scholarly journals Healthy-Canteen Displays: A Tactic to Encourage Community Sport Canteens to Provide Healthier Food and Beverage Options

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10194
Author(s):  
Gina Trakman ◽  
Kiera Staley ◽  
Adrienne Forsyth ◽  
Brooke Devlin ◽  
Anne Skiadopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Traffic Light ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Community Sport ◽  
Trade Show ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact

(1) Background: Community sport settings present a range of conflicting health behaviours, including the tension between being physically active and consuming discretionary foods. Therefore, community sport settings are considered a promising location for health promotion. The aim of this project was to evaluate perceptions, knowledge and the impact (e.g., barriers and outcomes) of a healthy-canteen (cafeteria) display, based on traffic light labeling (TLL), which was set up at an Australian Basketball Association Managers’ Convention and Trade Show. (2) Methods: We set up a healthy ‘canteen display and surveyed Basketball managers on their perceptions of the display before (Survey 1) and after (Survey 2) visiting the display. Three months later they were surveyed (Survey 3) on changes made to their community sport canteens. (3) Results: Eighty-eight, 76 and 22 participants completed Surveys 1, 2 and 3, respectively. Participants believed stocking healthy foods and beverages was important (mean 8.5/10). Food waste, lack of consumer interest and price were identified barriers to stocking healthy foods. After visiting the display, 75% were inspired to make changes and 50% were surprised by the differences between their perceptions of the healthfulness of foods and the TLL ratings. Post-convention, 41% and 70% made or had planned healthy changes to their community sport canteen. (4) Conclusions: A healthy-canteen display is a low-cost, easy-to-implement strategy that may be able to direct self-driven improvement in the healthfulness of foods stocked at community canteens and lead to improved nutritional intakes at these venues.

Nudging Urban Food Pantry Users in Utah Toward Healthier Choices

2020 ◽  
pp. 152483992090468
Author(s):  
Casey Coombs ◽  
Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos ◽  
Heidi LeBlanc ◽  
Julie Gast ◽  
Jackie Hendrickson
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Nutrition Programs ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose. To evaluate the impact of a nudge program on food pantry clients’ self-reported selection and use of healthy foods. Method. A convenience sample of clients of six urban food pantries in Utah were surveyed about their experience with the Thumbs Up for Healthy Choices nudge program. Chi-square tests were used to identify associations between demographic characteristics and self-reported program impact. Results. Ninety-four percent (n = 158) of respondents agreed that the program made it easier to make healthy choices. Sixty-five percent reported healthier diets since its implementation. Additionally, Hispanic respondents were more likely to report positive impacts than non-Hispanic respondents. Conclusions and Implications. Nudge programs are effective in increasing the selection of healthy foods among pantry clients in Utah. Impacts seemed to be particularly positive for Hispanic pantry users in Utah. Nutrition programs should consider implementing these low-cost strategies to improve dietary quality of pantry users.

scholarly journals Short-term impact of the COVID-19 confinement measures on health behaviours and weight gain among adults in Belgium

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine Drieskens ◽  
Nicolas Berger ◽  
Stefanie Vandevijvere ◽  
Lydia Gisle ◽  
Elise Braekman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Household Composition ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: In Belgium, confinement measures were introduced on the 13th of March 2020 to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). These measures may affect health behaviours of the population such as eating habits, physical activity and alcohol consumption, which in turn can lead to weight gain resulting in overweight and obesity, increasing the risk of several chronic diseases, but also of severe COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of confinement measures on health behaviours and their associations with weight gain.Methods: Data were derived from the second national COVID-19 health survey. Data were collected between the 16th and the 23rd of April 2020. The recruitment of participants was based on snowball sampling via Sciensano’s website, invitations via e-mail and social media. The study sample includes participants aged 18 years and over with no missing data on the variables of interest (n=28,029). The association between self-reported weight gain and health behaviour changes, adjusted for gender, age group and household composition was assessed through OR’s (95% CI) calculated with logistic regression models, using post-stratification weights.Results: Overall, 28.6% reported weight gain after 6 weeks of confinement. Higher odds of weight gain were observed among participants who increased or decreased their consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (OR=1.39 (1.15-1.68) and 1.29 (1.04-1.60), respectively), among those who increased their consumption of sweet or salty snacks (OR=3.65 (3.27-4.07)), among those who became less physically active (OR=1.91 (1.71-2.13)), and among those who increased their alcohol consumption (OR=1.86 (1.66-2.08)).Conclusions: The most important correlates of weight gain during confinement were an increased consumption of sweet or salty snacks and being less physically active. These findings confirm the impact of diet and exercise on short term weight gain and plead to take more action, in supporting people to achieve healthier behaviours in order to tackle overweight and obesity, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Short-term Impact of the COVID-19 Confinement Measures on Health Behaviours and Weight Gain Among Adults in Belgium

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine Drieskens ◽  
Nicolas Berger ◽  
Stefanie Vandevijvere ◽  
Lydia Gisle ◽  
Elise Braekman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Household Composition ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: In Belgium, confinement measures were introduced on the 13th of March 2020 to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, these measures may also affect health behaviours of the population. Changes in eating habits, physical activity and alcohol consumption can lead to weight gain resulting in overweight and obesity, which increases the risk of several chronic diseases, but also of severe COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of confinement measures on health behaviours and their associations with weight gain.Methods: Data were derived from the second national COVID-19 health survey. Data were collected between the 16th and the 23rd of April 2020. The recruitment of participants was based on snowball sampling via Sciensano’s website, invitations via e-mail and social media. The study sample includes participants aged 18 years and over with no missing data on the variables of interest (n=28,665). The association between self-reported weight gain and health behaviour changes, adjusted for gender, age group and household composition was assessed through OR (95% CI)’s calculated with logistic regression models, using post-stratification weights.Results: Overall, 28.6% reported weight gain after 6 weeks of confinement. Higher odds of weight gain were observed among participants who increased or decreased their consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (OR=1.39 (1.16-1.67) and 1.30 (1.05-1.61), respectively), among those who increased their consumption of sweet or salty snacks (OR=3.68 (3.30-4.10)) and food prepared out-of-home (OR=1.23 (1.03-1.48)), among those who became less physically active (OR=1.95 (1.76-2.18)), and among those who increased their alcohol consumption (1.88 (1.69-2.10)).Conclusions: The most important correlates of weight gain during confinement were an increased consumption of sweet or salty snacks and being less physically active. These findings confirm the impact of diet and exercise in short term weight gain and plead to take more action in supporting people to achieve healthier behaviours in order to tackle overweight and obesity.

scholarly journals Short-term impact of the COVID-19 confinement measures on health behaviours and weight gain among adults in Belgium

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine Drieskens ◽  
Nicolas Berger ◽  
Stefanie Vandevijvere ◽  
Lydia Gisle ◽  
Elise Braekman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Household Composition ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background In Belgium, confinement measures were introduced on the 13th of March 2020 to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). These measures may affect health behaviours of the population such as eating habits, physical activity and alcohol consumption, which in turn can lead to weight gain resulting in overweight and obesity, increasing the risk of several chronic diseases, but also of severe COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of confinement measures on health behaviours and their associations with weight gain. Methods Data were derived from the second national COVID-19 health survey. Data were collected between the 16th and the 23rd of April 2020. The recruitment of participants was based on snowball sampling via Sciensano’s website, invitations via e-mail and social media. The study sample includes participants aged 18 years and over with no missing data on the variables of interest (n = 28,029). The association between self-reported weight gain and health behaviour changes, adjusted for gender, age group and household composition was assessed through OR’s (95% CI) calculated with logistic regression models, using post-stratification weights. Results Overall, 28.6% reported weight gain after 6 weeks of confinement. Higher odds of weight gain were observed among participants who increased or decreased their consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (OR = 1.39 (1.15–1.68) and 1.29 (1.04–1.60), respectively), among those who increased their consumption of sweet or salty snacks (OR = 3.65 (3.27–4.07)), among those who became less physically active (OR = 1.91 (1.71–2.13)), and among those who increased their alcohol consumption (OR = 1.86 (1.66–2.08)). Conclusions The most important correlates of weight gain during confinement were an increased consumption of sweet or salty snacks and being less physically active. These findings confirm the impact of diet and exercise on short term weight gain and plead to take more action, in supporting people to achieve healthier behaviours in order to tackle overweight and obesity, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Impact of Varied Menu Nutrition Labelling Formats on Consumer Food Selections using FAFH

2021 ◽  
pp. 199-207
Author(s):  
D. Kalaivani ◽  
Sarvesh Jadhav ◽  
Radhika Hedaoo
Keyword(s):  
Foreseeable Future ◽  
Traffic Light ◽  
Public Health Action ◽  
Free Sugars ◽  
Nutrition Labelling ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Health Action ◽  
Total Fat ◽  
The Impact ◽  
One Way Anova

The adoption of menu labelling in restaurant menus is a sporadic but constructive pursuit worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of varied menu labelling formats on consumer food acceptance alongside the consumer’s knowledge about nutrition hitherto.162 adults aged 18–40 were distributed among the three menu classification settings: (1) No labelling; (2) kilocalorie labelling; (3) kilocalorie, total fat and free sugars with TLS (Traffic light system) labelling. Participants were offered with their allocated menu online via goggle forms and instructed to select two starters as they would at any restaurant. Followed by this, the participants were exposed to all the three menu labelling conditions simultaneously and were asked to select any one of the three menu category formats which they would prefer to see at restaurants. The variances in the macronutrient content of the starters selected by the participant’s as per the allocated menu classification condition were analysed using one way ANOVA. Legislatively mandated menu labelling schemes at food and beverage establishments needs to be emphasized and enforced politically, to function as prime drivers of public health action in foreseeable future.

The Design of a Pendulum Impact Test Device for Airbag Performance

2011 ◽  
Vol 332-334 ◽  
pp. 1188-1192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ge Chen ◽  
Jia Lu Li
Keyword(s):  
Impact Test ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Gas Generator ◽  
Test Device ◽  
Impact Device ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Important Basis ◽  
Pendulum Impact

A low cost, high reliability pendulum impact device is designed and set up with a gas generator and inflator, and a real deploy test is conducted with 45L drive airbags made of Nylon 66. The interaction between the dummy pendulum and the airbag in this simulation is recorded to observe and study the impact and injury to human body. The HIC is calculated and taken as an important basis for the evaluation of airbag performance. This test can also be used on the study and optimization of airbag fabrics.

scholarly journals Badminton Activity Recognition Using Accelerometer Data

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (17) ◽  
pp. 4685
Author(s):  
Tim Steels ◽  
Ben Van Herbruggen ◽  
Jaron Fontaine ◽  
Toon De Pessemier ◽  
David Plets ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Convolutional Neural Network ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sampling Frequency ◽  
Accelerometer Data ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Game Situation ◽  
Data Capturing ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact

A thorough analysis of sports is becoming increasingly important during the training process of badminton players at both the recreational and professional level. Nowadays, game situations are usually filmed and reviewed afterwards in order to analyze the game situation, but these video set-ups tend to be difficult to analyze, expensive, and intrusive to set up. In contrast, we classified badminton movements using off-the-shelf accelerometer and gyroscope data. To this end, we organized a data capturing campaign and designed a novel neural network using different frame sizes as input. This paper shows that with only accelerometer data, our novel convolutional neural network is able to distinguish nine activities with 86% precision when using a sampling frequency of 50 Hz. Adding the gyroscope data causes an increase of up to 99% precision, as compared to, respectively, 79% and 88% when using a traditional convolutional neural network. In addition, our paper analyses the impact of different sensor placement options and discusses the impact of different sampling frequenciess of the sensors. As such, our approach provides a low cost solution that is easy to use and can collect useful information for the analysis of a badminton game.

scholarly journals The Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) Program in Islamic Perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 082
Author(s):  
M. Muhfiatun ◽  
Susi Riyantika
Keyword(s):  
Urban Communities ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Lower Middle Class ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Transport Problems ◽  
The Impact

Recently the Government of Indonesia makes a program of Low Cost Green Car (LCGC). The purpose of the program is to support the independence LCGC four-wheeled vehicles industry in order to anticipate the trend of increased demand for energy-efficient motor vehicles and reasonably priced. LCGC program is polemical prolonged. Protests came from all circles. Such as Local Officials, to the Economist. Because the program is properly designed like a cheap car city so that it’s bought by urban communities only According to The Ministry of Industry Article 1 (e) that the Green Car is set up with the price of Rp. 95,000,000.00 (ninety five million). In this case, the government intervened by way Ceiling Price although this intervention thresholds given in the event of structural changes in Indonesia's economic fundamentals, but the policy of intervention was assessed inconsistently. Because the car LCGC-called "earmarked" for the people of the lower middle class but are prohibited from using subsidized fuel. With some reason LCGC issuance of policies by the Government, there are some points that are contradicted by the transport and economic conditions in Indonesia. LCGC policy is certainly contrary to the spirit of alleviating transport problems especially congestion that was hit by the crisis. With the tax-free policy by the government, then the purchasing of the low-cost car will be higher. This is in accordance with the law of demand. The impact is congestion will worsen, especially in the knots of Indonesia's major cities. That means it will grow, the use of fuel and air pollution.

Computer simulation study about the dependence of amorphous silicon photonic waveguides efficiency on the material quality

2020 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 30502
Author(s):  
Alessandro Fantoni ◽  
João Costa ◽  
Paulo Lourenço ◽  
Manuela Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Amorphous Silicon ◽  
High Throughput Screening ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Sidewall Roughness ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
Fabrication Defects ◽  
The Impact

Amorphous silicon PECVD photonic integrated devices are promising candidates for low cost sensing applications. This manuscript reports a simulation analysis about the impact on the overall efficiency caused by the lithography imperfections in the deposition process. The tolerance to the fabrication defects of a photonic sensor based on surface plasmonic resonance is analysed. The simulations are performed with FDTD and BPM algorithms. The device is a plasmonic interferometer composed by an a-Si:H waveguide covered by a thin gold layer. The sensing analysis is performed by equally splitting the input light into two arms, allowing the sensor to be calibrated by its reference arm. Two different 1 × 2 power splitter configurations are presented: a directional coupler and a multimode interference splitter. The waveguide sidewall roughness is considered as the major negative effect caused by deposition imperfections. The simulation results show that plasmonic effects can be excited in the interferometric waveguide structure, allowing a sensing device with enough sensitivity to support the functioning of a bio sensor for high throughput screening. In addition, the good tolerance to the waveguide wall roughness, points out the PECVD deposition technique as reliable method for the overall sensor system to be produced in a low-cost system. The large area deposition of photonics structures, allowed by the PECVD method, can be explored to design a multiplexed system for analysis of multiple biomarkers to further increase the tolerance to fabrication defects.

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