A5081312318- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Consumer Retail Behavior Studies
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Community Health and Development
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Economics of Agriculture and Food Markets
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development
- Educational Games and Gamification
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Urban Green Space and Health
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
2017-2025
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
2025
Columbia University
2023
Center for Advancing Health
2023
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
2023
Samsung (United Kingdom)
2019
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2012-2018
Greensboro College
2018
University of North Carolina Health Care
2014-2016
University of Puerto Rico at Carolina
2013
While farmers' markets are a potential strategy to increase access fruits and vegetables in rural areas, more information is needed regarding use of among residents. Thus, this study's purpose was examine (1) socio-demographic characteristics participants; (2) barriers facilitators market shopping southern communities; (3) associations between with fruit vegetable consumption body mass index (BMI).Cross-sectional surveys were conducted purposive sample customers representative primary...
Abstract Objective We examined associations between access to food venues (farmers’ markets and supermarkets), shopping patterns, fruit vegetable consumption health indicators among women of reproductive age in eastern North Carolina, USA. Design Access was measured using a Geographic Information System incorporating distance, seasonality business hours, quantify farmers’ markets. Produce assessed by self-report eating five or more fruits vegetables daily. BMI blood pressure were clinical...
Abstract Objective To examine associations between various measures of the food environment and BMI percentile among youth. Design Cross-sectional, observational. Setting Pitt County, eastern North Carolina. Subjects We extracted electronic medical records for youth receiving well child check-ups from January 2007 to June 2008. obtained addresses venues two secondary sources ground-truthing. A geographic information systems database was constructed by geocoding home 744 venues. quantified...
The primary goal of physical rehabilitation is to assess movement impairments and restore function improve overall quality life. Virtual reality (VR) may provide the optimal environment promote these goals due its motivating modifiable nature which can be difficult accomplish through traditional real-world therapeutic methods. Current research VR for has demonstrated that interventions produce clinically meaningful change in motor outcomes. Despite this, adoption usage by therapy...
Childhood obesity persists in the United States and is associated with serious health problems. Higher rates of among children from disadvantaged households may be, part, attributable to disparities access healthy foods such as fruits vegetables. Community supported agriculture can improve consumption fresh produce, but upfront payment structure, logistical barriers, unfamiliarity produce items inhibit participation by low-income families. The aim this project assess impact subsidized, or...
ObjectiveTo conduct a nationwide assessment of child nutrition administrative agencies' responses to meal service provision during coronavirus disease 2019–related school closures.DesignSystematic coding government websites (February–May 2020) regarding in all 50 US states and the District Columbia, 5 territories, Department Interior Bureau Indian Education.ParticipantsAll jurisdictions (N = 57).Variables MeasuredSeven criteria were established assess strengths weaknesses jurisdictions'...
One barrier to fruit and vegetable consumption is financial cost, especially among low-income populations. This study aimed conduct a price comparison of produce in supermarkets farmers' markets 12 North Carolina counties identify which food venue offers fruits vegetables at the lowest cost. Farmers' market supermarket prices were systematically compared purposive sample county markets. Prices same items each using t-tests analysis variance (ANOVA). There was mean savings +17.9% all (n =...
Because supermarkets are a critical part of the community food environment, purpose this paper is to examine association between accessibility supermarket where participants were surveyed, frequency shopping at supermarket, and self-reported objectively-assessed fruit vegetable consumption. Accessibility was assessed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) measured distance multiple versions modified Retail Food Environment Index (mRFEI), including localized road network buffer version....
Poorer diets and subsequent higher rates of chronic disease among lower-income individuals may be partially attributed to reduced access fresh fruits vegetables (F&V) other healthy foods. Mobile markets are an increasingly popular method for providing F&V in underserved communities, but evaluation efforts limited. The purpose this study was determine the impact Veggie Van (VV), a mobile produce market, on intake communities using group randomized controlled trial. VV is market that sells...
Abstract Objective To examine perspectives on food access among low-income families participating in a cost-offset community-supported agriculture (CO-CSA) programme. Design Farm Fresh Foods for Healthy Kids (F3HK) is multicentre randomized intervention trial assessing the effect of CO-CSA dietary intake and quality children from families. Focus groups were conducted at end first season. Participants interviewed about programme experiences, framed by five dimensions access: availability,...
The use of Extended Reality (XR) (i.e. Virtual and Augmented Reality) for nutrition education behavior change has not been comprehensively reviewed. This paper presents findings from a scoping review current published research. Articles (n = 92) were extracted PubMed Scopus using structured search strategy selection approach. Pertinent study information was standardized data collection form. Each article independently reviewed coded by two members the research team, who then met to resolve...
Abstract We examined associations between body mass index (BMI) and the food environment among adult female Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants (N = 197) in eastern North Carolina. Food venue proximity to residential addresses was calculated using a geographic information system. Walk Score used as measure of amenity density. Correlation linear regression analyses were examine BMI distance use venues, Frequency supercenter significantly inversely associated with...
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a widely-used approach for farmers to sell directly consumers. We used the product, place, price, and promotion (4P) marketing mix framework examine characteristics that help farms offering CSA maintain member satisfaction thus competitiveness. conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 members 24 in four states. additionally completed modified choice experiment. Qualitative data were coded iteratively, experiment summarized compared across...