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Determination of the Total Dietary Polyphenol Load of a Population of Healthy Adults in Appalachia, Ohio

Connell, Mary J.
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7514-7387
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1618492915308894

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2021, Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Food and Nutrition Sciences (Health Sciences and Professions).
Interest in dietary polyphenols has dramatically increased in recent years. This is because these secondary plant metabolites have been shown to have anti-oxidant and prebiotic qualities (Marchesi et al., 2016). A polyphenol is classified as a compound that contains an aromatic ring and hydroxyl group, and nearly all polyphenols have been implicated with positive health benefits such as disease prevention and treatment (Pandey & Rizvi, 2009). This may be largely due to the impact of polyphenols on the gut microbiome. Certain strands of bacteria are thought to feed off these colorful compounds. Researchers have suggested that individuals who frequently consume large amounts of polyphenols are more likely to have a diverse array of healthy bacteria present in their gut microbiomes. Many commonly consumed health products such as tea, berries, cocoa, and red wine are high in polyphenols. The current research in polyphenols has led to a rise in popularity of certain polyphenol food supplements. Tart cherry juice and powder have become particularly widespread dietary enhancers. Although these products have some potent potential health benefits, consuming polyphenols through natural food sources is thought to be a more effective way to consume a large and diverse quantity of these antioxidant-like nutrients. However, literature that quantifies total dietary polyphenolload of diets is limited. The goal of this project is to analyze 3-day diet logs to calculate the total polyphenol load of participants from the Athens, Ohio area. Logs will be analyzed to determine if there is a significant difference in total polyphenol load between participants supplementing with tart cherry juice, participants supplementing with tart cherry powder, and participants who are not supplementing with a tart cherry product.
Robert Brannan (Advisor)
Hillman Angela (Committee Member)
Murray Deborah (Committee Member)
88 p.
Food Science; Health Sciences; Nutrition
Polyphenol; dietary; Appalachia; flavonoids; non-flavonoids; antioxidant; plant; food frequency questionnaires; supplementation; tart cherry

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  • Connell, M. J. (2021). Determination of the Total Dietary Polyphenol Load of a Population of Healthy Adults in Appalachia, Ohio [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1618492915308894

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Connell, Mary. Determination of the Total Dietary Polyphenol Load of a Population of Healthy Adults in Appalachia, Ohio. 2021. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1618492915308894.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Connell, Mary. "Determination of the Total Dietary Polyphenol Load of a Population of Healthy Adults in Appalachia, Ohio." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1618492915308894

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