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Schaeffer, Leann – ProQuest LLC, 2022
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is a nutrition expert with numerous and varied required skills which are continuing to evolve as scientific advances in healthcare occur and the food industry strives to meet consumer demands for more healthy, nutritious, and sustainable foods. The Accrediting Council for Education in Nutrition and…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Standards, Graduate Study, Dietetics
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Lydon, Roisin; McCloat, Amanda; Mooney, Elaine; Kelly-Blakeney, Eileen – Health Education Journal, 2023
Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of a practical food skills and nutrition education workshop and investigate the attitudes towards, and knowledge of, nutrition among young amateur Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) players. Design and method: A quantitative study using a pre-/post-intervention study design assessed nutritional knowledge, food…
Descriptors: Food, Nutrition, Eating Habits, Program Effectiveness
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Hartson, Kimberly R.; King, Kristi M.; O'Neal, Carol; Brown, Aishia A.; Olajuyigbe, Toluwanimi; Elmore, Shakeyrah; Perez, Angelique – Journal of School Nursing, 2023
The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to evaluate the effects of two farm-to-school programs, specifically the Field-to-Fork Multi-visit Program (N = 264) and the Field-to-Fork After-school Club (N = 56), on nutritional outcomes of elementary school students (third to fifth grade) from urban, diverse, and lower-income communities. Data…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Clubs, Nutrition, Eating Habits
Szczepanski, Jessica Rose – ProQuest LLC, 2019
As higher education becomes more prominent and prevalent across the country and around the world, its presence influences many individuals in multiple different capacities. The emphasis placed on learning within this setting can be employed not only to improve mental attributes but also physical well-being. A majority of campuses are equipped with…
Descriptors: College Students, College Faculty, Knowledge Level, Food
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Farringdon, Fiona; Hands, Beth; Chivers, Paola – Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education, 2018
Western Australian adolescents are not adhering to the Australian Dietary Guidelines yet little research has considered what adolescents know about the Healthy Living Pyramid (HLP), the recommended daily serves. Four studies assessed nutrition-related knowledge or influences on food preference. Studies one and two investigated adolescent's…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Gender Differences, Foreign Countries, Guidelines
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Ronto, Rimante; Ball, Lauren; Pendergast, Donna; Harris, Neil D. – Journal of School Health, 2016
Background: Food literacy can encourage adolescents to develop healthy dietary patterns. This study examined home economics teachers' (HET) perspectives of the importance, curriculum, self-efficacy, and food environments regarding food literacy in secondary schools in Australia. Methods: A 20-item cross-sectional survey was completed by 205 HETs.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Food, Dietetics, Nutrition
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Misan, Gary; Ellis, Bronwyn; Hutchings, Olivia; Beech, Amy; Moyle, Courtney; Thiele, Nicola – Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 2018
Intergenerational learning activities benefit both older and younger participants. The Whyalla Men's Shed (WMS) not only meets many of the needs of its older participants but has recently become involved in several initiatives that foster intergenerational collaboration and learning. An agreement between the University of South Australia (UniSA)…
Descriptors: Males, Intergenerational Programs, Health Promotion, Cooperative Learning
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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