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Susheela Ismail; Nurfarhana Diana Mohd Nor; Nurul Fadhilah Abdullah – Southeast Asia Early Childhood, 2024
Globally, malnutrition is an issue that has never been overcome, even after a series of efforts by experts, which have never been impressive. The world's malnutrition burden remains unsatisfactory since malnutrition is solely responsible for more illnesses than other reasons. Malnutrition continues to be a significant problem in Malaysia. The most…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mothers, Toddlers, Preschool Children
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Jessica Rose Szczepanski; Ruth E. Litchfield; Erica A. Beirman; Lisa M. Nolting; Ulrike Genschel – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: College is characterized by transition, students shifting from dependence to independence in numerous roles/responsibilities. Deficiencies in food/nutrition aptitudes and dietary intake exist, evidenced by declining physical well-being and poor eating patterns/practices within the population. Studies examining interventions to improve…
Descriptors: College Students, Land Grant Universities, Nutrition Instruction, Cooking Instruction
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Jessica Smith; Habiba Nur; Martha Archuleta; Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos; Celina Wille; Casey Coombs; Heidi J. Wengreen – Journal of Human Sciences & Extension, 2024
Nutrition education can improve nutrition and health for refugees. Extension program directors providing nutrition education to refugees were surveyed regarding successful program techniques, program challenges, and both the barriers refugees face and the strengths they possess concerning healthy eating. Researchers used grounded theory to explore…
Descriptors: Refugees, Nutrition Instruction, Extension Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers
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Laura H. Downey; Kristy Terp; Sylvia H. Byrd – Journal of Human Sciences & Extension, 2021
Social marketing campaigns are effective in promoting health behavior changes in individuals and communities. Mississippi State University Extension Service's (MSU Extension) Office of Nutrition Education launched a statewide social marketing campaign branded HappyHealthy to target nutrition and healthy lifestyle-related behaviors of Supplemental…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Nutrition, Welfare Services, Nutrition Instruction
Priscilla Brenes – ProQuest LLC, 2021
Parkinson's disease is a progressive movement condition and, after Alzheimer's disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disease. Parkinson's disease has no proven cure. However, efforts are being made to improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson's. Quality of life encompasses a variety of domains, including nutritional health.…
Descriptors: Diseases, Nutrition Instruction, Quality of Life, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Prochnow, Tyler; Umstattd Meyer, M. Renée; Johnson, Cassandra; Delgado, Haley; Gómez, Luis; Sharkey, Joseph – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
Background: Physical activity (PA) is linked to many health benefits. However, many children and adults do not meet PA recommendations. Specifically, Mexican-heritage (MH) families are less physically active and at greater risk for obesity and related co-morbidities than the general population. Culturally-tailored programs are needed to support MH…
Descriptors: Program Development, Physical Activities, Mexican Americans, Fathers
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Jamelske, Eric M.; Bica, Lori A. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2014
Purpose/Objectives: The US Department of Agriculture created its Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) to address poor nutrition and rising obesity among children. The FFVP allocates funding for selected elementary schools with at least 50% free/reduced price school meal enrollments to provide free fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to students.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary School Students, Nutrition Instruction, Interviews
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Vierregger, Alyssa; Hall, Johnna; Sehi, Natalie; Abbott, Mary; Wobig, Karen; Albrecht, Julie A.; Anderson-Knott, Mindy; Koszewski, Wanda – Journal of Extension, 2015
The Growing Healthy Kids Program is a school-based nutrition education program that teaches students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade about healthy eating, physical activity, and how their body uses food. Pre- and post-knowledge data is collected from the students to measure changes in nutrition knowledge. In the first 2 years of the program,…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Enrichment Activities, Health Promotion, Health Behavior
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Koenings, Mallory; Arscott, Sara – Journal of Extension, 2013
Grandparents University ® (GPU) is a 2-day campus-based nutrition education program for grandparents and grandchildren based on constructs from Social Cognitive Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior. This article describes how program theory was used to develop a working model, design activities, and select outcome measures of a 2-day…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Grandparents, Grandchildren, Nutrition Instruction
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Cousineau, Tara; Houle, Brian; Bromberg, Jonas; Fernandez, Kathrine C.; Kling, Whitney C. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2008
Objective: Tailored nutrition Web programs constitute an emerging trend in obesity prevention. Initial investment in innovative technology necessitates that the target population be well understood. This pilot study's purpose was to determine the feasibility of a workplace nutrition Web program. Design: Formative research was conducted with gaming…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Obesity, Employees, Nutrition
Mitic, Wayne – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1985
A nutrition instruction model was prepared to motivate older adults to choose healthy dietary habits. Program design, implementation, and evaluation are explored. (DF)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Eating Habits, Health Education, Motivation Techniques
Bellis, David D. – US General Accounting Office, 2004
To help improve nutrition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides nutrition education through five of its programs: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP); Food Stamp Program (FSP); Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); National School Lunch Program (NLP); and Child and Adult Care…
Descriptors: Nutrition Instruction, Food, Health Promotion, Federal Programs
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Shannon, Barbara M.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1983
Describes a nutrition education program for the elderly in which 22 older adults were recruited and trained as peer educators to create interest in nutrition and serve as liaisons between peers and sound sources of nutrition information. Participants (N=933) reported that sessions were interesting and provided useful information. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Gerontology, Health Education, Nutrition Instruction, Older Adults
Roberts-Gray, Cynthia – 1987
During 1987, five studies were conducted to evaluate the changes in child nutrition related knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral outcomes of participants in the Texas Nutrition Education and Training (NET) Program. Because the majority of statistically evaluated and criterion-referenced outcomes were positive, these studies helped demonstrate…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Day Care Centers, Instructional Materials
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Davis, Susan S.; And Others – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1983
A curriculum was designed to give preschool caregivers basic nutrition background through a programed self-instructional unit; incorporate nutrition education into existing parts of a typical preschool day; and provide learning activities designed to help preschoolers relate food/nutrients to health. Development of materials, caregivers'…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Learning Activities, Nutrition
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