Sam Walker Data-verified

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University of Arkansas
Last publication 2024 Last refreshed 2026-05-09

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8 h-index 37 pubs 280 cited

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Sam Walker's research investigates the relationship between diet, nutrient intake, and health outcomes across various populations. His work includes systematic reviews on the role of nutrients, such as those found in beef and whey protein, in the wellbeing of older adults and postmenopausal women. Walker has also examined the impact of protein consumption on energy expenditure and appetite in children. His publications address food security, with a focus on eggs as an affordable nutrient source for food-insecure individuals. Additionally, Walker has contributed to research on the health consequences of COVID-19, specifically concerning respiratory conditions and healthcare pathways post-discharge. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 8, with 37 total publications and 278 citations. Walker collaborates with researchers across the University of Arkansas system, including Jamie Baum, Angela Tacinelli, Xinya Liang, and Elisabet Børsheim.

Metrics

  • h-index: 8
  • Publications: 37
  • Citations: 280

Selected Publications

  • Consumption of a Higher Protein Breakfast for 6 Weeks Does Not Affect Postprandial Energy Expenditure or Appetite Response in 7–17 Year-Old Children (2024)
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  • Essential Amino Acid Regulation of Protein Turnover to Support Skeletal Muscle Health with Age (2022)
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  • The potential role of beef and nutrients found in beef on outcomes of wellbeing in healthy adults 50 years of age and older: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (2022)
    15 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • The Impact of Supplementation With Whey Protein Isolate and/or Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Sleep and Mood in Postmenopausal Women (SHAPE Study) (2021)
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  • The Impact of Whey Protein and/or Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Body Composition, Energy Expenditure and Metabolic Health in Postmenopausal Women (SHAPE Study) (2021)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Eggs as an affordable source of nutrients for adults and children living in food-insecure environments (2021)
    39 citations DOI OpenAlex

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