Dissertations / Theses: 'Communication in nutrition'

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Chan, Virginia. "Novel Nutrition Settings, Innovative Techniques and Communication Mediums." Thesis, The University of Sydney, 2023. https://hdl.handle.net/2123/29978.

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A large proportion of the public uses the Internet as a source of nutrition information. This opens the possibility of sharing inaccurate information. Dietitians, who perform evidence-based practice, have been encouraged to interpret and disseminate emerging nutrition evidence. This is required in contemporary settings beyond the health promotion and clinical practice where dietitians traditionally operate. The aim of this thesis was to explore how knowledge can be generated, synthesised, and shared to populations of interest in non-traditional settings. This thesis focused on two settings: (i) social media platform, Instagram (setting one) and (ii) commercial airflight (setting two). The methods were guided by the Knowledge Creation process of the Knowledge to Action Framework. Young Australians (18–30 years) consume energy dense diets and have an overall poor diet quality. Understanding the context during food intake is important in developing impactful health messages. In setting one, wearable cameras identified food preparation location and snacks were key contributors to poor diet. These findings were used to develop nutrition messages Instagram. Instagram was a well-liked platform and video style posts were the preferred way for nutrition information to be presented to young adults. A range of functional foods, beverages, and supplements claim to target the negative symptoms associated with prolonged airflight. In setting two, a scoping and systematic review was conducted to identify evidence testing the ingredients within these products in airflight settings. The findings were used to develop guidelines that aimed to assist customers in deciding whether to consume these products. This thesis highlighted how the Knowledge Creation process of the Knowledge to Action Framework can be applied to unconventional settings. Nutrition professionals should be encouraged to interpret and share nutrition information in non-traditional settings.

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Bachman, Audrey S. "Adolescent Perceptions of Nutrition: Identifying Memorable Messages." UKnowledge, 2015. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/comm_etds/41.

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Research is necessary to uncover ways to improve adolescent nutrition and reduce obesity rates, particularly in the Appalachian region, which has high rates of food insecurity and adolescent obesity. The current study examines rural cultural norms about food, memorable messages adolescents received about nutrition, and the sources of identified memorable messages. Adolescents shared memorable messages during comprehensive, semi-structured, small group interviews in which participants revealed their individual experiences. Thematic framework analysis is used to present the range and nature of memorable messages about nutrition and to develop strategies for future health campaigns and interventions. This qualitative method of sequential inductive analysis provides transparency of data and resulting interpretations through thematic identification and indexing. Analysis revealed themes of messages that featured critical pieces of the rule-structure of memorable messages – specifically, adherence and consequence regarding nutritional behaviors. Prominent memorable messages of adherence included topics of balance (e.g., MyPlate), type (e.g., junk food), and timing (e.g., “don’t eat after 7 p.m.”). Messages with elements of consequence included communication of short-term (e.g., “breakfast gets your blood flowing) and long-term consequence (e.g., obesity, etc.). Adolescents identified family members, educators, and media as salient sources of memorable messages.

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Song, Xiaofei. "Influence of nutrition literacy on college-age population’s dietary behavior." Thesis, Kansas State University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/17747.

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Master of Science
Department of Journalism and Mass Communications
Nancy Muturi
Background: With the growing concern of obesity in the United States, food, as the main source of energy and nutrition has become an issue of research interest. Though the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA) requires nutrition information to be made available for customers in order to guide their dietary choices and intake, obesity rate has increased significantly in the past 20 years. This study examined how nutrition literacy affects college-age population’s reading nutrition labels, and how motivation of label reading associated with predictors of the label reading behavior. Method: An online, self-administered questionnaire was conducted among a randomized sample of 171 students from a Mid-Western university. The questionnaire was structured with key variables derived from the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM); such as attitude to make food choices based on reading nutrition labels. Levels of nutrition literacy were measured by questions derived from a nutrition labels survey. Data analysis was conducted with Pearson’s correlation and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: Majority of the college student respondents in this study had adequate nutrition literacy. Though no significance was revealed from the correlation between nutrition literacy and the dependent variables due to the limit variance in nutrition literacy data, this study found that individual’s motivation to read nutrition label and attitude towards reading nutrition label are positively related. Results also showed that individuals with higher motivation to read nutrition labels have better perceived behavioral control of reading nutrition labels. Conclusion: Participants in this study, as an emerging adulthood population with college-level education, revealed adequate nutrition literacy in general. It can also be concluded that improvement in attitude towards certain behavior relates to development in motivation and perception-based involvement.

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Osman, Nadia. "Measuring persuasive communication in two nutrition education delivery methods in rural Mozambique." Thesis, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (University of London), 2008. http://researchonline.lshtm.ac.uk/1520138/.

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Background: Nutrition education programmes are frequently implemented in developing countries with the aim of improving dietary practices. Few studies have, to date, examined the various steps in such an education process in a developing country setting. This study, uses McGuire's "Communication/Persuasion" model to assess the impact among poor rural women in Mozambique of two nutrition education delivery methods: group classes only versus group classes plus individual classes. Methods: Study participants were randomly selected from the total population of RCT taking place in rural Mozambique: the Towards Sustainable Nutrition Improvement project. Participants were female, had a child under 5 years of age and had been randomised to receive the nutrition education program. McGuire's output steps (exposure, attention, understanding, memorisation/recall, skills acquisition, and attitude change) were assessed for both nutrition education delivery methods using a range of tools developed by the investigator, ranging from direct observations to questionnaires. The sample size varied for each output step depending on pre-defined criteria. Results: The methods devised in the current study for the assessment of McGuire's output steps were able to detect a good degree of variability in response. Mothers receiving both the group and individual classes (intervention II) scored higher in most output steps than those receiving only the group classes (intervention I), even after adjusting for possible confounding influences. For example, those mothers in intervention II had significantly higher skills acquisition scores than those mothers in intervention I (difference of means 1.03, independent t-test, p<0.001). Within the sample of intervention II mothers, the scores from measurements taken in individual classes were significantly higher than those taken in the group classes. For example, while there was no difference in observed attention scores between intervention II and intervention I mothers when assessed at group classes, observed attention scores at individual classes were Significantly higher (for intervention II mothers) than those of intervention I mothers at group classes (Independent t-test, p=0.031). Further analysis appeared to suggest that this advantage was due to the added benefit of receiving individual classes in addition to group classes; although this cannot be confirmed in the current study given the lack of a study 'arm providing only individual classes. 2 Conclusions: This study has for the first time used McGuire's model to systematically investigate and compare the communication process in two nutrition education delivery methods in a developing country and attempted to develop tools to measure McGuire's output steps in such a setting. McGuire's model emerged as a good conceptual framework to use for this purpose as it is practical, and. allowed for the breakdown of the process into _, discrete steps that permitted comparisons to be made between two delivery methods. The analysis suggested that there was an advantage in providing individual classes in addition to group classes, although this clearly has important resource implications.

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Matta, Cassandra. "Radio drama: a pilot project for nutritional health communication in Inuit communities." Thesis, McGill University, 2011. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=104792.

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Background: A recent youth health survey in Pangnirtung, NU, revealed that youth are consuming an average of 1L soft drinks per day. In an effort to decrease soft drink consumption, while at the same time develop a method of education appropriate for Inuit communities, the education-communication theory Extended Elaboration Likelihood Model (EELM) was utilized to inform a radio drama health intervention in the primarily Inuit community of Pangnirtung, NU. The following study was designed and evaluated using quantitative and qualitative features, thereby utilizing a mixed-methods approach. Objectives: The primary objectives included: 1) creation of a reproducible radio drama intervention including both youth and Elder voices that adhered to EELM for education communication; and 2) evaluation of the effectiveness of a radio drama intervention based on attitude and behaviour change of soft drink consumption from pre-and post-intervention survey.Methods: The study utilized a participatory process to develop radio dramas, combining elder and youth voices, with the intent to promote decreased soft drink consumption in Pangnirtung, NU, youth ages 16-25y. The study was comprised of two parts: first, creation of radio dramas aligned with EELM theory and focus group evaluation of the dramas before playing on-air; and second, a radio drama intervention and subsequent evaluation. Radio dramas were created, recorded, and reviewed with the assistance of local youth in Pangnirtung, NU. The radio messages were then tested via evaluation of EELM qualities in two focus groups (n=4, n=5) to determine fulfillment of the optimum conditions of EELM theory. In part two, youth radio dramas were aired for 6 weeks in Fall 2010. Effectiveness of the dramas was assessed by paired pre- and post-intervention surveys (n=34 at pre-survey). Qualitative data were collected from a community radio call-in show to indicate community acceptance and adoption of program. Results: Focus group evaluation of the radio drama adherence to EELM was helpful in identifying revisions before the radio dramas were played on-air. Average age of the study population at post-survey (n=30) was 22.2y (SD=3.0). A total of 13 (43%) of youth surveyed had heard the radio dramas. There was significant increase in knowledge gain (the correct answer given) between pre- and post-survey when youth were asked to write the correct Inuttitut word for the concept of ‘moderation of food', something explained in an Elder story shared on air (P=0.025). Overall, analysis found that youth who heard the radio dramas consumed 1.3 cans (SE 0.94, P=0.09) less of soft drinks the previous day (in post-survey results) compared to those that did not hear the programming. Significance: Participatory process was welcomed by the Inuit community and is effective for community health interventions. Youth and the community responded well to radio as a medium for professional health information-exchange. Results from this theory-based, evaluated intervention can help to structure future nutritional health communication initiatives in Inuit communities, an important step in preventative medicine.
Contexte: Un sondage récent sur la santé des jeunes à Pangnirtung, au Nunavut, a démontré que les jeunes consomment en moyenne 1 litre de boissons gazeuses par jour. Afin de diminuer la consommation de boissons gazeuses et de développer une méthode éducative adaptée pour les Inuits, nous avons utilisé la théorie « Extended Elaboration Likelihood Model » (EELM) pour réaliser une intervention en santé utilisant une série de capsules radiophoniques élaborées principalement pour la communauté de Pangnirtung, au Nunavut. L'étude qui suit utilise l'approche « mixed methods ». Objectifs: Les objectifs principaux sont: 1) la création d'une série de capsules radiophoniques reproductibles qui incluent la voix de jeunes et d'aînés ayant utilisé la méthode EELM lors de leur communication, et 2) l'évaluation de l'efficacité d'une intervention radiophonique basée sur les changements de comportement des auditeurs et sur les changements de consommation de boissons à la suite de la diffusion des capsules radiophoniques. Méthodes: L'étude a utilisé un processus participatif pour développer une série de capsules radiophoniques, en combinant les voix d'aînés et des jeunes âgés entre 16-25 ans dans le but de promouvoir une diminution de la consommation de boissons gazeuses à Pangnirtung. L'étude comprend deux parties: premièrement, la création d'une série de capsules radiophoniques basées sur la théorie EELM et leur évaluation par des groupes de discussion avant leur diffusion, et deuxièmement, l'intervention en tant que telle ainsi que son évaluation subséquente. La série de capsules radiophoniques a été élaborée et révisée avec l'aide de jeunes de Pangnirtung. Les messages radiophoniques ont ensuite été évalués selon les composantes de la théorie EELM par deux groupes de discussion (n = 4, n = 5) afin de confirmer le respect de la théorie. Durant la deuxième partie de l'étude, les capsules radiophoniques faites par les jeunes ont été diffusées pendant six semaines à l'automne 2010. L'efficacité des capsules a été évaluée en comparant les résultats avant et après leur diffusion (n = 34 pré-enquête). Des données qualitatives ont été recueillies et analysées pour démontrer l'acceptation et l'adhérence au programme par la communauté.Résultats: L'évaluation des capsules radiophoniques avant leur diffusion par les groupes de discussion en fonction de la théorie EELM a permis d'en identifier les aspects à améliorer. L'âge moyen de la population lors de l'enquête après la diffusion des capsules (n = 30) était de 22,2 ans (écart-type = 3,0). Le sondage a démontré que 13 des jeunes interrogés (43%) avaient entendu les capsules à la radio. Une amélioration importante des connaissances, basée sur la bonne réponse donnée, a été observée avant et après la diffusion des capsules lorsque les jeunes ont identifié par écrit le mot inuttitut associé au concept de la «modération de la nourriture", concept clef tout au cours de la série (P = 0,025). L'analyse a révélé que les jeunes qui avaient entendu les capsules à la radio avaient consommé en moyenne 1,3 canettes (erreur-type = 0,94 ; P = 0,09) de moins que la journée précédente comparés à ceux qui ne les avaient pas entendues.Importance: Le processus participatif a été bien accueilli par la communauté inuite et est efficace pour les interventions en santé communautaire. Les jeunes et la communauté en son ensemble ont apprécié la radio comme média d'informations sur la santé. Les résultats de cette intervention peuvent contribuer à mieux structurer les communications futures portant sur la nutrition dans les communautés inuites, une étape importante en médecine préventive.

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Tiitinen, Mekhail Kirsi. "Chil Nutrition Communication for Small Children in Egypt: Described by Mothers with Higher Educational Background." Thesis, Mittuniversitetet, Institutionen för hälsovetenskap, 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-13250.

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ABSTRACT Right child nutrition communication to the mothers of small children is fundamental. Optimal infant and young child feeding practices rank among the most effective interventions to improve child health. How well health information is received, is affected by the characteristics of the receiver such as culture, language, personality etc. Communication of child nutrition over cultural boarders can be improved by understanding communication processes in different societies. Communication inputs from McGuire’s model; source, channel and destination were used to describe communication process in this study, which was carried out in Egypt, where the nutrition situation is characterized by different challenges. The purpose of this interview study was to find out how highly educated mothers of small children, living in cities in Egypt experience child nutrition communication in their society. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were used as the method for interviewing 7 mothers with children from 6 months to 4 years. Strategic sampling and snowball sampling were used for finding suitable participants. Interviews were analyzed by content analysis. Result: Mass media in the form of Internet, TV, books and Child nutrition hotline and interpersonal communication such as pediatricians, social networks and elder generation were nutrition information sources for Egyptian mothers. Pediatricians and Internet were widely described sources as well as the elder generation. Challenges, related to different sources such as trust were mentioned, available information contained discrepancies. This study gives specific knowledge of how child nutrition is communicated, used and received by Egyptian mothers. Challenges are identified both in interpersonal and mass media communication. These results can improve the nutrition communication/health communication for the study group or similar target groups via different sources and channels. The result of study is increasing the understanding of complexity in health communication. More culture specific studies and understanding of the target groups is needed in order to gain deeper understanding for other cultural contexts.

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Schwartz, Sarah Ann. "Employing the induced hypocrisy paradigm to encourage nutrition on college campuses." Thesis, Manhattan, Kan. : Kansas State University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/1652.

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DOSSENBACK, MARCY L. "APPLYING STANDARDIZED PATIENT METHODOLOGY TO TEACH AND EVALUATE THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF NUTRITION AND PHARMACY STUDENTS." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1123691609.

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Willett, Elizabeth Virginia. "ASSESSING THE PERCEPTIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS, HEALTH AND NUTRITION BEHAVIOR TO IMPROVE RISK COMMUNICATIONS IN KENTUCKY." UKnowledge, 2011. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_theses/48.

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Nutrition interventions are an effective way to improve the dietary habits and lifestyle choices and reduce the risk of chronic disease. The Researchers in the UK-SRP Community Engagement Core develop nutrition programs for communities affected by environmental pollutants. Risk communication is a discipline that can be used to develop targeted nutrition interventions that will yield positive behavior change. The purpose of this study was to examine knowledge, risk perception, and actions concerning environmental pollutants and nutrition behavior. Data was collected using a modified survey instrument based on the validated Environmental Health Engagement Profile (EHEP). Survey participants from diverse regions of the state included 1) health educators; 2) residents from a nonmetropolitan-non-Appalachian area; 3) a nonmetropolitan-Appalachian area; and 4) a metropolitan area. Results indicated a significant, positive correlation in all four groups between perception of environmental pollutants in a person’s surroundings and the extent of concern that pollutants cause adverse health effects (p < 0.01). Recognizing that participants see a link between environmental pollutants and their health allows nutrition researchers to develop targeted, effective nutrition interventions. This information will be useful in the development of future nutrition programs to improve the health of Superfund communities.

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Verrall, Tanya Christine. "Preventing iron deficiency anemia : communication strategies to promote iron nutrition for at-risk infants in northern Quebec." Thesis, McGill University, 2004. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=85102.

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A sustainable primary prevention strategy for infant iron deficiency anemia (IDA) was implemented and evaluated in a community with at-risk infants in northern Quebec, Canada. Communication strategies were used to promote iron-rich complementary food rather than iron-fortified formula, which can interfere with breastfeeding practice. This food-based approach has been successfully implemented in developing countries, but has not been applied in an industrialized country setting.
Mass media (i.e., radio dialogues, key messages, print material, point-of-purchase grocery store display) and interpersonal (i.e., homemade baby food cooking activity) communication strategies were developed in collaboration with community members and implemented in partnership with an existing community program. Reach and exposure of the strategies were measured using a questionnaire administered to a post-intervention sample (n = 45). Sales of promoted iron-rich infant food were examined pre- and post-intervention period. A repeat cross-sectional design was used for the impact evaluation. Two groups of mothers with infants, aged 7-10 months at Time 1 (n = 32) and Time 2 (n = 22) were interviewed. Outcome variables were infants' total iron and complementary food iron intakes measured by two 24-hour recalls. Secular trends in infants' hemoglobin values and milk type consumption were examined in the study community and two comparison communities.
Multiple communication channels increased awareness of IDA and influenced self-reported use of iron-rich infant food. Iron-rich infant food sales increased from pre- to post-intervention (p < 0.05). Complementary food intake iron increased between Time 1 (3.2 +/- 0.8 mg) and Time 2 (4.4 +/- 1.1 mg) (p < 0.05). The proportion of infants with anemia (hemoglobin < 110 g/L) significantly decreased from the period before (37.2%) to during (14.3%) the intervention (p < 0.05). No significant difference was found for this variable within the comparison communities. The proportion of infants receiving iron-fortified formula in the study community did not differ between Time 1 and Time 2, but increased from Time 1 (55%) to Time 2 (73%) (p < 0.05) in the comparison communities, indicating an erosion of breastfeeding practice.
These results suggest the effectiveness of communication strategies to improve infant iron nutrition in a community with good access to iron-rich infant food. The potential for this strategy in other communities warrants further investigation.

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Meschi, Eleonora. "Identification de populations neuronales contrôlant la sécrétion des insulines et la croissance en fonction de la nutrition chez Drosophila melanogaster." Thesis, Université Côte d'Azur (ComUE), 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018AZUR4088/document.

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La taille finale des organismes dépend de la vitesse et de la durée de croissance. Ces paramètres sont contrôlés par différentes hormones. La production d'hormone stéroïdienne détermine la fin de la période de croissance en déclenchant la maturité sexuelle, alors que la vitesse de croissance est régulée par la voie de signalisation de l’insuline/IGF (IIS). La vitesse de croissance des organismes est influencée par la nutrition. En effet, des défauts de croissance sont observés chez les individus souffrant de carence protéique chronique. La nutrition contrôle la croissance grâce à la voie de signalisation de l’insuline/IGF. Cependant, le mécanisme par lequel la nutrition contrôle la voie IIS est complexe et reste à élucider. Afin d’explorer cette régulation, le laboratoire utilise Drosophila melanogaster comme modèle d’étude. Chez la drosophile, il existe 8 insulin-like peptides (Dilps). Parmi eux, Dilp2 est la principale insuline promouvant la croissance systémique. Elle est produite par des neurones spécialisés appelés les Insulin Producing Cells (IPC), homologues des cellules béta du pancréas. La sécrétion de Dilp2 dans l’hémolymphe, équivalent du sang chez les vertébrés, est précisément ajustée en fonction de la nutrition. Cette régulation implique une communication inter-organe avec le corps gras, homologue du foie et du tissu adipeux blanc. Selon les conditions nutritionnelles, plusieurs signaux dérivés du corps gras (FDS) sont sécrétés et contrôlent la sécrétion de Dilp2. Ces FDS agissent directement ou indirectement sur les IPCs, via des relais neuronaux. Mon projet de thèse avait pour but de découvrir et d’étudier de nouvelles cibles neuronales contrôlant l’activité sécrétrice des IPCs, et par conséquent la croissance systémique, en fonction de la nutrition. J’ai identifié une paire de neurones inhibiteurs des IPCs, que l’on a nommé IPC-Connecting Neurons (ICN). Actifs en carence en acides aminés, ils inhibent la sécrétion des Dilps. J’ai montré que la signalisation EGFR réprime l’activité de ces neurones en condition nourrie, ce qui augmente la sécrétion des Dilps et par conséquent la taille des individus. Cette activation est due à un nouveau ligand d’EGFR : Growth Blocking Peptide (GBP). J’ai montré que ce ligand de type EGF possède des propriétés particulières puisqu’il agit de façon endocrinienne. En effet, en condition nourrie, GBP est sécrété par le corps gras dans l’hémolymphe, et atteint les ICN afin d’activer la signalisation EGFR. En conclusion, nous proposons que GBP produit par le corps gras en condition nourrie active la voie EGFR dans les neurones ICN, lève l’inhibition exercée sur les IPCs et stimule la sécrétion des Dilps. Cependant, les mécanismes moléculaires par lequel le couple GBP/EGFR inhibe l’activité neuronale des ICNs reste à élucider. Ce travail a permis d’identifier un nouveau mode de régulation de la sécrétion des insulines et de la croissance des organismes en fonction de la disponibilité et de la qualité nutritionnelle
Body growth is tightly regulated by nutrient availability. Upon nutritional shortage, animals harmoniously reduce their body size by modulating the activity of the insulin/IGF signaling pathway (IIS). To understand how nutrition controls the IIS, we used Drosophila melanogaster as a model. Drosophila has a conserved IIS with 8 insulin-like peptides (Dilps), a unique insulin receptor and a conserved downstream signaling cascade. Among the Dilps, Dilp2 is the main growth-promoting factor. Dilp2 is produced by specialized neurons located in the brain, the Insulin-Producing-Cells (IPCs), functionally related to vertebrate beta cells. Dilp2 secretion is precisely adjusted in response to nutrition: it is released in the hemolymph under normal nutrient condition, but not upon dietary amino acid scarcity. This regulation requires several inter-organ cross-talks between the producing neurons and the fat body, which is the equivalent of the vertebrate white adipose tissue and liver. Depending on diet composition, several fat-derived signals (FDS) are secreted into the hemolymph and control Dilp2 secretion from the IPCs. These FDS act either directly or indirectly through a neuronal relay, to control the IPCs secretory activity. The aim of my PhD project was to better understand these regulations and to discover new neuronal relay controlling the IPCs secretory activity and body growth, according to nutrition. I identified a pair of neurons harboring synaptic connections with the IPCs (IPC-connecting neurons, ICNs). I determined that the ICNs activity is maximal upon amino acids shortage and is required to exert a blockage of the neighbouring IPCs. Moreover, in rich nutrient conditions, EGFR signaling prevents activation of the ICNs, allowing Dilp2 release from the IPCs. GBP1 and 2 are EGF-like peptides produced by the fat body in response to amino acids, and they can modify insulin release. However, the neural circuitries at play are unknown. I demonstrated that GBPs are atypical ligands for the EGF receptor (EGFR), with endocrine function. Using ex-vivo brain culture, I showed that the presence of the fat body-derived GBP1 in the hemolymph activates EGFR signaling in the ICNs and alleviates their inhibitory input on the IPCs, allowing Dilp2 release and therefore body growth. In conclusion, I identified a novel neural circuitry responding to fat-derived EGF-like GBPs, coupling dietary amino acids to the release of insulin-like peptides and systemic growth

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Banks, Tara. "Evaluation of an Interactive Health Communication Trans Fat Website." DigitalCommons@USU, 2008. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/160.

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In order to evaluate the short-term educational and behavioral impact of the American Heart Association's "Face the Fats" web application had upon college students, a study involving 116 Utah State University undergraduate students was conducted. A one-group pre-posttest design was utilized to answer eight research questions focusing on: health risks associated with trans fat, general trans fat knowledge, ability to identify foods containing trans and saturated fats, food label information, healthy alternatives to trans fat, and readiness to change trans fat intake. Participants completed an online pretest survey and then viewed the "Face the Fats" website at their own pace. After viewing the website, participants completed an online posttest survey. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel. Statistical analysis of a paired sample t test revealed that "Face the Fats" was successful in changing the general trans fat knowledge of participants (p = < 0.00). Results also showed participants increasing their knowledge of health risks associated with different types of fat (p = < 0.00). Knowledge of trans fat nutritional information on food labels also significantly increased (p = < 0.00) and participants were more able to name foods containing trans fat, although some confusion remained among foods that contained both saturated and trans fat. Using a chi-square test, it was found that participants were more likely to state they were seriously considering reducing trans fat intake within the next 30 days after viewing "Face the Fats" (p = < 0.00). Results of a paired sample t test also showed an increase in the impact that trans fat information had on participants' decision to purchase and consume food (p = < 0.00).

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Cunningham, Kailey Marie. "STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIETETICS AND HUMAN NUTRITION STUDENTS: EXPECTATIONS, BENEFITS AND BARRIERS." UKnowledge, 2014. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/foodsci_etds/23.

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This study analyzed the perceptions of University of Kentucky Dietetic and Human Nutrition students as they relate to the benefits and barriers of study abroad educational opportunities. The final sample consisted of 164 participants, with 18.9% (n=31) in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CP), 32.3% (n=53) in the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), 42.7% (n=70) in the Human Nutrition (HN) program and 5.5% (n=9) who identified their program as ‘other’. The primary barriers to participation in study abroad were cost and problems fitting education abroad into the current program of study. The primary benefits were identified as dietary and health knowledge acquisition, cultural knowledge acquisition and forming relationships with other students, professors and members of the host community. The information found in this study can be used in the design of study abroad programs for nutrition majors to make programs tailored to fit these students’ needs.

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Amy, Ryan A. "Online Course Management System for WIC Nutrition Education and Study of Its Effectiveness in Behavioral and Attitude Changes." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2014. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/3962.

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Social media has been used in a variety of contexts to connect people of varying backgrounds and as a method of teaching. This thesis collaborated with the Utah County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) department to develop an online course management system that facilitated research to evaluate the effectiveness of social media on nutrition behavior and attitude changes among WIC clients. We created a toddler themed Facebook page in conjunction with the online nutrition classes and provided the opportunity for clients to use them. Previous social media research used individuals that had agreed to participate in the social media experiment whereas this research let them choose whether or not to participate. The Facebook intervention proved ineffective. In response, we developed surveys to gather the criteria and strategies from WIC clients and existing WIC themed Facebook pages that could be used for a best-case social media intervention.

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Combs, Elizabeth Lucas. "FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE MATERNAL FEEDING DECISIONS FOR TODDLERS: EXTENDING THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR." UKnowledge, 2019. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/khp_etds/58.

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Establishing healthy eating behaviors is vital in the early years to help combat the development of obesity and other chronic diseases. Mothers play an invaluable role in shaping their children's eating habits through controlling what and when children eat as well as the overall food environment, which is why a better understanding of what influences mothers’ decisions about these behaviors is important. The purpose of the dissertation was to gain a better understanding of what impacts maternal feeding decisions regarding toddler nutrition behaviors. This was a two-phased mixed methods study. The aim of the initial study was to explore, using a Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework, the influences on mothers’ toddler feeding decisions. These included attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. These constructs were derived from discussions about what sources of nutrition information mothers use and trust. The aim of the subsequent study was to use the TPB to assess factors affecting a mother’s behavioral intention to provide their toddler with a healthy diet and to see if the addition of the parental role construction variable strengthened the TPB’s ability to significantly predict the mother’s behavioral intention. The first study used a qualitative approach to gather data from three focus groups that consisted of mothers of toddlers (N = 15). Qualitative thematic analysis was used to define prominent themes. Four major themes emerged from the data analysis: (1) attitudes (subthemes: positive towards maternal role of feeding and negative towards the maternal role of feeding); (2) subjective norms positively accepted (subthemes: social media, pediatricians, and registered dietitians); (3) subjective norms negatively accepted (subthemes: pediatricians and registered dietitians); (4) perceived behavioral control (subthemes: acceptance, scarcity of time and outside influences). An online survey was created using data gathered from the focus groups and a previously validated survey that fit the theoretical basis of the study. The survey utilized the TPB to assess the connections between the constructs and the mothers’ behavioral intentions surrounding toddler feeding. The final sample consisted of 148 mothers. The mean age was 32.83 (SD = 6.16) years. The majority of participants were married (87.2%), had earned a college degree or higher (79.7%), held part-time or fulltime employment, (60.8%), and were White (90.3%). The TPB model predicted 53% of the variance in mother’s behavioral intention surrounding the behavior of providing meals that include a wide variety of the five food groups in appropriate amounts. The addition of the parental role construction variable added 6% more predictive power to the model. The most salient predictors included attitude, perceived behavioral control, and parental role construction. Mothers positively and negatively receive information from a variety of sources, they have many strong emotions associated with feeding that are deeply rooted in their roles as mothers, and their feeding decisions were strongly influenced by the TPB constructs. Health promotion efforts should aim to increase the mother’s sense of behavioral control and parental responsibility rather than focusing on the benefits of healthy eating. Programs should provide tangible ways to help mothers overcome perceived barriers and, in turn, increase mothers’ beliefs in their ability to provide toddlers with a balanced diet.

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Smith, Kristin K. "Turf wars and corporate sponsorship: Challenges in the food system and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics." ScholarWorks @ UVM, 2014. http://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/281.

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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the leading professional organization for registered dietitians (RDs)--globally--with over 75,000 members. Professional organizations are often overlooked in communication scholarship. However, the Academy offers a rich setting for researching occupational identities, health activism, and neoliberalism. I used semi-structured interviews to explore how taken-for-granted discourses, power relationships, and unquestioned norms are challenged, reinforced, and (re)constructed within the Academy. Specifically, this study analyzed two challenges to the Academy and the dietetics profession: claims to professional expertise and a debate surrounding the Academy's corporate sponsorship. My findings suggest that the profession, which happens to be predominantly female, is struggling with issues of marginalization. RDs described their expertise through a rhetorical turf war--in which they defined themselves against nutritionists--to help elevate their profession. Further, I found that the Academy has a sub-group of health activists that are unified through their holistic approach to nutrition. These health activists attempted to address complaints about the Academy's corporate sponsorship program but lacked a unified vision for their efforts. By researching the Academy, I hope to contribute new understandings about how professional organizations, discourses of expertise, and corporate sponsorship contribute and influence the public's understandings of health and nutrition. While my results have practical and theoretical implications for RDs and the Academy, they also have broader implications for understanding power relationships and hidden discourses within our complex, dynamic food system.

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Meschi, Eleonora. "Identification de populations neuronales contrôlant la sécrétion des insulines et la croissance en fonction de la nutrition chez Drosophila melanogaster." Electronic Thesis or Diss., Université Côte d'Azur (ComUE), 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018AZUR4088.

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La taille finale des organismes dépend de la vitesse et de la durée de croissance. Ces paramètres sont contrôlés par différentes hormones. La production d'hormone stéroïdienne détermine la fin de la période de croissance en déclenchant la maturité sexuelle, alors que la vitesse de croissance est régulée par la voie de signalisation de l’insuline/IGF (IIS). La vitesse de croissance des organismes est influencée par la nutrition. En effet, des défauts de croissance sont observés chez les individus souffrant de carence protéique chronique. La nutrition contrôle la croissance grâce à la voie de signalisation de l’insuline/IGF. Cependant, le mécanisme par lequel la nutrition contrôle la voie IIS est complexe et reste à élucider. Afin d’explorer cette régulation, le laboratoire utilise Drosophila melanogaster comme modèle d’étude. Chez la drosophile, il existe 8 insulin-like peptides (Dilps). Parmi eux, Dilp2 est la principale insuline promouvant la croissance systémique. Elle est produite par des neurones spécialisés appelés les Insulin Producing Cells (IPC), homologues des cellules béta du pancréas. La sécrétion de Dilp2 dans l’hémolymphe, équivalent du sang chez les vertébrés, est précisément ajustée en fonction de la nutrition. Cette régulation implique une communication inter-organe avec le corps gras, homologue du foie et du tissu adipeux blanc. Selon les conditions nutritionnelles, plusieurs signaux dérivés du corps gras (FDS) sont sécrétés et contrôlent la sécrétion de Dilp2. Ces FDS agissent directement ou indirectement sur les IPCs, via des relais neuronaux. Mon projet de thèse avait pour but de découvrir et d’étudier de nouvelles cibles neuronales contrôlant l’activité sécrétrice des IPCs, et par conséquent la croissance systémique, en fonction de la nutrition. J’ai identifié une paire de neurones inhibiteurs des IPCs, que l’on a nommé IPC-Connecting Neurons (ICN). Actifs en carence en acides aminés, ils inhibent la sécrétion des Dilps. J’ai montré que la signalisation EGFR réprime l’activité de ces neurones en condition nourrie, ce qui augmente la sécrétion des Dilps et par conséquent la taille des individus. Cette activation est due à un nouveau ligand d’EGFR : Growth Blocking Peptide (GBP). J’ai montré que ce ligand de type EGF possède des propriétés particulières puisqu’il agit de façon endocrinienne. En effet, en condition nourrie, GBP est sécrété par le corps gras dans l’hémolymphe, et atteint les ICN afin d’activer la signalisation EGFR. En conclusion, nous proposons que GBP produit par le corps gras en condition nourrie active la voie EGFR dans les neurones ICN, lève l’inhibition exercée sur les IPCs et stimule la sécrétion des Dilps. Cependant, les mécanismes moléculaires par lequel le couple GBP/EGFR inhibe l’activité neuronale des ICNs reste à élucider. Ce travail a permis d’identifier un nouveau mode de régulation de la sécrétion des insulines et de la croissance des organismes en fonction de la disponibilité et de la qualité nutritionnelle
Body growth is tightly regulated by nutrient availability. Upon nutritional shortage, animals harmoniously reduce their body size by modulating the activity of the insulin/IGF signaling pathway (IIS). To understand how nutrition controls the IIS, we used Drosophila melanogaster as a model. Drosophila has a conserved IIS with 8 insulin-like peptides (Dilps), a unique insulin receptor and a conserved downstream signaling cascade. Among the Dilps, Dilp2 is the main growth-promoting factor. Dilp2 is produced by specialized neurons located in the brain, the Insulin-Producing-Cells (IPCs), functionally related to vertebrate beta cells. Dilp2 secretion is precisely adjusted in response to nutrition: it is released in the hemolymph under normal nutrient condition, but not upon dietary amino acid scarcity. This regulation requires several inter-organ cross-talks between the producing neurons and the fat body, which is the equivalent of the vertebrate white adipose tissue and liver. Depending on diet composition, several fat-derived signals (FDS) are secreted into the hemolymph and control Dilp2 secretion from the IPCs. These FDS act either directly or indirectly through a neuronal relay, to control the IPCs secretory activity. The aim of my PhD project was to better understand these regulations and to discover new neuronal relay controlling the IPCs secretory activity and body growth, according to nutrition. I identified a pair of neurons harboring synaptic connections with the IPCs (IPC-connecting neurons, ICNs). I determined that the ICNs activity is maximal upon amino acids shortage and is required to exert a blockage of the neighbouring IPCs. Moreover, in rich nutrient conditions, EGFR signaling prevents activation of the ICNs, allowing Dilp2 release from the IPCs. GBP1 and 2 are EGF-like peptides produced by the fat body in response to amino acids, and they can modify insulin release. However, the neural circuitries at play are unknown. I demonstrated that GBPs are atypical ligands for the EGF receptor (EGFR), with endocrine function. Using ex-vivo brain culture, I showed that the presence of the fat body-derived GBP1 in the hemolymph activates EGFR signaling in the ICNs and alleviates their inhibitory input on the IPCs, allowing Dilp2 release and therefore body growth. In conclusion, I identified a novel neural circuitry responding to fat-derived EGF-like GBPs, coupling dietary amino acids to the release of insulin-like peptides and systemic growth

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Marais, Debbie. "Information Technology (IT) with a human face : a collaborative research project to improve higher nutrition training in Southern Africa /." Thesis, Link to the online version, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1252.

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Kessler, Audrey L. "Awareness, Perception, and Self-Reported Purchasing Behaviors of College Students Regarding Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling Systems and Symbols." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2016. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3100.

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Traditional students enroll in post-secondary institutions during emerging adulthood. College enrollment is increasing and adult weight gain occurs most rapidly during the college-age years, with poor food decisions as a potential contributing factor. The present study examined the awareness, perception, and self-reported purchasing behaviors of college students regarding four front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling systems and symbols. Students were sent a 24-question web-based survey, with 908 completed surveys that met the research criteria. There were 888 (98.3%) respondents who recognized at least one of the four presented FOP nutrition labels. There were no significant differences between the groups that recognized one to four of the FOP nutrition labels in their stated likelihood to purchase foods with the specified labels. Students’ awareness of four commercial FOP nutrition labeling systems and symbols on product packaging did not have an impact on their food purchasing behaviors.

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Maisonneuve, Elodie. "Interactions amibes libres / micro-organismes : préférence trophique et étude comparative avec les macrophages." Thesis, Poitiers, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017POIT2257/document.

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Les amibes libres sont des protozoaires retrouvés dans de nombreux environnements où ils ingèrent par phagocytose des bactéries, des champignons, des virus ou d'autres protozoaires. Le modèle d'étude principal de cette thèse, divisée en deux grandes parties, a été Acanthamoeba castellanii. La première partie de la thèse a concerné l'étude de la préférence trophique des amibes, en présence de différents micro-organismes. Parmi ceux-ci, deux bactéries, Klebsiella pneumoniae et Staphylococcus aureus, se sont montrées les plus attractives pour les protozoaires étudiés. Des extraits bactériens ont été fractionnés et leur étude a permis de mettre en évidence la nature protéique des composés chimioattractifs impliqués dans ce dialogue intergenre. Certaines données de la littérature ont rapporté les similitudes entre A. castellanii et d'autres cellules phagocytaires que sont les macrophages. La seconde partie de la thèse a permis de comparer les activités de phagocytose d'A. castellanii et de la lignée macrophagique Thp-1 vis-à-vis de quatre micro-organismes : le champignon filamenteux Aspergillus fumigatus, les bactéries Klebsiella pneumoniae et Staphylococcus aureus, et un Adénovirus sérotype B3. L'influence des deux types de cellules phagocytaires sur la croissance des micro-organismes a également été étudiée. Ces travaux ont permis de mettre en évidence des différences de comportements des amibes libres par rapport aux macrophages vis-à-vis de micro-organismes pathogènes, montrant qu'il n'est pas toujours possible d'extrapoler les résultats d'études amibes libres/micro-organismes aux relations macrophages/micro-organismes
Free living amoebae (FLA) are protoza found in various environments where they can feed by phagocytosis on bacteria, fungi, viruses or other protozoa. Acanthamoebae castellanii was used as the main model in this thesis, divided in two parts. The first part of the thesis relied on the trophic preference of amoebae, in presence of different microorganisms. Amongst them, two bacteria, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus, appeared as the most attractive for the studied protozoa. Bacterial extracts have been fractionned and their study has shown the protein nature of the chemoattractants involved in this interspecies crosstalk.Literature data have reported similarities between A. castellanii and other phagocytic cells such as macrophages. The second part of the thesis allowed us to compare phagocytic activities of A. castellanii and Thp-1 macrophagic cells towards four microorganisms: the filamentous fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, the bacteria Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus and an Adenovirus B3 serotype. The influence of the two phagocytic cells on the microorganisms' growth has also been investigated. This has evidenced the behavior differences between FLA and macrophages towards pathogenic microorganisms, showing that results obtained by studying amoebae and microorganisms relationships could not be extrapolated in all cases to the relationships between macrophages and microorganisms

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Crosby, Benjamin Lloyd. "Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes in Vermont: Media Framing and Public Perception." ScholarWorks @ UVM, 2017. http://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/696.

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This thesis explores the conversation surrounding the recent attempts by the Vermont Legislature to pass a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage tax in the years 2014-2016. We explore the common perceptions expressed by a sample of Vermont residents and also look at how Vermont media outlets portrayed the tax through frames of reference. Framing is a method of emphasizing certain points of an issue. This thesis reports the common opinions of Vermonters, the media framing of the issue, and if there is any relationship between them in two academic journal articles. The first article looks at the common frames used in Vermont media during the 2014-2016 period. Classifying 10 pro- and anti-tax frames from 30 common arguments, the article analyzes the use of these frames, their prevalence in different news outlets, and their frequency during time periods. The article also looks at sponsors of these frames and measures which frames individuals and organizations are sponsoring. The study finds that anti-tax advocates most often cite economic hindrances as a reason to oppose the tax and pro-tax advocates predominately cite health benefits and economic tax benefits as a reason to support the tax. In the final year, pro-tax advocates sponsored economic benefits more than any other frames and this argument coincided with the statewide discussion of a budget shortfall. The second article measures the relationship between the media portrayal of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage tax and the opinions of Vermont citizens regarding the tax. By looking at the prevalence of pro- and anti-tax frames usage in each year, a logistic regression model was built to measure the odds of people favoring tax based off of independent variables, including frames. Vermont residents fluctuated in their opinion of the tax over the years. It was found that in 2015, pro-tax frames made people more likely to support the tax. Democrats were also more likely to support the tax and Republicans were more likely to oppose the tax. This thesis provides insight into the conversation surrounding Sugar-Sweetened Beverage taxes in Vermont. It helps to shed light on the issue, how different groups feel about the issue, and how frames of thought presented through the media can relate to Vermonters' opinion of the tax.

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Pupino, Alyssa M. "Uses and Perceived Credibility of Social Networking Sites for Weight Management in College Students." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1428685808.

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Arora, Aarti B. "Communication in Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Situated Exploration of Communication Interactions Between Yoga Students and Their Yoga Teachers in India." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1597683490208638.

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Mathias, Virginie. "Communications et Informations sur l'alimentation et la nutrition dites bénéfiques pour la santé : les influences sur les savoirs et pratiques corporelles d'adultes vivant en France contemporaine." Thesis, Aix-Marseille 2, 2010. http://www.theses.fr/2010AIX20657/document.

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Notre enquête relève les discours sur « l’alimentation saine » en Francecontemporaine. Qu’ils émanent de groupes médicaux, scientifiques, politiques oud’institutions gouvernementales ou non ou encore de la population, ils sontpolysémiques. Ils se construisent au fur et à mesure du temps et génèrent unenorme sociale qui s’appuie sur des thèmes récurrents comme l’équilibre ou ladiversité alimentaire.L’idée de l’alimentation saine est soutenue par des mythes comme la jeunesseéternelle, le surhomme, l’harmonie sociale et la pureté.Avec ces moteurs de choix, les sujets se créent une pluralité d’identitésdiététiques. Des modèles « alimentaires sains » se déclinent en rapport avec larégion d’habitation, le statut corporel, la religion, le sexe, l’âge et les imagessociales des aliments. L’identité alimentaire, processus de différenciation et desimilitude évolue et amène l’être à la renonciation de lui-même pour aller à larencontre de l’autre, de son univers alimentaire, afin de devenir « soi-mêmecomme un autre ».Nous dessinons des portraits de mangeurs mis au régime par leur société et qui,dans l’interaction sociale, ressentent un appétit pour leur santé. Poursuivant, nousillustrons les messages sur « l’alimentation saine » avec des réinterprétationscollectives et également individuelles. Les personnes vont prêter attention auxinformations et communications sur l’alimentation et la nutrition, dites bénéfiquespour la santé à partir du moment où ces messages s’inscrivent dans leur trame devie. Manger signe une intention corporelle de l’être. L’alimentation fabrique uncorps sexué « sain ». Cependant dans l’alimentation contemporaine se dégagentdes aspects négatifs : les risques alimentaires. Aujourd’hui, naissent des peursalimentaires voire des maladies nutritionnelles chez l’homme « normal ».L’alimentation saine peut-être un levier pour la manipulation des sujets et révèledes logiques d’acteurs. Les outils biomédicaux servent alors une esthétiquecorporelle dominante et médicalisent un corps humain « idéalisé ». La santé estelleune apparence de beauté esthétique ?
Our survey studies the speeches on “healthy diet” in contemporary France.Whether they come from medical, scientific, political groups or from governmentalor not institutions, or from the population, they are polysemous.They build themselves in time and produce a social standard which relies onrecurring topics such as balance or the food variety.The idea of a healthy diet is supported by such myths as eternal youth, superman,social harmony and purity.With these choices, the subjects build up for themselves a plurality of dietaryidentities. Healthy food models are in connection with the region of residence, thephysical status, the religion, the sex, the age and the social images of food.The food identity, process of differentiation and resemblance evolves and bringspeople to the renunciation of themselves to go and meet the other one, his or herfood universe and become “one equal to the other one".We draw eaters' portraits put on a diet by their society and who feel an appetite fortheir health in social interaction. Then, we illustrate messages on “the healthydiet” with collective and also individual reinterpretations. People are going to payattention to the information and the communications on food and the nutrition saidbeneficial for health from the moment these messages fit their way of life.Eating is a sign of the physical intention of the human being. Food makes a"healthy" sexual body. However in the contemporary world food releases negativeaspects: the food risks. Nowadays, arise from food fears even nutritional diseasesat the "normal" man.A healthy diet is a control lever for the manipulation of the subjects and revealactors' logics. Biomedical tools serve then a dominant physical aesthetics andprovide an "idealized" human body along with “medical care”. Is health anappearance of aesthetic beauty?

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Zahav, Aviva Even. "Nutritional needs of communicative patients and patients with impaired communication in Israel." Thesis, Anglia Ruskin University, 2007. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.443485.

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Jäckering, Lisa [Verfasser], Meike [Akademischer Betreuer] Wollni, Matin [Gutachter] Qaim, and Stephan von [Gutachter] Cramon-Taubadel. "Communication Networks and Nutrition-sensitive Extension in Rural Kenya: Essays on Centrality, Network Effects and Technology Adoption / Lisa Jäckering ; Gutachter: Matin Qaim, Stephan von Cramon-Taubadel ; Betreuer: Meike Wollni." Göttingen : Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen, 2018. http://d-nb.info/1160442274/34.

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Holthaus, Victoria Elizabeth. "Does Interprofessional Simulation Change Dietetic Student Perception of Communication, Decision-Making, Roles, and Self-Efficacy in Working with the Healthcare Team?" The Ohio State University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1396820453.

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Silva, Helena Maria de Sousa Almeida Martins da. "Questões éticas relacionadas com a alimentação dos doentes em fim de vida." Bachelor's thesis, [s.n.], 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10284/5349.

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Trabalho Complementar apresentado à Universidade Fernando Pessoa como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do grau de licenciada em Ciências da Nutrição
Objectivos: Fazer uma revisão da literatura sobre as questões éticas relacionadas com a alimentação dos doentes em fim de vida e propor um estudo nessa área. Metodologia: Realizaram-se pesquisas em bases de dados da Pubmed, B-on, Scielo e outros locais da internet. As pesquisas foram efetuadas de Abril a Junho de 2015. A maioria das publicações são relativas aos últimos 5 anos. Do total de artigos encontrados foram selecionados 44. Resultados: Alguns estudos demonstram que existem dificuldades na comunicação entre os profissionais de saúde, o paciente e os familiares. A falta de diálogo sobre o prognóstico da doença e questões relacionadas com o fim de vida estão na origem do sofrimento moral. Alguns autores sugerem que “moral distress”, angústia moral ou sofrimento moral, pode estar na origem de “moral residues”, resíduos morais. A deliberação é apresentada como uma forma de ajudar a resolver as questões éticas, existindo vários modelos de deliberação. Conclusão: A promoção do diálogo sobre questões éticas entre os profissionais de saúde, paciente e familiares assim como a partilha de experiências tem impacto na qualidade dos serviços prestados aos doentes. Poucos estudos foram encontrados relativamente às questões éticas nos profissionais de ciências da nutrição. Sendo os cuidados prestados pelos nutricionistas, fundamentais para o bem-estar do paciente em fim de vida, propomos um estudo, que apresentamos em anexo, para avaliar o impacto das questões éticas nos nutricionistas que trabalham diariamente com doentes em fim-de-vida e propomos formas de reduzir esse impacto.
Objectives: Write a revision of the literature about the ethical questions related to the diet of terminal patients and propose a study in that field (of expertise). Methodology: Researches on the Pubmed, B-on and Scielo Database were made, as well as other internet locations. These researches were made from April to June of 2015. The majority of the publications are based on the last 5 years. Out of all the found articles, 44 were selected. Results: Some studies reveal that difficulties exist in the communication between health Professionals, patients and their family members. The lack of dialog about the illness prognostic and the questions related to the end of life are the source of moral suffering. Some authors suggest that moral distress or moral suffering may be the cause of moral residues. The deliberation is presented as a way to help solve the ethical questions, existing various deliberation models. Conclusions: The promotion of dialog related to ethical questions between the health professionals, patients and their familiars, as well as the sharing of experiences, have an impact in the quality of the services offered to the patients. Few studies were found related to the ethical questions in the nutrition science professionals. Being the contributions of the nutritionists, fundamental to the well-being of the terminal patient, we proposed a study, which we provide as an appendix, in order to evaluate the impact of the ethical questions on the nutritionists that work daily with terminal patients and we proposed some ways to reduce this impact.

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Lantier, Caitlin E. "A Snack Time Intervention for Children with Developmental Disabilities: Steps to Increase Exploration, Communication, and Participation." The Ohio State University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1338331523.

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Mackison, Dionne. "Enhanced Nutrition Communications - Mailing the Best of Food Labels." Thesis, University of Dundee, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.521657.

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Food labels are considered fundamental in communicating nutrition information and can assist consumers to make informed dietary choices. Recent legislative developments within the European Union (EU) have put food labelling high on the policy agenda with commentators calling into question how best to deliver nutrition communication to guide healthy food choices in the retail setting. In addition, the provision of nutrition information in catering outlets is currently being explored in the United Kingdom (UK). The current study examines the British consumers' use, perception and comprehension of nutrition information provision in retail and catering settings. The study methodology comprised of a short postal questionnaire (distributed across the UK) and eight focus group discussions (FGOs) (conducted in Scotland). The questionnaire was designed following a literature review of the topic area. Content validity, face validity, item analysis, readability, repeat and internal reliability were assessed and indicated the questionnaire was a valid and reliable instrument. The final tool contained 19 questions (49 items) and assessed frequency of reading food labels, perceived importance of food labels, regularity of dining out, desire to have nutrition information at catering outlets and ability to perform nutrition information tasks. The questionnaire was distributed to a sample representative of gender, age, country of residence and social background for the UK population. Responses from 786 adults indicated that the majority (>90%) of respondents read food labels, with 53.4% reportedly reading nutrition information on food labels 'frequently'. Ability to perform nutrition label tasks was good with 61.3% obtaining a high label performance score. Eating outside the home was common (42.0% reported eating out once a week or more and 75.3% reported eating out once a month or more). Respondents claimed to welcome nutrition information in the catering arena.FGDswere informed by the questionnaire results and conducted to elicit a detailed perspective on label comprehension and usage. A non-probabilistic sampling strategy was employed with participants purposively recruited to include those from the most and least deprived locations. Pre-existing groups (e.g. church, parent and community groups) were recruited across Scotland, with a combination of analytic frameworks utilised for data analysis. Findings from the FGDsindicated that motivation (to read labels and eat a healthy diet) was a key determinant of nutrition label reading behaviour. Knowledge of nutrition, time pressures and label reading practicalities were reported barriers to reading and using food labels. The impact of product price on label reading behaviour varied between affluent and non-affluent groups. Participants who used labels described doing so to make 'healthier' food choices and compare similar products. Lack of motivation to eat a healthy diet and interest yvere common reasons cited by participants for non-label use. The introduction of nutrition information in the catering setting received a mixed response. Many participants expressed concerns about the impact of nutrition information on their dining experience, others however accepted nutrition information could be of benefit to those consumers dining out frequently. In conclusion, a range of approaches can be identified to enhance nutrition communications (e.g. the use of innovative technologies and communication platforms, the provision of tailored nutrition education interventions, and the modification and simplification of information currently provided) although impact will be influenced by the wider marketing environment. For enhanced nutrition communications to be successful, consumers first need to be motivated to eat a healthy diet and to read and use nutrition information available on food labels.

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Little, Tariana V. "Language Proficiency, Citizenship, and Food Insecurity among Predominantly Immigrant Caribbean Latinos in Massachusetts: A Masters Thesis." eScholarship@UMMS, 2015. https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/gsbs_diss/741.

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BACKGROUND: Latinos report higher food insecurity than the national average, and food insecurity has been associated with adverse health outcomes wherein Latinos experience disparities. This study quantified the independent effects of language-speaking proficiency and citizenship on increased food insecurity among a predominantly immigrant Caribbean Latino sample in Lawrence, Massachusetts. METHODS: The analytic sample comprised 574 participants aged 21-83 who visited a community health center in 2011-2013. Food insecurity was assessed via the 6-item US Household Food Security Survey. Multivariable logistic modeling (adjusted for self-reported age group, gender, education, and marital status) examined the independent associations between language proficiency and citizenship on increased food insecurity. RESULTS: One-third of participants were classified as food insecure. Most respondents were citizens (59.5%), foreign-born (92.4%; 70.3% from the Dominican Republic), and spoke monolingual Spanish (72.8%). Monolingual Spanish-speakers had marginally increased odds of food insecurity (odds ratio (OR) = 1.50, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.00 to 2.26), compared to bilingual participants; however after adjustment this relationship was attenuated (OR = 1.25, 95% CI: 0.79 to 2.00). Non-citizenship was not associated with increased odds of food insecurity (OR=1.18, 95% CI: 0.82 to 1.68). CONCLUSION: Food insecurity in this predominantly immigrant Caribbean Latino sample was higher than the national average for Latinos. Future research on food insecurity among different Latino ethnicities is needed in order to inform targeted interventions that promote food security.

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Little, Tariana V. "Language Proficiency, Citizenship, and Food Insecurity among Predominantly Immigrant Caribbean Latinos in Massachusetts: A Masters Thesis." eScholarship@UMMS, 2004. http://escholarship.umassmed.edu/gsbs_diss/741.

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BACKGROUND: Latinos report higher food insecurity than the national average, and food insecurity has been associated with adverse health outcomes wherein Latinos experience disparities. This study quantified the independent effects of language-speaking proficiency and citizenship on increased food insecurity among a predominantly immigrant Caribbean Latino sample in Lawrence, Massachusetts. METHODS: The analytic sample comprised 574 participants aged 21-83 who visited a community health center in 2011-2013. Food insecurity was assessed via the 6-item US Household Food Security Survey. Multivariable logistic modeling (adjusted for self-reported age group, gender, education, and marital status) examined the independent associations between language proficiency and citizenship on increased food insecurity. RESULTS: One-third of participants were classified as food insecure. Most respondents were citizens (59.5%), foreign-born (92.4%; 70.3% from the Dominican Republic), and spoke monolingual Spanish (72.8%). Monolingual Spanish-speakers had marginally increased odds of food insecurity (odds ratio (OR) = 1.50, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.00 to 2.26), compared to bilingual participants; however after adjustment this relationship was attenuated (OR = 1.25, 95% CI: 0.79 to 2.00). Non-citizenship was not associated with increased odds of food insecurity (OR=1.18, 95% CI: 0.82 to 1.68). CONCLUSION: Food insecurity in this predominantly immigrant Caribbean Latino sample was higher than the national average for Latinos. Future research on food insecurity among different Latino ethnicities is needed in order to inform targeted interventions that promote food security.

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Johnson, Stephen. "Salutogenesis in action : a nature based 'mindfulness for health and wellbeing' programme and its impact on daily life." Thesis, University of Cumbria, 2018. http://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/3680/.

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This research asks whether a focus on nature enables participants on a mindfulness programme to better assimilate mindfulness practice into their daily lives with resultant improvement in health and wellbeing, greater resilience and a more successful approach to their self-management of chronic illness. In doing so it has implications for approaches to healthcare delivery in the management of chronic conditions as well as the teaching and practice of other mindfulness approaches and similar therapeutic interventions. Improvements in participant health and wellbeing, particularly the impact on self-efficacy, the belief that the integration of mindfulness into their lives, their building of a regular practice, helps manage their health conditions and improve their sense of wellbeing, form a key element in the ‘sense of coherence’ that is the mainstay of the Salutogenic approach to health and wellbeing (Antonovsky, 1979). More than 15 million people in the UK live with chronic illness, accounting for more than 50% of all visits to general practitioners and 70% of hospital inpatient stays. This accounts for 70% of the NHS primary and acute care budget and yet it is felt that 70 - 80% of cases could be supported to manage their own conditions with mindfulness based approaches providing a low cost, long term form of such support. Although the separate fields of mindfulness, nature connection and chronic illness have each received attention in the academic literature, little academic research has examined the conjunction of these fields. This thesis builds bridges between the three areas. A research bricolage is constructed which follows participants with diverse backgrounds and chronic health conditions as they engage in a nature based mindfulness programme and subsequent follow-up over 12 months. These case studies are documented by participants using a variety of media and explored through a interpretative phenomenological lens. The study found that a nature focus did help participants incorporate mindfulness practice into their daily lives with resultant benefits in the management of their conditions and their perceived wellbeing. However it also highlighted barriers to successful integration including the impact of family support and ongoing medical interventions. In doing so it contributes to the teaching of mindfulness, providing new ways of engaging participants and a route to its improved integration in daily life. It provides insights into the difficulties faced by those learning mindfulness and leads to greater self efficacy in the management of chronic illnesses. A nature based mindfulness approach to health can improve self management while reducing health care costs in populations with diverse chronic illnesses.

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Vinall, Sarah A. J. "A critical look at nutritional value of commercials on the Nickelodeon Network." Scholarly Commons, 2008. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/689.

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Food advertising aimed at children in America has been proven to directly impact food preferences, eating behavior and brand loyalty of youth (Story & French, 2004). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the content of television commercials that occurred during children's programming on the popular children's network Nickelodeon. This study examined the frequency, nutritional content and overall advertising techniques associated with food, beverage and restaurant commercials. It also assessed the degree to which children are being exposed to the promotion of unhealthy food, beverage restaurant commercials. This study examined commercials that aired on the Nickelodeon Network between Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15, 2008 between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on the Comcast Cable System in Stockton, California. The programming was recorded on a VHS tape and then later reviewed and analyzed. Each commercial was examined in the following areas: nutritional content; slogan; branded characters; premium; link to a movie and healthy message. This study demonstrated that 40.65% of the commercials airing between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on the Nickelodeon television network are for food, beverage and/or restaurants. Twenty-six percent of food, beverage and restaurant commercials met or exceeded the daily recommended levels of fat, added sugars, and sodium, and fell short of providing essential nutrients as outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) (United States Department of Agriculture, 2008). The results of this study indicate that a considerable amount of food commercials targeting children as consumers. Government regulation seems unlikely due to the First Amendment, rights to free speech. This study points to several suggestions for advertisers, advocates, Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) teachers and parents to address the issue of advertising to children. Some of the suggestions include stricter self-regulation, education and parental responsibility.

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Valente, Catarina Beatriz Ribeiro. "Cuidados nutricionais centrados no doente em oncologia." Bachelor's thesis, [s.n.], 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10284/7550.

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Trabalho Complementar apresentado à Universidade Fernando Pessoa como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do grau de licenciada em Ciências da Nutrição
Objetivo: Neste artigo pretendemos fazer uma revisão da literatura sobre Cuidados nutricionais centrados no doente em oncologia e compreender o papel do Nutricionista no âmbito dos cuidados centrados no doente oncológico, particularmente a dimensão da sua intervenção. Metodologia: Revisão da literatura sobre cuidados nutricionais centrados no doente em oncologia, com particular atenção no papel do nutricionista como elo de ligação entre doente/familiares e restantes membros da equipa de saúde multidisciplinar em oncologia. Realizaram-se pesquisas na PubMed, Scielo, Institute for Healthcare Improvement e The Oncologist. Resultados: A maioria das publicações é relativa aos últimos 10 anos. Do total de 70 artigos encontrados foram selecionados 23. Da pesquisa realizada é possível deduzir que há falta de dados sobre o papel do Nutricionista como elemento integrante da equipa multidisciplinar, em cuidados oncológicos. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o nutricionista, sobretudo neste contexto, tem um papel chave, sendo ele o porta voz do mundo do doente, sendo que a nutrição pode ser um suporte adjuvante a outras terapias. O nutricionista é uma mais valia no processo de cuidar o doente, através da implementação de rotinas de avaliação, intervenção nutricional, melhor comunicação entre o doente-família-equipa multidisciplinar.
Objective: In this article we intend to review the literature on nutritional care centered on the patient in oncology and to understand the role of the nutritionist in this type of care, particularly the dimension of his intervention. Methodology: Review of the literature on nutritional care centered on the patient in oncology, paying particular attention to the role of the nutritionist as the link between the patient / family and the other members of the multidisciplinary health team in oncology. Research was done at PubMed, Scielo, Institute for Healthcare Improvement and The Oncologist. Results: Most publications refer to the last 10 years. From the total of 70 articles found, 23 were selected. From the research conducted it is possible to deduce that there is a lack of data on the role of the nutritionist, as an integral element of the multidisciplinary team in Oncology Care. Conclusion: We can conclude that the nutritionist, especially in this context, plays a key role, being the advocate of the world of the patient, and that nutrition can be a support to other therapies. The nutritionist is an asset in the process of caring for the patient, through the implementation of evaluation routines, nutritional intervention, better communication between the patient-family-multidisciplinary team.
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Longo, Sueli. "A CONSTRUÇÃO DE UM DISCURSO SOBRE NUTRIÇÃO E SAÚDE CARDIOVASCULAR: ANÁLISE DA REVISTA SAÚDE É VITAL." Universidade Metodista de São Paulo, 2013. http://tede.metodista.br/jspui/handle/tede/649.

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A educação em saúde é um tema que requer atenção de todos. O cenário atual da qualidade de saúde da população nos convida a refletir sobre mudanças que visem a construir um panorama mais saudável. Conhecer a trajetória que o alimento, o corpo e a saúde percorreram no decorrer da história nos remete a necessidade de compreender as representações socioeconômicas e culturais que estes conquistaram e como se tornaram mercadorias altamente vendáveis e que despertam o desejo na sociedade de consumidores. Este trabalho tem por objetivo analisar as estratégias discursivas utilizadas nos textos publicados na seção nutrição da Revista Saúde é Vital, cuja temática seja nutrição e doenças cardiovasculares, no sentido de buscar entender como esse discurso construído pode contribuir com o processo de educação nutricional da população. Por meio da análise do discurso da missão, carta ao leitor, capas das revistas, índices de objetividade e subjetividade presentes nas matérias selecionadas constatou-se que as estratégias discursivas contribuem com o processo educativo. No entanto, para que a educação nutricional seja sólida faz-se necessário que o conhecimento não seja fragmentado. Educar não é informar. Educar é ensinar a pensar. Pensar não é ter as informações. Pensar é o que se faz com as informações.

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Chválny, Ivan. "Návrh komunikační strategie na trhu sportovní výživy." Master's thesis, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, 2014. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-201592.

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The aim of this diploma thesis was to design a marketing and communications strategy for Czech e-shop doing business in sports nutrition market. Necessary theoretical minimum allowing to develop a marketing plan is presented in the first part of the thesis, the main emphasis is placed on marketing communications. In the second part the traditional conception of marketing plan is applied on a selected company and real market environment. Based on a detailed situation analysis a marketing strategy is developed. Finally in accordance with the marketing strategy a communications strategy can be proposed.

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RISCAZZI, PAOLA. "Nutritional, environmental optimization and sustainability communication of food productions." Doctoral thesis, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10280/1742.

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La presente tesi inizia con un’analisi dell’aspetto nutrizionale degli alimenti. In particolare, è stato discusso il concetto di dieta equilibrata, con riferimento ai principi della “dieta mediterranea”. Proprio da questo modello alimentare trae ispirazione la “ottimazione”, una tecnica sviluppata e utilizzata per programmare pasti conformi a specifici standard nutrizionali (15/30/55 tra proteine, lipidi e carboidrati sull’apporto energetico totale, proporzioni tipicamente mediterranee). Tali preparazioni alimentari sono state testate anche attraverso metodi di analisi sensoriale. Il passaggio successivo è stato l’estensione del concetto di “ottimizzazione nutrizionale” a quello di “ottimizzazione ambientale”, dovuto all’ipotizzato minor impatto ambientale della dieta mediterranea. Il LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) è la tecnica che è stata utilizzata per valutare l’impatto ambientale di alcuni prodotti alimentari, quali verdure surgelate, un salume e un formaggio. Un ulteriore passaggio è stata la creazione di uno strumento di comunicazione, una nuova etichetta ambientale, realizzata per essere utilizzata dalle aziende per comunicare le loro performance ambientali e quindi il loro impegno al miglioramento continuo, e dai consumatori per ottenere maggiori informazioni sull’impatto ambientale dei prodotti acquistati quotidianamente, al fine di accrescere il proprio senso critico ed effettuare acquisti consapevoli.
The thesis begins with an analysis of the nutritional aspects of foods. In particular, the concept of balanced diet has been discussed, by referring to the principles of "mediterranean diet". Just from this food model, the “optimation” draws inspiration, a technique developed and used to plan meals consistent with specific nutritional standards (15/30/55 between protein, fat and carbohydrate on the total energy intake, typically Mediterranean). These food preparations have been tested through sensory analysis methods. The next step is the extension of "nutritional optimization" concept to the "environmental optimization” one, owing to the presumed lower environmental impact of the Mediterranean diet. LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) is the technique used to assess the environmental impact of various food products, such as frozen vegetables, cured meats, dairy products. A further step is the creation of a communication tool, a new environmental label, designed to be used by companies to communicate their environmental performance and therefore their commitment to continuous improvement, and by consumers to obtain more information on the environmental impact of the foods daily consumed, in order to increase their critical sense and make purchases in a conscious way.

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RISCAZZI, PAOLA. "Nutritional, environmental optimization and sustainability communication of food productions." Doctoral thesis, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10280/1742.

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La presente tesi inizia con un’analisi dell’aspetto nutrizionale degli alimenti. In particolare, è stato discusso il concetto di dieta equilibrata, con riferimento ai principi della “dieta mediterranea”. Proprio da questo modello alimentare trae ispirazione la “ottimazione”, una tecnica sviluppata e utilizzata per programmare pasti conformi a specifici standard nutrizionali (15/30/55 tra proteine, lipidi e carboidrati sull’apporto energetico totale, proporzioni tipicamente mediterranee). Tali preparazioni alimentari sono state testate anche attraverso metodi di analisi sensoriale. Il passaggio successivo è stato l’estensione del concetto di “ottimizzazione nutrizionale” a quello di “ottimizzazione ambientale”, dovuto all’ipotizzato minor impatto ambientale della dieta mediterranea. Il LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) è la tecnica che è stata utilizzata per valutare l’impatto ambientale di alcuni prodotti alimentari, quali verdure surgelate, un salume e un formaggio. Un ulteriore passaggio è stata la creazione di uno strumento di comunicazione, una nuova etichetta ambientale, realizzata per essere utilizzata dalle aziende per comunicare le loro performance ambientali e quindi il loro impegno al miglioramento continuo, e dai consumatori per ottenere maggiori informazioni sull’impatto ambientale dei prodotti acquistati quotidianamente, al fine di accrescere il proprio senso critico ed effettuare acquisti consapevoli.
The thesis begins with an analysis of the nutritional aspects of foods. In particular, the concept of balanced diet has been discussed, by referring to the principles of "mediterranean diet". Just from this food model, the “optimation” draws inspiration, a technique developed and used to plan meals consistent with specific nutritional standards (15/30/55 between protein, fat and carbohydrate on the total energy intake, typically Mediterranean). These food preparations have been tested through sensory analysis methods. The next step is the extension of "nutritional optimization" concept to the "environmental optimization” one, owing to the presumed lower environmental impact of the Mediterranean diet. LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) is the technique used to assess the environmental impact of various food products, such as frozen vegetables, cured meats, dairy products. A further step is the creation of a communication tool, a new environmental label, designed to be used by companies to communicate their environmental performance and therefore their commitment to continuous improvement, and by consumers to obtain more information on the environmental impact of the foods daily consumed, in order to increase their critical sense and make purchases in a conscious way.

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Fong, Yvonne. "Impact of television cooking shows on food preferences." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1603964.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of two television cooking shows (healthy and unhealthy) among students at California State University, Long Beach. Specifically, the study evaluated the effects cooking shows have on food preferences for side dish, entrée and dessert options before and after viewing each show and by type of show viewed.

Participants were selected from students at California State University, Long Beach through convenience sampling. Willing participants completed two online surveys, each containing a different television cooking show episode along with an array of food images to select from. The cooking show episodes and the food images used in the survey were categorized as healthy or less healthy based on the nutrient profiling system, Model WXYfm.

Fifty-nine and 56 survey responses were included in the final analysis of the healthy and unhealthy cooking show, respectively. Food preferences were determined through the selection of food images in the surveys and analyzed using Chi-square tests. The results of this study show that television cooking shows promoting healthy and unhealthy foods have the potential to impact food preferences, particularly due to food exposure. Significant differences were found for five out of the nine hypotheses.

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Lima, Francine Cruz de Cerqueira. "Comunicação na promoção da alimentação saudável via rótulos: uma análise dos discursos." Universidade de São Paulo, 2014. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/6/6138/tde-17112017-105925/.

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Introdução: O papel da rotulagem como instrumento de promoção da alimentação saudável depende da adequação de sua linguagem aos objetivos da política pública. Objetivos: Revisar a literatura científica sobre a comunicação com o consumidor por meio da rotulagem nutricional e da rotulagem relativa a impactos socioambientais em embalagens de alimentos; entender como se formam os discursos sobre alimentação saudável na rotulagem; e elaborar propostas para fortalecer o efeito dos rótulos como instrumento de promoção da alimentação saudável. Métodos: Busca não sistemática de estudos sobre a comunicação via rótulos de alimentos em bases de dados do campo da saúde e multidisciplinares; e análise qualitativa do discursode embalagens de \"cereais matinais\", selecionadas a partir do ethos da marca. Resultados e discussão: A revisão traz estudos de recepção que apontam um mau aproveitamento dos rótulos pelos consumidores devido à linguagem excessivamente técnica; poucos estudos de emissão exploram o efeito de elementos visuais e verbais com apelo emocional na comunicação. A análise empírica do corpus, delimitado por quatro ethe (imagens de si criadas pelas marcas), mostra que o design das embalagens modula a geração dos sentidos, criando uma hierarquia para as mensagens capaz de reduzir o efeito das informações obrigatórias. Propõem-se novos caminhos para melhorar a comunicação sobre alimentação saudável e sustentável nos rótulos. Conclusão:A comunicação sobre aspectos nutricionais e socioambientais da alimentação via rótulos, tal como prevista na legislação atual, prejudica seu papel como instrumento de promoção da alimentação saudável. Para transmitir as mensagens conforme o pretendido pela Política Nacional de Alimentação e Nutrição, é preciso rever as informações priorizadas, repensar o design e aprimorar a linguagem, a fim de controlar melhor os efeitos de sentidos gerados.
Introduction: The role of labeling as a tool for promoting healthy eating depends on the adequacy of their language to the objectives of public policy. Objective: To review the scientific literature on communication with the consumer through nutritional labeling and the labeling related to social-environmental impacts in food packages; to understand how the discourses about healthy eating are formed in food labeling; and to develop proposals to strengthen the effect of food labels as a tool for promoting healthy eating. Methods: Nonsystematic search of studies on communication in food labels in health and multidisciplinary databases; and qualitative discourse analysis of the labels of \"cereals\", selected from the ethos of the brand. Results and discussion: The review brings reception studies that indicate a poor use of labels by consumers due to excessively technical language; few studies explore the effect of visual and verbal elements with emotional appeal in communication. The empirical analysis of the corpus, bounded by four ethe (images of themselves created by the brands), shows that the design of the package modulates the generation of meaning, creating a hierarchy of messages that is able to reduce the effect of mandatory information. Alternatives for the communication about healthy and sustainable eating in food labels are suggested. Conclusion: The communication on nutritional and social-environmental aspects of food in food labels, according to legislation, jeopardizes its role as an instrument for promoting healthy eating. To convey the message as intended by the National Food and Nutrition Policy, it is recommended to review the prioritized information in labels, to rethink the design and to enhance the language in order to better monitor the effects of meanings generated.

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Schieber, Anne-Cécile. "Étude de la relation patient-médecin généraliste : quel éclairage sur les inégalités sociales de santé ? : analyse des données épidémiologiques et des productions interdisciplinaires issues du projet INTERMEDE." Toulouse 3, 2014. http://thesesups.ups-tlse.fr/2418/.

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Le travail de thèse vise à apporter des éléments de compréhension sur les mécanismes de communication dans la relation patient-médecin généraliste qui pourraient contribuer à la genèse d'inégalités sociales de santé. Il s'appuie sur les corpus qualitatif et quantitatif du projet INTERMEDE. Les analyses épidémiologiques mettent en évidence l'influence de la concordance/discordance de genre entre médecins et patients sur leur désaccord sur les conseils donnés pendant la consultation, et le rôle de la distance sociale perçue par le médecin sur le désaccord médecin-patient sur l'évaluation de la santé perçue du patient. L'analyse des productions interdisciplinaires a été conduite selon une méthodologie innovante inspirée du Delphi. Elle a abouti à la formulation d'un socle de connaissances et d'hypothèses partagées, en révélant les convergences des différentes approches disciplinaires
The work produced in this dissertation aims to understand mechanisms' communication at play during the interaction between a patient and his - or her - general practitioner (GP) which could contribute to social inequalities in health. It uses the qualitative and quantitative data of the project INTERMEDE. The epidemiological analysis reveal the influence of the gender concordance/discordance between patients and GPs on their disagreement on the advice given during the consultation, and the role played by a social distance perceived by the physician on their disagreement on patients' perceived health status. The interdisciplinary analysis have been conducted within an innovate methodology inspired from the Delphi technique. It led to a core of shared knowledge, revealing the convergence of different disciplinary approaches

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Hodgkins, Charo E. "Communicating healthier food choice : food composition data, front-of-pack nutrition labelling and health claims." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2016. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/812915/.

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Background: Food composition data, front-of-pack nutrition labelling and nutrition and health claims have an important role to play in the development of appropriate policy, regulation and public health interventions ultimately aimed at reducing the burden of diet-related chronic disease. The overarching aim of this thesis is to explore whether the communication of healthier food choice through front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labelling and health claims can be enhanced by the development of consumer derived frameworks (typologies) of these domains, a greater understanding of the degree to which the different FOP labelling schemes impact on consumer health inferences and an improved approach to the sharing of food composition data between stakeholders. Method: The potential for more effective approaches to the transfer of food composition data on processed foods, was explored via a survey conducted within the UK food industry (Study 1). To facilitate the development of a consumer derived typology of FOP nutrition labelling schemes in Europe, a free-sorting study utilising the ‘Multiple Sort Procedure’ (MSP) was performed in four countries; France, Poland, Turkey and the United Kingdom (Study 2). Building on the MSP methodology utilised in Study 2, a further study on nutrition and health claims was performed in five countries; Germany, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom. (Study 3). The final study in this thesis sought to quantify the extent to which consumer perceptions of healthiness are impacted by the interpretative elements of the prevalent FOP labelling schemes in four countries; Germany, Poland, Turkey and the United Kingdom (Study 4). Conclusion: The outcomes of this research propose an optimised approach to the sharing of food composition data, an optimised approach to FOP labelling and consumer derived typologies for both the FOP labelling and nutrition and health claims domains.

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Heeman, Vanessa Gette. "A Social Cognitive Model of Parental Nutritional Communication and Parental Perceptions of Preschoolers’ Eating-Related Attitudes and Behaviors." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1479862947145123.

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Long, Amy Carise. "Influence of environmental and chemical factors on cellular signaling in lens epithelial cells." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1186677862.

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Lemos, Andréa dos Reis. "Análise da comunicação de marketing no varejo de alimentos no Município de São Paulo." Universidade de São Paulo, 2011. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/89/89131/tde-20122011-092310/.

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Uma das conseqüências da transição nutricional é a elevação da prevalência de obesidade na população mundial. Entre os fatores ambientais determinantes da escolha alimentar, destaca-se a influência dos meios de comunicação. O objetivo do estudo foi construir e aplicar um questionário para análise da comunicação de marketing no varejo de alimentos do município de São Paulo. Amostra propositiva de 52 setores censitários do município de São Paulo foi selecionada conforme níveis de IDH e densidade de indicadores ambientais para análise do marketing no varejo de alimentos para consumo imediato e domiciliar. A pesquisa identificou maior número de estabelecimentos de varejo de alimentos para consumo imediato (472) do que para consumo domiciliar (305). O volume de mensagens nos pontos-de-venda foi consideravelmente maior para alimentos industrializados (484) do que alimentos in natura (275). Registrou-se propaganda de alimentos em maior número de varejos de alimento para consumo imediato (47%) do que consumo domiciliar (20%). Identificou-se associação positiva entre renda e IDH em relação ao volume de propagandas de alimentos in natura que abordavam o conteúdo \"saúde\". Houve associação negativa entre renda e volume de propagandas para alimentos industrializados em \"economia\" e \"saúde\". O volume total de propagandas em estabelecimentos de alimentos para consumo domiciliar apresentou correlação negativa com IDH, enquanto no varejo de alimentos para consumo imediato houve correlação negativa com renda. Os resultados do presente trabalho apontam para a necessidade de maior esforço de pesquisa no que tange à propaganda de alimentos nos equipamentos de varejo de alimentos. O fortalecimento de ações de monitoramento de propagandas de alimentos nos equipamentos varejistas possibilitaria maior conformidade das mensagens das propagandas em relação à legislação de alimentos, em benefício da saúde do consumidor.
The nutrition transition presents as consequence an increase in obesity prevalence among worldwide population. Among environmental factors determining food choices of individuals, it is possible to point out the influence of mass media communication. The objective of the study is to structure and apply a questionnaire for the study of marketing communication in food retail at the city of Sao Paulo. 52 census sectors from Sao Paulo city were selected for data collection, according HDI and environmental variables, in order to allow the analysis on marketing communication on retail of food for immediate or household consumption. Results indicate that there are more retail stores of food for immediate consumption (472) than household consumption in Sao Paulo city. Volume of advertisement in food retail stores was considerably higher for processed foods (484) than in natura (275). Food advertisement was registered in higher number of retail stores of food for immediate consumption (47%) than in retail stores of food for household consumption (20%). There was a positive association between income and HDI in relation to the volume of advertisement for in natura foods approaching the \"health\" content. A negative association between income and volume of advertisement for processed foods was identified in relation to \"economy\" and \"health\" contents. The total volume of advertisement in retail stores of food for household consumption presented negative correlation in relation to HDI, while retail of food for immediate consumption had negative correlation in relation to income. Results obtained in the study indicate the need for joint efforts in research towards food advertisement in food retail stores. Strengthening of monitoring action in food advertisement located in retail stores may assure higher accomplishment food regulation patterns in relation to the messages published, benefiting the consumers\' health.

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Maslivec, Amy. "Age related changes in the mechanisms contributing to head stabilisation, and whole body stability during steady state gait and gait initiation." Thesis, University of Cumbria, 2018. http://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/3752/.

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Head stabilisation during gait related tasks is thought to be fundamental to whole body stability, but this has received little attention in the older population. There is a need to examine any age related changes in neuromechanical mechanisms underpinning head stabilisation that may challenge the control of head stability, and consequently whole body stability. The present Thesis examined the mechanisms contributing to head stabilisation, and whole body stability during two gait tasks, steady state gait and gait initiation in young and older females, with the overall aim of contributing to negating fall risk. Four studies were designed to examine a) head position and walking speed on gait stability during steady state gait; b) neuromechanical mechanisms underpinning head stabilisation during gait initiation; c) head position on whole body stability during gait initiation; and d) head stabilisation during gait initiation at different speeds. Results showed that a) gait stability, was unaffected by head position and different walking speeds during steady state gait, b) decreased head stability in older individuals during gait initiation can be attributed to a deterioration of the neuromechanical mechanisms relating to head stability, c) free head movement during gait initiation does not affect head stabilisation or whole body stability but it does affect gait parameters, while d) initiating gait at faster than comfortable speeds compromises head stabilisation and reduces whole body stability in older individuals. Collectively, these results demonstrate that older individuals adopt an increased head flexion position when walking, while impaired head stability can be attributed to deterioration of the function of their neuromechanical mechanisms compared to their younger counterparts during gait tasks at comfortable speeds. These findings provide an understanding of the effect head stabilisation can have on older adults’ gait and on their fall risk during gait and gait initiation.

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Munguba, Marilene Calderaro da Silva. "Terapia ocupacional em a??o interdisciplinar: jogos educativo-nutricionais na preven??o da obesidade infantil." Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, 2008. http://repositorio.ufrn.br:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/13135.

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The inter-subjectivity is the answer in the search for the solution of complex problems, which concerns interfaces of knowledge, respecting their borders. This paradigm is essential in the author's work. So, the search on screen is based on this perspective, by using inter-subject groups of work conduced by professionals of Computer Science, Social Communication, Architecture and Urbanism, Pedagogy, Psicopegagogy, Nutritional Science, Endocrinology, Occupational Therapy and Nursing, it was also part of this group an 8 year old child, daughter of one of the professional who took part of the group. This thesis aims to present the course of investigation developed, analyzing the action of inter-subject Occupational Therapy and Nutrition on the promotion of learning nutritional concepts through educative-nutritional games in order to prevent child's obesity in an educative context. The research was analytic, interventionist and almost experimental. It took place in a public school in Fortaleza, Cear?, Brazil, between August and December 2004. It was selected a sample non-probabilistic, by convenience, of 200 children, born from 1994 to 1996. It was selected almost nonprobabilistically, by convenience, 200 children born between 1994 and 1996. To analyze the results it was used a triangulation, associated by quantitative and qualitative approaches. The basis collect happened through games specially manufactured to these research- video-games, board games, memory games, puzzles, scramble, searching words and iterative basics. There were semi-structured interviews, direct and structured observations and focus in-groups. It was noticed the efficiency of educativenutritional games in the learning process, which lead to a changing of attitude towards the eating choices. These games gave similar results in relation to the compared variations preferences, experience and attitudes, theses attitudes were observed through the game; and the categories to compare the possibility of learning by playing, the fantasy in the learning process, learning concepts of nutritional education and the need of help in the learning process (mediation). It was proved that educativenutritional games could be used to teach nutritional concepts, in an inter-subjective action of Occupational Therapy and Nutrition in schools. The simultaneous application of these games lead to the optimization of child s learning process. It should be emphasized the need of studies about the adaptation of tools used in a child s Nutritional Education, with the help of inter-subjective action. Because just one subject, in a fractionated way can give an answer to complex problems and help to a change of the reality with effectiveness and resolution
A interdisciplinaridade constitui resposta na busca de solu??o de problemas complexos, e contempla as interfaces dos saberes, respeitando suas fronteiras. Esse paradigma ? fundamental na trajet?ria da autora. Assim, a investiga??o em tela caracteriza-se por a??o nessa perspectiva, mediante a estrutura??o de um grupo de trabalho interdisciplinar, constitu?do por profissionais de Ci?ncias da Computa??o, Comunica??o Social, Arquitetura e Urbanismo, Pedagogia, Psicopedagogia, Ci?ncias da Nutri??o, Endocrinologia, Terapia Ocupacional e Enfermagem, tamb?m fazendo parte do grupo uma crian?a de oito anos, filha de uma das profissionais componentes do grupo de trabalho. A presente tese visa apresentar o percurso da investiga??o desenvolvida, com o objetivo de analisar a a??o interdisciplinar da Terapia Ocupacional e da Nutri??o na promo??o de aprendizagem de conceitos nutricionais pela media??o de jogos educativo-nutricionais na preven??o da obesidade infantil, no contexto educacional. Realizou-se, para tanto, um estudo anal?tico, intervencionista e quase-experimento, em escola p?blica de Fortaleza, Cear?, Brasil, no per?odo de agosto a dezembro de 2004. Foi selecionada amostra n?o probabil?stica, por conveni?ncia, de 200 crian?as, nascidas de 1994 a 1996. Para a an?lise dos resultados, utilizou-se a triangula??o, associando as abordagens qualitativa e quantitativa. A coleta de dados ocorreu mediante a aplica??o de jogos elaborados para esta investiga??o: Videogame, Jogo de Tabuleiro, Jogo de Mem?ria, Quebra-Cabe?a, Ca?a-Palavras e Cartilha Interativa. Foram empregados entrevista semi-estruturada, observa??o direta e estruturada e grupo focal. Constatou-se a efici?ncia dos jogos educativo-nutricionais na media??o da aprendizagem, que leva ? mudan?a de atitude quanto ?s escolhas alimentares. Esses jogos obtiveram resultados semelhantes relativos ?s vari?veis de compara??o - prefer?ncia, experi?ncia e atitudes, atitudes observadas na execu??o do jogo; e ?s categorias de compara??o - possibilidade de aprender brincando, fantasia no processo de aprendizagem, aprendizagem de conceitos em educa??o nutricional e necessidade de ajuda na aprendizagem (media??o). Comprovou-se que jogos educativo-nutricionais podem ser utilizados na aprendizagem mediada de conceitos nutricionais, em a??o interdisciplinar da Terapia Ocupacional e Nutri??o, em escola. A aplica??o simult?nea desses jogos levou ? otimiza??o da aprendizagem da crian?a. Ressalta-se a necessidade de estudos sobre a adequa??o dos instrumentos utilizados na Educa??o Nutricional da crian?a, mediante a atua??o interdisciplinar, j? que somente uma disciplina, de maneira fragmentada, consegue responder a problemas complexos e contribuir para a mudan?a da realidade com efetividade e resolubilidade

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Costa, Karla Meneses Rodrigues Peres da. "Análise das estratégias de informação e educação sobre alimentação e nutrição produzidas no âmbito da Política Nacional de Alimentação e Nutrição, no período de 1999 a 2010." reponame:Repositório Institucional da FIOCRUZ, 2010. https://www.arca.fiocruz.br/handle/icict/2566.

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Alimentação e nutrição são determinantes fundamentais que afetam a saúde das populações humanas, sejam estas ricas ou pobres, onde o padrão alimentar de cada grupo relaciona-se diretamente com o seu perfil de morbi- mortalidade. O Brasil enfrenta, ao mesmo tempo, o combate à fome e à desnutrição e um crescente aumentodas doenças relacionadas ao sobre peso e à obesidade, fato este que demanda, cada vez mais, a adoção de práticas de educação nutricional voltadas à promoção de hábitos alimentares saudáveis. Para tal desafio, o Ministério da Saúde do Brasil, através da Política Nacional de Alimentação e Nutrição (PNAN), tem como plano de ação a produção de materiais informativos pertinentes ao tema. O objetivo desse estudo é realizar uma análise qualitativa dessas estratégias de informação elaboradas pela PNAN,a partir de 1999, data de sua publicação, conhecendo todo o seu processo de elaboração, distribuição e avaliação. O estudo foi estruturado em três etapas: (a) análise do material informativo produzido pelo Ministério da Saúde, no âmbito da PNAN, a partir de 1999; b) entrevistas semi-estruturadas com profissionais responsáveis pela elaboração, acompanhamento e avaliação deste material; e c) grupos focais com indivíduos pertencentes a um dos grupos específicos para os quais os materiais são direcionados. Após a análise dos dados levantados, foi possível compreender a importância dautilização de materiais informativos e educativos no âmbito de ações de educação nutricional e em saúde, tendo claro o papel coadjuvante desses instrumentos. No entanto, para que tais materiais se tornem mais efetivos, sendo utilizados em um processo educativo mais amplo, alguns desafios precisam ser superados, dentre os quais destacamos: a inadequação dos materiais às audiências a que se destinam; o limitado caráter participativo adotado no processo de elaboração desses materiais; a ausência de uma rotina sistemática de avaliação (da recepção de informações e do impacto dessas sobre a saúde dos indivíduos) desses materiais; e a desarticulação dos materiais a ações educativas mais completas, destinadas a grupos populacionais específicos no país. Acreditamos que o primeiro passo visando a efetividade do material avaliado nesse estudo, é que ele seja completamente entendido, que ele seja compreendido dentro de um espaço de significação comum entre o conhecimento da população usuária desses materiais e o conhecimento técnico referente à alimentação e à nutrição.
Food and nutrition are key determinants that affect human health, independently of social classes, being the feeding patterns of each group directly associated with the morbidity and mortality profiles. Brazil deals, at the same time, with the challenge to fight against hungry and malnutrition and the increasing impact of overweight and obesity. This situation is demanding, more and more, the adoption of educational and informative strategies, focusing healthy dietary habits. As one of its main political initiatives, the Brazilian Ministry of Health, in the scope of the National Politics on Alimentation and Nutrition (PNAN), targets the elaboration of educative materials aiming the promotion of better dietary habits among several specific population groups. This study objectives to analyze qualitatively the elaboration, preparation, distribution, and evaluation processes related to informative and educational material by the Brazilian Ministry of Health about nutrition and alimentation produced since 1999, when PNAN was published. The study was structured in three steps: (a) analysis of the informative material produced by the Brazilian Ministry of Health, under the PNAN, starting from 1999; (b) semi-structured interviews with professionals responsible for the material elaboration, monitoring and evaluation; (c) and focus groups with individuals belonging to one of the specific groups for which the materials are directed. It was possible to understand the importance these materials’ elaboration for the National alimentation and nutrition politics. There is a need for a better planning in the process of educational and informative material focusing alimentation and nutrition in Brazil. However, for such materials to become more effective, being used in a wider educational process, some challenges must be overcome: a) the inadequacy of the materials to the target audience; b) the limited participatory approach adopted in preparation of these materials; c) the need for evaluating permanently these materials (including information reception and the impact of these materials on individuals’ health); d) and the dismantling of educational materials to become more comprehensive, aiming to be appropriate by specific population groups in the country. The first step in the road to the material effectiveness is that it is completely understood, comprehended within a common space of meaning between the knowledge of the users of these materials and technical knowledge related to alimentation and nutrition.alimentation and nutrition, information, communication, nutritional education.
Food and nutrition are key determinants that affect human health, independently of social classes, being the feeding patterns of each group directly associated with the morbidity and mortality profiles. Brazil deals, at the same time, with the challenge to fight against hungry and malnutrition and the increasing impact of overweight and obesity. This situation is demanding, more and more, the adoption of educational and informative strategies, focusing healthy dietary habits. As one of its main political initiatives, the Brazilian Ministry of Health, in the scope of the National Politics on Alimentation and Nutrition (PNAN), targets the elaboration of educative materials aiming the promotion of better dietary habits among several specific population groups. This study objectives to analyze qualitatively the elaboration, preparation, distribution, and evaluation processes related to informative and educational material by the Brazilian Ministry of Health about nutrition and alimentation produced since 1999, when PNAN was published. The study was structured in three steps: (a) analysis of the informative material produced by the Brazilian Ministry of Health, under the PNAN, starting from 1999; (b) semi-structured interviews with professionals responsible for the material elaboration, monitoring and evaluation; (c) and focus groups with individuals belonging to one of the specific groups for which the materials are directed. It was possible to understand the importance these materials’ elaboration for the Nationalalimentation and nutrition politics. There is a need for a better planning in the process of educational and informative material focusing alimentation and nutrition in Brazil. However, for such materials to become more effective, being used in a wider educational process, some challenges must be overcome: a) the inadequacy of the materials to the target audience; b) the limited participatory approach adopted in preparation of these materials; c) the need for evaluating permanently these materials (including information reception and the impact of these materials on individuals’ health); d) and the dismantling of educational materials to become more comprehensive, aiming to be appropriate by specific population groups in the country. The first step in the road to the material effectiveness is that it is completely understood, comprehended within a common space of meaning between the knowledge of the users of these materials and technical knowledge related to alimentation and nutrition.

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Delgado, Cristina. "Claims of Mistaken Identity: An Examination of U.S. Television Food Commercials and the Adult Obesity Issue." Master's thesis, University of Central Florida, 2009. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/2700.

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Obesity is one of the major public health issues in the United States, often regarded as part of a global crisis. Companies invest billions of dollars each year towards television advertising campaigns aimed at convincing audiences how their ground-breaking discovery 'battles the bulge' or somehow offers an increased health benefit. This study examined how advertisers presented health-related claims, including health and nutrient-content claims, in U.S. adult-targeted television food commercials. The claims were compared to FTC, FDA, and USDA laws, regulations, and recommendations. A content analysis of food advertising was conducted of commercials from major and cable network programs broadcast during prime-time in the first quarter of 2009. The majority of claims match current regulations when compared to Federal references. The results show that Nutrient and Wellness claims were the most frequently cited. The type of benefit, Healthy Eating, emerged almost 3 times more than any other benefit type. This is also similar to those results which suggest advertisers' intentions were to promote overall wellness in their content delivery. As such, the Wellness Approach was identified and conceptualized, leading towards full development of a Wellness Effect theory. Implications and future research opportunities are discussed on both a theoretical and practical level.
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Nicholson School of Communication
Sciences
Communication MA

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