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Hawkins, Raymond C.; And Others – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1983
Among college undergraduates, sex differences were found in the relationship of socially desirable and socially undesirable "masculine" and "feminine" traits to dieting tendencies, dissatisfaction with physical appearance, and achievement motivation. Results suggested that dieting for weight loss and self improvement is more…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Body Image, Body Weight, College Students
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Stennett, Douglass J.; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1983
A 10-week, full-time elective nutritional support clerkship designed for fifth-year pharmacy students is described. The course refines the student's communication skills and develops the student's ability to properly prepare and adjust a nutritional therapy plan. A weekly student activity plan and student evaluation form are appended. (MSE)
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Communication Skills, Course Descriptions, Dietetics
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D'Augelli, Anthony R. – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1981
Describes limitations of the psychological view that has dominated obesity research. The "brand" of psychology represented is assessed on its conceptual strengths, its implications for intervention program development, and its consequences for the delivery of services to people in communities. Suggests use of a human development model.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Body Weight, Dietetics, Eating Habits
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Contento, Isobel – Teachers College Record, 1980
Past and present nutrition education efforts are described and issues to be considered in evaluating the effectiveness of nutrition education are discussed. (JD)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Consumer Education, Course Content, Dietetics
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Bray, George A. – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1980
Discussed is the research evidence related to the problems of diet and disease. Five areas are discussed including cholesterol, fat, sucrose, excess calories and obesity, alcohol, and salt. Recommendations are provided. (SA)
Descriptors: Dietetics, Federal Government, Food, Futures (of Society)
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Manoff, Richard K. – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1980
The future of political action for nutrition action in communications is highlighted. Included is the need for future communications technology in the next decade. (SA)
Descriptors: Communications, Dietetics, Educational Media, Federal Legislation
Powers, Margaret A. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1980
Department of Education programs and policies relating to nutrition indicate that nutrition in education is more than a curriculum about nutrition. Nutrition is as vital a factor in learning behavior as it is in physical health. (Author/CJ)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dietetics, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
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Yager, Robert E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
The need for nutrition education to be given higher priority in science instruction in today's world is promoted. Nutrition is viewed as a significant problem for all persons in a personal sense and in a societal sense. (MP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dietetics, Elementary Secondary Education, Nutrition
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Yperman, Astrid M.; Vermeersch, Joyce A. – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1979
Primary school children and their parents were surveyed to determine factors related to food preferences, school lunch participation, and dietary complexity. Results indicate independence of the three variables. They should not be used interchangeably to represent food habits when evaluating effectiveness of nutrition programs for elementary…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Eating Habits, Elementary Education, Foods Instruction
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Ramsey, Charles E.; Cloyd, Mary – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1979
This study focuses on the achievement of objectives in nutrition education programs. Causes of desired changes in attitudes and behavior are presented. (SA)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Classification, Dietetics
Teacher, 1977
To help you keep current in the ever-changing world of teaching. (Editor)
Descriptors: Dietetics, Eating Habits, Educational Legislation, Sex Discrimination
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Lowry, Richard; Wechsler, Howell; Galuska, Deborah A.; Fulton, Janet E.; Kann, Laura – Journal of School Health, 2002
Examined race, ethnic, and gender specific differences in the association between television viewing and high school students' overweight, decreased physical activity, and unhealthy dietary behaviors. Data from the 1999 Youth Risk Behavior Survey indicated that most students' television viewing exceeded recommended levels, many students were…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Eating Habits, High School Students, Life Style
Croce, Ronald V. – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1990
The study evaluated the effects of an aerobic fitness program and dietary intervention with external control components on three obese adults with severe mental retardation. Results indicated severely retarded adults respond to a program of progressive aerobic exercise and caloric restriction much the same way as nonretarded persons. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Aerobics, Body Composition, Body Weight
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Harris, Ellen Williams – Black Scholar, 1991
Reviews the nutritional consequences of participation in food assistance programs, specifically the impact of these programs on the diets of African American households. Findings indicate that, although participants have better quality diets than nonparticipants, these diets are inadequate when compared to accepted dietary standards. Suggests…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Black Family, Blacks, Dietetics
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Middaugh, John P. – American Journal of Public Health, 1990
Analyzes death certificate data to discover the number of deaths of Alaskan natives caused by cardiovascular disease. Rates from cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis from 1980-86 among Alaskan natives were lower than rates among other Alaskans, while death rates from other causes were higher. Discusses the possible impact of diet. (JS)
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Cardiovascular System, Dietetics, Diseases
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