Last. Caitlin Clarke(UIUC: University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign)H-Index: 1
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BACKGROUND Pork consumption, in particular fresh/lean-pork consumption, provides protein and other essential micronutrients that older adults need daily and may hold the potential to prevent functional limitations resulting from sub-optimal nutrition. AIM Assess fresh/lean-pork intake in relation to functional limitations among older adults in the USA. METHODS Individual-level data came from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2016 waves. Nineteen validated questio...
Abstract Vegetable intake in the U.S continues to be below national recommendations. Strategies include changes in vegetable preparation may improve vegetable preference and intake. This study’s objective was to determine the role of using seasonings compared to steaming on vegetable purchase, intake, liking and intention to pay for larger servings. An observational study was conducted during two 8-week periods at a university cafe. Two vegetables were offered each period: green beans/broccoli (...
BACKGROUND: Environmental distractions have been shown to affect eating patterns. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a cognitive distraction on amount, preference, and memory of food consumed and perceptions of fullness, hunger, and enjoyment of food in a healthy young-adult population. METHODS: A randomized controlled crossover study of 119 healthy adults (20.2 +/- 1.4 y; 57% women; 48% white) assigned participants to begin under either the distracted (DIS, n =...
Objectives: Literature suggests that college (ie, post-secondary) students experience food insecurity (FI) at alarming rates. However, the commonly used FI questionnaires have undergone limited evaluations for accuracy in this sub-population. The objective of this exploratory study was to evaluate if FI estimates among college students differ by survey distribution modality. Methods: A test-retest study was conducted from October to December 2017. A random sample of undergraduate students (N = 3...
: Objective: In this study, we evaluated the afterschool PAWS (Peer-education About Weight Steadiness) Club program delivered by peer or adult educators to improve food choices, physical activity, and psychosocial variables related to healthy eating. Methods: We had 109 adolescents (53 in adult-led group; 56 in peer-led group) participate in a cluster randomized controlled intervention. The 12-session curriculum framed within Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and Stages of Change addressed mediators...
Last. Barbara H. Fiese(UIUC: University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign)H-Index: 45
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Abstract Objective To describe the methodology of a family-focused, culturally tailored program, Abriendo Caminos, for the prevention of excess weight gain in children. Design Randomized control trial with outcome assessment at pretest, posttest, and 6 months after intervention or abbreviated-attention control group. Setting Community setting across 5 sites (Illinois, California, Iowa, Texas, and Puerto Rico). Participants Mexican American and Puerto Rican families (parent and 1 child aged 6–18 ...
Reports of college students experiencing food insecurity (FI), defined as inadequate access, availability, adequacy, and stability of food, have sparked national calls for alleviation and prevention policies. However, there are a wide variety of FI rates reported across studies and even among recent literature reviews. The current scoping review aimed to develop a weighted estimated prevalence of FI among US students using a comprehensive search approach. In addition, study characteristics that ...
Food insecurity (FI) – the lack of sufficient access to food to maintain a healthy lifestyle – among college (i.e. post-secondary or higher education institution) students has become a prominent issue in the U.S. However, it is not clear if high rates of FI among students are due to the modern experience in higher education institutions or due to underlying issues in common surveying methods. To understand if there were underlying content validity issues, the present study had two primary resear...