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Nutrition and Dietetics Master’s Thesis Defenses

Viterbo Nutrition and Dietetics 2025 Master’s Thesis Defenses

Presentations open to Viterbo Community.

April 22

April 23

  • 9:30–10 a.m.: Josilyn Cordes
    • Title: Impact of Probiotic Supplementation in Endurance Athletes Ages 18 to 45: A Meta-Analysis

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    • Meeting ID: 236 668 254 518 6

    • Passcode: BD6CF648

  • 10:30–11 a.m.: Carter Melby
    • Title: The Relationship of Vitamin D Status and Sleep Quality on Body Composition in Division 1 Athletes

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    • Meeting ID: 247 291 312 888 6

    • Passcode: We2QF7zm

  • Noon–12:30 p.m.: Mackenzie Wanta
    • Title: Safe and Effective Ashwagandha Supplementation for Enhanced Exercise Performance: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis

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    • Meeting ID: 261 617 739 873 3

    • Passcode: Ta6oQ9Jt

April 24

  • 10:30–11 a.m.: Vanessa Laverde
    • Title: Curcumin as an Ergogenic Aid in Exercise Recovery: A Meta-Analysis of its Impact on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness, Muscle Strength, and Inflammatory Markers

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    • Meeting ID: 269 058 979 061 3

    • Passcode: jx2A8Ju9

April 25

  • 1–1:30 p.m.: Faith Bergmann
    • Title: A Meta-Analysis of Metformin Monotherapy Versus Metformin-Inositol Combination Therapy in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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    • Meeting ID: 253 813 812 541 4

    • Passcode: Vk6t583q

  • ​​​​​​​2–2:30 p.m.: Ashley Hall
    • ​​​​​​​Title: Weight Loss Outcomes of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists With and Without Nutrition Interventions among adults with Obesity and T2DM: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials

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    • Meeting ID: 251 338 741 969 8

    • Passcode: Pq7au6Wf

April 29

  • 11–11:30 a.m.: Hayley Anderson
    • Title: Correlation of Macronutrient Knowledge to Cardiometabolic Factors

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    • Meeting ID: 262 674 111 529

    • Passcode: YR7hU3Zh

  • ​​​​​​​1–1:30 p.m.: Maggie Mernik
    • ​​​​​​​Title: Microbiome Composition of Obese Individuals Compared to those with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Dual Meta-Analytic Approach

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    • Meeting ID: 248 013 719 844

    • Passcode: FQ9aX6M5

  • ​​​​​​​2–2:30 p.m.: Teanna Nikkila
    • ​​​​​​​Title: The Relationship Between Omega-3 and Phytonutrient Intake and Pain and Inflammation in Women with Physician-Diagnosed Endometriosis

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    • Meeting ID: 262 028 112 865 1

    • Passcode: Kv6ME6UQ

May 1

  • Noon–12:30 p.m.: Madelyn Suchomel
    • Title: Protein and Amino Acid Knowledge and Consumption in College Athletes

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    • Meeting ID: 253 728 563 833 9

    • Passcode: UR2RE9yn

May 2

  • 10–10:30 a.m.: Emma Langley
    • Title: Social Media and the Effects of Nutrition Misinformation

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    • Meeting ID: 264 125 946 124 9

    • Passcode: Hc9NF9n7

  • 11–11:30 a.m.: Sam Crouse
    • Title: The Impact of Dietary Habits on Injury Rates in High School Athletes

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    • Meeting ID: 275 007 710 728 0

    • Passcode: nC6Ne7Hy

May 6

  • 1–1:30 p.m.: Ronda Wolf
    • Title: The Impact of Calorie Restriction, Isoflavone and Cocoa Dietary Interventions on Cardiometabolic Factors, Menopausal Symptoms, and Stress Factors in Peri and Post-Menopausal Women – A Blind Randomized Control Trial

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    • Meeting ID: 275 824 585 933 5

    • Passcode: 6k89w7b5​​​​​​​