase in dietary zinc reduces DNA strand breaks in leukocytes and alters plasma proteins without changing plasma zinc concentrations.

BackgroundFood fortification has been recommended to improve a population's micronutrient status. Biofortification techniques modestly elevate the zinc content of cereals, but few studies have reported a positive impact on functional indicators of zinc status.ObjectiveWe determined the impact of a modest increase in dietary zinc that was similar to that provided by biofortification programs on whole-body and cellular indicators of zinc status.DesignEighteen men participated in a 6-wk controlled consumption study of a low-zinc, rice-based diet. The diet contained 6 mg Zn/d for 2 wk and was followed by 10 mg Zn/d for 4 wk. To reduce zinc absorption, phytate was added to the diet during the initial period. Indicators of zinc homeostasis, including total absorbed zinc (TAZ), the exchangeable zinc pool (EZP), plasma and cellular zinc concentrations, zinc transporter gene expression, and other metabolic indicators (i.e., DNA damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress), were measured before and after each dietary-zinc period.ResultsTAZ increased with increased dietary zinc, but plasma zinc concentrations and EZP size were unchanged. Erythrocyte and leukocyte zinc concentrations and zinc transporter expressions were not altered. However, leukocyte DNA strand breaks decreased with increased dietary zinc, and the level of proteins involved in DNA repair and antioxidant and immune functions were restored after the dietary-zinc increase.ConclusionsA moderate 4-mg/d increase in dietary zinc, similar to that which would be expected from zinc-biofortified crops, improves zinc absorption but does not alter plasma zinc. The repair of DNA strand breaks improves, as do serum protein concentrations that are associated with the DNA repair process. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02861352

The Iowa Homemaker vol.29, no.6

I Had a Career on the Companion, Mary Dodds Schlick, page 3 Improve Your Lighting, Katherine Williams, page 4 What’s New, Virginia Foth, page 5 Cold in Name Only, Barbara Allen, page 6 Fill Your Hopechest Free, Mary Kay Pitzer, page 7 Convening in Sweden, Janet Sutherland, page 8 Cook’s Favorite at Sigma Nu, Patricia Binder, page 10 Here’s an Idea, Barbara Short, page 14 Put Spring in a Winter Wardrobe, Margaret Wallace, page 1

The Iowa Homemaker vol.28, no.1

Housemothers Enjoy Personal Ties, Janet Sutherland, page 2 Your Hope Chest Plans, Jo Ann Breckenridge, page 3 Select Your Electives Now, Barbara Parson, page 4 With Spring – Sport’s The Thing, Barbara Allen, page 5 You Can Make Packing Fun, Patricia Close, page 7 Vicky Boasts – Bring On The Rain, Katherine Williams, page 8 Wee Listeners Join Radio Fans, Lee Ann Smiley, page 10 Zipper History Has Ups and Downs, Margaret Leveson, page 12 Simple Corsages That You Can Make, Emogene Olson, page 15 Keeping Up with Today, Mary West, page 1

A Randomized Trial of the Little by Little CD-ROM: Demonstrated Effectiveness in Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake in a Low-income Population

INTRODUCTION: Research indicates that low fruit and vegetable intake is a risk factor for many chronic diseases. Despite large-scale education campaigns, the great majority of Americans do not consume recommended levels. We tested the ability of a single brief interactive experience of the Little by Little CD-ROM to increase fruit and vegetable intake in low-income women. METHODS: A randomized placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial included 481 low-income, female participants: mean age 50.1 years, 48.4% African American, 51.6% non-Hispanic white, and 92.5% below 185% of the federally designated poverty level. Participants received one of three conditions: 1) a one-time experience with the Little by Little CD-ROM, 2) the Little by Little CD-ROM plus two reminder telephone calls, or 3) a stress management CD-ROM (control condition). We assessed baseline and follow-up dietary intake with a modified 24-hour recall. RESULTS: Two months after the one-time experience with the CD-ROMs, both intervention groups reported significantly higher intakes of fruits and vegetables than the control group. The Little by Little group with reminder calls increased daily intake by 1.32 fruits/vegetables, an 86% greater increase than the control group (P = .016). The Little by Little group without reminder calls increased daily intake by 1.20 fruits/vegetables, a 69% greater increase than the control group (P = .052). Significantly greater movement in Stage of Readiness for Change also occurred in the Little by Little groups compared with the control group. CONCLUSION: The Little by Little CD-ROM may be useful in public health and clinical situations to increase fruit and vegetable intake

What Happens to Contraceptive Use After Injectables Are Introduced? An Analysis of 13 Countries

Although the introduction of a new method is generally hailed as a boon to contraceptive prevalence, uptake of new methods can reduce the use of existing methods. It is important to examine..

The Iowa Homemaker vol.29, no.5

Give a Cookbook for Christmas, Margaret Leveson, page 3 Here’s What’s Open for you in TV, Barbara Short, page 4 What’s New, Virginia Foth, page 6 Holiday Treats, Marian Ismert, page 7 We’re Square Dancing Tonight, Elizabeth Fox, page 8 Alums in the News, Marjorie Miller, page 10 Here’s an Idea, Janet Sutherland, page 12 For the Men on Vicky’s Gift List, Frances Bosnak, page 1