Event Title
Effects of an Increase in Salivary Cortisol on the BMI of College Students
Faculty Sponsor
Mary Lee Nitschke
Location
Jereld R. Nicholson Library
Date
5-13-2011 3:00 PM
End Date
5-13-2011 4:30 PM
Subject Area
Psychology (general)
Description
The purpose of this research proposal is to investigate a potential link between salivary cortisol and body mass index (BMI). We will collect saliva and measure BMI in a random group of college students from Portland, Oregon. The data will be used to evaluate how salivary cortisol concentrations correlate to BMI.
Recommended Citation
Sanchez, Melinda N., "Effects of an Increase in Salivary Cortisol on the BMI of College Students" (2011). Science and Social Sciences. Event. Submission 25.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/studsymp_sci/2011/all/25
Effects of an Increase in Salivary Cortisol on the BMI of College Students
Jereld R. Nicholson Library
The purpose of this research proposal is to investigate a potential link between salivary cortisol and body mass index (BMI). We will collect saliva and measure BMI in a random group of college students from Portland, Oregon. The data will be used to evaluate how salivary cortisol concentrations correlate to BMI.