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Trevors, Gregory J.; Muis, Krista R.; Pekrun, Reinhard; Sinatra, Gale M.; Winne, Philip H. – Discourse Processes: A multidisciplinary journal, 2016
Recent research has shown that for some topics, messages to refute and revise misconceptions may backfire. The current research offers one possible account for this backfire effect (i.e., the ironic strengthening of belief in erroneous information after an attempted refutation) from an educational psychology perspective and examines whether…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Epistemology, Discourse Analysis, Undergraduate Students
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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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Yip, Calvin; Gates, Michelle; Gates, Allison; Hanning, Rhona M. – Health Education Research, 2016
To date, the impacts of school-based, peer-led nutrition education initiatives have not been summarized or assessed collectively. This review presents the current evidence, identifies knowledge gaps, and provides recommendations for future research. PubMed, Scopus, ERIC and Google Scholar were searched for refereed Canadian and American primary…
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Nutrition Instruction, Self Efficacy, Eating Habits
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Ozbas, Serap; Kilinc, Ahmet – Journal of Biological Education, 2015
Obesity is a critical global public health issue. It leads to numerous health conditions that limit the quality and length of life, placing a huge burden on healthcare systems around the world. Scholars believe that the fight against obesity can be won only through multidisciplinary efforts. However, the literature on people's understanding of…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Obesity, Public Health, Questionnaires
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Rao, D. Raghunatha; Vijayapushpam, T.; Rao, N. Amulya; Dube, Anilkumar; Venkaiah, K. – Asian Journal of Education and Training, 2016
Purpose: Consumption of right diet during the adolescent phase is a critical issue among the adolescent population as their eating behavior is significantly influenced by the peers. Therefore, a study was carried out to educate the school-going adolescent girls living in urban slums of Hyderabad, Telangana, India on right nutrition. Methods: The…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Adolescents, Females, Urban Areas
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Everett-Murphy, K.; De Villiers, A.; Ketterer, E.; Steyn, K. – Health Education Research, 2015
As part of a comprehensive programme to prevent non-communicable disease in South Africa, there is a need to develop public education campaigns on healthy eating. Urban populations of lower socioeconomic status are a priority target population. This study involved formative research to guide the development of a nutrition resource appropriate to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Nutrition Instruction, Nutrition, Educational Resources
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Swanson, Mark; Schoenberg, Nancy E.; Davis, Rian; Wright, Sherry; Dollarhide, Kaye – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2013
Objective: Patterns of overweight and obesity have an unequal geographic distribution, and there are elevated rates in Appalachia. Perceptions of Appalachian youth toward healthful eating and influences on food choice were examined as part of formative research to address these disparities. Methods: Eleven focus groups, averaging 6 youth (n = 68)…
Descriptors: Food, Dietetics, Nutrition, Social Influences
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Vijaykumar, Santosh; Lwin, May O.; Chao, Jiang; Au, Cyndy – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2013
Objective: Examining factors influencing food label use among Singapore's supermarket shoppers using the Theory of Planned Behavior. Design: A point-of-purchase survey among general shoppers in 2 supermarkets. Setting: Singapore, a country whose population is exposed to a wide range of food labeling formats because of the import-dependent nature…
Descriptors: Knowledge Level, Dietetics, Nutrition, Regression (Statistics)
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Murphy, Barbara – Journal of Extension, 2013
Maine Harvest for Hunger (MHH) involves Master Gardeners in food security through participation in gleaning and gardening projects that benefit food pantries. A statewide survey (Murphy, 2011a) indicates many food pantries face increased demand but are unable to distribute all of the donated produce. The MHH program in Oxford County is designed to…
Descriptors: Nutrition Instruction, Gardening, Teaching Methods, Food
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Ellsworth, Devin; Ernst, Jenny; Snelling, Anastasia – Health Education, 2015
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of a nutrition-education intervention delivered at low-income middle schools in Washington, DC in the USA, using a mobile farmers' market to bring hands-on lessons to schools. The program was a partnership between a local farm and university and was funded by the United States Department…
Descriptors: Food, Nutrition Instruction, Dietetics, Low Income Groups
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Schlair, Sheira; Hanley, Kathleen; Gillespie, Colleen; Disney, Lindsey; Kalet, Adina; Darby, Pamella C.; Frank, Erica; Spencer, Elsa; Harris, Jeff; Jay, Melanie – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2012
Objective: To evaluate a nutrition curriculum and explore the influence of medical students' own nutrition practices on its impact. Methods: An anonymous survey was given to first-year medical students attending a required course immediately prior to and 2 weeks after a 2-hour interactive nutrition curriculum intervention in a large private urban…
Descriptors: Medical Students, Nutrition Instruction, Student Surveys, Self Esteem
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Shimazaki, Takashi; Takenaka, Koji – Health Education & Behavior, 2015
Little is known about dissemination strategies that contribute to health information recognition. This study examined (a) health campaign exposure and awareness (slogan and logo recognition); (b) perceived communication channels; (c) differences between perceptions of researcher-developed and enhancement community health information materials; and…
Descriptors: Information Dissemination, Public Health, Communication Strategies, Health Promotion
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Hjelkrem, Kristiane; Lien, Nanna; Wandel, Margareta – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2013
Objective: To explore what adolescent girls mean when they talk about healthiness and slimming, as well as the distinction between the 2 concepts. Design: Data was collected by the use of 8 focus groups, each with 5-9 adolescent girls. Setting: Four different schools in Oslo and 2 other municipalities in Norway in 2006-2007. Participants:…
Descriptors: Females, Physical Activities, Adolescents, Foreign Countries
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Miller, Carla K.; Kristeller, Jean L.; Headings, Amy; Nagaraja, Haikady – Health Education & Behavior, 2014
Mindful eating may be an effective intervention for increasing awareness of hunger and satiety cues, improving eating regulation and dietary patterns, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, and promoting weight loss. Diabetes self-management education (DSME), which addresses knowledge, self-efficacy, and outcome expectations for improving…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Dietetics, Intervention, Self Management
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Murimi, Mary W.; Chrisman, Matthew S.; Hughes, Kelly; Taylor, Chris; Kim, Yeonsoo; McAllister, Tiffany L. – Health Education Journal, 2015
Objective: Rural areas may suffer from a lack of access to health care and programmes to promote behaviours such as healthy eating and physical activity. Point-of-testing counselling is a method of promoting a healthy lifestyle during an individual's most "teachable moment". Design/Setting: This longitudinal study examined the effects of…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Health Education, Nutrition Instruction, Dietetics
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