Improving dietary habits of children: Effects of nutrition education and correspondence training

1990 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice G. Friedman ◽  
Paul G. Greene ◽  
Trevor Strokes
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Correspondence Training

scholarly journals Individual Diet Modification Reduces the Metabolic Syndrome in Patients Before Pharmacological Treatment

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 2102
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Elżbieta Zujko ◽  
Marta Rożniata ◽  
Kinga Zujko
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Fasting Glucose ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

Modification of lifestyle, including healthy nutrition, is the primary approach for metabolic syndrome (MetS) therapy. The aim of this study was to estimate how individual nutrition intervention affects the reduction of MetS components. Subjects diagnosed with MetS were recruited in the Lomza Medical Centre. The study group consisted of 90 participants and was divided into one intervention group (individual nutrition education group (INEG)) and one control group (CG). The research was conducted over 3 months. The following measurements were obtained during the first visit and after completion of the 3 months intervention: body mass, waist circumference, body composition, blood pressure, fasting glucose, and blood lipids. Dietary assessments were performed before and post-intervention using 3-day 24-h dietary recalls. Dietary knowledge was evaluated with the KomPAN questionnaire. The total polyphenol content of the diet was calculated. Sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics were collected from a self-reported questionnaire. The physical activity was assessed by the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). It was found that the individual nutrition education was an effective method to improve the knowledge, dietary habits, and physical activity of the study participants. The modification of the diet in terms of higher intake of polyphenols (flavonoids and anthocyanins), fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), PUFA n-3, and lower intake of saturated fatty acids (SFA) had a significant impact on the improvement of some MetS risk factors (waist circumference, fasting glucose, and HDL-cholesterol).

scholarly journals Relationship between Dietary Patterns and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Korean Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3703
Author(s):  
Ae-Rim Seo ◽  
Tae-Yoon Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Blood Pressure Level ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure Level

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between dietary patterns and the 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the elderly population in Korea. Methods: Cluster analysis was conducted on the data of 1687 elderly participants (797 men and 890 women) aged ≥65 years from the 2014–2016 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), using a 24-h dietary recall survey to assess dietary patterns. Dietary patterns were classified into clusters 1 (typical Korean diet), 2 (high carbohydrate diet), and 3 (healthy diet). The 10-year risk of CVD was calculated based on age, total and HDL-cholesterol levels, systolic blood pressure level, antihypertensive medication use, smoking status, and presence of diabetes. A complex sample general linear model was applied to determine the association between dietary patterns and the 10-year risk of CVD. Results: In total, 275 (33.7%), 141 (17.9%), and 381 (48.3%) men, and 207 (22.6%), 276 (30.9%), and 407(46.6%) women were included in clusters 1, 2, and 3, respectively. The 10-year risk of CVD was lower in men in cluster 3 (healthy diet) than in those in cluster 1 (typical Korean diet) (t = 2.092, p = 0.037). Additionally, the 10-year risk of CVD was lower in men who performed strength training than in those who did not (t = 3.575, p < 0.001). There were no significant differences in women. Conclusions: After adjusting for sociodemographic variables, men who consumed a healthy diet had a lower 10-year risk of CVD than those who consumed a typical Korean diet. When organizing nutrition education programs to improve dietary habits in the elderly, content on diets that consist of various food groups to prevent CVD is required. In particular, it is necessary to develop content that emphasizes the importance of healthy eating habits in men.

Cooking Education Improves Cooking Confidence and Dietary Habits in Veterans

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 442-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley S. Dexter ◽  
Janet F. Pope ◽  
Dawn Erickson ◽  
Catherine Fontenot ◽  
Elizabeth Ollendike ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
Lipid Panel ◽  
Significant Difference

Purpose The purpose of the study was to evaluate a 12-week cooking education class on cooking confidence, dietary habits, weight status, and laboratory data among veterans with prediabetes and diabetes. Methods The sample for this study included 75 veterans within the Overton Brooks Veteran Affairs Medical Center who completed the 12-week class in an in-person group setting in Shreveport, Louisiana, or via Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) in Longview, Texas. Veterans were referred to the Healthy Teaching Kitchen by their primary care provider or primary care dietitian. Enrollment in the class was on a volunteer basis. The cooking and nutrition education classes included topics such as carbohydrate counting, safety and sanitation, meal planning, and creating budget-friendly recipes. Participants completed 2 questionnaires for assessment of healthy dietary habits and confidence related to cooking. Changes in body weight, lipid panel, and hemoglobin A1C were assessed. Differences in class settings were tested via independent samples t tests. Paired samples t tests were completed to compare changes in mean laboratory results, weight, and questionnaire responses. Results Subjects lost a mean 2.91 ± 5.8 lbs ( P < .001). There was no significant difference in percent change in laboratory data and weight between subjects participating via CVT and subjects in the live class. Overall, there was significant improvement in the confidence questionnaire ratings and Healthy Habits Questionnaire responses. Conclusions Cooking and nutrition education can increase cooking confidence and dietary quality. These results provide support for the need for further research on the long-term effects of nutrition cooking education and for the benefits of using CVT software to provide education to remote facilities.

scholarly journals Food intake in Slovenian adolescents and adherence to the Optimized Mixed Diet: a nationally representative study

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 600-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Kobe ◽  
Matevž Štimec ◽  
Cirila Hlastan Ribič ◽  
Nataša Fidler Mis
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Mixed Diet ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Representative Study ◽  
Geographical Regions

AbstractObjectivesTo investigate the food intake of Slovenian adolescents and to compare it with food-based dietary guidelines developed for children and adolescents, named the Optimized Mixed Diet (OMD). The OMD is a useful tool for the evaluation of food intake of adolescents.DesignAll adolescents completed an FFQ at a regional health centre; a subgroup also completed a 3 d weighed dietary protocol at home.SettingThis study is a part of the first national representative study on the dietary habits of Slovenian adolescents.SubjectsThis cross-sectional study included a representative sample of 2813 Slovenian adolescents entering high school, aged 14–17 years, from all ten geographical regions of Slovenia.ResultsThe greatest deviations from the recommended intakes of the main food groups in the OMD were significantly lower intakes of (P < 0·001, mean): vegetables (179 and 163 g/d in boys and girls, respectively), bread/cereals (271 and 226 g/d), potatoes/rice/pasta (212 and 163 g/d); in boys also a significantly lower intake of fruits (mean: 321 g/d, P < 0·001) and a significantly higher intake of meat/meat products (mean: 126 g/d, P < 0·001). Additionally, the results show too high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and too low intakes of fish and plant oils in both genders.ConclusionsThe food intake pattern of Slovenian adolescents deviates markedly from a healthy eating pattern. Nutrition education and interventions are needed for Slovenian adolescents.

scholarly journals Nutrition Knowledge is Correlated with a Better Dietary Intake in Adolescent Soccer Players: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danilo C. Noronha ◽  
Monique I. A. F. Santos ◽  
Adrianny A. Santos ◽  
Lizia G. A. Corrente ◽  
Rúbia K. N. Fernandes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Cross Sectional

Nutrition education is one of the factors that may help to promote behavior change and therefore may improve the dietary habits of adolescent soccer players. However, information about the relationship between nutrition knowledge (NK) and the dietary behavior of these athletes is scarce. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the eating habits of adolescent soccer players and analyse the correlations among dietary intake and NK. Seventy-three Brazilian adolescent soccer players (aged 14–19 years), from four professional clubs, underwent anthropometric evaluation and completed 3-day food records. Misreporting of energy intake was evaluated and the dietary intake data were energy-adjusted and compared with recommendations for athletes and dietary reference intakes. The athletes also answered a questionnaire about barriers for healthy eating and a nutrition knowledge test divided into three sections: Basic Nutrition Knowledge (BNK), Sports Nutrition Knowledge (SNK), and Food Pyramid Nutrition Knowledge (FPNK). The participants showed a low NK (54.6%) and an inadequate intake of fruits, vegetables, dairy, carbohydrates, and micronutrients. A positive correlation was found between the ingestion of phosphorus and FPNK as well as among calcium and both SNK and Total NK (p<0.05). Sodium intake was negatively correlated with all categories of the NK test (p<0.05). The adolescents reported that the principal barriers for adopting a healthy diet were the lack of willpower and a busy lifestyle. In this context, nutrition education is recommended and should also provide practicable healthy eating goals according to athletes´ lifestyle as well as target motivational barriers to increase adherence.

scholarly journals How and Why Diets Change Post Migration for Chinese Immigrants

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 150-150
Author(s):  
Sarah Lee ◽  
Tammie S Choi ◽  
Nicole Kellow ◽  
Catherine Huggins
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Chinese Immigrants ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Dietary Change ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study

Abstract Objectives Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is disproportionally greater in Chinese immigrants in Australia compared with in China. Dietary acculturation is implicated as a CVD risk factor. This study aimed to explored Chinese immigrants’ perspectives on how and why their diets change post migration. Methods An exploratory qualitative interview study was undertaken with adult Chinese migrants who had been living in Australia for less than 10 years. Semi-structured interview questions were designed to draw out participants’ experience, emotions and thoughts of dietary change. Interviews were conducted via Zoom in participants’ preferred language (Mandarin or English). Interviews were transcribed verbatim and translated into English for analysis. A constructivist approach was adopted to thematically analyse the interviews. Results A total of 11 participants were interviewed (n = 3 males and n = 8 females) and ranged in age from 22–68 years old with length of residence in Australia ranging from 1–8 years. Key themes pertaining to how and why dietary changes that occur post migration are: that breakfast is the first meal to change from Chinese to Western style, convenience is one of the primary drivers of change in dietary habits, dinner is most frequently maintained in Chinese style, cultural identity is an important influence on dietary habits, and awareness of dietary change among Chinese immigrants is low as evidenced through statements such as “not much has changed” when asked about differences in their diet, but further probing identified that their post migration diets were quite different from their diets in China. Participants also reported a lack of general healthy eating knowledge and lack of nutrition education from China. Conclusions Though diets of Chinese immigrants to Australia change post migration, particularly in relation to breakfast, due to convenience, awareness of this change is low. Low awareness of dietary change along with lack of knowledge relating to healthy eating, could be a mechanism for adoption of unhealthy dietary patterns that may contribute to increased chronic disease risk for Chinese immigrants over time. Funding Sources No funding to declare.

scholarly journals Knowledge of dietary habit and behavior-related determinants of non-communicable disease in women of urban setting of Eastern Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Dharanidhar Baral ◽  
Sailesh Bhattarai ◽  
Abha Shrestha ◽  
Nisha Manandhar ◽  
Nilambar Jha
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income

Background: The non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are one of the leading causes of death globally which accounts for 68% out of world’s 56 million deaths in 2012. Around 82% of the premature deaths due to NCDs occur in the low-and middle-income countries and 40% of global NCD-related deaths take place before the age of 70. The study aimed to assess knowledge of dietary habits and behaviour-related determinants of NCD in urban Nepalese women of Eastern Nepal. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed by using interviewer-administered questionnaire regarding knowledge on NCD. The definitions used for the study adopted the WHO STEP wise approach to chronic disease risk factor surveillance (STEPS) survey. A total 706 women aged 20–59 years were selected randomly from Inaruwa Municipality of Eastern Nepal. Results: The overall knowledge scores was found to be 62.14% with standard deviation 14.93% and it build up that the diet- and behaviour-related causes (mean score 75.25%), diet quality (mean score 45.27%) fruit and vegetable link (mean score 30.02%), health consequences of obesity (mean score 76.82%), causes of cardiovascular disease (mean score 77.08%) and causes of certain cancers (mean score 36.10%) were calculated. The total score of knowledge regarding NCD was found to be significant with caste/ethnicity, education level, occupation, socioeconomic status, physical activity and fruit intake. Conclusions: Findings revealed the population had good overall knowledge concerning diet and nutrition related to NCD in the relatively new context of the obesity epidemic in urban set up of Nepal. However, there was poor knowledge of the benefit of eating fruit and vegetables and other preventable causes of certain cancers. Nutrition education messages need to be communicated within the general population of women. Education targeting the benefits of vegetables and fruit may have the positive impact on NCD prevention.

scholarly journals Investigating Effectiveness of a Pritikin-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Patients with Heart Disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 58-58
Author(s):  
Ellen O'Malley ◽  
Joshua Phelps ◽  
Christi Arthur ◽  
Reza Hakkak
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Post Intervention

Abstract Objectives The primary objectives of this study were to: assess change in dietary habits and health outcomes [body mass index (BMI), weight loss, waist circumference (WC), blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), total cholesterol (TC), and Hemoglobin A1c (A1C)] among patients following completion of an intensive cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program. Methods This retrospective cohort study involved de-identified data obtained from an electronic medical record (EMR) program and from an excel spreadsheet maintained at a hospital in Arkansas. Data were available from 138 adults, age 29 to 89 years, with a pre-existing heart condition or event, and who completed a 12-week CR program at the hospital's Clinic. Dietary habits were evaluated using the 24-question Rate Your Plate (RYP) survey at initial visit, and discharge. RYP and weight data were also available for a group of patients (n = 18) completing a 3-month follow-up visit. Results There was a statistically significant (P &lt; .0001) mean increase (8.24; 95% CI, 7.03 to 9.45) from the pre-RYP score (51.05 ± 7.43) to the post-RYP score (59.29 ± 6.58). There was a statistically significant (P &lt; .0005) median decrease in weight (−2.00 lbs.) after post-intervention (193.50 lbs.) compared to pre-intervention (195.50 lbs.). There were also significant (P &lt; .05) differences between pre- and post-measurements of BMI, WC, LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides. Follow-up data indicated significant changes in the RYP score (P &lt; .0001) and weight (P = .020) were maintained at 3-months follow-up. Conclusions A 12-week CR program including nutrition education and counseling is effective to help patients with CVD or previous heart events improve their dietary habits. There were noticeable changes in diet scores, WC, BMI, and weight loss, with patients being able to sustain weight loss at their three-month follow-up visit (a 5% weight loss). Funding Sources N/A.

scholarly journals Association between Dietary Habits and Parental Health with Obesity among Children with Precocious Puberty

Children ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 220
Author(s):  
Yong Hee Hong ◽  
Yeon Ju Woo ◽  
Jong Hyun Lee ◽  
Young-Lim Shin ◽  
Hee-Sook Lim
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Precocious Puberty ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Body Shape ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Obese Group ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Body Mass Indexes

Precocious puberty, resulting in various physical, mental, and social changes, may have negative consequences for children and their families. In this study, we investigated whether there were differences between parental obesity, children’s and parent’s awareness of body shape, and dietary habits according to obesity levels in children with precocious puberty. A total of 193 children (93.3% girls) diagnosed with precocious puberty were classified into three groups according to their obesity levels. Negative body shape awareness and dissatisfaction were significantly higher in the obese group than in the normal-weight group, and parents were more likely to perceive their children as fat than the children themselves. In addition, the obesity rate of parents in the obese group was higher, and the body mass indexes of children and parents were significantly correlated. The nutrition quotients (NQs) were revealed to be significantly lower in the obese group with significantly lower scores. The significant factors related to obesity were the awareness of a fatty body image and dissatisfaction, obesity of the parents, and the NQ. The results show that obese children with precocious puberty were more vulnerable to negative lifestyle, family environment, and self-esteem effects than their normal-weight peers. Therefore, various interventions, such as environmental management, psychological support, and nutrition education, are needed that focus on the obesity and health conditions of children with precocious puberty.

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