Changzheng Wang Education B.S., Veterinary Medicine, Central China Agric. Univ., 1982 M.S., Animal Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, 1985 Ph.D., Animal/Human Nutrition, University of Florida, 1990 cwang@gwmail.kysu.edu

Research Focus

Studying the effects of dietary and life style factors on the prevention of chronic diseases of minority and elderly population. In particular, we promote healthy eating habits and lifestyles to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Evaluating the nutritional value and health benefits of agricultural products such as soybeans and their use in osteoporosis prevention. Developing value-added products from alternative fish species such as paddlefish and crops will increase income for farmers.

Current projects

•  Effects of dieting with exercise on calcium metabolism and bone structure
•  Positive effects of soy products on calcium metabolism and the skeleton

• Yi Zhang, Co-Investigator
• Damon Sharp, Research Assistant

KSU Biology students gaining valuable hands-on experience in the Human Nutrition research labs				"Candy" Zhang analyzing data

McKenna, A. A., J. Z. Ilich, M. A. Andon, C. Wang and V. Matkovic. 1997. Zinc balance in adolescent females consuming a low or high calcium diet. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 65: 1460-1464.

Wang, C., S. D. Mims and Y. Xiong. 1996. Market potential of paddlefish meat. Proc. Smoked Seafood Products 96, Seattle, March 3-5, 1996. Pages 25-28.

Shelton, W. L., Mims, S. D., Clark, J. A., Hiott, A. E., and Wang, C. 1997. A temperature-dependent index of mitotic interval for ploidy manipulation in paddlefish and shovelnose sturgeon. Prog. Fish Cult.

Mims, S. D., Shelton, W. L., Linhart, O., Clark, J. A. And Wang, C. 1997. Induced meiotic gynogenesis of paddlefish, Polyodon spathula. Prog. Fish Cult.

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