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Direct linkSpeed, Shannon; Ward, Rose Marie; Haus, Lauren; Branscum, Paul; Barrios, Veronica; Budd, Kristen M.; Lemons, Kayla; Humenay, Emma – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Drunkorexia includes calorie restriction, excessive exercise, and/or purging in combination with alcohol consumption. Exploring drunkorexia by gender could inform potential intervention to address varying rates of drunkorexia, blood alcohol concentrations, and alcohol-related consequences. Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review…
Descriptors: Drinking, Eating Disorders, Dietetics, Food
Kotecki, Jerome E.; Greene, Maurita A.; Khubchandani, Jagdish; Kandiah, Jayanthi – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
Background: Diet quality assessment in community health settings is critical to reduce the incidence and improve management of diet-related chronic disease. Unfortunately, understandable and actionable brief dietary screening tools that empower individuals are nearly absent. Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe two rigorous…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Screening Tests, Counseling, Health Education
Novotny, Daniela; Urich, Stephanie Mitchell; Roberts, Hillary L. – American Journal of Health Education, 2023
Background: The consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains (FVWG) has been associated with decreased risk of chronic disease, yet over 80% of U.S. adults do not meet dietary recommendations for FVWG. Purpose: This study explored the effectiveness of a teaching kitchen intervention upon consumption of FVWG and overall dietary patterns.…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Eating Habits, Program Effectiveness, Cooking Instruction
Vilme, Helene; Campbell, Santiba D.; Sauls, Derrick L.; Powell, Keith; Lee, Jennifer; Stout, Robyn; Erkanli, Alaattin; Reynolds, Glenn; Story, Mary T.; Matsouaka, Roland A.; Austin, Tomia; Templeton, P. Gizem; Locklear, Millard; Bosworth, Hayden B.; Skinner, Asheley C.; Otienoburu, Philip E.; Duke, Naomi N. – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Farm-to-University (Farm2U) programs make healthy eating accessible, easier, and the default option. Yet, few published studies have focused on Farm2U implementations in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in conjunction with measurements of implementation barriers using the consolidated framework for implementation…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Agriculture, Partnerships in Education, Barriers
Alkhathami, Areej Ali; Duraihim, Areej Turki; Almansour, Fay Fallaj; Alotay, Ghada Abdulaziz; Alnowaiser, Hadeel Sami; Aboul-Enein, Basil H.; Chavarria, Enmanuel A.; Benajiba, Nada – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
Background: Beginning in 2019, the Saudi Government required restaurants to post caloric information on menus to facilitate informed meal choices by Saudi consumers. Purpose: To assess the impact on consumer food choices, leveraging TPB, related to caloric information on menus among restaurants in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Dining Facilities, Dietetics, Food
Fam, Vivien W.; Holt, Roberta R.; Keen, Carl L.; Scherr, Rachel E. – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
Background: Children often consume up to 30% of calories from snacks that are usually low in nutrient value. Over time, poor dietary choices can contribute to an increased risk of obesity and related health problems. Purpose: Describe the development and utilization of the Self-paced Nutrition Activity on Choices for Knowledge (S.N.A.C.K.)…
Descriptors: Nutrition Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Educational Games, Game Based Learning
Knol, Linda L.; Appel, Susan J.; Crowe-White, Kristi M.; Brantley, Caroline; Adewumi, Opeyemi E.; Senkus, Katelyn E. – American Journal of Health Education, 2021
Background: The aim of this study was to develop a mindful eating intervention and evaluate potential changes in selected outcomes. The Transactional Model of Stress and Coping was used to guide the curriculum development and selection of evaluation measures. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility and acceptability of…
Descriptors: Program Development, Program Effectiveness, Intervention, Metacognition
Romano, Kelly A.; Colgary, Christina D.; Magnuson, Amy – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: College students have been a difficult population to reach in extant health promotion initiatives that strive to prevent the development of lifelong disordered eating patterns. Incorporating electronic and mobile health (eHealth, mHealth) technologies within these efforts may be an effective means of reaching students. Purpose: This…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Global Approach, Dietetics, Food
El-Ammari, Abdelghaffar; El Kazdouh, Hicham; Bouftini, Siham; El Fakir, Samira; El Achhab, Youness – American Journal of Health Education, 2020
Background: Interventions are needed to improve health behaviors among Moroccan adolescents. Obtaining an understanding of suggestions and preferences of the target population can help develop such interventions. Purpose: The aim of the present study was twofold: (1) to explore social-ecological suggestions of participants for improving physical…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Health Promotion, Intervention, Preferences
Lyzwinski, Lynnette Nathalie; Caffery, Liam; Bambling, Matthew; Edirippulige, Sisira – American Journal of Health Education, 2018
Background: College students are at risk of the "freshman 15," consisting of weight gain during their university studies. Stress has been linked with unhealthy dietary intake and weight in adults in the general literature. Little is known about the key patterns of dietary intake, eating behaviors, and physical activity in relation to…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, College Students, Body Weight, Stress Variables
McKinley, Christopher J.; Limbu, Yam B.; Gautam, Rajesh K.; Ahirwar, Ajay K.; Dubey, Pragya; Jayachandran, C. – American Journal of Health Education, 2018
Background: There has been little research conducted within developing nations examining the link between knowledge and diet-related perceptions and behaviors. In addition, prior investigations have rarely examined interrelationships between knowledge and other nutrition-related factors. Purpose: This study explored the relationship between…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Dietetics, Adults, Social Influences
Peart, Tasha; de Leon Siantz, MaryLou – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Though many studies have examined the level of physician obesity prevention counseling among the general population, little is known about how homeless patients are advised about healthy eating and physical activity by their health care provider. The homeless are an at-risk population with whom physicians and other health professionals can play a…
Descriptors: Obesity, Prevention, Physicians, Role
Baruth, Meghan; Schlaff, Rebecca A. – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: Understanding the mechanisms by which behavioral interventions exert their effects is important. Purpose: To examine behavioral mediators of weight loss in a sample of older adults participating in an evidence-based physical activity (PA) or nutrition intervention. Methods: Participants (n = 46) were randomized to a 12-week,…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Body Weight, Health Behavior, Intervention
Tallant, April – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: Poor dietary behaviors are risk factors for developing chronic diseases that plague public health. Purpose: This study sought to determine the differences in pre and post food label and food choice scores among first-year college students at the beginning and end of the semester. Case analyses were conducted to evaluate individualized…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Food, Selection, Nutrition
Pember, Sarah E.; Knowlden, Adam P. – American Journal of Health Education, 2017
Background: Research demonstrates a decline in healthy eating behaviors during transitional years at university, potentially leading to weight gain and establishing maladaptive dietary habits. Purpose: This systematic review assessed the efficacy of previous nutrition interventions for undergraduates, evaluating design and implementation. Methods:…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Behavior Change, Eating Habits, Food
