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Jessica L Thomson
Research Epidemiologist


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Differences in socioeconomic, dietary choice, and nutrition environment explanatory variables for food and nutrition security among households with and without children - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A., Walls, T.I. 2024. Differences in socioeconomic, dietary choice, and nutrition environment explanatory variables for food and nutrition security among households with and without children. Nutrients. 16(6):883. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16060883.
Differences in Socioeconomic and Nutrition Environment Explanatory Variables for Food and Nutrition Security Among US Households with and without Children - (Abstract Only)
Dietary Behaviors, Nutrition Insecurity and Chronic Disease Effects on Self-Perceptions of Health - (Abstract Only)
Community Group Members' Perceptions about and Barriers to Eating a Healthy Diet - (Abstract Only)
Direct and indirect effects of food and nutrition security on dietary choice and healthfulness of food choice: causal mediation analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I. 2024. Direct and indirect effects of food and nutrition security on dietary choice and healthfulness of food choice: causal mediation analysis. Current Developments in Nutrition. 8(2):102081. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.102081.
Differences in socioeconomic and behavioral explanatory variables for food and nutrition insecurity among United States households with and without children - (Abstract Only)
Similarities and dissimilarities in diet quality differences by acculturation level between Mexican Americans and other Hispanic Americans: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-2018 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I. 2023. Similarities and dissimilarities in diet quality differences by acculturation level between Mexican Americans and other Hispanic Americans: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-2018. Journal of Nutrition. 153:2401-2412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.06.012.
Mississippi school food service directors’ interest and experience with local food procurement and farm to school activities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I. 2023. Mississippi school food service directors’ interest and experience with local food procurement and farm to school activities. Health Promotion Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399231178543.
Diet quality differences among Mexican Americans and other Hispanics using two different acculturation measures: NHANES 2015-2018 - (Abstract Only)
Relationships among acculturation using 2 different language variables, diet quality, and accuracy of diet quality assessment in non-Hispanic Asians residing in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I. 2023. Relationships among acculturation using 2 different language variables, diet quality, and accuracy of diet quality assessment in non-Hispanic Asians residing in the United States. Journal of Nutrition. 153(5):1577-1586. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.03.030.
Mississippi small farm product amounts, seasonality, and proximity to K-12 public schools - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I., Mcmillen, R. 2023. Mississippi small farm product amounts, seasonality, and proximity to K-12 public schools. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20:3572. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20043572.
Diet quality differences among racial/ethnic minorities by english vs non-english speaking household - (Abstract Only)
Can United States adults accurately assess their diet quality? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I. 2022. Can United States adults accurately assess their diet quality? American Journal of Health Promotion. 37(4):499-506. https://doi.org/10.1177/08901171221137056.
Mississippi farmers' interest in and experience with farm to school - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Walls, T.I., Landry, A.S. 2022. Mississippi farmers' interest in and experience with farm to school. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19(13). Article 8025. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19138025.
Mississippi school food service directors' farm to school procurement practices by region - (Abstract Only)
Patterns of food parenting practices regarding fruit and vegetables among parent-adolescent dyads - ()
Thomson, J.L. 2022. Patterns of food parenting practices regarding fruit and vegetables among parent-adolescent dyads. Trade Journal Publication. 73:4. Available: https://www.aprifel.com/en/global-fv-newsletter/parental-feeding-practices-and-dietary-behaviour-of-children-2/.
Can United States adults accurately assess their diet quality - (Abstract Only)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I. 2022. Can United States adults accurately assess their diet quality. Meeting Abstract. Paper No. OR11-07-22.
Diet quality component differences among United States adolescents who misclassified their diet quality - (Abstract Only)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I. 2022. Diet quality component differences among United States adolescents who misclassified their diet quality. Meeting Abstract. Paper No.114.
Diet quality component differences among United States adolescents with non-passing and passing diet quality scores - (Abstract Only)
Walls, T.I., Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S. 2022. Diet quality component differences among United States adolescents with non-passing and passing diet quality scores. Meeting Abstract. Paper No.116.
Can United States adolescents accurately assess their diet quality - (Abstract Only)
Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I., Thomson, J.L. 2022. Can United States adolescents accurately assess their diet quality. Meeting Abstract. Paper No. O.2.11.
Procurement of foods in Mississippi Delta schools - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landry, A.S., Thomson, J.L., Walls, T.I. 2022. Procurement of foods in Mississippi Delta schools. Journal of Child Nutrition and Management. 46(1). Available: https://schoolnutrition.org/NewsPublications/JCNM/2022/Spring/.
Connecting Mississippi small farmers to school food service directors in a pandemic world - (Abstract Only)
Transforming obesity prevention for CHILDren (TOPCHILD) collaboration: protocol for a systematic review with individual participant data meta-analysis of behavioural interventions for the prevention of early childhood obesity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, K.E., Johnson, B.J., Askie, L., Golley, R.K., Thomson, J.L. 2022. Transforming obesity prevention for CHILDren (TOPCHILD) collaboration: protocol for a systematic review with individual participant data meta-analysis of behavioural interventions for the prevention of early childhood obesity. BMJ Open. 12(1). Article e048166. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048166.
Unpacking the behavioural components and delivery features of early childhood obesity prevention interventions in the TOPCHILD collaboration: a systematic review and intervention coding protocol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, B.J., Hunter, K.E., Golley, R.K., Chadwick, P., Thomson, J.L. 2022. Unpacking the behavioural components and delivery features of early childhood obesity prevention interventions in the TOPCHILD collaboration: a systematic review and intervention coding protocol. BMJ Open. 12(1). Article e048165. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048165.
Farmers' market versus grocery store produce: results of the Delta Produce Sources Study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Goodman, M.H., Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I. 2021. Farmers' market versus grocery store produce: results of the Delta Produce Sources Study. Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition. 19(1):119-132. https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2021.1977207.
Patterns of screen time parenting practices among parent-adolescent dyads who participated in a cross-sectional internet-based study Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I. 2022. Patterns of screen time parenting practices among parent-adolescent dyads who participated in a cross-sectional internet-based study. Childhood Obesity. 18(2):92-101. https://doi.org/10.1089/chi.2021.0117.
Patterns of physical activity parenting practices among parent-adolescent dyads who participated in a cross-sectional internet-based study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I. 2021. Patterns of physical activity parenting practices among parent-adolescent dyads who participated in a cross-sectional internet-based study. BioMed Central(BMC) Public Health. 21:1265.
Relationships Among Sugar Intake, Sugary Drink Liking, and Avoidance Parenting Practice in Parent-Adolescent Dyads - (Abstract Only)
Patterns of Parenting Practices Regarding Physical Activity Among Parent-Adolescent Dyads - (Abstract Only)
Local Farmers and Food Procurement in Mississippi Delta Schools: Fertile Ground - (Abstract Only)
Interdependence relationships between sugar intake and sugary drink liking in parent-adolescent dyads and moderation by adolescent age and dyad sex - (Abstract Only)
Opportunities for partnership in local food procurement: Mississippi Delta schools - (Abstract Only)
Procurement of Foods in Mississippi Delta Schools - (Abstract Only)
Moderation by neighborhood food outlets on relationships between meal sources and diet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Walls, T.I., Goodman, M.H. 2021. Moderation by neighborhood food outlets on relationships between meal sources and diet. American Journal of Health Behavior. 45(2):290-308.
Three datasets for nutrition environment measures of food outlets located in the Lower Mississippi Delta region of the United States - ()
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S. 2020. Three datasets for nutrition environment measures of food outlets located in the Lower Mississippi Delta region of the United States. F1000Research. 9:1307. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.27192.1.
Patterns of food parenting practices regarding junk food and sugary drinks among parent-child dyads - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Hennessy, E., Landry, A.S., Goodman, M.H. 2020. Patterns of food parenting practices regarding junk food and sugary drinks among parent-child dyads. Nutrition Journal. 19:91. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-020-00610-3.
Patterns of food parenting practices regarding fruit and vegetables among parent-adolescent dyads - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Hennessy, E., Landry, A.S., Goodman, M.H. 2020. Patterns of food parenting practices regarding fruit and vegetables among parent-adolescent dyads. Childhood Obesity. 16(5):340-349. https://doi.org/10.1089/chi.2020.0087.
Food environment in the Lower Mississippi Delta: food deserts, food swamps, and hot spots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goodman, M.H., Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S. 2020. Food environment in the Lower Mississippi Delta: food deserts, food swamps, and hot spots. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17/(10):3354. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17103354.
Measurement of nutrition environments in grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants in the Lower Mississippi Delta Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Goodman, M.H., Landry, A.S. 2020. Measurement of nutrition environments in grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants in the Lower Mississippi Delta. Preventing Chronic Disease. 17/190293. https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd17.190293.
Patterns of food parenting practices regarding junk food and sugary drinks in parent-child dyads - (Abstract Only)
Diet quality of children in the United States by body mass index and sociodemographic characteristics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Goodman, M.H. 2020. Diet quality of children in the United States by body mass index and sociodemographic characteristics. Obesity Science & Practice. 6(1):84-98. https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.388.
Predictors of engagement and outcome achievement in a behavioural intervention targeting sugar-sweetened beverage intake among rural adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Porter, K., Thomson, J.L., Zoellner, J. 2020. Predictors of engagement and outcome achievement in a behavioural intervention targeting sugar-sweetened beverage intake among rural adults. Public Health Nutrition. 23(3):554-563. https://10.1017/S1368980019003392.
Enhanced vs standard Parents as Teacher curriculum on factors related to infant feeding among African American women - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Thomson, J.L., Goodman, M.H., Landry, A.S. 2019. Enhanced vs standard Parents as Teacher curriculum on factors related to infant feeding among African American women. Southern Medical Journal. 112(10):512-519. https://doi.org/10.14423/SMJ.0000000000001024.
Diet Quality of Children in the United States by Race/Ethnicity within Categories of Body Mass Index - (Proceedings)
Thomson, J.L., Goodman, M.H., Landry, A.S., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M. 2019. Diet Quality of Children in the United States by Race/Ethnicity within Categories of Body Mass Index. Current Developments in Nutrition. 3(1):nzz039.P18-110-19. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzz039.P18-110-19.
Nutrition Environment Scores for Local Food Retailers and Proximity to Study Participants' Residence - (Proceedings)
Goodman, M.H., Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S. 2019. Nutrition Environment Scores for Local Food Retailers and Proximity to Study Participants' Residence. Current Developments in Nutrition. 3(1):nzz051.P04-157-19. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzz051.P04-157-19.
Assessment of neighborhood street characteristics related to physical activity in the Lower Mississippi Delta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Goodman, M.H., Landry, A.S. 2019. Assessment of neighborhood street characteristics related to physical activity in the Lower Mississippi Delta. Health Promotion Perspectives. 9(1):23-30.
Assessment of town and park characteristics related to physical activity in the Lower Mississippi Delta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Goodman, M.H., Landry, A.S. 2019. Assessment of town and park characteristics related to physical activity in the Lower Mississippi Delta. Preventing Chronic Disease. 16:180410. https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd16.180410.
Assessment of Town and Park Characteristics Related to Physical Activity in the Lower Mississippi Delta - (Abstract Only)
Assessment of Neighborhood Street Segment Characteristics Related to Physical Activity in the Lower Mississippi Delta - (Abstract Only)
Prospective analysis of vegetable amount and variety on the risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality among US adults, 1999-2011 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Conrad, Z.S., Thomson, J.L., Jahns, L.A. 2018. Prospective analysis of vegetable amount and variety on the risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality among US adults, 1999-2011. Nutrients. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10101377.
Diet quality in a nationally representative sample of American children by sociodemographic characteristics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Goodman, M.H., Landry, A.S. 2019. Diet quality in a nationally representative sample of American children by sociodemographic characteristics. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 109/127-138. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqy284.
Efficacy of a school-based obesity prevention intervention at reducing added sugar and sodium in children’s school lunches: the LA Health randomized controlled trial - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hawkins, K.R., Burton, J.H., Apolzan, J.W., Thomson, J.L., Williamson, D.A., Martin, C.K. 2018. Efficacy of a school-based obesity prevention intervention at reducing added sugar and sodium in children’s school lunches: the LA Health randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Obesity. 42:1845-1852. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41366-018-0214-y.
Feasibility of online nutrition education in the workplace: working toward healthy lifestyles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Goodman, M.H., Landry, A.S., Donoghue, A.M., Chandler, A., Bilderback, R. 2018. Feasibility of online nutrition education in the workplace: working toward healthy lifestyles. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 50(9):868-875.
Infant growth outcomes from birth to 12 months of age: findings from the Delta Healthy Sprouts randomized comparative impact trial Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Goodman, M.H., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Landry, A.S. 2018. Infant growth outcomes from birth to 12 months of age: findings from the Delta Healthy Sprouts randomized comparative impact trial. Obesity Science & Practice. 4(4):299-307. https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.272.
Infant activity and sleep behaviors in a maternal and infant home visiting project among rural, Southern, African American women - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Goodman, M.H., Landry, A.S. 2018. Infant activity and sleep behaviors in a maternal and infant home visiting project among rural, Southern, African American women. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology. 4:10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-018-0078-0.
Infant Growth Trajectories from Birth to 12 Months of Age: Findings from Delta Healthy Sprouts Comparative Impact Trial - (Abstract Only)
No improvements in postnatal dietary outcomes were observed in a two-arm, randomized, controlled, comparative impact trial among rural, Southern, African-American women - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Landry, A.S., Goodman, M.H. 2018. No improvements in postnatal dietary outcomes were observed in a two-arm, randomized, controlled, comparative impact trial targeting rural, Southern, African-American women. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 118(7):1196-1207.
Enhanced curriculum intervention did not result in increased postnatal physical activity in rural, Southern, primarily African American women Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Goodman, M.H., Landry, A.S. 2017. Enhanced curriculum intervention did not result in increased postnatal physical activity in rural, Southern, primarily African American women. American Journal of Health Promotion. 32(2):1-9.
Maternal weight in the postpartum: results from the Delta Healthy Sprouts trial Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Thomson, J.L., Hemphill, N.I., Goodman, M.H., Landry, A.S. 2017. Maternal weight in the postpartum: results from the Delta Healthy Sprouts trial. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology. 3:20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-017-0058-9.
Low rate of initiation and short duration of breastfeeding in a maternal and infant home visiting project targeting rural, Southern, African American women Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Goodman, M.H., Landry, A.S., Olender, S.E. 2017. Low rate of initiation and short duration of breastfeeding in a maternal and infant home visiting project targeting rural, Southern, African American women. International Breastfeeding Journal. 12:15. doi:10.1186/s13006-017-0108-y.
Delta Healthy Sprouts: Participants' Diet and Food Environment at Baseline - (Abstract Only)
Lessons learned from the implementation of the Delta Healthy Sprouts comparative effectiveness trial - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goodman, M.H., Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M. 2017. Lessons learned from the implementation of the Delta Healthy Sprouts comparative effectiveness trial. SAGE Research Methods. doi:10.4135/9781526424006.
Physical activity changes during pregnancy in a comparative impact trial. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Goodman, M.H., Olender, S.E. 2016. Physical activity changes during pregnancy in a comparative impact trial. American Journal of Health Behavior. 40(6):685-696.
Maternal diet quality and nutrient intake in the gestational period: results from the Delta Healthy Sprouts comparative impact trial Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Thomson, J.L., Goodman, M.H., Olender, S. 2016. Maternal diet quality and nutrient intake in the gestational period: results from the Delta Healthy Sprouts comparative impact trial. Maternal Health, Neonatology, and Perinatology. 2:8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-016-0036-7.
Gestational weight gain: results from the Delta Healthy Sprouts comparative impact trial Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Goodman, M.H., Olender, S. 2016. Gestational weight gain: results from the Delta Healthy Sprouts comparative impact trial. Journal of Pregnancy. doi.org/10.1155/2016/5703607.
Iron metabolism in African American women in the second and third trimesters of high-risk pregnancies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welke, L., Koenig, M.D., Thomson, J.L., Nemeth, E., White-Traut, R., Mcfarlin, B.L., Giurgescu, C., Engeland, C., Kominiarek, M., Tussing-Humphreys, L. 2017. Iron metabolism in African American women in the second and third trimesters of high-risk pregnancies. Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing. 46:148-158. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2016.06.013.
Mississippi Communities for Healthy Living: Results of a 6-month nutrition education comparative effectiveness trial - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landry, A.S., Thomson, J.L., Huye, H., Yadrick, K., Connell, C. 2016. Mississippi Communities for Healthy Living: Results of a 6-month nutrition education comparative effectiveness trial. Health Education and Behavior. doi: 10.117/1090198116657807.
Baseline demographic, anthropometric, psychosocial, and behavioral characteristics of rural, Southern women in early pregnacy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Goodman, M.H., Olender, S. 2016. Baseline demographic, anthropometric, psychosocial, and behavioral characteristics of rural, Southern women in early pregnacy. Maternal and Child Health Journal 2016;20:1980-1988. doi: 10.1007/s10995-016-2016-y.
Moderators of intervention dose effects on diet quality and physical activity changes in a church-based, multicomponent, lifestyle study: Delta Body and Soul III - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Zoellner, J.M., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Goodman, M.H. 2016. Moderators of intervention dose effects on diet quality and physical activity changes in a church-based, multicomponent, lifestyle study: Delta Body and Soul III. Health Education Research. 2016;31(3):339-349.DOI:10.1093/her/cyw008.
Diet quality of a pregnant, primarily African American cohort residing in the Mississippi Delta: Delta Healthy Sprouts - (Abstract Only)
Psychosocial constructs were not mediators of intervention effects for dietary and physical activity outcomes in a church-based,lifestyle intervention: Delta Body and Soul III Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Zoellner, J.M., Goodman, M.H. 2016. Psychosocial constructs were not mediators of intervention effects for dietary and physical activity outcomes in a church-based,lifestyle intervention: Delta Body and Soul III. Public Health Nutrition. 19(11):2060-9. doi: 10.1017/S1368980015003602.
Associations among maternal nutrition and infant birth outcomes in a cohort of pregnant, primarily African American, rural, Southern women: Delta Healthy Sprouts - (Abstract Only)
A randomized trail using motivational interviewing for maintenance of blood pressure improvements in a community-engaged lifestyle intervention: HUB City Steps Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landry, A.S., Madson, M.B., Thomson, J.L., Zoellner, J.M., Connell, C., Yadrick, K. 2015. A randomized trail using motivational interviewing for maintenance of blood pressure improvements in a community-engaged lifestyle intervention: HUB City Steps. Health Education Research. 30(6):910-922. doi: 10.1093/her/cyv058.
Mississippi communities for healthy living: implementing a nutrition intervention effectiveness study in a rural health disparate region Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Connell, C.L., Thomson, J.L., Huye, H.F., Landry, A.S., Crook, L.B., Yadrick, K. 2015. Mississippi Communities for Healthy Living: implementing a nutrition intervention effectiveness study in a rural health disparate region. Contemporary Clinical Trials. 42:196-203.
Psychosocial constructs and postintervention changes in physical activity and dietary outcomes in a lifestyle intervention, HUB City Steps, 2010 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Landry, A., Thomson, J.L., Madson, M., Zoellner, J.M., Mohn, R., Noble, J., Connell, C., Yadrick, K. 2015. Changes in psychosocial constructs predict post-intervention changes in physical activity and dietary outcomes in a lifestyle intervention: HUB City Steps. Preventing Chronic Disease. 12:140525.
Engagement indicators predict health changes in a lifestyle intervention Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Goodman, M.H., Zoellner, J.M. 2015. Engagement indicators predict health changes in a lifestyle intervention. American Journal of Health Behavior. 2015;39(3):409-420. https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.39.3.13.
Diet quality and physical activity outcome improvements resulting from a church-based diet and supervised physical activity intervention for rural, southern, Africian American adults: Delta Body and Soul III - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Goodman, M.H., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M. 2015. Diet quality and physical activity outcome improvements resulting from a church-based diet and supervised physical activity intervention for rural, southern, Africian American adults: Delta Body and Soul III. Journal of Health Promotion Practice. DOI: 101.1177/1524839914566851.
Correspondence analysis - (Abstract Only)
Participant adherence indicatiors predict changes in blood pressure, anthropometric measures, and self-reported physical activity in a lifestyle intervention: HUB City Steps Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A., Zoellner, J., Connell, C., Madson, M., Molaison, E., Yadrick, K. 2015. Participant adherence indicatiors predict changes in blood pressure, anthropometric measures, and self-reported physical activity in a lifestyle intervention: HUB City Steps. Health Education and Behavior. 42(1):84-91.
Delta healthy sprouts: a randomized comparative effectiveness trail to promote maternal weight control and reduce childhood obesity in the Mississippi Delta Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Goodman, M.H. 2014. Delta healthy sprouts: a randomized comparative effectiveness trail to promote maternal weight control and reduce childhood obesity in the Mississippi Delta. Contemporary Clinical Trials. 38:82-91.
Baseline characteristics of a pregnant, primarily African American cohort residing in the Mississippi Delta: delta healthy sprouts - (Abstract Only)
A church-based pilot study designed to improve dietary quality for rural, Lower Mississippi Delta, African American Adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tussing Humphreys, L.M., Thomson, J.L., Onufrak, S. 2015. A church-based pilot study designed to improve dietary quality for rural, Lower Mississippi Delta, African American Adults. Journal of Religion and Health. 54:455-469.
HUB city steps: a 6-month lifestyle intervention improves blood pressure among a primarily African American community - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
oellner, J., Connell, C., Madson, M., Thomson, J.L., Landry, A., Molaison, E.,2014. Reed, V., Yadrick, K. 2014. HUB city steps: a 6-month lifestyle intervention improves blood pressure among a primarily African American community. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.114(4):603-612.
Improvements in blood pressure among undiagnosed hypertensive participants in a community-based lifestyle intervention, Mississippi, 2010 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zoellner, J. ., Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Anderson-Lewis, C., Connell, C., Molaison, E., Yadrick, K. 2014. Improvements in blood pressure among undiagnosed hypertensive participants in a community-based lifestyle intervention, Mississippi, 2010. Preventing Chronic Disease. 11:130269. https://doi.org/10.5888/pcd11.130269.
A simulation study of the potential effects of whole grain food substitutions on diet quality in Lower Mississippi Delta adults - (Proceedings)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing Humphreys, L.M. 2013. A simulation study of the potential effects of whole grain food substitutions on diet quality in Lower Mississippi Delta adults. Symposium Proceedings. Whole Grain Summit 2012. 47-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/CPLEX-2013-1001-23B.
Boosting school kids familiarity with produce may increase consumption for both of them - ()
Thomson, J.L., Tussing-Humphreys, L. 2013. Boosting school kids familiarity with produce may increase consumption for both of them. Produce Business. 29(7):14.
Psychosocial predictors of diet and physical activity in African- Amercians: results from the Delta Body and Soul effectiveness trial, 2010-2011 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Zoellner, J.M., Tussing-Humphreys, L.M. 2014. Psychosocial predictors of diet and physical activity in African- Amercians: results from the Delta Body and Soul effectiveness trial, 2010-2011. American Journal of Health Promotion. 28(3):e81-e91.
StartSmart: a randomized intervention to promote maternal weight control and reduce childhood obesity in the Mississippi Delta - (Abstract Only)
Adherence indicators predict changes in health outcomes: HUB City Steps - (Abstract Only)
African American community members sustain favorable blood pressure outcomes through 12-month telephone motivational interviewing (MI) maintenance - (Abstract Only)
A church-based diet and physical activity intervention for rural, lower Mississippi Delta African American adults: Delta Body and Soul effectiveness study, 2010-2011 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tussing-Humphreys, L.M., Thomson, J.L., Mayo, T.T., Edmond, E. 2013. A church-based diet and physical activity intervention for rural, lower Mississippi Delta African American adults: Delta Body and Soul effectiveness study, 2010-2011. Preventing Chronic Disease. 10:120286.
Several steps/day indicators predict changes in anthropometric outcomes: HUB city steps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Landry, A.S., Zoellner, J.M., Tudor-Locke, C., Webster, M., Connell, C., Yadrick, K. 2012. Several steps/day indicators predict changes in anthropometric outcomes: HUB city steps. BioMed Central(BMC) Public Health. 12:983.
Clinical and dietary outcome changes differ among adherence groups in a community based participatory research (CBPR) lifestyle intervention - (Abstract Only)
Diet quality and psychosocial mediators in rural African Americans - (Abstract Only)
A diet and physical activity intervention for rural African Americans - (Abstract Only)
A school-based fruit and vegetable snacking pilot intervention for Lower Mississippi Delta children - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tussing Humphreys, L.M., Thomson, J.L., Mccabe, B.A., Strickland, E., Lovera, D., Bogle, M.L. 2012. A school-based fruit and vegetable snacking pilot intervention for Lower Mississippi Delta children. Infant, Child and Adolecscent Nutrition. 4(6):340-7.
Steps/day ability to predict anthropometric changes is not affected by its plausibility - (Abstract Only)
Associations among school characteristics and foodservice practices in a nationally representative sample of United States schools - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing Humphreys, L.M., Martin, C.K., Leblanc, M., Onufrak, S.J. 2012. Associations among school characteristics and foodservice practices in a nationally representative sample of United States schools. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 44(5):423-431.
Subcutaneous adipose tissue from obese and lean adults does not release hepcidin, in vivo - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tussing Humphreys, L.M., Frayn, K.N., Smith, S.R., Westerman, M., Dennis, L., Nemeth, E., Thomson, J.L., Pusatcioglu, C. 2011. Subcutaneous adipose tissue from obese and lean adults does not release hepcidin, in vivo. The Scientific World. 11:2191-206.
Simulated reductions in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages improves dietary in Lower Mississippi Delta adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing Humphreys, L.M., Onufrak, S.J., Connell, C.L., Zoellner, J.M., Bogle, M.L., Yadrick, K. 2011. Simulated reductions in consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages improves dietary in Lower Mississippi Delta adults. Food and Nutrition Research. 55(7304):7P.
Sugarcane internode composition during crop development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lingle, S.E., Thomson, J.L. 2012. Sugarcane internode composition during crop development. BioEnergy Research. 5:168-178.
A simulation study of the potenial effects of healthy food and beverage substitutions on diet quality and total energy intake in lower Mississippi Delta adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Tussing Humphreys, L.M., Onufrak, S., Connell, C., Zoellner, J., Bogle, M.L., Yadrick, K. 2011. A simulation study of the potenial effects of healthy food and beverage substitutions on diet quality and total energy intake in lower Mississippi Delta adults. Journal of Nutrition 2011. 141:2191-2197.
Relating raw rice color and composition to cooked rice color. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bett Garber, K.L., Champagne, E.T., Thomson, J.L., Lea, J.M. 2011. Relating raw rice color and composition to cooked rice color. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 92:283-291.
Food and beverage choices contributing to dietary guidelines adherence in the Lower Mississippi Delta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Onufrak, S.J., Connell, C., Zoellner, J., Tussing Humphreys, L.M., Bogle, M.L., Yadrick, K. 2011. Food and beverage choices contributing to dietary guidelines adherence in the Lower Mississippi Delta. Public Health Nutrition. pp.1-11.
A study of pipeline drugs in neuroendocrine tumors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anthony, C.T., Bastidas, J.G., Thomson, J.L., Lyons III, J., Lewis, J.M., Schwimer, J.E., Casey, P., Abadi, J., Frey, D.J., Woltering, E.A. 2012. A study of pipeline drugs in neuroendocrine tumors. Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer. 43(2):296-304.
Important sensory properties differentiating premium rice cultivars. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Champagne, E.T., Bett Garber, K.L., Thomson, J.L., Grimm, C.C., Lea, J.M., Fitzgerald, M.A., Resurreccion, A., Ohtsubo, K., Jongdee, S., Xie, L. 2010. Important sensory properties differentiating premium rice cultivars. Rice. 3:270-281.
Factors associated with delays to diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in women in a Louisiana urban safety net hospital. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, D.L., Tortu, S., Thomson, J.L. 2010. Factors associated with delays to diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in women in a Louisiana urban safety net hospital. Women and Health. 50(8):705-718.
Children in school cafeterias select foods containing more saturated fat and energy than the institute of medicine recommends. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, C.K., Thomson, J.L., Leblanc, M.M., Stewart, T.M., Newton, Jr, R.L., Han, H., Sample, A., Champagne, C.M., Williamson, D.A. 2010. Children in school cafeterias select foods containing more saturated fat and energy than the institute of medicine recommends. Journal of Nutrition. 140(9):1653-60.
Children in school cafeterias select foods containing more saturated fat and energy than the Institute of Medicine recommendations. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, C.K., Thomson, J.L., Leblanc, M.M., Stewart, T.M., Newton, R.L., Han, H., Sample, A., Champagne, C.M., Williamson, D.A. 2010. Children in school cafeterias select foods containing more saturated fat and energy than the Institute of Medicine recommendations. Journal of Nutrition. 140(9):1653-60.
Psychometric characteristics of process evaluation measures for a school-based childhood obesity prevention study: Louisiana Health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Newton, Jr, R.E., Thomson, J.L., Rau, K., Duhe, S., Sample, A., Singleton, N., Anton, S.D., Weber, L.S., Williamson, D. 2011. Psychometric characteristics of process evaluation measures for a school-based childhood obesity prevention study: Louisiana Health. American Journal of Health Promotion. 25(6):417-421.
Development and evaluation of WillTry. An instrument for measuring childrens' willingness to try fruits and vegetables. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Mccabe Sellers, B.J., Strickland, E., Lovera, D., Nuss, H.J., Bogle, M.L., Yadrick, K., Duke, S.E. 2010. Development and evaluation of WillTry. An instrument for measuring childrens' willingness to try fruits and vegetables. Appetite. 54:465-472.
Development and evaluation of WillTry: An instrument for measuring children’s willingness to try fruits and vegetables - (Abstract Only)
The effect of AlloDerm® on the initiation and growth of human neovessels. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weiss, S.R., Tenney, J.M., Thomson, J.L., Anthony, C.T., Chiu, E.S., Friedlander, P.L., Woltering, E.A. 2010. The effect of AlloDerm® on the initiation and growth of human neovessels. The Laryngoscope. 120(3):443-449.
Unraveling the impact of nitrogen nutrition on cooked rice flavor and texture. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Champagne, E.T., Bett Garber, K.L., Thomson, J.L., Fitzgerald, M. 2009. Unraveling the impact of nitrogen nutrition on cooked rice flavor and texture. Cereal Chemistry. 86(3):274-280.
The role of VEGF pathways in human physiologic and pathologic angiogenesis. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lyons, J., Schwimer, J.E., Anthony, C.T., Thomson, J.L., Cundiff, J.D., Casey, D.T., Maccini, C., Kucera, P., Wang, Y. 2010. The role of VEGF pathways in human physiologic and pathologic angiogenesis. Journal of Surgical Research. 159(1):517-527.
In vitro chemoresistance testing in well differentiated carcinoid tumors. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lyons, J., Abergel, J., Thomson, J.L., Anthony, C.T., Wang, Y., Anthony, L.B., Boudreaux, J., Strauchen, J., Idrees, M., Warner, R.P. 2009. In vitro chemoresistance testing in well differentiated carcinoid tumors. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 16(3):649-655.
Modeling disease progression of camellia twig blight using a recurrent event model. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomson, J.L., Copes, W.E. 2009. Modeling disease progression of camellia twig blight using a recurrent event model. Phytopathology. 99(4):378-384.
Impact of weather on off-flavor episodes at a Louisiana commercial catfish farm. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hurlburt, B.K., Brashear, S.S., Lloyd, S.W., Grimm, C.C., Thomson, J.L, Zimba, P.V. 2009. The impact of weather on off-flavor episodes at a Louisiana commercial catfish farm. Aquaculture Research. 40(5):566-574.
A novel assay to assess the effectiveness of antiangiogenic drugs in human breast cancer. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lyons, J.M., Anthony, C.T., Thomson, J.L., Woltering, E.A. 2008. A novel assay to assess the effectiveness of antiangiogenic drugs in human breast cancer. Annals of Surgical Oncology. 15(12):3407-3414.
Impact of pre-soaking on the flavor of cooked rice. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Champagne, E.T., Bett Garber, K.L., Thomson, J.L., Shih, F.F., Lea, J.M., Daigle, K.W. 2008. Impact of pre-soaking on the flavor of cooked rice. Cereal Chemistry. 85:706-710.
Survival Analysis to Determine the Length of the Incubation Period of Camellia Twig Blight Caused by Colletorichum gloeosporioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Copes, W.E., Thomson, J.L. 2008. Survival Analysis to Determine the Length of the Incubation Period of Camellia Twig Blight Caused by Colletorichum gloeosporioides. Plant Disease 92:1177-1182. 2008.
Food recognition and willingness to try fruits and vegetables of rural children in grades 4-6 - (Abstract Only)
McCabe Sellers, B.J., Strickland, E., Lovera, D., Duke, S.E., Thomson, J.L., Bogle, M.L. 2008. Food recognition and willingness to try fruits and vegetables of rural children in grades 4-6 [abstract]. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 40(4):S28.
Seasonal Responses in the Time it Takes for Camellia Twig Blight Symptoms to Develop - (Proceedings)
Copes, W.E., Thomson, J.L. 2008. Seasonal Responses in the Time it Takes for Camellia Twig Blight Symptoms to Develop. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 52:13-15.
The Association of Homocysteine and Related Factors to Brachial Artery Diameter and Flow-Mediated Dilation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, J., Welsch, M., Allen, J., Thomson, J.L., Tulley, R., Lefevre, M. 2007. The association of homocysteine and related factors to brachial artery diameter and flow-mediated dilation. Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental. 56:641-648.
The condition of neighborhood parks following hurricane katrina: development of a post-hurricane assessment instrument. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bedimo-Rung, A.L., Thomson, J.L., Mowen, A.J., Gustat, J., Tompkins, B.J., Strikmiller, P.K., Sothern, M.S. 2007. The condition of neighborhood parks following hurricane katrina: development of a post-hurricane assessment instrument. American Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 5(1):45-57.
Validation of serum versus plasma measurements of chromogranin A levels in patients with carcinoid tumors. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Woltering, E.A., Hilton, R.S., Thomson, J.L., Zietz, S., Liang, V.W., Vinik, A.I., Vinik, E., O'Dorisio, T.M. 2007. Validation of serum versus plasma measurements of chromogranin A levels in patients with carcinoid tumors. Pancreas. 33:250-254.
Development of a Direct Observation Instrument to Measure Environmental Characteristics of Parks for Physical Activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bedimo-Rung, A.L., Gustat, J., Tompkins, B.J., Rice, J., Thomson, J.L. 2006. Development of a Direct Observation Instrument to Measure Environmental Characteristics of Parks for Physical Activity. Obesity Research.