Viterbo Nutrition and Dietetics 2026 Master’s Thesis Defenses

Presentations open to Viterbo Community.

Tuesday, April 21

• 1–1:30  p.m.: Molly Berzinski
  • Title: The Influence of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Inattention in ADHD Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis
  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2950144064829?p=KOgoQhxYyn6I9vNGPH

  • Meeting ID: 295 014 406 482 9

  • Passcode: oR7LF2RF

Wednesday, April 22

• 10–10:30  a.m.: Katelyn Hallock
  • Title: Social Media as a Source of Nutrition Information: The Role of Generalized Nutrition Education in Shaping Consumption and Behavioral Change in the General Adult Population

  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23603386900383?p=izZMJqOkg5anHlO0fq

  • Meeting ID: 236 033 869 003 83

  • Passcode: YQ9G6Mr2

Thursday, April 23

• 10–10:30  a.m.: Kait Saeger
  • Title: Associations between Inflammatory Biomarkers, Stress, and Weight Loss Outcomes: An Analysis of NHANES Data

  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2457388370294?p=4NMgAfYhF7Ca1RbHD7

  • Meeting ID: 245 738 837 029 4

  • Passcode: nF3gb7xy

Friday, April 24

• 10–10:30  a.m.: Hope Martin
  • Title: The Impact of Eating Disorder History on Fertility-Related Biomarkers

  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2857577010794?p=mEFz38GgKZ6RZwfbL3

  • Meeting ID: 285 757 701 079 4

  • Passcode: aF9oe7bL

Wednesday, April 29

• 10–10:30  a.m.: Kyle Sapper
  • Title: How do Whole Food-Based Protein Sources Attenuate Exercise Induced Muscle Soreness in Comparison to Isolated Supplements?

  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28995107909875?p=iiLsi8jloamd96nedr

  • Meeting ID: 289 951 079 098 75

  • Passcode: oF3Uj3Gw

Wednesday, April 29

• 11–11:30  a.m.: Sam Robinson
  • Title: Investigating the Relationship Between Shift Work in Law Enforcement Officers and Risk for Colorectal Cancer: A Look at Dietary Fiber Intake

  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27689978018314?p=IxxqpCzvCMIdFrGPpq

  • Meeting ID: 276 899 780 183 14

  • Passcode: ze2J7Sh3

Thursday, April 30

• 10–10:30  a.m.: Emma Brown
  • Title: The Influence of Gluten Intake on Symptom Severity in Endometriosis

  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26764449669703?p=E930byNKXVYhLVrF9Y

  • Meeting ID: 267 644 496 697 03

  • Passcode: HG2L5bH3

Thursday, April 30

• 11–11:30 a.m.: Parker Ilecki
  • Title: Evaluating the Effects of SMOFLipid Parenteral Nutrition Emulsions compared to Soybean Oil Emulsion on the Growth of Preterm Infants – A Meta-Analysis

  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26393699022465?p=BejC6WWv2HertrcO5G

  • Meeting ID: 263 936 990 224 65

  • Passcode: SX7eq3KX

• 12:30–1 p.m.: Isadora Grothaus
  • Title: Exploring the Association between Barriers to Healthy Food Use and Health Status Among Food Pantry Users: A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2805288626984?p=W2hAE4xLI39HlRCuNv

  • Meeting ID: 280 528 862 698 4

  • Passcode: sp6mY6m5

• 1:30–2 p.m.: Siobhan Horne
  • Title: Food Insecurity and Academic Performance Among U.S. Adolescents and College Students

  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21992569184744?p=dTaXzwYJpauHw9IQRu

  • Meeting ID: 219 925 691 847 44

  • Passcode: Qp2P6Aj3

Friday, May 1

• 10–10:30 a.m.: Claire Schwartz
  • Title: Food Guilt, Carbohydrate Fear, and Disordered Eating in Type 1 Diabetes: A Longitudinal Google Trends Analysis to Inform Screening Tool Revisions

  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27653096667099?p=EQ6kK4Y9Djn1g4o7ch

  • Meeting ID: 276 530 966 670 99

  • Passcode: z8E6j5rp

• 11–11:30 a.m.: Aleia Olson
  • Title: Supplement Use in Masters Athletes and Circus Artists

  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21503084127157?p=92bal2FohWYmNEac59

  • Meeting ID: 215 030 841 271 57

  • Passcode: Sz6GR7cA

• 3–3:30 p.m.: Brittnie Perry
  • Title: Efficacy of Menu Labeling Interventions on Calories Ordered/Consumed Among Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

  • Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24497590352498?p=jKQoAeKMFjMXNMbPa9

  • Meeting ID: 244 975 903 524 98

  • Passcode: 9a9Lp3DY