Melissa Ventura Marra

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Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Multivitamin-mineral supplements in the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program: not a one-size-fits-all quick fix
    Melissa Ventura Marra
    National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Aging, Stempel School of Public Health, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA melissa
    Am J Public Health 98:1171-6. 2008
  2. ncbi Enhancement of select foods at breakfast and lunch increases energy intakes of nursing home residents with low meal intakes
    Victoria H Castellanos
    Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    J Am Diet Assoc 109:445-51. 2009

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Publications2

  1. ncbi Multivitamin-mineral supplements in the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program: not a one-size-fits-all quick fix
    Melissa Ventura Marra
    National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Aging, Stempel School of Public Health, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA melissa
    Am J Public Health 98:1171-6. 2008
    ..The program's limited funds and efforts should instead be directed to nutrient-dense healthy meals, quality food service, and greater accessibility to individualized nutrition services...
  2. ncbi Enhancement of select foods at breakfast and lunch increases energy intakes of nursing home residents with low meal intakes
    Victoria H Castellanos
    Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
    J Am Diet Assoc 109:445-51. 2009
    ..The study objective was to determine whether energy and protein enhancement of a small number of menu items would result in increased three-meal (breakfast, lunch, and supper) calorie and protein intakes in long-term care residents...