Download or read book The Relationship of Self efficacy Scores of Fifth grade Children to Changes in Food Choices and Nutrition Knowledge After a Nutrition Education Program written by Sisy Manaloor and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The self-efficacy construct has been determined to be an effective method of stimulating desired eating behavior in diabetics and obese adults and exercise behaviors in pulmonary rehabilitation patients. Although the self-efficacy construct has been shown to mediate eating habits, practical classroom application of the construct has been rarely used in this area. A review of literature indicated that no studies have been reported on the effect of self-efficacy on food-related behaviors of children. The primary purpose of this research was to determine if, and to what extent, self-efficacy predicts changes in food choices of fifth-grade children. The effect of self-perceptions of competence on the nutrition knowledge of children after a nutrition education intervention program was also assessed. Forty-five fifth-grade children in two classrooms participated in this study. Their self-perception profile, food choices, nutrition knowledge, and food acceptance were measured both before and after the nutrition education unit. A 25 item nutrition knowledge questionnaire was also administered to the children before and after the nutrition education program. Change in knowledge in the cognitive domain was measured by differences in scores on the nutrition knowledge pretest and posttest. Students kept five-day food records for the school lunch items consumed. The fruit and vegetable intakes of the students were estimated from these food records. Chi-square analyses were performed on the data to determine the relationship between self-efficacy as the independent variable and change in food choices, and food acceptance and change in nutrition knowledge as the dependent variables. The 3 x 3 contingency tables indicated that there were no significant relationships between selfefficacy and change in food choices, food acceptance and nutrition knowledge. The findings provide limited support for the usefulness of the self-efficacy construct in understanding and predicting eating behavior change. It is recommended that further investigations of the predictive capability of the self-efficacy expectancy be conducted in children of this age group to better understand its relationship with food choices and implications for nutrition education for school children.
Download or read book The Effects of Nutrition Education and Exposure on Nutrition Knowledge and Self efficacy in Elementary School Children in New Richmond WI written by Kathryn F. Hoff and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focus has been put on healthy eating habits within the last few years due to an increase in obesity and other chronic diseases. Eating habits are formed at an early age, but nutrition education curriculum is not mandated in Wisconsin. Studies have shown a relationship between nutrition knowledge and self-efficacy, but little research exists on coupling nutrition education with nutrition exposure on the effect of nutrition knowledge and self-efficacy. The sample for this study was 11 third through fifth grade students at Starr Elementary in New Richmond, Wisconsin and was self-selecting. Three lessons were implemented using USDA's Serving Up MyPlate curriculum and preparation of a healthy snack in a before-school setting. Change was measured with a pre-/post-test evaluation based on lesson objectives and research questions. It was found that intervention provided change in student knowledge on nutrition and health outcomes, an increase in overall nutrition knowledge, improvements in identifying foods as nutrient dense vs. non-nutrient dense, and an increase in nutritional self-efficacy. Further research needs to be conducted with a larger, randomized sample and more lessons to determine the impact this type of education can provide.
Download or read book The Effect of Nutrition Education on the Nutrition Knowledge and Healthy Food Choices of Fifth Grade Students written by Charlotte A. Jones and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effect of Nutrition Knowledge on Food Choices and Body Mass Index Percentile Rankings of Elementary School Children written by Nancy R. Ellis and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prevalence of overweight and obese children has increased dramatically in the United States over the past 20 years and is a symptom of multiple systemic and cultural changes that have significantly influenced alterations in energy intake, energy expenditures, and the energy balance of children across the nation. School-based obesity prevention programs addressing nutrition and healthy eating behaviors within the school environment and cultural context provide a unique opportunity to educate and engage students in healthy food consumption practices. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a three-year elementary school nutrition education program for students in grades kindergarten through fifth using a longitudinal analysis of two separate data sets, a nutrition skills behavior assessment survey of self-reported eating behaviors, and body mass index (BMI) scores derived from height and weight measurements of program participants. Nutrition survey results indicated that students reported making healthier food choices from August 2001 to November 2004, with a significant decrease in reported consumption of fats/oils/sweets and significant increases in reported consumption of milk, meat, vegetables, fruit and grains. BMI results indicated a 7.8% decline in the percentage of students in the "overweight" and "at-risk for overweight" categories between August 2001 and October 2004. The combined results of both measures indicate that the nutrition education program appeared to positively affect eating behaviors and body mass index percentages. Implications of the study and strategies for further research are proposed.
Download or read book Development of a Fifth Grade Nutrition Education Curriculum Following Los Angeles Unified School District s Fifth Grade Health Standards written by Amy Ngoc-Tram Nguyen and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States (U.S.), nutrition education curriculums are written and implemented based on local school wellness policies (LWP), and thus, this field of education does not have the same level of standardization or requirements that other core subjects have, such as math or language arts. Given that nutrition education at the school level has the potential to encourage healthy food and beverage choices at an early age, standardized nutrition education in children should be considered as a vital prevention and treatment method for obesity. A review of the literature was conducted to determine the current state of nutrition education in the U.S. The literature demonstrated that while nutrition education is highly regarded and recommended by multiple associations as an essential component of school nutrition programs, its standardization remains local. Despite the lack of standardization, the literature also dictates what strategies and traits of nutrition education programs should have to be effective for teaching nutrition knowledge and eating behaviors. Some of these strategies include addressing teacher nutrition knowledge and comprehension, involvement of students' home life in the activities, and considerations for integration of nutrition standards into other core subjects. The purpose of this project was to develop a usable and adaptable nutrition education curriculum and corresponding lesson plans that can be used universally by teachers for fifth grade students. A nutrition education curriculum comprising seventeen thoroughly written lesson plans was produced using Los Angeles Unified School District's fifth grade health education standards designated by the district's LWP.
Download or read book Journal of the American Dietetic Association written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 1152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effects of a School based Nutrition Education Intervention on Self efficacy for Healthy Eating Dietary Knowledge Usual Food Choices and Fruit Vegetable and Fat Consumption in Adolescents written by JoAnn Denny Long and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Abstracts Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association and Related Organizations written by American Public Health Association. Annual Meeting and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effects of a School based Nutrition Education Intervention on Self efficacy for Healthy Eating Usual Food Choices Dietary Knowledge and Fruit Vegetable and Fat Consumption in Adolescents written by JoAnn Denny Long and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Eat Well Keep Moving written by Lilian W.Y. Cheung and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2015-12-23 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In North America obesity continues to be a problem, one that extends throughout life as children move into adolescence and adulthood and choose progressively less physical activity and less healthy diets. This public health issue needs to be addressed early in childhood, when kids are adopting the behaviors that they will carry through life. Eat Well & Keep Moving, Third Edition, will help children learn physically active and nutritionally healthy lifestyles that significantly reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases. BENEFITS This award-winning evidence-based program has been implemented in all 50 states and in more than 20 countries. The program began as a joint research project between the Harvard School of Public Health (currently the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) and Baltimore Public Schools. In extensive field tests among students and teachers using the program, children ate more fruits and vegetables, reduced their intake of saturated and total fat, watched less TV, and improved their knowledge of nutrition and physical activity. The program is also well liked by teachers and students. This new edition provides fourth- and fifth-grade teachers with the following: • Nutrition and activity guidelines updated according to the latest and best information available • 48 multidisciplinary lessons that supply students with the knowledge and skills they need when choosing healthy eating and activity behaviors • Lessons that address a range of learning outcomes and can be integrated across multiple subject areas, such as math, language arts, social studies, and visual arts • Two new core messages on water consumption and sleep and screen time along with two new related lessons • A new Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate, created by nutrition experts at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, that offers children simple guidance in making healthy choices and enhances the USDA’s MyPlate Eat Well & Keep Moving also offers a web resource that contains numerous reproducibles, many of which were included in the book or the CD-ROM in previous editions. A separate website, www.eatwellandkeepmoving.org, provides detailed information for food service managers interested in making healthful changes to their school menus; this information includes recipes, preparation tips, promotional materials, classroom tie-ins, and staff training. The web resource also details various approaches to getting parents and family members involved in Eat Well & Keep Moving. A Holistic Approach Eat Well & Keep Moving is popular because it teaches nutrition and physical activity while kids are moving. The program addresses both components of health simultaneously, reinforcing the link between the two. And it encompasses all aspects of a child’s learning environment: classroom, gymnasium, cafeteria, hallways, out-of-school programs, home, and community centers. Further, the material is easily incorporated in various classroom subjects or in health education curricula. Eight Core Principles Central to its message are the eight core Principles of Healthy Living. Those principles—at least one of which is emphasized in each lesson—have been updated to reflect key targets as defined by the CDC-funded Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration partnership. These are the principles: • Make the switch from sugary drinks to water. • Choose colorful fruits and vegetables instead of junk food. • Choose whole-grain foods and limit foods with added sugar. • Choose foods with healthy fat, limit foods high in saturated fat, and avoid foods with trans fat. • Eat a nutritious breakfast every morning. • Be physically active every day for at least an hour per day. • Limit TV and other recreational screen time to two hours or less per day. • Get enough sleep to give the brain and body the rest it needs. Flexible, Inexpensive, Easy to Adopt The entire curriculum of Eat Well & Keep Moving reflects the latest research and incorporates recommendations from the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It fits within school curricula, uses existing school resources, is inexpensive to implement, and is easy to adopt. The content is customizable to school and student population profiles and can help schools meet new criteria for federally mandated wellness policies. Most important, armed with the knowledge they can gain from this program, elementary students can move toward and maintain healthy behaviors throughout their lives.
Download or read book Assessment of Attitudes Toward Dietary Change of Participants in the Michigan Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program written by Anne Seymour Murphy and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Health Behavior Theory for Public Health written by Ralph J. DiClemente and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This one-of-a-kind text book examines health behavior theory, through the context of the “New Public Health”. Health Behavior Theory will provide your students with a balanced professional education – one that explores the essential spectrum of theoretical tools as well as the core practices.
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Early Learning Theories Made Visible written by Miriam Beloglovsky and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classroom stories and photographs provide a dynamic way for early childhood professionals to understand child development theories
Download or read book Impact of Eight Lessons Intervention on Fourth Fifth and Sixth Grade Students Nutrition Knowledge written by Maya Moustafa Itani and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Lebanon, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is approaching those in the US and other parts of the world. Since childhood obesity is related to many adv erse health consequences, community nutritional interventions are needed to addr ess the epidemic of childhood obesity. This study examined the effect of culturally appropriate nutritional education d elivered to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students enrolled in three private schools i n greater Beirut on students' nutrition knowledge. This was done in order to enc ourage and teach them how to change and modify their lifestyle behavior and eati ng patterns toward a healthier and more nutritive performance. The study was divided into two phases: assessment and intervention. The assessme nt phase involved collecting anthropometric measurements, 24-hr food recalls, ca nteen's assessment questionnaire, schools' personnel interviews, and pretest nut rition knowledge questionnaires. Whereas the intervention phase involved deliver ing eight nutrition education lessons to students over a period of eight weeks. This was examined by providing the students with 25 multiple choice questions at the end of each phase; a scoring system ranging from -1 to 1 for each question was used to determine the effectiveness of the intervention. The questions revol ved around nutrition including the importance of breakfast, healthy snacking, fr uits and vegetables, fibers, physical activity as well as the avoidance of high fat and high sugar food items. Post-test scores of the intervention group increased significantly more than the post-test scores of the control group in nine questions out of the twenty five included in the questionnaire. Eight questions showed significant increase in th e scores of both groups. Eight questions didn't show significant increase in pos t-test scores of both groups. Although this study only demonstrated moderate changes in the students' nutritio n knowledge, however, there is a need to encourage educators to integrate such p rograms in their curriculum since this may in the long term improve children's a ttitudes towards making better food choices.
Download or read book The Effectiveness of Nutrition Education on Selected Fifth Graders Food Choices written by Jane Ann Prokopowicz and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
