Download or read book The Effects of a Nutrition Education and Physical Activity Intervention on Metabolic Syndrome on At risk Youth in an Appalachian Community written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Out of School Time Settings written by Jean L. Wiecha and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The evidence base of the impact and effectiveness of healthy eating and physical activity interventions in the out-of-school setting is continuing to emerge. By sponsoring this special issue, the National AfterSchool Association provides a platform for the sharing of a range of research studies that can inform and shape current discussion of best policies and practices to support child and youth wellness. The body of work presented in this issue adds considerably to our knowledge of healthy eating and physical activity interventions in out-of-school programs, and highlights the substantial contribution towards childhood obesity prevention that we envision from our field. This is the 143rd volume of New Directions for Youth Development, the Jossey-Bass quarterly report series dedicated to bringing together everyone concerned with helping young people, including scholars, practitioners, and people from different disciplines and professions.

Download or read book Effect of a Telephone based Intervention on Physical Activity and Components of the Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents written by Jessica Currie and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a two month telephone-based intervention in obese adolescents (BMI percentile [greater than or equal to] 95th percentile) on physical activity habits and motivation to be physically active. A secondary purpose was to assess the effects of the telephone-based intervention on individual components of the metabolic syndrome (i.e., blood pressure, waist circumference, and HDL-cholesterol). The final purpose of the study was to determine clinic follow-up rates of the participants after the intervention. Participants (n=29) were recruited at their initial visit to a medical clinic focusing on pediatric obesity and were randomly placed into a control (n=13) or intervention (n=16) group. Measurements taken included resting blood pressure and heart rate, height, weight, and waist circumference. Blood draws were obtained to measure total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and quantify non-HDL-cholesterol. Questionnaires completed included the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Behavior Regulation of Exercise Questionnaire-2, a physical activity barriers questionnaire, and a demographic survey. The measurements and questionnaires were completed pre and post intervention. All participants received a New Lifestyles NL-800 pedometer and pedometer log to measure their physical activity for one week pre and post intervention. The participants in the intervention group received weekly newsletters and phone calls on various physical activity topics for seven weeks. During the seven week period, the control participants received no contact except for two phone calls to obtain baseline pedometer data and to remind participant of follow-up appointment. A series of 2x2 (group by time) repeated measures ANOVA adjusting for length of time between visits were performed to examine the effect of the intervention on physical activity levels and specific components of the metabolic syndrome. Pedometer steps did not have significant main or interaction effects and effect sizes were small (ES= -0.03 for controls and ES=0.07 for intervention). A trend for significant time and group interaction effect (p=0.06) was seen for BMI z-score where the control group decreased their BMI z-score (ES= -0.96) and the intervention group increased their BMI z-score (ES= 0.43). Waist circumference showed no significant main and interaction effects (p>0.05). No main or interaction effects for systolic blood pressure. Diastolic blood pressure had a significant group effect (p

Download or read book School Nutrition and Activity written by Areej Hassan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.Childhood obesity is a major public health crisis nationally and internationally. This insightful compendium provides valuable information and assesses the research foundations behind several school initiatives to help combat the epidemic of obesity in children and adolescents, particularly using

Download or read book Impact of the Teaching HENRY healthy Exercise and Nutrition Recommendations for Youth Intervention on Physical Activity Knowledge and Behavior in Rural Appalachia written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A School Based Intervention of Adolescent Obesity Prevention in At Risk Youth written by Leah M. Potecha and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States, affecting individuals of all ages. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to obesity due to their decrease in physical activity, as well as to the greater availability of foods void of nutritional value. Adolescents' impressionable natures and changing bodies also contribute to their increased weights. To combat the problem of obesity, many schools have implemented obesity prevention programs. Most of these programs are based on physical education and nutrition education. However, some schools have started mentorship programs, or worked with organizations that employ mentorship programs, to prevent obesity. The Lynchburg Healthy Living program was created to teach at-risk adolescents about exercise and nutrition, as well as to provide them with a role model and coach in how to live a healthy life. The study examined effects of the program on participants' body mass index (BMI), self-reported nutrition and physical activity habits, and perceived health knowledge.

Download or read book A School based Intervention Increased Nutrition Knowledge in High School Students written by Breanne N. Shirk and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Being overweight or obese as a child further increases the risk for obesity later in life as well as enhances the risk for developing diseases, including metabolic syndrome. Effective education-based nutrition education programs are needed to increase nutrition knowledge to combat the rise in obesity and metabolic syndrome among adolescents. Thus, a pilot summer wellness course was offered to high school students over a 3-week period. The educational intervention focused on physical activity and nutrition education to promote lifelong healthy behavior modifications among adolescents. Three sections of 30 students completed classroom learning and application projects based on the USDA's Team Nutrition curricula. Eighty-two high school students (ages 13-18) consented to participate in the research. Changes in nutrition knowledge were assessed through an examination given before and after the 3-week pilot course. The questions were divided among five domains: nutrition guidelines, energy balance, general nutrition knowledge, lifestyle choice and health outcomes. Total nutrition knowledge significantly increased from pre-test to post-test, 63.4% to 78.8% respectively. Nutrition knowledge significantly increased in four of the five domains-nutrition guidelines, energy balance, general nutrition knowledge, and health outcomes. Students' overall nutritional knowledge increased significantly over the 3-week pilot course. A school-based nutrition education program is an effective approach to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyle behaviors in adolescents. Future research should assess the changes in behaviors resulting from such education.

Download or read book Empowering Youth with Nutrition and Physical Activity written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effect of a Physical Activity Intervention on Selective Markers of the Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents with Low Socio economic Status written by Annemari?e Zeelie and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Obesity -- Metabolic syndrome -- Physical activity -- Adolescents -- Obesiteit -- Metaboliese-sindroom -- Fisieke aktiwiteit -- Adolessente.

Download or read book Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior written by Alan L. Smith and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008-07-24 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As interest in the public health challenge of youth inactivity increases, the ambitious Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior sets a standard for addressing a problem with worldwide implications. Drawing on the contributions of a diverse group of international experts, this reference challenges professionals, researchers, and students to implement new solutions and further their research and work. No other text addresses the causes, contributing factors, and fundamental issues in dealing with youth physical activity with such depth or comprehensive coverage. Using a multidisciplinary approach, Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior breaks away from traditional thinking that places activity and sedentary behavior on a single continuum, which may limit progress in addressing youth inactivity. Instead, the authors encourage readers to focus on how sedentary and physically active behaviors coexist and consider how the two behaviors may have different determinants. In doing so, the text also considers developmental features such as maturation, ethnicity, environment, and genetics across both childhood (through age 12) and adolescence (the teen years). By looking at a variety of psychosocial and epidemiological factors, the authors set the stage for a critical analysis of beliefs and views at a time when many assumptions are taken for granted. This book is organized in three parts that build on one another to deepen readers’ understanding of this complex problem. This text begins by addressing the fundamental issues and assumptions pertaining to youth physical activity and sedentary behavior, covering such topics as measurement of the behavior in question, health outcomes, concepts, and trends in a public health context. Once readers have grasped this foundational knowledge, they advance to part II for a comprehensive account of personal factors likely to be associated with the problem. Part III moves beyond the individual into the wider social and contextual aspects of physically active and sedentary living in young people. Through this concluding part, readers gain the latest thinking on how parents, peers, schools, organized sport, and related factors link to youth physical activity and sedentary behavior. Each chapter presents the latest theory and research, real-world approaches to implementation, and background information to encourage discussion and future directions in national policy making. Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior also contains the following features that add to an unprecedented learning experience: •An at-a-glance look at why and how research can be used in the real world helps researchers relate their work to overall solutions. •Coverage of more issues related to this subject than are available in any other reference makes this a one-stop resource. •Internationally respected foreword writer, editors, and contributors provide a cross-disciplinary perspective valuable for putting solutions into a wider context. •Applications for Professionals boxes and Applications for Researchers boxes at the end of each chapter provide practical suggestions for implementing solutions. Youth Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: Challenges and Solutions considers current research about youth physical activity and sedentary behavior across a range of personal factors as well as cultural and social influences. The text communicates the knowledge base on developmental, economic, psychological, and social factors related to youth physical activity and sedentary behavior and provides an overview of youth-specific approaches to addressing the problem of inactivity among youth.

Download or read book Do Physical Activity Sedentary Behaviors and Nutrition Affect Healthy Weight in Middle School Students in an Appalachian Community Children s Health Opportunities Involving Coordinated Efforts in Schools choices Project written by Kibum Cho and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effects of an After school Physical Activity and Nutrition Education Program on Obese Fifth and Sixth Grade Students written by Barbara J. McKee and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Effects of a Physical Activity and Nutrition Intervention on Body Image in Pre adolescents written by Christine Amerika Gehrman and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Body image is among many psychological variables that are related to physical activity and dietary practices. Body image begins to develop in childhood and takes on increased importance during adolescence. Interventions aimed to improve physical activity and nutrition in pre-adolescents may have effects upon body image during this key developmental period. The purpose of the current study was to examine the secondary effects of a larger trial of physical activity and nutrition on body image in pre-adolescents. Based on Social Cognitive Theory, several personal, behavioral, and environmental factors are hypothesized to affect body image and were examined in this study. It was hypothesized that the intervention would have a significant positive impact on body image. Eighty-four 10-12 year olds (52 females, 32 males) of diverse ethnic backgrounds were recruited for study as part of the Healthy Youth and Parent Program, an on-going trial for physical activity and nutrition. A two-group (intervention and control) pre-post design was used. The intervention consisted of 8 weekly 2-hour sessions during which children participated in fitness activities. Body image was measured by the Eating Disorders Inventory-2, a well-validated measure. Analysis of co-variance revealed no significant direct effect of the intervention on body image, although participants in both conditions showed non-significant improvements in body image from baseline to post-test. Multiple regression analyses were used to examine theoretically hypothesized mediators of body image change, including level of physical activity and fitness, body mass index, and mood. Puberty status, negative self-esteem, and perceived barriers to physical activity were significantly related to body image concerns. The lack of a significant intervention effect on hypothesized mediators precluded the possibility of determining whether changes in these mediators would have affected change in body image. Future studies will need to test the role of hypothesized mediators if a comprehensive theoretical model of body image is to be developed.

Download or read book Examination of the Effectiveness of Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions on Behavior Change and Cardiovascular Risk Among Adolescent Students Participating in a School based Health Program in Michigan written by Elizabeth L. Hudson and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IMPORTANCE: Overweight/obesity, dyslipidemia, and elevated blood pressure (BP) are increasingly common among U.S. adolescents and increase risk for development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood. These risk factors are highly influenced by diet and activity levels, both of which are modifiable with appropriate intervention. School-based programs may be an ideal setting for nutrition intervention programs to improve health behaviors, however data examining the effectiveness of such programs is limited, and results have been inconsistent depending on the outcomes examined. OBJECTIVE: Among a sample of adolescents in Michigan participating in Project Healthy Schools (PHS), a multi-component school-based intervention program, the objective of this dissertation is to 1) examine the effectiveness of the PHS program at achieving favorable change in participating students' dietary consumption of foods and/or beverages associated with CVD risk; 2) examine if achievement of optimal consumption of fruits and vegetables, sugar sweetened beverages (SSB) and levels of physical activity (PA) is associated with improvement in blood lipid and BP levels and; 3) determine if change in dietary consumption of foods high in saturated fatty acids (SFA) and trans-fatty acids (TFA) is associated with change in low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: A non-randomized, quasi-experimental pre-post design evaluation of sixth grade students from 94 middle-schools across the state of Michigan enrolled in the first year of a school-based nutrition intervention program between 2005-2019. MEASURES: Measures of dietary intake and PA were collected from a validated health behavior questionnaire administered at baseline and following completion of the 10-week nutrition intervention program. Physiologic outcome measures of a non-fasting lipid profile which included total cholesterol [TC], high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [HDL-C], triglycerides [TG] and calculated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), as well as systolic and diastolic BP measurements were collected. RESULTS: Intake of fruit and vegetables significantly increased post-intervention, as did consumption of sugary beverages. Students who were more physically active following the PHS intervention had significantly higher post-intervention HDL-C and lower TG levels, whereas students with low SSB intake post-intervention experienced lower post-intervention HDL-C levels compared to students with higher SSB intake. Reduced consumption of high-risk, high fat foods was associated with a significant decrease in mean LDL-C when compared with high consumption at baseline and follow-up. CONCLUSIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS: Significant increases in dietary intake of fruit and vegetable consumption following participation in the intervention program were modest. Improvement in cardiometabolic risk factors were also observed. Students who improved their intake of foods high in saturated and trans-fat experienced the largest decreases in LDL-C post-intervention. The results also suggest that PA in this age group may be an effective way to improve HDL-C and TG levels, especially among high-risk students. Future work should examine whether modest changes in dietary consumption and/or PA levels can promote a meaningful shift in physiological measures of cardiovascular risk over a longer period of time.

Download or read book Examining the Mediating Effects of Self regulation Skills for Exercise and Exercise Self efficacy on the Relationship Between BMI and Physical Activity Among Adolescents Residing in Appalachia written by Devin J. Laurent and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the high prevalence of obesity with low rates of physical activity among Appalachian adolescents, it is critical to understand the factors that are associated with promoting healthy lifestyle change. Behavioral researchers have been continuously examining factors that directly influence physical activity behavior among adolescents. However, the relationship between physical activity, BMI, and self-regulation skills is not fully understood among adolescents at high risk of obesity. The purpose of this study is to determine if self-regulation skills for exercise and exercise self-efficacy mediate the association between BMI percentile and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) at baseline among a sample of 9th and 10th-grade Appalachian adolescent boys and girls. This study was a secondary analysis that examined pre-existing baseline data from high school adolescents participating in a behavioral intervention from an NIH funded group-randomized controlled trial. Participants completed a self-reported questionnaire to measure how well they use self-regulation strategies to influence their physical activity. The self-regulation subscales measured include self-monitoring, goal setting, social support, self-reward, time management, and overcoming barriers. Free-living physical activity was measured using the wGT3X-BT Actigraph accelerometer over a 7-consecutive day period. BMI percentile was calculated using measures of height and weight and referenced by the CDC age-and-sex-specific growth chart. The bootstrap resampling method was used to examine mediating effects between the variables of interest. At baseline, the sample of 9th and 10th grade adolescents report low rates of use of self-regulation strategies (mean = 2.17 – 2.74). Among Appalachian adolescents, BMI percentile was not significant to daily MVPA at baseline. Additionally, none of the self-regulation skills or exercise self-efficacy mediated the relationship between BMI percentile and daily MVPA among 9th and 10th-grade Appalachian adolescents. In general, there was no mediation detected due to the nonsignificant relationship between BMI percentile and the self-regulation skills or exercise self-efficacy. The results of this study provide a descriptive analysis of self-regulatory skills and MVPA before participation in a G-RCT behavioral intervention. While no mediating effects were determined, more research is needed to examine other health markers of obesity that affect self-regulatory skills to further understand the impact on physical activity behavior.

Download or read book The Effects of Play based Physical Activity on Metabolic Signatures in Adolescents written by Maria Gulas and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Creating Equal Opportunities for a Healthy Weight written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-11-25 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating Equal Opportunities for a Healthy Weight is the summary of a workshop convened by the Institute of Medicine's Standing Committee on Childhood Obesity Prevention in June 2013 to examine income, race, and ethnicity, and how these factors intersect with childhood obesity and its prevention. Registered participants, along with viewers of a simultaneous webcast of the workshop, heard a series of presentations by researchers, policy makers, advocates, and other stakeholders focused on health disparities associated with income, race, ethnicity, and other characteristics and on how these factors intersect with obesity and its prevention. The workshop featured invited presentations and discussions concerning physical activity, healthy food access, food marketing and messaging, and the roles of employers, health care professionals, and schools. The IOM 2012 report Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention acknowledged that a variety of characteristics linked historically to social exclusion or discrimination, including race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, age, mental health, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, geographic location, and immigrant status, can thereby affect opportunities for physical activity, healthy eating, health care, work, and education. In many parts of the United States, certain racial and ethnic groups and low-income individuals and families live, learn, work, and play in places that lack health-promoting resources such as parks, recreational facilities, high-quality grocery stores, and walkable streets. These same neighborhoods may have characteristics such as heavy traffic or other unsafe conditions that discourage people from walking or being physically active outdoors. The combination of unhealthy social and environmental risk factors, including limited access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity, can contribute to increased levels of chronic stress among community members, which have been linked to increased levels of sedentary activity and increased calorie consumption. Creating Equal Opportunities for a Healthy Weight focuses on the key obesity prevention goals and recommendations outlined in Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention through the lens of health equity. This report explores critical aspects of obesity prevention, while discussing potential future research, policy, and action that could lead to equity in opportunities to achieve a healthy weight.