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Download full textAmaya, Lauren; Baldwin, Dana; Enyart, Kathy; James, Arleen; James, Tommie M.; King, Penny R.; Maples, Jan; Peterman, Lindy; Randolph, Sara; Rash, Dea; Ratcliff, Kelsey; Rhodes, Joy; Riggin, Jessica; Risley, Janis; Russell, Danette; Hermann, Janice – Journal of Extension, 2023
Type 2 diabetes is a complex disease with several modifiable lifestyle factors. The Extension 'Live well, Eat well, be Active with Diabetes' curriculum provides four 90-minute sessions teaching individuals to live well, eat well, and be active with diabetes. Fourteen Extension educators implemented and evaluated the curriculum with 107…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Life Style, Health Promotion, Eating Habits
Linares, Amanda; Harpainter, Phoebe; Plank, Kaela; Woodward-Lopez, Gail – Journal of Extension, 2022
To determine the effectiveness of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--Education (SNAP-Ed) nutrition and physical activity programming in elementary schools, it is necessary to recruit socioeconomically similar comparison schools not receiving SNAP-Ed programming. We developed a flexible recruitment strategy to tailor our approach to each…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Nutrition, Welfare Services, Recruitment
Tumwebaze, Joel; Kagulire, JohnPaul; Dawkins, Norma L. – Journal of Extension, 2022
This study aimed at averting challenges of overweight and obesity among African Americans in rural Alabama. Focus group discussions and surveys were used to design a 12-week nutrition education and physical activity program. Results showed a significant improvement (p<0.05) in participants' knowledge scores. Values for systolic blood pressure…
Descriptors: Obesity, African Americans, Rural Areas, Nutrition Instruction
Reyes Peralta, Alejandro; Ali Hurtado Choque, Ghaffar; Reicks, Marla; Alvarez de Davila, Silvia; Soltani, Darya – Journal of Extension, 2023
A family-skills program for Latino fathers and youth was implemented to prevent youth obesity. Lessons learned focused on practices to address barriers to engagement and retention among fathers and youth within the Latino community. Program development issues included selection of organizations, facilitators, language, and delivery methods.…
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Family Involvement, Health Promotion, Fathers
Stage, Virginia C.; Goodell, L. Suzanne; Chase, Susan; McDonald, Stephanie; Hegde, Archana V.; Bayles, Jocelyn; Jones, Lorelei – Journal of Extension, 2021
Our study examined the relationship between improved personal health behaviors of Head Start teachers and the promotion of positive health behaviors in their classrooms. Thirty-three Head Start teachers across seven centers received six 30-min nutrition education lessons. Dietary intake, physical activity, and self-efficacy for promoting positive…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Health Behavior, Early Intervention, Preschool Teachers
