A5087789438- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Management and Marketing Education
- Physical Activity and Health
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
Appalachian State University
2016-2024
Brigham Young University
2019
University of Utah
2007-2019
State Farm (United States)
2019
Western Illinois University
2008-2012
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
2012
University of Wisconsin–Madison
2012
University of Idaho
2011
East Carolina University
2001-2006
University of Vermont
1990-1997
To assess sex/race differences on psychosocial correlates of physical activity among college students.Survey research protocol.Students (n=636) exercised an average 3.5 days per week, with black females being the least active. Across subgroups, health/fitness was rated as most important motive for exercise, followed by appearance and mental health. Of correlates, enjoyment use self-management strategies were strongly associated level. Only 40% aware that adults should accumulate 30 minutes...
A number of studies have measured college student food insecurity prevalence higher than the national average; however, no multicampus regional study among students at 4-y institutions has been undertaken in Appalachian and Southeast regions United States.
Because of their youth, adolescent parents often lack the interpersonal skills necessary to manage relationship challenges involved in parenting, leaving them and children vulnerable health risks associated with relational stress conflict. The primary goal this study was test efficacy Young Parenthood Program (YPP), a 10-week counseling program administered during pregnancy designed facilitate skill development positive parenting among parents.Participants included 105 pregnant adolescents...
This pilot study tested the Young Parenthood Program (YPP), which is a new coparenting counseling program designed to support positive communications and prevent occurrence of intimate partner violence (IPV) among pregnant adolescents their biological partners. One hundred five couples were recruited, assessed, randomized into treatment or control group then reassessed at 3 18 months post birth. The assessment process included an interview-based screening for IPV that was administered both...
The objectives of this descriptive, exploratory study were to assess maintenance and change in the food consumption, preparation, purchasing practices Hispanic immigrants currently residing eastern North Carolina who had lived United States for no more than 10 years, identify underlying ecological factors perceptions about quality that shape their postmigrational habits. participants 33 immigrants: 8 males 25 females. Qualitative data collected using individual interviews a focus group...
This exploratory study interviewed 130 participants in federal food assistance programs and 51 low-income nonparticipants to assess their behaviors attitudes toward awareness of the nutrition label. Regarding label use, 35.4 percent 45.1 seldom/never read labels while grocery shopping, 31.5 19.6 sometimes them, 33.1 35.3 always/frequently store. In addition, 38.5 41.2 at home, 27.5 28.5 31.4 home. There were no significant differences between mean scores on how use Findings challenge...
Abstract This study assessed the cross-cultural knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of junior senior hospitality management students using survey methodology. The showed a low awareness food-related customs foods other cultures harbored positive attitudes toward learning more about these topics including this information in curriculum. Experiences regarded as most useful for were spending time another country conversing with others who had spent abroad. findings suggest need opportunities...
Compliance with food group and nutrient recommendations, self-efficacy, stage of change, perceived barriers benefits for healthy eating were assessed among a convenience sample college students majoring in health-related disciplines. Dietary psychosocial data collected using three-day records scales, respectively. Means (SD), frequencies, percents calculated on all data, logistic regressions used to determine whether any the correlates predicted change eating. Noncompliance recommendations...
Compliance with food safety recommendations was assessed among 357 university undergraduates, 112 males (31%) and 245 females (69%), in the context of health belief model. Concerning meats, 87% students complied purchasing, 75% storage, 42% preparation often/always. high recommended purchasing (96%) storage (99%) practices for raw eggs, but only 55% prepared eggs safely. Overall, model a poor predictor compliance food-safety recommendations. Findings suggest that college would benefit from...