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Showing 1 to 20 of 146 for “"Food Choices"”.
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Healthy Eating Information and Food Choices
… trends, being reliant on the taste attributes of food for their food decisions, and have a lack of exposure to healthier food options at their campuses. The current study investigated whether providing education on healthy eating information in college students can promote healthy eating, such as …
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Food choices of young women with lower educational attainment
… and social factors influenced young women’s food choices, with differences emerging between women of lower and higher educational attainment. Social cognitive theory structured the interpretation of the findings. Women of lower educational attainment had lower perceived control over food …
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Socio-ecological factors influencing food choices and behaviours of Maltese primary schoolchildren
… was to explore the various influences on the food choices and behaviours of Maltese primary schoolchildren. Using an ecological framework and following sociological theory of consumption it sought to uncover any group differences in food perceptions, beliefs, preferences and intake, as well as …
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The relationship of parent and child food choices: influences of a supermarket intervention
… influences of a supermarket intervention on the food choices of parents and their children. Twenty-four families (11 experimental; 13 control) participated in this study. They used the NLS weekly when they completed their major shopping. The NLS was a public access, interactive information system …
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Intervening to Influence Fast-Food Choices: Assessing Response Generalization in Nutrition-Related Behavior
… designed to increase healthier fast-food consumption, was evaluated at a national fast-food chain. Participants included fast-food consumers at three separate restaurant locations in southwestern Virginia. Each restaurant received three phases, consisting of fourteen days each. Two of …
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Effect of point-of-decision nutrition labeling on food choices at a military dining facility
… observed and digitally photographed twice (after food selection and after consumption) for 10 matched meal periods during pre- and post-labeling periods. Overall there was no significant increase in selection of Green entrees, vegetables and starches following labeling. However, labeling was …
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Female Baby Boomers' Perceptions of Dairy Foods and How Their Perceptions Influence Dairy Food Choices
… than the recommended number of servings of dairy foods per day. Focus groups were conducted in rural and urban areas of Virginia to gain insight into middle aged women's perceptions of dairy foods. Four focus groups were conducted with a total of 39 women. The majority of the women were between …
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Short-term effects of a nutrition education program on food choices in adolescents at risk for type 2 diabetes
… of the adolescent diet, particularly fast food consumption. \r\n\r\nTherefore, the aims of this study were to: (1) determine the nutritional intake of adolescents who are at risk for the development of T2D using an interactive CD (Fast Foods and Families: Making Good Choices for Better …
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A Formative Evaluation for a Food Choices Intervention in a Mississippi Delta Community: A Focus Group of Rural African American Adolescents
… approach to examine the eating patterns, food purchasing and preparation skills and practices, barriers and facilitators of dietary change, social and contextual influences on food choices, and preferences for communication and presentation channels and styles of low-income rural African …
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The impact of food and non-alcoholic beverage sponsorship and marketing in the school environment on the food choices of school-going children and adolescents: A scoping review 2011 – 2023
… amounts of empty calories, specifically from foods high in saturated fats, sugar, and sodium, which is exacerbated by targeted marketing and sponsorships. The scoping review aimed to investigate the prevalence of food and non-alcoholic beverage marketing in schools and to determine the impact …
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Examining the credentials of food bloggers and the online environment of food blogs
<p>This study evaluated characteristics of food blogs and food bloggers that potentially affect food choices. It was hypothesized that most food bloggers would not have a nutrition-related degree and food blog environments wouldn’t be supportive of health-conscious food choices. A cross-sectional …
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Effect of nutrition education on food and beverage choices of adolescent female dancers
<p>Lifestyle choices affect the risk of obesity and ill-health among youth. This study determined whether providing nutrition education to adolescent females enrolled in dance classes influenced their beverage and food choices. It was hypothesized that providing six 10-minute nutrition education …
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Socialinės medijos poveikis paauglių maisto pasirinkimui /
… The impact of social media on adolescent food choices. Bachelor thesis in Nursing. Thesis supervisor lector Jurgita Stirblienė. Vilnius University. Faculty of Medicine. Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing. Size: 41 pages. Dietary habits are formed during childhood and …
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Adult consumers' understanding and use of information on food labels : a study among consumers living in the Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp region
… to assist South Africans to make better informed food choices. The food label has the potential to assist consumers during food purchasing; however, consumers should be able to understand and use the information provided on food labels. Objective: To investigate adult consumers' understanding …
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Comparison of two methods of teaching the diabetic diet to elderly women
… 1 received one-on-one instructions of Healthy Food Choices, whereas participants in Group 2 received videotaped instructions of Healthy Food Choices. Healthy Food Choices is a more simplified meal planning tool designed for those that cannot understand the concepts of the Exchange Lists for …
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Green Beans - The Neighborhood Co-Op, Cooking, and Nutritional Living Center
… the importance of nutrition and the effects our food choices have on our overall health, how to shop for healthy food choices, and the preparation of weekly meals in a friendly, non-intimidating environment. Customers will also have the opportunity to seek nutritional counseling advice, attend …
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Low-income Older Adults' Needs and Preferences for Nutrition Education
… Results were made available for use in the Smart Choices Nutrition Education Program at Virginia Tech to aid in the development of nutrition education programs. Four focus groups were conducted with a total of 35 elderly (28 females; 7 males), ages 55-90+ years, recruited from Congregate Meal …
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