Objective: The authors assessed associations between body weight perception and loss strategies. Participants: They randomly selected male female college students (N = 38,204). Methods: conducted a secondary data analysis of the rates strategies among who completed National College Health Assessment survey. Results: Half respondents (50%) were trying to lose weight, although only 28% overweight or obese. Also, 12% had inaccurate perception. Women men with significantly more likely engage in...

BACKGROUND: In 2006, all local education agencies in the United States participating federal school meal programs were required to establish wellness policies. This study documented strength and comprehensiveness of 1 state's written district policies using a coding tool, tested whether these traits predicted school‐level implementation practices. METHODS: School from 151 Connecticut districts evaluated. principal surveys collected before after writing expected Sociodemographic variables...

Screen time among adults represents a continuing and growing problem in relation to health behaviors outcomes. However, no instrument currently exists the literature that quantifies use of modern screen-based devices. The primary purpose this study was develop assess reliability new screen questionnaire, an designed quantify multiple popular devices US population.An 18-item screen-time questionnaire created commonly used (e.g. television, smartphone, tablet) across different points during...

Life cycle assessment (LCA) evaluates environmental impacts of a product from material extraction through disposal. Applications LCA in evaluating diets and foods indicate that plant-based have lower than animal-based foods, whether on the basis total weight or protein content. However, comparisons do not differentiate true biological value bioavailability. This paper presents methodology to incorporate quality quantity using digestible indispensable amino acid score (DIAAS) when making...

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to examine whether extended use a variety screen-based devices, in addition television, associated with poor dietary habits and other health-related characteristics behaviors among US adults. recent phenomenon binge-watching also explored. Methods A survey assess screen time across multiple habits, sleep duration quality, perceived stress, self-rated health, physical activity, body mass index, administered sample adults using the Qualtrics...

Food waste contributes to adverse environmental and economic outcomes, substantial food occurs at the household level in US. This study explored perceived changes during COVID-19 pandemic related factors. A total of 946 survey responses from primary purchasers were analyzed. Demographic, COVID-19-related change, data collected October 2020. Wilcoxon signed-rank was used assess differences waste. hierarchical binomial logistic regression analysis conducted examine whether lifestyle...

The use of nutritional supplements can lead to doping risk and no data exist on high school athletes' certified third-party tested supplements. A cross-sectional cohort design was developed using an anonymous survey. Descriptive for supplement use, supplements, knowledge in athletes were reported. total 225 athletes, ranging from 14-19 years age, a private the western US, included analysis results. 94% (n=211) reported within past year with average six (interquartile range: 3-9) individual...

The transtheoretical model (TTM) is a behavioural theory that describes behaviour change as occurring in five stages, ranging from precontemplation to maintenance. purpose of the present paper review and synthesise literature published since 1999 on applications TTM dietary so evidence for use assessment tools interventions based this might be evaluated. Six databases were identified searched using combinations key words. Sixty-five original, peer-reviewed studies summarised one three tables...

Poor mental health is associated with physical illness, but this association poorly characterized among college students. Objective and Participants: Using American College Health Association-National Assessment data, the authors poor (depression, anxiety, negative affect) examined relationship between acute infectious illnesses (bronchitis, ear infection, sinusitis, strep throat) 47,202 US Methods: The used frequency cross-tabulation analyses to characterize determine univariate...

In spite of well-documented health benefits vegetarian diets, less is known regarding the effects these diets on athletic performance. this cross-sectional study, we compared elite and omnivore adult endurance athletes for maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) strength. Twenty-seven (VEG) 43 (OMN) were evaluated using VO2 max testing treadmill, strength assessment a dynamometer to determine peak torque leg extensions. Dietary data assessed detailed seven-day food logs. Although total protein...

Vegetarian diets provide an abundance of nutrients when carefully planned. However, vegetarian may have lower protein quality compared to omnivorous diets, a reflection less favorable amino acid profiles and bioavailability. Hence, the current recommended dietary allowance for not be adequate some populations. The purpose this study was determine using DIAAS (Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score) method in omnivore endurance athletes. scores reflect true ileal digestibility...

Food waste is a globally significant issue, contributing to financial losses and adversely impacting the environment across supply chain. In developed countries, issue especially problematic among consumers. The present study conducted novel, evidence-based theoretically founded household food intervention designed explore how multifaceted educational approach could impact generated in home. Households City of Phoenix, AZ, USA, were recruited participate (N = 53). Enrolled participants...

There are conflicting reports regarding the efficacy of plant versus animal-derived protein to support muscle and strength development with resistance training. The purpose this study was determine whether soy whey supplements matched for leucine would comparably increases growth following 12 weeks Sixty-one untrained young men (n = 19) women 42) (18–35 year) enrolled in study, 48 completed trial (17 men, 31 women). All participants engaged supervised training 3×/week consumed 19 grams...

Abstract Food waste is a problem worldwide, but solutions have yet to adequately incorporate consumers' core values—values which are often rooted in religion. Study 1 shows that restrictive religious norms (e.g., rules about food consumption, fasting) lead greater waste, whereas supportive sharing food) reduced waste. 2 replicates prior findings and out competing explanations. 3 manipulates marketing messaging show consumers with higher (lower) levels of religiosity more likely reduce...

ObjectiveWomen, Infants, and Children (WIC) cash value vouchers (CVV) have been inconsistently redeemed in Arizona. The objective of this study was to explore perceived barriers use CVV as well strategies participants overcome them.DesignEight focus groups were conducted attitudes behaviors related use.SettingFocus at 2 WIC clinics metro-Phoenix, AZ.ParticipantsParticipants who least 18 years age primarily responsible for buying preparing food their households.Phenomenon InterestPerceived...

Animal agriculture is a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful environmental impacts, which underscores the need shift away from consumption of animal-based products. One promising nudge intervention making plant-based meals default option, so we tested this approach at six different university events across four academic institutions for effecting sustainable dietary change. Event attendees pre-selected their meal on one two randomly assigned RSVP forms: with meat...