Publications

Extension Articles

• Hongu, N., Wise, J. M., & Poschman, K. A. (2008). Healthy Fats: Guide for Improving the Quality of Fat Intake. [AZ1452 05/08]. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online: http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1452.pdf
• Wise, J. M., Orr, J. B., Kristin D. Wisneski, Hongu, N. (2008).  GPS Watches for Measuring Expenditure during Physical Activity. [AZ1476 10/08]. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online: http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1476.pdf
• Wise, J. M., Hongu, N. (2008).  Reading the Nutrition Facts Label: Step-By-Step Approach. [AZ1477 12/08]. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online: http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1477.pdf
• Mosqueda, M., Wise, J.M., Hongu, N. (2009) Milk Matters! [AZ1490, 04/09]. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1490.pdf
  
• Wise, J.M., Hongu, N. (2009) Pedometer and New Technology – Cell Phone & Google Maps. What You Need and Want to Know.
  [AZ1491, 04/09]. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
  Available Online. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1491.pdf
  
• Hongu, N. (2009) Indoor Activities for You and Your Child. eXtension, Families, Food and Fitness
  (http://www.extension.org/families%20food%20fitness),  
  Article. http://www.extension.org/pages/Indoor_Activities_for_You_and_Your_Child
• Hongu, N. (2009) 10,000 Steps a Day -- Why? eXtension, Families, Food and Fitness
  (http://www.extension.org/families%20food%20fitness), Article.http://www.extension.org/pages/10%2C000_Steps_a_Day_--_Why%3F
• Mosqueda, M., Hongu, N. (2010) Make My Map in Google: Overview. [AZ1524a, 07/10]. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1524a.pdf
• Mosqueda, M., Hongu, N. (2010)  Make My Map in Google: Detailed. [AZ1524b, 07/10]. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1524b.pdf
• Terán, B.M., Hongu, N. (2011) Outdoor Eating: Enjoying Nature the No-Waste Way. [AZ1541, 04/11]. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1541.pdf
• Kappico, J.T., Suzuki, A., Hongu, N. (2012) Is Honey the Same as Sugar [AZ1577, 09/12]. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1577.pdf
• Hongu, N. (2014) Making Healthier Foods and Physical Activity Choices with SuperTracker [AZ1616, 02/14] Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1616.pdf
• Greene, N.A., Billias, N.N, Hongu, N. (2014) Diabetes: Carbohydrate Counting [AZ1617, 02/14] Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online. http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1617.pdf
• Wyatt M.A., Waits, J.O., Hongu, N. (2014) Vitamin C and the Common Cold [AZ1618, 02/14]
• Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online.
  https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1618.pdf
• Alsing, S.E., Gallaway, P.J., Suzuki, A., Hongu, N. (2014) The Mediterranean Diet & Mediterranean Diet Pyramid [AZ1626, 04/14]. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online.
  https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1626-2014.pdf
• Hongu, N., Wise, J.M., Gallaway, P.J. (2014) Healthy Fats: Tips for Improving the Quality of Fat Intake. [AZ 1452. Revised 07/2014]. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online.
  https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1452-2014.pdf
• Wise, J.M., Orr, B.J., Wisneski, K.D., Hongu, N. (2014) GPS Watches for Measuring Energy Expenditure during Physical Activity. [AZ 1476. Revised 07/2014]. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Available Online.
  https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1476-2014.pdf
• Wise, J.M., Hongu, N. (2014) Reading the Nutrition Facts Label: Step-by-Step Approach. [AZ 1477. Revised 07/2014]. Tucson, AZ:
  University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
  Available Online. https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1477-2014.pdf

Refereed Journal Articles

• Wunderlich, S. M., Hongu, N., Bendixen, C. A. (1996). Nutrient intake and nutritional status of low-income pregnant women. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 12 (1), 66-73. 
• Daily, J. W., III, Hongu, N., Mynatt, R. L., Sachan, D. S. (1998). Choline supplementation increases tissue concentrations of carnitine and lowers body fat in guinea pigs. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 9 (8), 464-470.
• Hongu, N., Sachan, D. S. (2000). Caffeine, carnitine and choline supplementation of rats decreases body fat and serum leptin concentration as does exercise.  Journal of Nutrition, 130 (2), 152-157.
• Sachan, D. S., Hongu, N. (2000). Increases in VO2 max and metabolic markers of fat oxidation by caffeine, carnitine, and choline supplementation in rats. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 11 (10), 521-526.
• Hongu, N., Sachan, D. S. (2002). Tissue carnitine accretion and fat metabolism in rats supplemented with carnitine, choline and caffeine regardless of exercise. Journal of Medical Science, 2, 59-64.
• Daily, J. W., III, Eun-Sook Park, Hongu, N., Sachan, D. S. (2002). Choline-induced carnitine conservation by increased fractional tubular reabsorption of carnitine in guinea pigs.  Nutrition Research, 22 (10), 1219-1230.
• Hongu, N., Sachan, D. S. (2003). Carnitine and choline supplementation with exercise alter carnitine profiles, biochemical markers of fat metabolism and serum leptin concentration in healthy women. Journal of Nutrition, 133 (1), 84-89.
• Sachan, D. S., Hongu, N., Johnsen, M. B. (2005). Decreasing oxidative stress with choline and carnitine in women. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 24 (3), 172-176.
• Powers, J. S., Roberts, L. J. II, Tarvin, E, Hongu, N., Choi, L., Buchowski, M. (2008). Oxidative stress and multi-organ failure in hospitalized elderly people. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 56 (6), 1150-1152.
• Hongu, N., Block, L.M., Sanchez, S.A., Hoelscher Day, S., Harris, R.B. (2010). Walk Across Arizona, community-based walking program: Promoting and sustaining physical activity in older adults. The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues, 15 (2). 
• Hongu, N. Kataura, M.P., Block, L.M. (2011). Behavior change strategies for successful long-term weight loss: Focusing on dietary and physical activity adherence, not weight loss. Journal of Extension, 49(1).
• McDonald, D.A., Kranch R., Hongu, N. (2011). Follow-up evaluation to determine short-term effectiveness of a nutrition education program in a primarily Latino population. The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues, 16 (1).
• Hongu, N., Hingle, M.D., Merchant, N.C., Orr, B.J., Going, S.B., Mosqueda, M.I., Thomson, C.A. (2011) Dietary assessment tools using mobile technology. Topics in Clinical Nutrition. 26 (4), 300–311.
• Teran, B.M., Hongu, N. (2012). Successful statewide walking program websites. J Ext, 50(1).
• Hongu, N., Wisneski, K.D., Orr, B.J. (2012). Bringing university innovation to the retirement community: An outdoor walking program for older adults. The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues, 17 (1).
• Buchowski, M.S., Hongu, N., Acra, S., Wang, L., Warolin, J., Roberts, L.J. II. (2012) Effect of modest caloric restriction on oxidative stress in women, a randomized trial. PLOS ONE 7(10): e47079. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0047079
• Sachan, D.S., Johnsen, M., Hongu, N. (2012) Organ Specific Changes in Markers of Oxidative Stress in Choline, Carnitine and Caffeine Supplemented and Exercised Rats. The Open Nutrition Journal. 6, 131-136.
• Hongu, N., Orr, B.J., Reed, R.G., Roe, D., Going, S.B. (2013) Global Positioning System (GPS) Watches for Estimating Energy Expenditure. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 27(11):3216-3220.
• Lindsay AR, Hongu, N., Spears K, Idris R, Dyrek A, Manore MM. (2014) Field Assessments for Obesity Prevention in Children and Adults: Physical Activity, Fitness, and Body Composition. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 46(1): 43-53.
• Martin-Biggers, J., Spaccarotella, K., Berhaupt-Glickstein, A., Hongu, N., Worobey, J., Byrd-Bredbenner C. (2014) Come and Get It! A Discussion of Family Mealtime Literature and Factors Affecting Obesity Risk. Advances in Nutrition. 5(3): 235-247.
• Hongu, N., Going, S.B., Orr, J. B., Merchant, N.C., Hingle, M.D., Roe, D.J., Greenblatt, Y.V., Houtkooper, L.B. (2014) TACH SAVVY: Mobile Technologies for Promoting Health and Physical Activity. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. 18(4): 8-15
• Hongu, N., Kitts, D.D., Zawistowski, J., Dossett, C.M., Kopeć, A., Pope, B.T., Buchowski, M.S. (2014) Pigmented rice bran and plant sterol combination reduces serum lipids in overweight and obese adults. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 33(3):231-238.
• Wong, S.S., Meng, Y., Loprinzi, P.D., Hongu, N. (2014) Smart applications to track and record physical activity: implications for obesity treatment. Smart Homecare Technology and TeleHealth. 2: 77-91.

Book Chapters

• Hongu, N. (2010). Chapter 9: Physical Activity. In Bauer, K. & Sokolik, C. Nutrition Counseling Skill Development (2nd edition). Cengage Learning, Belmont, CA. In print.
• Hongu, N., Lee, V., & Going, S.B. (2011). Body Composition, Measurement Techniques. In Rippe, J.M. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine and Health. Sage publications Inc, Thousand Oaks, CA.