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Cohen, Hagit; Zion, Michal – Science Education International, 2020
This study examined the contribution of metacognitive guidance to the development of drinking-related nutritional literacy(DNL). Metacognitive awareness promotes meaningful learning. Active involvement of students in metacognitive activities develops deep conceptual understanding. Childhood food and beverage consumption affects growth and can be a…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Nutrition Instruction, Foods Instruction, Water
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
Yan, Zi; Harrington, Alexandra – Health Education Journal, 2020
Aim and objectives: In the USA, undergraduate students gain more weight in the first year in college than at any other point in their lives. However, the factors that predict their weight gain are unknown. The purpose of this study was to explore the predictors of weight gain among first-year college students at a US college over a 3-month period.…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Obesity, Predictor Variables, Knowledge Level
Holden, Shelley L.; Forester, Brooke E.; Keshock, Christopher M.; Williford, Henry N. – International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education, 2019
The study of nutrition and its effects on athletic performance has increased in recent years and its importance to exercise and sport performance is well documented. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the sports nutrition knowledge of volleyball players. There were 77 participants (13 male, 64 female) who were currently playing…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Nutrition Instruction, Knowledge Level, Athletes
Szczepanski, Jessica Rose – ProQuest LLC, 2019
As higher education becomes more prominent and prevalent across the country and around the world, its presence influences many individuals in multiple different capacities. The emphasis placed on learning within this setting can be employed not only to improve mental attributes but also physical well-being. A majority of campuses are equipped with…
Descriptors: College Students, College Faculty, Knowledge Level, Food
Strochlic, Ron; Woodward-Lopez, Gail; Hewawitharana, Sridharshi; Streng, Katharina; Richardson, Jackie; Whetstone, Lauren; Gorshow, Derek – Journal of School Health, 2021
Background: Most children do not eat enough fruits and vegetables (FV). Schools are a critical setting for supporting children to consume FV. To fill a gap in available materials, a classroom curriculum was developed and evaluated to determine impacts on student FV-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Methods: A pre-/post-intervention…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Implementation, Program Effectiveness, Foods Instruction
Torkar, Gregor; Gnidovec, Tanja; Tunnicliffe, Sue Dale; Tomažic, Iztok – Journal of Biological Education, 2019
Many children learn about and experience animals in the everyday environment where they live and attend school. One way to obtain information about children's understanding of concepts or phenomena is by using their drawings in combination with written responses or interviews. This study assesses how much Slovenian students 10-15 years old (in…
Descriptors: Animals, Animal Behavior, Freehand Drawing, Dietetics
Fernández, Eluska; Kitching, Karl; Horgan, Deirdre – Cambridge Journal of Education, 2021
Education policy internationally positions schools as central sites of intervention on 'obesity epidemics', particularly in working class communities. This article presents a moral geographies approach which examines how such obesity-focused healthy food imperatives are experienced in specific places and times. The authors draw on data from a…
Descriptors: Working Class, Food, Obesity, Intervention
Hamzaid, N. H.; Flood, V. M.; Prvan, T.; O'Connor, H. T. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
Background: Good nutrition knowledge among carers of people with intellectual disability (ID) living in group homes is essential as they have a primary role in food provision for residents. Research on the nutrition knowledge of carers is limited. Method: This cross-sectional study assessed the level of general nutrition knowledge in a convenience…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Caregivers, Group Homes, Intellectual Disability
Whang, Nai-Ying; Yan, Ling-Fang – Education and Urban Society, 2020
This research explores current teaching interventions in the development of school food education in urban schools of northern Taiwan, focusing on the relationship between teachers' teaching attitudes, teaching knowledge, and teaching commitments. As the urban schools of northern Taiwan (Taipei, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City) are all…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Urban Schools, Teacher Attitudes, Knowledge Level
Cengizhan, Pelin Aksen – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2018
The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge and use of dietary supplement products (DSP) among the deaf athletes of the Turkish Deaf Sports Federation. A total 74 voluntary athletes from various sports, 11 female and 63 male athletes (M[subscript age] = 23.62 ± 5.38 years) participated in this study. The data was collected through the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Deafness, Athletes, Knowledge Level
Tallon, J. M.; Saavedra Dias, R.; Costa, A. M.; Leitão, J. C.; Barros, A.; Rodrigues, V.; Monteiro, M. J.; Almeida, A.; Narciso, J.; Silva, A. J. – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2021
This study aimed to summarize the evidence of the impact of school-based nutrition education programs that incorporate technology on the acquisition of nutrition-related knowledge and behavior change of adolescents. Literature searches were conducted using Cochrane Library, Pubmed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Web of Science databases. Studies…
Descriptors: Influence of Technology, Technology Integration, Electronic Learning, Video Technology
Barwood, Donna; Smith, Sandra; Miller, Margaret; Boston, Julie; Masek, Martin; Devine, Amanda – Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2020
The development of healthy eating habits in adolescents is challenging. Resultantly, health educators are turning to digital devices to engage young people in nutrition education. This paper focuses on the development and evaluation of a computer game (Test Game B) to support healthier food choices. Test Game B was developed at an Australian…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Eating Habits, Adolescents, Nutrition Instruction
Shukri, Madihah; Zin, Zamzahaila; Zainol, Khairi; Said, Syahrin; Rajali, Afiq – Health Education Journal, 2019
Aims and objectives: This article presents findings from a dietary intervention designed to improve the nutritional knowledge, attitudes, intentions and dietary intake of socially disadvantaged children. Design: Quasi-experimental design. Methods: A total of 201 (treatment group n = 106, control n = 95) children completed the questionnaire at pre-…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Computer Assisted Instruction, Eating Habits, Intervention
Whyte, Nancy Sekyi; Amissah, Augustina Araba; Mensah, Justice – Asian Journal of Contemporary Education, 2020
Childhood obesity is a critical global public health issue due to its association with psychological, social, economic and health problems. This study explored the potency of using teachers in managing childhood obesity among primary school pupils in a Ghanaian Metropolis, Cape Coast. Structured questionnaire were used for data collection. A…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Obesity, Child Health, Elementary School Students