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Moyeda-Carabaza, Ana F.; Githinji, Phrashiah; Nguyen, Bong; Murimi, Mary – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objective: To assess the dietary quality and determine the influence of food-away-from-home (FAFH) on dietary quality and weight status among faculty and staff. Participants and methods: Faculty and staff (n = 152) from a public university completed an online Food Frequency Questionnaire. Number of FAFH consumed per week, dietary intakes, dietary…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Dietetics, Food, Body Weight
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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
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Sealey-Potts, Claudia; Alfaro, Veronica; Horine, Suzanne; Kallus, Kelli – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2009
The phrase "bigger is better" has become a common theme among Americans. The purpose of this study was to assess college students' portions and perception of recommended serving sizes of specific foods and beverages and to describe relationships of outcomes with body mass index and demographic variables. The findings indicated that…
Descriptors: College Students, Body Composition, Consumer Science, Nutrition
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Cullen, Karen Weber; Smalling, Agueda Lara; Thompson, Debbe; Watson, Kathleen B.; Reed, Debra; Konzelmann, Karen – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2009
Objective: To evaluate a modified curriculum for the 6-session Texas Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) promoting healthful home food environments and parenting skills related to obesity prevention. Design: Two-group randomized control trial; intervention versus usual EFNEP curriculum. Setting: Texas EFNEP classes. Participants:…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Intervention, Parenting Skills