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Olson, Christine M.; Gillespie, Ardyth H. – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1981
Summarizes the discussions and identified research priorities from a 1980 Workshop on Nutrition Education Research relating to areas of anthropology, communications, psychology, and social psychology. (DS)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Behavioral Sciences, Communication (Thought Transfer), Dietetics
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Asp, Elaine H.; Gordon, Joan – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1981
Menu-planning concepts, teaching and learning theory, and computer-assisted instruction were integrated to develop an interactive computer-assisted instructional menu planning program. The program was used to study the manner in which student and expert menu planners use knowledge when evaluating and revising a problem menu. (DS)
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
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Schroeder, Lois; Thiele, Victoria F. – Journal of Nutrition Education, 1981
A computer-assisted instruction (CAI) unit was designed to teach renal diet therapy. Utilizing this unit, differences in performance and attitudes between traditionally taught and CAI taught students (N=34), and differences in achievement between students in two nutrition fields were assessed. (DS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Dietetics
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Sobal, Jeffery; Marquart, Leonard F. – Adolescence, 1994
Examined supplement use among 742 athletes. Thirty-eight percent used supplements with usage not differing by gender or grade in school. Those wishing to participate in college sports more often consumed supplements. Healthy growth, illness, and sports performance given as reasons for use. Parents, doctors, and coaches influenced usage. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Athletes, Athletics, Dietetics
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Anastasiou, C. J. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
The effect of sunlight on skin is described. Topics of discussion include the ozone layer, photosynthesis of vitamin D, tanning, the immune system, skin cancers, moles, prevention, sunscreens, effect of diet, vitamins C and E, the retinoids, carotenoids, and vaccines. Activities are provided. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, Cancer, Dietetics, Health Education
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Maxwell, Christine D. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
A series of recipes that can be used to show how algae is used in diets around the world are presented. Information on the harvesting and preparation of the seaweeds prior to packaging and distribution is provided. The recipes use both red and brown seaweeds. (KR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Dietetics, Economics
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Dods, J. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
This article describes two programs, one in Australia and one in the United States, that teach people with diabetes and visual impairment to incorporate proper diets and exercise into their daily lives and thus to gain better control of their blood glucose levels. It also presents a basic model of an exercise regimen that clients can perform at…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Diabetes, Dietetics, Disease Control
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Huang, Terry T.-K.; Harris, Kari Jo; Lee, Rebecca E.; Nazir, Niaman; Born, Wendi; Kaur, Harsohena – Journal of American College Health, 2003
The authors surveyed 738 college students aged 18 to 27 years to assess over weight, obesity, dietary habits, and physical activity. They used BMI (body mass index) [greater than or equal to] 25 kg/m[squared] or BMI [greater than or equal to] 85th percentile and BMI [greater than or equal to] 30 kg/m[squared] or BMI [greater than or equal to] 95th…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, College Students, Physical Activities, Obesity
Liou, Doreen – International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 2004
The purpose of this study was to describe the relationship between self-efficacy and fat-related dietary behavior among a sample of first and second generation Chinese Americans living in New York City. A survey questionnaire was administered to a purposive sample of 743 Chinese Americans, ranging from ages 21 to 73. The questionnaire measured…
Descriptors: Food, Self Efficacy, Intention, Measures (Individuals)
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Paxton, Raheem J.; Valois, Robert F.; Drane, J. Wanzer – Journal of School Health, 2004
The study examined associations among physical activity, cigarette smoking, body mass index, perceptions of body weight, weight-management goals, and weight-management behaviors of public high school adolescents. The CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey provided a cross-sectional sample (n = 3,089) of public high school students in South Carolina.…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Physical Activities, Smoking, Public Schools
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Cawley, John; Meyerhoefer, Chad; Newhouse, David – Education Next, 2006
American children are gaining weight at an alarming rate. Since the 1960s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of American six- to eleven-year-olds who fall into the CDC's highest weight classification for children has almost quadrupled. Requiring more physical education (PE) seems like a logical…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Physical Activities, Obesity, Physical Education
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Inst. (DHHS/NIH), Bethesda, MD. – 1991
Studies have shown that high blood cholesterol levels play a role in the development of coronary heart disease in adults, and that the process leading to atherosclerosis begins in childhood. To address the problem of high cholesterol levels in children, the Panel on Blood Cholesterol Levels recommends complementary approaches for individuals and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Child Health, Children
Meredith, Sydney – 1991
This book presents a holistic approach to fitness, opens channels of information, and identifies useful resources and references. After an introduction to the subject of health related fitness, the book presents 12 chapters answering the following questions: (1) Why Not Be Fit? (2) What Is Physical Fitness? (3) Why Participate in Fitness? (4) What…
Descriptors: Aerobics, Dietetics, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise
Battafarano, Annette M. – 1985
Nutrition is well-recognized as a necessary component of educational programs for physicians. This is to be valued in that of all factors affecting health in the United States, none is more important than nutrition. This can be argued from various perspectives, including health promotion, disease prevention, and therapeutic management. In all…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Dietetics, Disease Control, Health Education
MacDonald, Donna, Comp.; And Others – 1983
Intended for use by fitness instructors, coaches, nutritionists, and other program leaders, this five-section manual covers topics ranging from curriculum guides for elementary school children to dietary regimes used by professional athletes. The role of nutrients and the use of Canada's Food Guide are reviewed briefly in the first section.…
Descriptors: Athletes, Curriculum Development, Dietetics, Eating Habits
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