Peer Reviewed Articles

• Hernandez, B., Reena, I., Strickland, G., & Ruiz, C. (2015). The Impact of Infant Feeding Method on Childhood Obesity/Overweight Levels of Children at Ages 2, 3, and 4 Years. Global Journal of Health Education and Promotion, 16 (2), 1–17.
• McCauley, J.M., Wallet, K.A., Dahm, M.J., & Ruiz, C.S. (2013). Defining Family: Perspectives of Homeless Adults in Southeast Texas, in Patricia Neff Claster, Sampson Lee Blair (ed.) Visions of the 21st Century Family: Transforming Structures and Identities (Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research, 7, (pp. 423-449). Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing Limited. DOI: 10.1108/S1530-3535(2013)0000007017
• Shows, A.R., Ruiz, C.S., & Killough, J. (2012). Integrating undergraduate research into the curriculum. NDEP-Line: Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Preceptor, Summer/Fall, 10-15.

Peer Reviewed Published Abstracts

• Gabris, C., Ruiz, C.S., Killough J.E., & Shows, A.R. (2016). Multivitamin-mineral supplements and disease progression in people living with HIV/AIDS. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Supplement 1-Abstracts. 116 (9), A-87.
• Flowers, B., Shows, A.R., Chen, J., Killough, J.E., & Ruiz, C.S. (2015). Effect of teaching methods on consumption of calcium-rich dairy products by gestational diabetic women. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Supplement 2-Abstracts. 115 (9), A-51.
• Ashy, L., Shows, A.R., Chen, J., & Ruiz, C.S. (2015). Dietary Acculturation of Asian Indian international students. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Supplement 2-Abstracts. 115 (9), A-75.
• Poole, A., Ruiz, C.S., Shows, A.R., & Chen, J.J. (2013). Household food security status, food perceptions, dietary behaviors, and weight status in Southeast Texas adolescents. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Supplement 3—Abstracts. 113 (9), A-94.
• Mahana, C., Chen J., Kirk, E., & Ruiz, C. (2013). Sugar consumption in women: relationship to life satisfaction and mood. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Supplement 3—Abstracts. 113 (9), A-96.
• Dubose, J., Shows, A.R., Ruiz, C.S., & Chilek, D. (2013) Effect of hydration education on knowledge and practices of high school male athletes in Southeast Texas. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Supplement 3—Abstracts. 113 (9), A-87.
• Beard, K., Shows, A.R., Ruiz, C.S., & Dahm, M.J. (2013). Food safety knowledge and behaviors of students living in university housing. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Supplement 3—Abstracts, 113 (9), A-56.
• Riaz, R., Ruiz, C.S., Shows, A.R., &, Wallet, K.A. (2013). Fruit, vegetable and beverage intake of pre-school-aged children in Southeast Texas. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Supplement 3—Abstracts, 113 (9), A-92.

Peer Reviewed Presentations

• Ferguson, S.J., Shows, A.R., C.S. Ruiz, & Bae, M. (April, 2018). Correlates of stress fractures in cross country collegiate athletes. Poster presented at the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibit, Houston, TX.
• Dickerson, H., Ruiz, C.S., Killough, J.E., & Shows A.R. (April, 2015). Motivational factors in school food service. Poster presented at the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibit, Houston, TX.
• Jackson, S., Ruiz C.S., Shows, A.R., & Wallet, K.A. (April, 2015). Preschool children’s BMI, food offered at home, and parents’ used of food labels. Poster presented at the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibit, Houston, TX.
• Moody L.R., Shows A.R., Wallet K.A., & Ruiz C.S. (April, 2014). Beliefs and attitudes about the role of women in the home and the church as interpreted by predominantly evangelical Christian female respondents. Paper presented at the Texas Council on Family Relations (TCFR) Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.
• Killough, J.E., Shows, A.R., & Ruiz, C.S. (April, 2012). Food security status in hemodialysis patients. Poster presented at the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibit, Houston, TX.
• Palko, R., Ruiz, C.S., Killough, J.E., & Shows, A.R. (April, 2012). Food insecurity, nutrition indicators, and disease progression in people living with HIV/AIDS. Poster presented at the Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Lovelady, A., Ruiz, C.S., Chen, J.J., & Shows, A.R. (April, 2012). The cost of a healthy diet: What do consumers think? Poster presented at the Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Killough, J., Ruiz, C., & Shows, A. (April, 2012). Caffeine knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among college students. Poster presented at the Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Hodges C, Shows, A.R., Chen, J.J., & Ruiz, C.S. (April, 2012). Effect of an education intervention on calcium knowledge and intake in female collegiate athletes. Poster presented at the Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Conference, San Antonio, TX.