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Timmerman, Gayle M.; Brown, Adama – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2012
Objective: To evaluate the effect of a "Mindful Restaurant Eating" intervention on weight management. Design: Randomized control trial. Setting: Greater metropolitan area of Austin, Texas. Participants: Women (n = 35) 40-59 years old who eat out at least 3 times per week. Intervention: The intervention, using 6 weekly 2-hour, small group…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Intervention, Health Promotion, Females
Chang, Mei-Wei; Nitzke, Susan; Brown, Roger – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2010
Objective: This paper describes the design and findings of a pilot "Mothers In Motion" (P-"MIM") program. Design: A randomized controlled trial that collected data via telephone interviews and finger stick at 3 time points: baseline and 2 and 8 months post-intervention. Setting: Three Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for…
Descriptors: Obesity, Intervention, Physical Activities, Mothers

Kincey, John – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1981
Among obese females following a behavioral weight loss program, a measure of perceived personal control significantly predicted outcome. Internals achieved greater mean weight loss. The internal control orientation was associated with higher extraversion and self-acceptance, but neither of these other variables correlated with weight loss. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Dietetics, Females, Followup Studies
Missouri State Dept. of Health, Jefferson City. – 1989
This manual is designed to teach nutrition concepts to young children. The information is centered around three principles: (1) nutrients are inside foods; (2) nutrients perform specific functions in the body; and (3) behavior modification is effective in strengthening individual and family eating patterns. At the beginning of each unit, an…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Class Activities, Dietetics, Early Childhood Education

Zakus, Gloria; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1981
A weight control program for a group of eighth-grade girls, which included learning disabled students, was developed to change eating, exercise, and behavior patterns. The course included dietary management, physical activity, and behavior modification techniques. Results show that the students participating in the program decreased their weight…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Dietetics, Emotional Adjustment

Paulsen, Barbara K.; And Others – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1981
Describes the results of a long-term behavioral/nutritional weight loss program, Eating Slim (ES) involving 36 trained therapists and 696 of 1,040 subjects who completed the program. Treatment losses in ES are comparable to those from other studies demonstrating that trained home economists can use behavioral techniques. (DS)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavioral Sciences, Body Weight, Dietetics
Walker, Peter; Portnoy, Barry – 1979
This study sought to determine the effects of a high blood pressure education program for sixth graders on the preventive hypertension health attitudes and behaviors of their parents. Attention was focused on the role of students ("significant others") in affecting parental attitude and behavior changes relating to the three risk factors of…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Modification, Dietetics, Elementary Education

Sims, Laura S. – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1981
Summarizes several issues concerning research in nutrition education. Examines several research perspectives such as behavior modification, social learning, information-processing, health belief, and ecological system perspectives. Suggests three areas of research directions including assessment, strategies, and evaluation. (DS)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Sciences, Change Strategies
Voogt, Robert D. – 1981
Obesity is one of the most prevalent health concerns currently facing industrialized nations. Psychological, social and emotional problems result from excess weight, and those who fail in their weight-loss efforts become extremely depressed. The obsession to be thin, particularly in the United States, is a boon to weight-control programs, both…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Community Programs, Counseling Services, Counselor Client Relationship
Arnold, Justine; Grogan, Jane, Ed. – 1980
This instructional handbook is one of a series of ten packets designed to form a comprehensive course in nutrition for secondary students. The focus of this booklet is on the psychological aspects of obesity. A discussion is also presented of the emotional and psychological causes of anorexia nervosa. It contains a page of teaching suggestions, a…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Habits
Osguthorpe, Russell T.; And Others – 1982
This guide is designed for teachers of the "Body Revolution" weight control program. The program may be used either in conjunction with a school program or as an activity for adults in community education programs. The emphasis of the program is on weight loss. Activities are outlined that focus on behavior change, nutrition, and physical fitness.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Continuing Education

Glanz, Karen – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1981
Challenges some assumptions and methods used in nutrition education practice and research, offers alternative viewpoints for studying and intervening in certain nutrition behaviors, and discusses programmatic and methodological issues which have limited the application of existing theories and data in research and practice of nutrition education.…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Sciences, Change Strategies