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Shurack, Riley H.; Garcia, Jeanette M.; Brazendale, Keith; Lee, Eunkyung – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
To examine the feasibility and acceptability of a remote-based nutrition education program during COVID-19 for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Ten adolescents with ASD participated in a 4-week nutrition education program utilizing Zoom software during COVID-19. Topics included shopping for healthy food, and food preparation safety…
Descriptors: Feasibility Studies, Program Effectiveness, Distance Education, Nutrition
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Buro, Acadia W.; Gray, Heewon L.; Kirby, Russell S.; Marshall, Jennifer; Strange, Mikaela; Pang, Tiantian; Hasan, Syed; Holloway, Jamie – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2022
Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder are at increased risk of unhealthy eating behaviors and obesity. This study examined feasibility of a virtual implementation of Bringing Adolescent Learners with Autism Nutrition and Culinary Education, an 8-week nutrition intervention based on social cognitive theory that addresses autism spectrum…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Nutrition, Eating Habits
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Sharp, William G.; Burrell, T. Lindsey; Jaquess, David L. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
Feeding problems represent a frequent concern reported by caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders, and growing evidence suggests atypical patterns of intake may place this population at risk of nutritional and/or related medical issues, including chronic vitamin and mineral deficiencies, poor bone growth, and obesity. This…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parents, Food
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Tabak, Rachel G.; Tate, Deborah F.; Stevens, June; Siega-Riz, Anna Maria; Ward, Dianne S. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2012
Objective: Evaluate a home-based intervention targeted toward parents to improve vegetable intake in preschool-aged children. Methods: Four-month feasibility study of home-based intervention consisting of 4 tailored newsletters and 2 motivational phone calls compared to control; 4 children's books for the control group; and measured pre and post…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Intervention, Feasibility Studies, Self Efficacy
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Logan, Christopher W.; Cole, Nancy; Kamara, Sheku G. – Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 2010
Purpose/Objectives: The Direct Verification Pilot tested the feasibility, effectiveness, and costs of using Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) data to verify applications for free and reduced-price (FRP) school meals instead of obtaining documentation from parents and guardians. Methods: The Direct Verification Pilot…
Descriptors: Nutrition, Health Insurance, School Districts, Feasibility Studies
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Hannon, Peggy A.; Bowen, Deborah J.; Christensen, Catherine L.; Kuniyuki, Alan – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2008
Objective: To test the feasibility of a dissemination strategy to increase faith communities' (FCs) adoption and implementation of a tested dietary intervention. Design: The study was a randomized, controlled trial that took place over a 9-month period. Setting: Seattle, Washington, metropolitan area. Participants: Seven FCs assigned to an…
Descriptors: Intervention, Health Promotion, Health Education, Nutrition
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Cousineau, Tara; Houle, Brian; Bromberg, Jonas; Fernandez, Kathrine C.; Kling, Whitney C. – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2008
Objective: Tailored nutrition Web programs constitute an emerging trend in obesity prevention. Initial investment in innovative technology necessitates that the target population be well understood. This pilot study's purpose was to determine the feasibility of a workplace nutrition Web program. Design: Formative research was conducted with gaming…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Obesity, Employees, Nutrition
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Mangunkusumo, R. T.; Brug, J.; Duisterhout, J. S.; de Koning, H. J.; Raat, H. – Health Education Research, 2007
An Internet tool for monitoring, personalized feedback and referral was developed to support routine adolescent preventive care and was compared with usual practice using paper and pencil (P&P). A total of 1071 students (average age 15 years) from seven secondary schools were randomly assigned to the Internet or P&P group. The Internet group…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Health Promotion, Physicians, Nurses