Richard J. Wood
Current Organizations / Institutes
The organizations/institutes from the scholar's latest article
Previous Organizations / Institutes
The organizations / institutes from the scholar's other articles in the past ten years
Research Subjects
Richard J. Wood has a total of 16 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
Ana L. Gomez
Department of Kinesiology, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
1 shared publicationChristine M. Greene
Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-4017, USA
1 shared publicationDaniel A. Judelson
Department of Kinesiology, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
1 shared publicationJeff S. Volek
Department of Kinesiology, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
1 shared publication- Jeff S. Volek
Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
1 shared publication Maria Luz Fernandez
Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-4017, USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 16 April 2008
- Published by Springer Nature in Lipids in Health and Disease
- Vol. 7 (1) , 14
Raisins and additional walking have distinct effects on plasma lipids and inflammatory cytokines
Background: Raisins are a significant source of dietary fiber and polyphenols, which may reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk by affecting lipoprotein metabolism and inflammation. Walking represents a low intensity exercise intervention that may also reduce CVD risk. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of consuming raisins, increasing steps walked, or a combination of these interventions on blood pressure, plasma lipids, glucose, insulin and inflammatory cytokines. Results: Thirty-four men and postmenopausal women were matched for weight and gender and randomly assigned to consume 1 cup raisins/d (RAISIN), increase the amount of steps walked/d (WALK) or a combination of both interventions (RAISINS + WALK). The subjects completed a 2 wk run-in period, followed by a 6 wk intervention. Systolic blood pressure was reduced for all subjects (P = 0.008). Plasma total cholesterol was decreased by 9.4% for all subjects (P < 0.005), which was explained by a 13.7% reduction in plasma LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) (P < 0.001). Plasma triglycerides (TG) concentrations were decreased by 19.5% for WALK (P < 0.05 for group effect). Plasma TNF-α was decreased from 3.5 ng/L to 2.1 ng/L for RAISIN (P < 0.025 for time and group × time effect). All subjects had a reduction in plasma sICAM-1 (P < 0.01). Conclusion: This research shows that simple lifestyle modifications such as adding raisins to the diet or increasing steps walked have distinct beneficial effects on CVD risk.
- 16 April 2008
- Published by Springer Nature in Lipids in Health and Disease
- Vol. 7 (1) , 14
Open AccessRaisins and additional walking have distinct effects on plasma lipids and inflammatory cytokines
Background: Raisins are a significant source of dietary fiber and polyphenols, which may reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk by affecting lipoprotein metabolism and inflammation. Walking represents a low intensity exercise intervention that may also reduce CVD risk. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of consuming raisins, increasing steps walked, or a combination of these interventions on blood pressure, plasma lipids, glucose, insulin and inflammatory cytokines. Results: Thirty-four men and postmenopausal women were matched for weight and gender and randomly assigned to consume 1 cup raisins/d (RAISIN), increase the amount of steps walked/d (WALK) or a combination of both interventions (RAISINS + WALK). The subjects completed a 2 wk run-in period, followed by a 6 wk intervention. Systolic blood pressure was reduced for all subjects (P = 0.008). Plasma total cholesterol was decreased by 9.4% for all subjects (P < 0.005), which was explained by a 13.7% reduction in plasma LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) (P < 0.001). Plasma triglycerides (TG) concentrations were decreased by 19.5% for WALK (P < 0.05 for group effect). Plasma TNF-α was decreased from 3.5 ng/L to 2.1 ng/L for RAISIN (P < 0.025 for time and group × time effect). All subjects had a reduction in plasma sICAM-1 (P < 0.01). Conclusion: This research shows that simple lifestyle modifications such as adding raisins to the diet or increasing steps walked have distinct beneficial effects on CVD risk.
- 1 January 2007
- Published by Elsevier in Metabolism
- Vol. 56 (1) , 58-67
Effects of a carbohydrate-restricted diet with and without supplemental soluble fiber on plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and other clinical markers of cardiovascular risk
- 1 January 2007
- Published by Elsevier in Metabolism
- Vol. 56 (1) , 58-67
Effects of a carbohydrate-restricted diet with and without supplemental soluble fiber on plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and other clinical markers of cardiovascular risk
- 1 December 2006
- Vol. 64 (12)
Effect of dietary carbohydrate restriction with and without weight loss on atherogenic dyslipidemia.
- 1 December 2006
- Vol. 64 (12)
Effect of dietary carbohydrate restriction with and without weight loss on atherogenic dyslipidemia.
- 1 December 2006
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Nutrition Reviews
- Vol. 64 (12) , 539-545
Effect of Dietary Carbohydrate Restriction With and Without Weight Loss on Atherogenic Dyslipidemia
- 1 December 2006
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Nutrition Reviews
- Vol. 64 (12) , 539-545
Effect of Dietary Carbohydrate Restriction With and Without Weight Loss on Atherogenic Dyslipidemia