Effect of Nutrition Education on Diet Quality, Sustainable Nutrition and Eating Behaviors among University Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
İrem Zeynep Yolcuoğlu ◽  
Gül Kızıltan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Eating Behaviors

scholarly journals Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of the Eating Advice to Students (EATS) Brief Web-Based Nutrition Intervention for Young Adult University Students: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 905 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan C Whatnall ◽  
Amanda J Patterson ◽  
Simon Chiu ◽  
Christopher Oldmeadow ◽  
Melinda J Hutchesson
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
University Students ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Nutrition Intervention ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
The University ◽  
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Young adult university students are a priority population for nutrition intervention. This study assessed the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the EATS (Eating Advice to Students) brief (i.e., single use) web-based nutrition intervention for young adult university students. A 3-month pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with 124 students aged 17–35 from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Participants were randomized to EATS (n = 62) or attention control (n = 62). EATS aimed to improve four target eating behaviors (vegetables, fruit, discretionary foods, breakfast). Primary outcomes were feasibility (recruitment, retention, usage, program acceptability). Recruitment and retention numbers were recorded, the program acceptability was assessed by a process evaluation survey and the website usage was objectively tracked. Preliminary efficacy was assessed via changes in diet quality (primary), fruit, vegetables, discretionary foods and breakfast intake, measured using Food Frequency Questionnaire. Recruitment was completed in five weeks. Retention was 73% (90/124) at 3-months. Intervention participants used EATS 1.5 ± 1.0 times. Satisfaction with EATS was rated at 4.04 ± 0.74 (maximum five). Intervention participants significantly decreased the percentage energy/day from discretionary foods compared with control (−4.8%, 95%CI −8.6, −1.1, p = 0.012, d = −0.34). No significant between-group differences were observed for diet quality, fruit, vegetable or breakfast intakes. EATS demonstrated high feasibility, particularly for reach and acceptability. The university setting and a brief web-based intervention show promise in engaging young adults to improve their eating behaviors.

scholarly journals Risk eating behaviors and tobacco, alcohol and marijuana consumption by gender among chilean university students

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Hidalgo-Rasmussen ◽  
Karina Franco ◽  
Felipe de Jesús Díaz Reséndiz ◽  
María J. Rojas ◽  
Fabiola Vilugrón
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Marijuana Consumption

scholarly journals Clustering of lifestyle factors in Spanish university students: the relationship between smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity and diet quality

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2131-2139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Moreno-Gómez ◽  
Dora Romaguera-Bosch ◽  
Pedro Tauler-Riera ◽  
Miquel Bennasar-Veny ◽  
Jordi Pericas-Beltran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
University Students ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Balearic Islands ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Processed Meat

AbstractObjectiveTo ascertain the prevalence of and association between main lifestyle factors (diet, physical activity, alcohol consumption and smoking) in students from the Balearic Islands University.DesignA cross-sectional, descriptive study. A questionnaire including questions on lifestyle, dietary habits and physical activity habits was administered to the students. Four different diet quality scores were calculated (Diet Diversity Score, Mediterranean Diet Score, Dietary Guidelines Score and Global Dietary Guidelines Score).SettingA sample of students from the Balearic Islands University.SubjectsNine hundred and eighty-seven students (45·5 % males; mean age 21·5 (sd 3·3) years).ResultsThe dietary pattern of the student population was characterized by a low consumption of cereals and tubers, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and nuts, and a high consumption of processed meat, sweets, snacks, soft drinks and pastries. Linear, positive and statistically significant correlations were found between the number of meals consumed daily and all of the diet quality scores determined. Determinants of diet quality, both in the univariate and multivariate analyses, were physical activity practice, sex, age and number of meals consumed daily.ConclusionsRisk factors such as smoking, diet and physical inactivity had a tendency of clustering among Spanish university students. Overall diet quality was low, due to important departures from dietary recommendations and loss of the traditional Mediterranean dietary pattern. Nutritional education campaigns that include promotion of physical activity practice are needed to improve the overall health status of this population.

Diet Quality Profile of Track-and-Field Paralympic Athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 589-595
Author(s):  
Daniel P. Joaquim ◽  
Claudia R. Juzwiak ◽  
Ciro Winckler
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Track And Field ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Maximum Score

This study aimed to assess the diet quality of Brazilian Paralympic track-and-field team sprinters and its variation between days. All sprinters (n = 28) were invited, and 20 (13 men and seven women) accepted the invitation consisting of 13 athletes with visual impairment, four with cerebral palsy, and three with limb deficiency. The dietary intake was recorded by photographic register on four consecutive days, and diet quality was determined using a revised version of the Healthy Eating Index for the Brazilian population. Physical activity was assessed using an accelerometer, and metabolic unit information was used to classify exercise intensity. Variance Analysis Model and Bonferroni multiple comparisons were used to assess relationships between variables. The correlations between variables used Pearson linear correlation coefficient. The results show that revised version of the Healthy Eating Index score was classified as “needs to be modified” for all athletes. The maximum score for the components “Whole fruits,” “Total vegetables,” and “Dark green and orange vegetables and legumes” was achieved by 23.1% and 14.3%, 7.7% and 14.3%, and 46.2% and 57.8% of male and female athletes, respectively. Only 38.5% of the male athletes achieved the maximum score for the “Total cereal” component. Female athletes achieved higher scores than male athletes for the “Milk and dairy products” component (p = .03). Intake of whole grain cereals, dairy products, vegetables, and whole fruits needs modifications to improve adequate intake of vitamins and antioxidants, highlighting the need of continuous actions of nutrition education for this population.

scholarly journals Impact of a Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program on Diet Quality and Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors in Healthy Adults in a Worksite Setting: A Randomized Controlled Trial (OR16-07-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth Comerford ◽  
Kimberly Doughty ◽  
Valentine Njike ◽  
Rockiy Ayettey ◽  
Audra Weisel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Hemoglobin A1c ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Grocery Store ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objectives Community- and clinic-based fruit and vegetable “prescription” (FVRx) programs, which include nutrition education and subsidies to reduce the cost of fruits and vegetables have improved dietary intake and some clinical outcomes, such as hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and blood pressure. However, few if any studies have investigated the impact of an FVRx program in a worksite setting. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a worksite FVRx program on diet quality, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, blood lipid concentrations, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and blood pressure. Methods In the first of two planned cohorts, we randomized healthy adults employed at a community hospital in southern Connecticut to receive either the FVRx program for 10 weeks (n = 20) or standard worksite wellness offerings (n = 20). Each week, intervention participants received a 45-minute cooking and nutrition education session held during the workday and a voucher valuing $15–25, depending on household size, that could be redeemed for fruit and vegetable purchases at a local grocery store. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and at the end of the intervention. Results Compared to the control group, participants in the FVRx group significantly increased their HEI-2010 score for vegetable intake (0.91 ± 1.41 vs. 0.02 ± 1.18, P < 0.05) and reduced their HE-2010 score for empty calories (−4.61 ± 4.82 vs. −0.75 ± 3.20, P < 0.01). There were no between-group differences in other HEI-2010 components, body composition, HbA1c blood lipids, or blood pressure. However, the FVRx group did improve their overall HEI-2010 score from baseline (7.85 ± 10.82, P < 0.05) whereas the control group did not (3.57 ± 9.51, P > 0.05). Conclusions In this interim analysis, we demonstrated potential benefits of a worksite FVRx program on intake of vegetables and empty calories. Changes in anthropometric or biochemical measures were not observed immediately post-intervention, but this may be due to enrollment of a low-risk population or length of time needed to influence those measures. That the intervention nevertheless improved dietary intake suggests that it may be valuable for prevention of diet-related disease in healthy adults. Funding Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Prevention Research Centers Program grant.

scholarly journals Nutrition status and quantification of blood minerals by TXRF spectroscopy in vegetarian and non-vegetarian university students

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. e43065
Author(s):  
Alexandra Vieira Gonçalves ◽  
Rafaela Corrêa Pereira ◽  
Marcos Coelho Bissoli ◽  
Ananda Lima Sanson ◽  
Robson José de Cássia Franco Afonso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Academic Context

This study investigated whether university students following a vegetarian diet differed from non-vegetarian students in nutrient intake, biochemical, hematological and blood mineral profile of nutritionally relevant elements. In total, 107 students from a university, following either a non-vegetarian or a vegetarian diet for at least 1 year prior to the study, were recruited in two stages, setting up two experiments. Nutrient intake (experiment 1, n = 58), and biochemical and hematological parameters (experiment 2, n = 49) were evaluated. TXRF spectroscopy was used for determination of trace elements in whole blood. Vegetarians showed differences in nutrient intake, mainly higher consumption of unsaturated fatty acids and fiber. No significant differences in the biochemical and hematological parameters were found. The prevalence of abnormal parameters in a considerable number of vegetarians and non-vegetarians were found, mainly regarding high density lipoprotein (HDL-c) and total cholesterol (TC). TXRF spectroscopy proved to be a simple tool for determining nutrition-relevant elements (K, Fe, Cu and Zn) in blood samples. The high incidence of abnormal parameters, regardless of the dietary pattern, raises concern about the high prevalence of bad eating habits among young university students. Particularly for the vegetarian students, these results may partly counteract the beneficial lifestyle of a vegetarian diet evidenced by previous studies. It is important for students to be aware of its potential nutritional limitations. In this context, food and nutrition education programs in the academic context could contribute to set up autonomous and healthy subjects, regardless of the diet chosen.

scholarly journals Associations between eating behaviors, diet quality and body mass index among adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 101339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meg Lawless ◽  
Lenka H. Shriver ◽  
Laurie Wideman ◽  
Jessica M. Dollar ◽  
Susan D. Calkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Eating Behaviors

scholarly journals Impact of a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) Intervention on Usual Dietary Intake Among Indiana Adults (P04-025-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Rivera ◽  
Yumin Zhang ◽  
Qi Wang ◽  
Melissa Maulding ◽  
Regan Bailey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
Purdue University ◽  
Nutrition Assistance

Abstract Objectives The goal of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) is to assist low-income households to improve diet quality. The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term effects of SNAP-Ed nutrition education lessons on diet quality and key nutrient and food group outcomes among Indiana SNAP-Ed-eligible adults. Methods The study design was a parallel-arm randomized controlled nutrition education intervention. The intervention consisted of the first 4 lessons of the Indiana adult SNAP-Ed curriculum delivered to participants during the 4 to 10 weeks after their baseline assessment. Participants (≥18 yrs) eligible for SNAP-Ed and interested in receiving nutrition education lessons (direct SNAP-Ed) were recruited from 31 Indiana counties (N = 261) and completed baseline assessments from August 2015 to May 2016. Follow-up assessments were conducted approximately 1-year after baseline from August 2016 to May 2017 (n = 103). Dietary intake was assessed using up to 2 24-hour dietary recalls at each assessment time point. The main outcome measures were mean usual nutrient (calcium; vitamins D, A, C, E; magnesium; folate; potassium; fiber; dairy; fruit; vegetable; whole grains) the proportion meeting Estimated Average Requirements, exceeding Adequate Intakes, or meeting daily recommended servings, and diet quality as measured by the Healthy Eating Index-2010. This study is registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as NCT03436784. Significance was P ≤ 0.05. Analyses were completed using SAS 9.4. Results No effect of direct SNAP-Ed was found on diet quality, nutrient, or food group intake in the treatment compared to the control group between baseline and the 1-year follow-up assessment (P > 0.05). Conclusions Direct SNAP-Ed did not improve long-term diet quality, nutrient, or food group intake among Indiana SNAP-Ed eligible adults. Funding Sources Funding for this research was provided by Purdue University as part of AgSEED Crossroads funding to support Indiana's Agriculture and Rural Development, Purdue University Frederick N. Andrews Fellowship, Purdue University Center for Families Justice Family Nutrition Award, the Purdue University Nutrition Education Program, and a USDA NIFA Hatch Project.

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