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Sullivan, Debra K.; Goetz, Jeannine R.; Gibson, Cheryl A.; Washburn, Richard A.; Smith, Bryan K.; Lee, Jaehoon; Gerald, Stephanie; Fincham, Tennille; Donnelly, Joseph E. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2013
Objective: Compare weight loss and maintenance between a face-to-face (FTF) weight management clinic and a clinic delivered via virtual reality (VR). Methods: Participants were randomized to 3 months of weight loss with a weekly clinic delivered via FTF or VR and then 6 months' weight maintenance delivered with VR. Data were collected at baseline…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Computer Simulation, Obesity, Adults
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Ainuki, Tomomi; Akamatsu, Rie; Hayashi, Fumi; Takemi, Yukari – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2013
Objective: This study examined whether the experience of enjoyable mealtimes at home during childhood was related to eating behaviors and subjective diet-related quality of life in adulthood. Methods: The study used data (n = 2,936) obtained from a research program about "Shokuiku" (food and nutrition education) conducted by the Cabinet…
Descriptors: Children, Quality of Life, Dietetics, Eating Habits
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Duffy, Patricia; Zizza, Claire; Jacoby, Jocelynn; Tayie, Francis A. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2009
Objective: Examine diet quality, food security, and obesity among female food pantry clients. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: A food pantry in Lee County, Alabama. Participants: Fifty-five female food pantry clients between 19 and 50 years of age. Main Outcome Measure(s): Diet quality using United States (US) Department of Agriculture…
Descriptors: Security (Psychology), Obesity, Body Composition, Economically Disadvantaged
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Evans, Gina L.; McNeil, Lorna H.; Laufman, Larry; Bowman, Sharon L. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2009
Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore midlife African American women's low-fat eating habits in the context of health attitudes, social support, and food preferences. Design: A cross-sectional design was used. Settings: One Midwestern and 1 national African American women's organization were targeted for data collection.…
Descriptors: Females, Criticism, Eating Habits, Measures (Individuals)
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Jackson, Elizabeth G. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2008
Chronic dieting distorts eating behaviors and causes weight escalation. Desperation about losing weight results in pursuit of extreme weight loss measures. Instead of offering yet another diet, nutrition educators can teach chronic dieters (dieting casualties) to develop eating competence. Eating Order, a 13-week class for chronic dieters based on…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Health Behavior
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Kroeze, Willemieke; Oenema, Anke; Campbell, Marci; Brug, Johannes – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2008
Objective: To test and compare the efficacy of interactive- and print-delivered computer-tailored nutrition education targeting saturated fat intake reduction. Design: A 3-group randomized, controlled trial (2003-2005) with posttests at 1 and 6 months post-intervention. Setting: Worksites and 2 neighborhoods in the urban area of Rotterdam.…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Intervention, Nutrition Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness
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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