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Tallon, J. M.; Saavedra Dias, R.; Costa, A. M.; Leitão, J. C.; Barros, A.; Rodrigues, V.; Monteiro, M. J.; Almeida, A.; Narciso, J.; Silva, A. J. – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2021
This study aimed to summarize the evidence of the impact of school-based nutrition education programs that incorporate technology on the acquisition of nutrition-related knowledge and behavior change of adolescents. Literature searches were conducted using Cochrane Library, Pubmed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Web of Science databases. Studies…
Descriptors: Influence of Technology, Technology Integration, Electronic Learning, Video Technology
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Holden, Shelley L.; Norrell, Phillip M. – Education, 2014
Obesity is a major concern in the United States because of its rapid rate of increase. In 2000, there was no state that had a prevalence of obesity of less than 10% and by 2010 there was no state that had a prevalence of obesity of less than 20% and 12 states reported an obesity rate equal to or greater than 30% (National Center for Health…
Descriptors: Obesity, Nutrition, Knowledge Level, Adults
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Nina Roofe; Elson Bihm – Journal of Human Sciences & Extension, 2013
Beginning at the critical preschool level, preventing childhood obesity is a multifaceted challenge with health, economic, ethical, and social implications. In particular, increasing emphasis will be placed upon educating children and their caregivers about the USDA's MyPlate model of good nutrition. To date, evidence-based efforts to teach…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Preschool Education, Nutrition Instruction, Preschool Children
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Yip, Calvin; Gates, Michelle; Gates, Allison; Hanning, Rhona M. – Health Education Research, 2016
To date, the impacts of school-based, peer-led nutrition education initiatives have not been summarized or assessed collectively. This review presents the current evidence, identifies knowledge gaps, and provides recommendations for future research. PubMed, Scopus, ERIC and Google Scholar were searched for refereed Canadian and American primary…
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Nutrition Instruction, Self Efficacy, Eating Habits
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Nettles, Mary Frances – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2014
The NFSMI Research Summary is a continuing series of summaries reporting recently completed research and research-based resources funded by the National Food Service Management Institute. The following research studies are summarized in this article: (1) Succession Planning for Management Level Staff in School Nutrition Programs; (2)…
Descriptors: Nutrition Instruction, School Policy, Wellness, Training
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Glanz, Karen; Golboy, Mary Neth – Academic Medicine, 1992
Twenty-five articles on medical school curricula and physicians' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to nutritional care, especially concerning heart disease and cholesterol control, were reviewed. It is concluded that nutrition education should occur in undergraduate clinical training and residency periods and that realistic nutrition…
Descriptors: Counseling, Curriculum Design, Graduate Medical Education, Health Promotion