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Direct linkSakineh Rakhshanderou; Morteza Charkhabi; Yousef Sherizadeh; Parisa Hosseini Koukamari; Laura Seidel; Frederic Dutheil; Mohtasham Ghaffari – American Journal of Health Education, 2024
Background: The dramatic increase in fast food consumption among students, particularly adolescents and children, over the past two decades reflects a significant shift in lifestyle, with nearly one-third of these young individuals consuming ready-made foods on a daily basis. Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effect of an intervention based…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High School Students, Food, Student Behavior
Catheryn A. Orihuela; Retta Evans; Sylvie Mrug – American Journal of Health Education, 2024
Background: Despite the establishment of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) in 2010, child nutrition programs continue to experience challenges impacting participation. Prior qualitative studies have explored how to reduce barriers to implementation of these programs in schools, but few studies have examined attitudes held by students, who…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Federal Legislation, Child Health, Nutrition
Jean Pierre Enriquez; Adriana Hernandez Santana; Dulce Yanira Del-Cid – American Journal of Health Education, 2024
Background: Nutritional interventions can help to develop healthy eating patterns during the transition to university, which is a critical transition for all college students. Purpose: This research aims to analyze eating behaviors and food choices through sustainable nutritional education interventions with college students from a multinational…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Nutrition Instruction, Latin Americans, Universities
Vilme, Helene; Campbell, Santiba D.; Sauls, Derrick L.; Powell, Keith; Lee, Jennifer; Stout, Robyn; Erkanli, Alaattin; Reynolds, Glenn; Story, Mary T.; Matsouaka, Roland A.; Austin, Tomia; Templeton, P. Gizem; Locklear, Millard; Bosworth, Hayden B.; Skinner, Asheley C.; Otienoburu, Philip E.; Duke, Naomi N. – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Farm-to-University (Farm2U) programs make healthy eating accessible, easier, and the default option. Yet, few published studies have focused on Farm2U implementations in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in conjunction with measurements of implementation barriers using the consolidated framework for implementation…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Agriculture, Partnerships in Education, Barriers
Wippold, Guillermo M.; Tucker, Carolyn M.; Hogan, Maggie L.; Bellamy, Pearis L. – American Journal of Health Education, 2020
Background: Consuming sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with several chronic health conditions. In the United States, government regulations and behavioral health interventions to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and increase the consumption of healthy beverages have shown limited effectiveness. Differences in motivation…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Health Promotion, Food, Intervention
Romano, Kelly A.; Colgary, Christina D.; Magnuson, Amy – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: College students have been a difficult population to reach in extant health promotion initiatives that strive to prevent the development of lifelong disordered eating patterns. Incorporating electronic and mobile health (eHealth, mHealth) technologies within these efforts may be an effective means of reaching students. Purpose: This…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Global Approach, Dietetics, Food
Coppola, Angela M.; Voils, Allison L.; Gafkjen, Janet; Hancock, David J. – American Journal of Health Education, 2019
Background: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide recommendations for children's physical activity (PA) and nutrition practices. Community partnerships in school-based programs are recommended by the CDC to support children's opportunities to regularly engage in these practices. Purpose: Informing the role of Health…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Teachers, Eating Habits
Emley, Elizabeth; Dial, Lauren; Koerten, Hannah; Musher-Eizenman, Dara – American Journal of Health Education, 2020
Background: The school nutrition environment has a large impact on child diet. However, there is a paucity of nationally representative research on factors that predict effective nutrition policies, practices, and education in schools. Purpose: The current study utilized Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data from the 2016 School…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Nutrition, School Policy, Poverty
Pember, Sarah E.; Knowlden, Adam P. – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: Research demonstrates a decline in healthy eating behaviors during transitional years at university, potentially leading to weight gain and establishing maladaptive dietary habits. Purpose: This systematic review assessed the efficacy of previous nutrition interventions for undergraduates, evaluating design and implementation. Methods:…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Behavior Change, Eating Habits, Food
Jashinsky, Jared; Gay, Jennifer; Hansen, Nathan; Muilenburg, Jessica – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: TV viewing and computer game use may both limit physical activity, but only TV viewing may promote a poorer diet due to exposure to food advertising and availability of the hands for snacking. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate relationships between the different screen times and type 2 diabetes markers among youth.…
Descriptors: Television Viewing, Computer Games, Play, Physical Activities
White, Marney A.; Whittaker, Steve D.; Gores, Ashton M.; Allswede, Dana – American Journal of Health Education, 2019
Background: Graduate training is a high-risk period for worsening mental health. Previous research reported the effectiveness of a classroom-based self-care intervention for graduate students. Purpose: The study evaluated the effectiveness of an online self-care intervention for graduate-level students to prevent worsening mental health. Methods:…
Descriptors: Intervention, Daily Living Skills, Graduate Students, Risk
George, Daniel R.; Manglani, Monica; Minnehan, Kaitlin; Chacon, Alexander; Gundersen, Alexandra; Dellasega, Cheryl; Kraschnewski, Jennifer L. – American Journal of Health Education, 2016
Background: Fruit and vegetable prescription (FVRx) programs provide "prescriptions" for produce, but increased access to nutritional food may be insufficient for long-term behavior change. Purpose: We integrated nutritional education into an FVRx program at a farmers' market and community garden at Penn State Medical Center by pairing…
Descriptors: Mentors, Gardening, Focus Groups, Medical Students
Apostolopoulos, Yorghos; Lemke, Michael; Sönmez, Sevil; Hege, Adam – American Journal of Health Education, 2016
Background: Commercial trucker health is a vital public health concern. Enhanced understanding of the multiplicity, diversity, interdependence, and complexity of policies, resources, and stakeholders relevant to healthful living in trucking worksites can guide future interventions. Purpose: This article examines how the environmental attributes of…
Descriptors: Work Environment, Obesity, Transportation, Motor Vehicles
Thayer, Linden M.; Pimentel, Daniela C.; Smith, Janice C.; Garcia, Beverly A.; Sylvester, Laura Lee; Kelly, Tammy; Johnston, Larry F.; Ammerman, Alice S.; Keyserling, Thomas C. – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: Because Americans commonly consume restaurant foods with poor dietary quality, effective interventions are needed to improve food choices at restaurants. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to design and evaluate a restaurant-based intervention to help customers select and restaurants promote heart healthy menu items with healthful…
Descriptors: Food, Eating Habits, Dining Facilities, Nutrition
Cotter, Elizabeth W.; Bera, Victoria; Elsemore, Johanna; Snelling, Anastasia – American Journal of Health Education, 2018
Background: Latinos in the United States are at heightened risk for obesity and health disparities, yet community-based interventions to promote health are limited. Purpose: This research examined the feasibility and efficacy of a culturally relevant obesity prevention program (Vivir Sano), which included stress reduction and behavioral lifestyle…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Community Programs, Statistical Analysis, Hispanic Americans
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