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The Effect of Education plus Access on Perceived Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in a Rural African American Community Intervention
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Barnidge, E. K.; Baker, E. A.; Schootman, M.; Motton, F.; Sawicki, M.; Rose, F. – Health Education Research, 2015
African Americans have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease partly due to low fruit and vegetable consumption. This article reports the results of an intervention to provide nutrition education and access to fruits and vegetables through community gardens to change dietary behaviors among African Americans in rural Missouri. Cross-sectional…
Descriptors: African Americans, At Risk Persons, Heart Disorders, Eating Habits
Chronic Disease Risk Reduction with a Community-Based Lifestyle Change Programme
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Merrill, Ray M; Aldana, Steven G; Greenlaw, Roger L; Salberg, Audrey; Englert, Heike – Health Education Journal, 2008
Objective To assess whether reduced health risks resulting from the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) persist through 18 months. Methods: The CHIP is a four-week health education course designed to help individuals reduce cardiovascular risk by improving nutrition and physical activity behaviors. Analyses were based on 211 CHIP enrollees,…
Descriptors: Health Education, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Chronic Illness