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Overweight and Obesity Challenges among African Americans in Rural Alabama Black Belt
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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
Building the Foundation for a Health Education Program for Rural Older Adults
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Jung, Seung Eun; Parker, Stephany; Hermann, Janice; Phelps, Joshua; Shin, Yeon Ho – Journal of Extension, 2018
We explored rural older adults perceptions of health to inform health promotion program development, using social marketing as our framework. Participants in seven focus groups viewed independence and holistic health as indicators of health and identified healthful eating and physical activity as actions to promote health. Barriers to these…
Descriptors: Health Education, Rural Areas, Older Adults, Health Promotion
Can an Immersion in Wellness Camp Influence Youth Health Behaviors?
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Mabary-Olsen, Elizabeth A.; Litchfield, Ruth E.; Foster, Randal; Lanningham-Foster, Lorraine; Campbell, Christina – Journal of Extension, 2015
Summer 4-H camps present an untapped opportunity for advancement of mission mandates. The project reported here immersed campers in healthy living experiential learning. The goal was to improve self-efficacy and health behaviors related to nutrition and physical activity. Data was collected from enrolled campers through multiple survey tools. A…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Youth Programs, Health Promotion, Health Behavior
Extension Agent Knowledge and Programming Behaviors Regarding Healthy Lifestyles Education in Georgia
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Lynch, Dana R.; Fuhrman, Nicholas E.; Duncan, Dennis W.; Hanula, Gail M. – Journal of Extension, 2015
Healthy lifestyles education (HLE) is defined as nutrition and physical activity education aimed at controlling or preventing serious health issues. The purpose of the study reported here was to determine knowledge and behaviors of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) and 4-H agents concerning HLE. Eighty-five and 86% of FACS and 4-H…
Descriptors: Life Style, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, Health Promotion
Jump into Action
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Ball, Stephen; Cohen, Ann; Meyer, Margaret – Journal of Extension, 2012
Jump Into Action (JIA) is a school-based team-taught program to help fifth-grade students make healthy food choices and be more active. The JIA team (physical education teacher, classroom teacher, school nurse, and parent) work together to provide a supportive environment as students set goals to improve food choices and increase activity.…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Elementary School Students, Decision Making, Health Behavior
Just Be It! Healthy and Fit Increases Fifth Graders' Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Physical Activity, and Nutrition Knowledge
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DelCampo, Diana; Baca, Jacqueline S.; Jimenez, Desaree; Sanchez, Paula Roybal; DelCampo, Robert – Journal of Extension, 2011
Just Be It! Healthy and Fit reduces the risk factors for childhood obesity for fifth graders using hands-on field trips, in-class lessons, and parent outreach efforts. Pre-test and post-test scores from the year-long classroom instruction showed a statistically significant increase in fruit and vegetable intake, physical activity, and nutrition…
Descriptors: Field Trips, Obesity, Physical Activities, Nutrition