Download or read book The Evaluation of the Impact of a School based Nutrition Education Program on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Low income Elementary Students written by Melissa S. Holmes and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book SNAP Ed Can Improve Nutrition of Low Income Americans Across Life Span written by James C. Hersey and published by RTI Press. This book was released on 2014-06-19 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutrition education in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) is designed to promote healthy eating behaviors in a low-income target population. In particular, SNAP-Ed programming encourages participants to increase consumption of fruit and vegetables and switch to lower fat dairy products. With funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), we independently evaluated eight programs that were selected as possible model SNAP-Ed programs. Our evaluations used robust research designs (experimental or quasi-experimental), similar primary outcome measures across the studies, and statistical analyses to account for clustering of participants within settings. These evaluations found a significant effect in outcomes for four programs: one in child care settings, two in elementary schools, and one in senior centers, suggesting that SNAP-Ed has the potential to be effective for some individuals across all age groups. Additionally, the study findings suggest that the maturity of the program (that is, experience in implementing the program over time) may make nutrition education more effective. Future studies should assess the longer-term effects on nutrition behaviors and sustainability of SNAP-Ed programs for preschool- and elementary-aged children, adults, and senior citizens.
Download or read book Impact of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program on Low income Families written by John Gerald Feaster and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The study showed that about 184,000 low-income families participated in the Extension Service's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) prior to October 1969. A sample showed that family incomes were very low--less than $2,700, of which more than a third was spent for food. Families with annual incomes of less than $1,200 per year spent nearly one-half for food. Most families were urban, members of minority groups, and had homemakers with relatively low educational levels. Food consumption practices of homemakers upon entering the program indicated that many families had poor diets. Foods in the milk, fruit and vegetable group were most often lacking in diets. After 6 months of EFNEP participation substantial, improvements in food knowledge and consumption practices were evident, particularly in the consumption of foods in the milk, fruit, and vegetable groups. Homemakers with poorest diets showed more improvement than those who had better initial food consumption practices.
Download or read book The Economics of Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequalities written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2013 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This resource book discusses the economic arguments that could (and could not) be put forth to support the case for investing in the social determinants of health on average and in the reduction in socially determined health inequalities. It provides an overview and introduction into how economists would approach the assessment of the economic motivation to invest in the social determinants of health and socially determined health inequities, including what the major challenges are in this assessment. It illustrates the extent to which an economic argument can be made in favour of investment in 3 major social determinants of health areas: education, social protection, and urban development and infrastructure. It describes whether education policy, social protection, and urban development, housing and transport policy can act as health policy"--
Download or read book An Evaluation and Exploration of Nutrition Education in Elementary Schools written by Elisha Hall and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Childhood obesity is a significant problem in the United States. Obese children suffer from a variety of physical, emotional, and social consequences. To curb or reduce this problem, school-based nutrition education interventions have become more common. However, little research has been conducted concerning nutrition-related socioeconomic disparities in behavior change constructs for low and high income children, which is integral to forming appropriate theory-based interventions and allocating resources appropriately. Research into classroom teachers' perspectives is also an area in need of strengthening to better inform interventions. Finally, the School Enrichment Kit Program (SEKP), a current interactive, classroom-based, nutrition and physical activity curriculum for K-2 grades is a unique intervention that necessitates evaluation to justify further use. The purposes of this study were to: (a) develop, validate, and test a survey instrument measuring behavior, self-efficacy, and knowledge for elementary students, (b) determine differences in behavior, self-efficacy, and knowledge for low and high income students, and the relationships between these constructs, (c) evaluate a novel K-2 nutrition and physical activity curricula, and (d) explore teachers' experience of nutrition education. Among all four studies, a total of 10 teachers and 482 students participated. Surveys with students were conducted in their regular classrooms and observations, interviews, and document analysis were conducted with teachers. The survey developed in this study was found to be a valid and reliable tool for nutrition and physical activity measurement in fifth grade students. Comparison of low and high income schools demonstrated significantly lower knowledge and behavior scores in low income, as well as differences in construct relationships. SEKP was determined to be effective at improving vegetable consumption, breakfast consumption, and some knowledge. Finally, teachers identified five themes as part of their nutrition education experience: Meaningful roles, importance, mutual perceived influences, supplementary education and motivation, and barriers. These studies demonstrate that more resources may need to be allocated to the socioeconomically disadvantaged, the interactive SEKP is a promising intervention and should be further investigated, and teachers are highly invested in nutrition education, so efforts should be made to reduce their barriers.
Download or read book Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nutrition Education written by Isobel R. Contento and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-03-29 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutrition Education, Second Edition provides a simple, straightforward model for designing effective nutrition education that addresses the personal and environmental influences that affect food choice and assists individuals in adopting healthy behaviors. Using a six-step process, this text integrates theory, research, and practice and provides advice on designing, implementing, and evaluating theory-based nutrition education.
Download or read book Eat the Rainbow written by Elizabeth Diane Miller and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objective: To test differences on mean fruit and vegetable (FV) eaten, liking, preference, and self-efficacy scores among 3 modes of nutrition education intervention after a 3-week intervention. Design: Convenience sample, pre- and post-test, quasi-experimental design. Setting: Three elementary schools in a rural Eastern Tennessee County. Participants: Participants were 160 3rd-5th graders. Interventions: Three study schools: experiential (nutrition education, taste tests, and learning activity), conventional (nutrition education and learning activity), and control (learning activity). Main Outcome Measures: Changes in pre- to post-intervention mean FV eaten, liking, preference, and self-efficacy scores. Analysis: Mixed model ANOVA to compare the mean pre- and post-scores. Significance was set at the 0.05 level. Results: Significant increases for preference by intervention group (p=0.015). Although there were no differences by intervention group, significant increases and decreases from pre- to postintervention were noted for overall FV eaten (p=0.016), liking (p=0.001), and preference (p=.003). Conclusions and Implications: A 3-week school-based nutrition intervention influenced some factors associated with FV consumption. More research is needed to evaluate sustainability and appropriate, practical intervention duration.
Download or read book Increasing Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables written by Rosemary Hartman and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advances in Food and Nutrition Research written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-11-16 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Food and Nutrition Research recognizes the integral relationship between the food and nutritional sciences, bringing together outstanding and comprehensive reviews that highlight this relationship. The book contains contributions that detail scientific developments in the broad areas of food science and nutrition, providing those in academia and industry with the latest information on emerging research in these constantly evolving sciences. Provides the latest, important information for food scientists and nutritionists Contains peer-reviewed articles by a panel of respected scientists The go-to series on the topic of advances in food and nutrition research since 1948
Download or read book Nutrition Education Linking Research Theory and Practice written by Isobel R. Contento and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2020-01-22 with total page 749 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each new print copy of Nutrition Education, Fourth Edition includes access to the Navigate Companion Website which includes worksheets in writable PDF format, practice quizzes, interactive flashcards, and interactive glossary. The fourth edition of Nutrition Education: Linking Research, Theory, and Practice provides a straightforward, user-friendly model for designing effective nutrition education programs that address the personal and environmental factors affecting individuals' food choices and assists them in adopting healthy behaviors throughout their lifetime. Built around the six-step DESIGN process, the Fourth Edition integrated research, theory, and practice and provides advice and direction on designing, implementing, and evaluating theory-based nutrition education. This text is divided into three parts: • Part I describes the key elements of success for nutrition education, as well as the major theories that can be used in nutrition education intervention. • Part II features
Download or read book The Impact of Nutrition Education on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption of Elementary School Students written by Constance Evans Herriott and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journal of the American Dietetic Association written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Urban Horticulture written by Dilip Nandwani and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-19 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides comprehensive information on the rapidly developing field of urban horticulture for sustainable use of land resources and creating a better environment. It presents peer-reviewed chapters from leading international researchers in the field of horticulture technologies, environmental issues, urban horticulture, and landscaping and its role in society. It covers a wide array of topics on this subject and constitutes a valuable reference guide for students, professors, researchers, builders, and agriculturists concerned with urban horticulture, city planning, biodiversity, and the sustainable development of horticultural resources. Urban horticultural technologies facilitate the efficient use of available land in urban and residential areas, helping meet the demand for fresh fruits and vegetables to feed ever-growing urban populations. The amount of green space in urban areas is dwindling due to rising land prices, while the climbing numbers of multi-story buildings are producing various environmental and health issues. Technological advances provide tools and techniques for high-density and vertical cropping in small areas, promoting efficient and sustainable resource utilization. As such, urban horticulture is gaining importance in city planning – not only to bolster the food supply but also to improve the aesthetic value, environmental conditions, landscape, and business environment, while also reducing the consumption of fossil fuel in transportation.
Download or read book The Missing Link written by Rachel Erin Taylor Calhoun and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the U.S., the weight status of overweight and obesity in children is increasing from recent decades (Carrol & Ogden, 2010). Research shows that the prevalence of children developing chronic diseases is influenced by obesity and overweight statuses, shown by existing risk factors (Freedman, Dietz, Srinivasan, & Berenson, 1999). Recent legislation of the National School Lunch Program has aimed to improve the nutritional value of school lunches in elementary schools by requiring fruit and vegetable meal components be provided on each lunch tray (Nutrition Standards, 2012). This quasi experimental study aimed to increase fourth graders nutrition knowledge and fruit and vegetable intake during school lunch by applying concepts of the Health Belief Model (HBM) to a nutrition education session. A convenience sample of 25 fourth graders was selected and administered a pre and post questionnaire along with a plate waste survey to measure fruit and vegetable consumption before and after a nutrition education lesson was given. A paired samples t-test indicated that student's nutrition knowledge significantly increased (t(21)=2.60, p=.015) after the nutrition education lesson was implemented. However, more research is needed to determine the frequency and length of nutrition education programs needed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in children. Frequency distribution of HBM concepts recorded on the questionnaires also suggests that students appeared to notice fewer barriers to eating fruits and vegetables. This study showed that concepts of the HBM may be effective and appropriate for use in developing positive nutrition education lessons for children. --Page iv.
Download or read book Agriculture Rural Development Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2000 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 1558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Utilization of Garden based Education to Positively Impact Children s Nutrition Knowledge and Behaviors written by Eric Louis Hazzard and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
