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Food cost analysis associated with fruit and vegetable intake
… habits related to their shopping habits, fiuit and vegetable intake, and number of meals eaten away from home. A total of 60 single day food records of 7th and 8th graders in a low income area were analyzed based on daily food costs. Daily food costs were split into three methods: generic brand, …
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Fruit and vegetable intake and quality of life among breast cancer survivors
… With advances in breast cancer detection and treatment, survivors now have a 5-year survival rate > 90%. This has led to a shift in focus to improving not only survival, but also health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) after diagnosis, including physical, social, emotional, functional, and …
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Comparison of nutrition education approaches on fruit and vegetable intake in older adults
<p>Most Americans do not consume recommended intakes of fruits and vegetables (F/Vs). Hands-on nutrition education applies social cognitive theory as participants practice preparing F/Vs. This study compared a four-week hands-on nutrition education program (L+HO) with lecture only (L) in older …
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The Relationship of Physical Activity and Fruit and Vegetable Intake on Pulse Wave Velocity
… disease (CVD). Those who consume a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and participate in habitual physical activity may experience reduced arterial stiffness, thereby decreasing the risk of CVD. Purpose: To examine the relationship of fruit intake, vegetable intake, and moderate-vigorous …
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A school-based approach to increasing fruit and vegetable intake of high school students
… increase high school student consumption of fruits and vegetables, increase knowledge and self-efficacy, and advance students through the stages of change. Additionally, factors that influence intake were studied.</p> <p>Students (n=260) enrolled in Health and Nutrition & Wellness classes …
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Diet and Bone Mass In British Children: An Examination of theInfluence of Breastfeeding, Fruit and Vegetable Intake, and Protein Consumption
<p><underline>Introduction:<underline> Childhood and adolescence represent critical times for bone growth and the accretion of bone mass. Children who fail to maximize their bone mass during this period may face an increased risk of osteoporosis, a skeletal disorder that is marked by low bone mass, …
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Implementation of a multi-component school lunch environmental change intervention to improve child fruit and vegetable intake: a mixed-methods study
… reaches roughly 32 million children each day, and children participating in the consume up to half of their daily energy intake through school meals. Children waste up to 80% of their vegetables at school meals, and environmental change interventions are low-cost strategies that are implemented …
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Intake of and attitudes toward soy milk and fruits and vegetables in special supplemental nutrition program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) participants
… Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is the third largest food assistance program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture. Women and children participating in the WIC program receive vouchers from local clinics for supplemental food as well as …
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Health-Related Quality of Life, Behavior Change, and Adherence in a Weight Loss Study
… a possible correlate of health behavior change and adherence among overweight and obese individuals, especially those from rural areas. The primary goal of the current study was to explore whether HRQOL predicts change in physical activity, fruit and vegetable intake, and weight as well as …
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Dietary Acculturation, Physical Activity and Body Image in Limited-Resource Latino Women in Northern Virginia
… on dietary acculturation, physical activity, and body image in a limited resource Latina population in northern Virginia. Acculturation may be described as a process in which members of one cultural group adopt the beliefs and behaviors of another group. Acculturation has been associated with …
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Pink and Dude Chefs: Impact of a Nutrition and Culinary Education Program with Middle School Students in an Afterschool Setting
… rates of obesity are evident in ethnic minority and lower income status children with the highest prevalence among Hispanic/Latino and Black populations. The causes for obesity are multifactorial in nature and highlight disparities nationwide. These factors include socioeconomic status, …
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Pink and Dude Chefs: A Nutrition and Culinary Intervention for Middle School Students
<p>Pink and Dude Chefs: A nutrition and culinary intervention for middle school students</p> <p>Tianna Sheehan</p> <p>The prevalence of obesity in US adolescents has more than tripled in the past 35 years, and the greatest impact has been among low-income and minority racial/ethnic populations. …
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Interpersonal Determinants of Diet in Young People
Adolescence and early adulthood are critical periods for developing dietary patterns that impact long-term health outcomes. With rising rates of overweight and obesity in this age group, there is a need to better understand their diet and what may be associated with changes in diet quality. During …
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Demographic, Psychosocial, and Educational Factors Related to Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Adults
… would modify their eating habits to increase fruit and vegetable intake to the minimum recommended level of five servings daily. Educational strategies to change eating behavior would benefit from a greater understanding of psychosocial and demographic factors related dietary behavior. …
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Diet and exercise intervention adherence and health-related outcomes among older long-term breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors
Given the numerous benefits of a healthy diet and exercise for cancer survivors, there has been an increase in the number of lifestyle intervention trials for this population in recent years. However, the extent to which adherence to a diet and exercise intervention predicts health-related outcomes …
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Exploring the Food and Physical Activity Environments and Their Influence on Healthy Behaviors
… community members, community stakeholders, and academic researchers from Virginia Tech formed a community-academic partnership in 2009. In the formative months, the coalition decided to focus on reducing obesity in the region. The coalition adopted the name of The Dan River Partnership for a …
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The Role of Health Behaviors and Food Insecurity in Predicting Food Intake in Low-Income Children
Research supports the importance of adequate fruit and vegetable intake during childhood. Despite this fact, there is still much to be learned with regard to predictors of food intake in childhood. The current project examines relationships between physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, food …
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Fruit and vegetable consumption in four elementary schools after implementation of nutrition education programs
… education programs in schools often promote fruits and vegetables with the goal of increasing consumption among children. This study determined whether nutrition education programs increased fruit and vegetable intake in four elementary schools in Florida from October 2008 to October 2009. …
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