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Graham, Andrea K.; Trockel, Mickey; Weisman, Hannah; Fitzsimmons-Craft, Ellen E.; Balantekin, Katherine N.; Wilfley, Denise E.; Taylor, C. Barr – Journal of American College Health, 2019
Objective: As eating disorders (EDs) often emerge during college, managing EDs would ideally integrate prevention and treatment. To achieve this goal, an efficient tool is needed that detects clinical symptoms and level of risk. This study evaluated the performance of a screen designed to identify individuals at risk for or with an ED.…
Descriptors: Eating Disorders, College Students, Females, At Risk Persons
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Almohanna, Amal; Conforti, Frank; Eigel, William; Barbeau, William – Journal of American College Health, 2015
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the impact of dietary acculturation on the health status of newly arrived international students at Virginia Tech in Fall 2010. Participants: Thirty-five international students, 18-36 years of age, completed the study. Methods: Data were collected at 3 different time periods (V1, V2, and V3)…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Eating Habits, Metabolism, Biochemistry
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Morrell, Jesse S.; Lofgren, Ingrid E.; Burke, Joanne D.; Reilly, Ruth A. – Journal of American College Health, 2012
Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to characterize the prevalence of overweight/obesity, metabolic syndrome (MbS) and its criteria, and nutrient intakes of college-age men and women via a large-scale screening. Participants and Methods: From August 2005 to July 2008, 2,722 subjects were recruited for the ongoing, cross-sectional…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Physical Activities, Incidence