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Gurreonero, Loureiro Fátima Antonella, Chávez Bruno Passano, and Estrada Yazmin Lucia Olazábal. "Healthy Diet." Bachelor's thesis, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10757/626233.
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El presente trabajo evalúa la viabilidad del negocio, el desarrollo comercial y analiza financieramente la puesta en marcha de un servicio de asesoría, preparación y reparto de comida saludable en Lima.
Para el debido desarrollo del proyecto se analizó las tendencias de la comida saludable en la zona de alcance de la propuesta y se estimó la demanda de acuerdo al comportamiento de ofertas similares, estudios primarios y secundarios que fortalezcan y contribuyan a la propuesta de valor del servicio. Se realizó la idea de negocio y los procesos que hagan posible la puesta en marcha de la idea de negocio, tales como planeamiento estratégico, investigación del mercado, plan de marketing, operaciones, gestión del capital humano y plan financiero.
De acuerdo a un estudio de la OMS, la obesidad es problema público de salud, que se presenta de forma crónica, causado por diferentes factores relacionados a temas de mala alimentación y estilos de vida adoptados dentro del desarrollo social, los cuales devienen en enfermedades que representan riesgo para la salud.
Ante las tendencias analizadas se genera la idea de integrar un servicio de asesoría nutricional personalizado y la prestación de alimentos preparados en base a dietas desarrolladas de acuerdo a las necesidades de los clientes. La idea de negocio comprende un servicio holístico de alimentación para personas que desean mejorar su estilo de vida en nutrición.The present work evaluates the viability of the business, the commercial development and financially analyzes the start-up of a service of advice, development and distribution of healthy food in Lima. For the due development of the project, the trends of healthy food were analyzed in the area of scope of the proposal and the demand was estimated according to the behavior of similar offers, primary and secondary studies that strengthen and contribute to the proposal of value of the service. The idea of business and the processes that make possible the implementation of the business idea were made, such as strategic planning, market research, marketing plan, operations, human capital management and financial plan. According to a OMS study, obesity is a public health problem, which occurs chronically, caused by different factors related to issues of poor diet and lifestyles adopted within social development, which result in diseases that they represent a risk to health. In view of the analyzed trends, the idea of integrating a personalized nutritional advisory service and the provision of foods prepared based on diets developed according to the needs of customers is generated. The business idea includes a holistic food service for people who want to improve their lifestyle in nutrition.
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Gallagher, Nicola Emma. "Diet, hearing loss and healthy ageing." Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 2017. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.726350.
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This thesis aimed to compare self-reported and measured hearing loss by pure-tone audiometry and to determine what factors were associated with dietary intake, hearing loss and hearing-aid uptake and use in older people. This thesis analysed data from two large cohort studies- the Caerphilly Prospective Study and the Northern Ireland Cohort for the Longitudinal Study of Ageing. The main methods involved dietary pattern (DP) analysis, statistical analysis and both quantitative and qualitative analysis of interviews. This thesis found low but significant correlations between self-reported and audiometric measures of hearing loss. Poor dental health was significantly associated with reduced appetite. Diet quality was lower in males, younger older adults, those who were unmarried, widow(er)s, those with lower education and those with a higher BML In general, healthy DPs were associated with a decreased risk of chronic conditions and may be associated with a lower risk of hearing loss, although further work is required to confirm these findings. Hearing loss was significantly associated with a greater risk of depression and loneliness. Being older, having more severe hearing loss and owning a hearing-aid for a longer period of time were associated with greater hearing-aid uptake and use. Qualitative analysis revealed three main themes; factors affecting hearing-aid use. attitudes towards hearing-aids and audiology service. Self-reported measures of hearing loss were found to be acceptable measures of hearing loss, but only when audiological assessment is not feasible. A wide range of factors can adversely affect dietary intake in older people. Further work is necessary to determine the effect of dietary assessment method on DP analysis and the effect of examining a priori and a posteriori methods on observed associations with morbidity risk. More information, follow-up support and scheduled reviews are essential to increase hearing-aid uptake and use in older people.
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Wyatt, Melissa, and Silva Vanessa da. "Eating for Two – A Healthy Pregnancy Starts with a Healthy Diet." College of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/625862.
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4 p.The saying “you are what you eat” takes on a new meaning when a woman learns she is expecting a baby. For the next several months, her growing baby’s health is directly dependent upon what she eats, and what she chooses to avoid. What is more, a woman’s diet during pregnancy has been shown to affect her child’s health long after she is no longer eating for two.
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Hongu, Nobuko, Kiah J. Farr, and Patrick J. Gallaway. "BREAST CANCER PREVENTION: EXERCISE AND HEALTHY DIET." College of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/625434.
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6 pp.Research has shown a correlation between a healthy diet and reduced risk of breast cancer. Additional research is also demonstrating a link between regular physical activity and the reduction of breast cancer risk. A healthy diet is beneficial for the prevention of numerous diseases, including breast cancer. Regular physical activity is preventative for many diseases and health concerns, including breast cancer. This article outlines basic information about breast cancer, risk factors related to diet and physical activity, and breast cancer prevention through healthy diet and physical activity.
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Lanigan, J. A. "Diet and endothelial function in healthy young people." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2013. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1387208/.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death globally; yet, its pathogenesis and early development are poorly understood. Atherosclerosis begins early in life and is associated with CVD risk factors including diet. This thesis investigated associations between diet and atherosclerosis development. Participants in an RCT investigating effects of supplementation with DHA – an n- 3 fatty acid – provided a convenience sample for this epidemiological dietary study. The primary RCT outcome was brachial artery endothelial function measured using vascular ultrasound (FMD). Secondary outcomes were conventional CVD risk factors. A food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was used to derive dietary patterns and relationships between dietary patterns and outcomes were investigated. A FFQ for assessment of n-3 LC PUFA was designed. Red cell fatty acids were used to validate the FFQ and investigate relationships of n-3 fatty acids with atherosclerosis development. A healthy dietary pattern was associated with lower carotid artery intima media thickness in women in the highest compared with the lowest quintile for this dietary pattern score (mean difference: -0.07mm, 95% CI: 07 -0.1, -0.03, P = 0.002). This pattern was also associated with lower CVD risk. Dietary patterns were not directly related to FMD. Higher DHA status was associated with lower FMD in women (mean difference in absolute amounts: -0.08 mm, 95% CI: -0.1, 0.03; P = 0.001). FMD was lower in DHA supplemented compared to control groups (mean difference in absolute amounts: -0.03 mm; 95% CI: -0.005 to -0.06 mm; P = 0.02). In secondary analysis this effect was confined to men. Triglyceride (mean difference: -28%, 95% CI: -40% to -15%; P<0.0001) and VLDL concentration were significantly lower in DHA supplemented individuals compared to controls. Findings suggest that diet protects against atherosclerosis development via reductions in conventional CVD risk factors.
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Williams, Kelli J. "Cultural perceptions of a healthy diet and healthy weight among rural Appalachian youth." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1155042766.
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Setola, E. "AN HEALTHY DIET AND AN HEALTHY FOOD ADDED WITH L-ARGININE: BIOAVAILABILITY AND BENEFICIAL EFFECTS." Doctoral thesis, Università degli Studi di Milano, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/2434/151790.
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The use of L-Arginine as food supplement to a normal diet, in relatively large doses, has been proved to have a salutary effect on cardiovascular diseases and glucose metabolism. L-Arginine was found to be bio-available and effective in the prevention of impairment of glucose metabolism and endothelial dysfunction.
Objective: To obtain a food product having a high content (at least 10%) of L-arginine completely bio-available (> 99%), being also palatable, homogeneous, having low amounts of sugar and optionally suitable for insulin-resistant and/or carbohydrate-intolerant subjects.
Methods
The food product was produced at a low temperature range which prevents the degradation of the amino acid by Maillard reactions or other heat dependent degradations and by means of sonication.
To evaluate the bio-availability and the vascular and metabolic effects of L-Arginine (6.6 g) contained in the food preparation (6 biscuits) compared either to the same food preparation (6 biscuits) without the addition of L-Arginine either to 6.6 g of powdered L-Arginine, seven healthy subjects (2M/5F) participated in the study. It was asked to all subjects to follow a 2000 kcal/die standard diet, according to LARN recommendations and to complete a 3 day food diary (two working days and one holiday day) before every test to obtain accurate information on short-term food intake. Food diaries were evaluated with software to decode foods, modified introducing the L-Arginine contents in more than 800 different foods. The average daily intake of L-Arginine was estimated about 2.5 g/day.
Subjects underwent 3 different tests, in random order, with at least a 14-day interval.
The first test consisted in an oral administration of 6 biscuits containing 1.1 g each of L-arginine for a total of 6.6 g. The portion of 6 biscuits contained total amount of 21.9 g of carbohydrates (17.9 g of starch and 4.0 g of sugars), 3.6 g of proteins, 7.5 g of fats and 4.3 g of fibers. A fixed amount of 250 ml of natural water was taken with the food preparation.
The second test consisted in an oral administration of the 6 biscuits prepared with the same sonication process but without the addition of L-Arginine. A fixed amount of 250 ml of natural water was taken with the food preparation.
The third test consisted in the oral administration of 6.6 g of powdered L-Arginine diluted in 250 ml of natural water.
Blood glucose, insulin, NOx, cGMP and L-Arginine were measured. Forearm blood flow (FBF) and reactive hyperaemia were measured by strain-gauge venous occlusion plethysmography. Peripheral resistance was calculates as a ratio between mean blood pressure and the FBF.
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L-Arginine levels were similar during the test when Biscuit +L-ARG 6.6 g and Powdered L-ARG were administered. In both cases, levels were significantly higher as compared with Biscuit alone, suggesting a complete bio-availability of L-Arginine from the biscuit. A significant increase of nitric oxide (NOx) and cGMP levels were significantly increased with Biscuit +L-ARG 6.6 g and Powdered L-ARG as compared to Biscuit. AUC NOx and cGMP were significantly increased (p<0.04vs Biscuit). Percentage incremental increase of post-ischemic blood flow significantly increased with Biscuit +L-ARG 6.6 g and Powdered L-ARG, suggesting a functional effect of L-ARG added to the food preparation. Further, at 240 minute mean arterial blood pressure and peripheral vascular resistances slightly declined with Biscuit +L-ARG 6.6 g without reaching a statistical significance. At metabolic levels, the addition of L-ARG to a biscuit decreased insulin levels in the presence of similar glycemic levels, in particular a significant decrease of AUCinsulin during the test with Biscuit +L-ARG 6.6 g in comparison to Biscuit alone was found (p<0.05).
To achieve a dose-response curve on insulin sensitivity, two further tests were performed in which 3.3 g of L-Arginine (3 biscuits) or 6.6 g of L-Arginine (6 biscuits) on 4 healthy subjects (2M/2F).
After an overnight fast, samples for blood glucose and insulin measurements were taken at 0, 30, 60, 90, 120 min. Basal blood pressure was taken in supine position after 10 min of rest, and the mean of two measurements was used as the value, after that blood pressure was also taken every 60 min until the end of the test. From the results of glucose and insulin, two indices were derived: a Modified Matsuda, (index of whole-body insulin sensitivity) and the Disposition Index (index of the product of insulin sensitivity and first phase insulin secretion). We were able to define that both indices were significantly increased with 6 Biscuits having 6.6 g of L-Arginine while intermediate values were found when 3 Biscuits (3.3 g) were eaten as compared to Biscuits without L-Arginine addition.
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The data of the present thesis suggest that a healthy biscuit added with L-Arginine ameliorate endothelial function and insulin sensitivity in healthy subjects and after a dose response curve, beneficial effects is achieved when three or six biscuits are administered. Further studies are needed to evaluate the beneficial effects of a chronic administration of 6 biscuits in a population of subjects with impaired glucose tolerance and Metabolic Syndrome.
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Costantini, Lianna Hope. "Diet Quality and Dyslipidemia in the US Population." The Ohio State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1523573879067727.
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Shelton, Stephanie Michelle. "Implementing a Healthy Diet in the Intellectual Disability Residential Community." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4986.
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The problem addressed in this study was how staff working in a residential agency for individuals with an intellectual disability (IID) make decisions about how to implement a healthy diet. The purpose of this study was to identify the influences on decisions made by staff on the meals they provided to their clients with an IID. The theory of planned was used to study the influences of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavior control on the meals provided for IID. The key research question explored how staff members make decisions. A qualitative case study design was used. The 12 participants in the study represented 3 levels of personnel (cases) in a residential agency that served the IID population. Individual interviews were conducted, and within-case and across-case analyses were employed utilizing the theory to note similarities and differences in meal planning, preparation, and implementation. Pattern matching was used to compare results from the study with previous research findings. Results showed that clients had a greater influence over meal planning, preparation, and delivery, particularly those with higher cognitive levels. This was true across all levels in the agency and consistent with prior research. Recommendations for further study include studying similar agencies in different regions and whether providing staff with additional knowledge about meal planning makes a difference in meals provided to IID. Social change can be implemented by using the information from the study to develop a preliminary intervention plan to accommodate the needs of IID and assist staff in developing nutritious meals.
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Eley, Susan. "Income and 'healthy' eating practices." Thesis, Connect to e-thesis, 1999. http://theses.gla.ac.uk/828/.
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Del, Pozo Pereda Jeaneth, Llamoca Sady Fernández, Neyra Alonso Javier Rodrigo, and Martinez Edgar Jesús Asin. "Diet APP." Bachelor's thesis, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10757/653334.
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El presente plan de negocios se ha elaborado con la finalidad de responder ante una actual situación que afronta la población referente a la creciente enfermedad de sobre peso y obesidad que a través de los años se ha multiplicado y viene siendo una de las principales causas de decesos a nivel mundial.
Nuestro proyecto consiste en la creación de un servicio de nutrición por intermedio de un aplicativo orientado en brindar atención personalizada a través de nutricionistas profesionales quienes interactúan vía online con los usuarios registrados, los cuales siguen una dieta alimenticia basados en la particularidad de adaptarse a su rutina diaria.
Para la inversión a realizar se necesitarán 124,000 nuevos soles para el desarrollo del aplicativo y página web, así como adquisición de equipos informáticos, publicidad y marketing, finalmente también disponer de suficientes fondos propios durante los seis primeros meses. Nuestro equipo de emprendedores comprometido con el proyecto aportara 60% de la cantidad requerida, pero se necesita contar con inversionistas externos para el restante. En tres años y medio se llegará al punto de equilibrio en rentabilidad, alcanzado una facturación mensual de 71,500 nuevos soles y atendiendo en proporción a 625 suscriptores.
Los emprendedores contamos con experiencias laborales las cuales nos permitirá aportar en este proyecto especialmente en las áreas: Operaciones, Comercial, Recursos Humanos y Sistemas. Asimismo, estamos comprometidos con el desarrollo y crecimiento del negocio, así como mantener y preservar un nivel de satisfacción alto de nuestros clientes.This business plan has been developed in order to respond to a current situation faced by the population concerning the growing disease of envelope weight and obesity which over the years has grown and has become one of the main causes of deaths around the world. Our project consists in the creation of a nutrition service through an application oriented in providing personalized attention through professional nutritionists who interact online with registered users, which are still a diet based on the peculiarity of adapting to your daily routine. 124,000 new soles for the application and website development will be needed for investment to be carried out, as well as acquisition of computer equipment, advertising and marketing, finally also have sufficient own funds during the first six months. Our team of entrepreneurs committed to the project would contribute 60% of the required amount, but is needed for the remaining external investors. In three and a half years you will reach the break-even point in profitability, reached a monthly turnover of 71,500 new soles and attending 625 subscribers in proportion. Entrepreneurs have work experiences which will allow us to contribute in this project especially in areas: operations, sales, human resources and systems. In addition, we are committed to the development and growth of the business, as well as maintain and preserve a high level of satisfaction of our customers.
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Garcia, López Camila María, and Velarde Claudia Alexandra Infantas. "Variación de la calidad de la dieta por región natural del Perú en adolescentes y adultos." Bachelor's thesis, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10757/651871.
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Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad de la dieta por región natural del Perú en adolescentes y adultos. Materiales y métodos: El presente es un análisis secundario de la base de datos del Estudio Latinoamericano de Nutrición y Salud (ELANS). La muestra estuvo compuesta por 1113 sujetos de diferentes regiones del país (Lima, resto de costa, sierra y selva). Para medir la calidad de la dieta se calculó el HEI (Índice de Alimentación Saludable), a través de la información del consumo de alimentos por recordatorio de consumo de 24 horas de dos días no consecutivos. El HEI se clasificó en no saludable (<60 puntos HEI), medianamente saludable (60-79 puntos) y saludable (> 80 puntos). Resultados: La media del puntaje HEI fue 71.0 (DE: 10,0), las mujeres tuvieron mayor puntaje que los hombres (72,2 (DE: 10,0) vs 69,5 (DE: 9,7); p<0.001, respectivamente). El consumo de lácteos obtuvo un mayor puntaje en la Sierra y menor en la Selva (6,76 (DE: 4,53) vs 2,86 (DE: 4,24); p<0.001, respectivamente). Asimismo, las carnes tuvieron mayor puntaje en la Costa y Selva y menor en la Sierra (4,76 (DE: 0,89), 4,76 (DE: 0,84) vs 4,24 (DE: 1,49); p<0.001, respectivamente). La regresión lineal ajustada mostró que la Sierra tiene mayor puntaje de HEI (coef: 1.89 EE: 0.75; p=0.012) y la selva el menor puntaje (coef: -5.31, EE: 1.01; p<0.001) en relación a Lima y Resto de costa. Conclusión: El lugar de residencia afecta el índice de calidad, siendo la Sierra la que presenta un mayor índice de alimentación saludable y la selva el menor en comparación a las otras regiones.Objective: To evaluate the diet quality in Peru by region in adolescents and adults. Materials and methods: This is a secondary analysis of the Latin American Nutrition and Health Study (ELANS) database. To measure diet quality, the HEI was calculated using information from a 24-hour food consumption reminder on two non-consecutive days. The HEI was classified as unhealthy (<60 HEI points), medium healthy (60-79 points) and healthy (>80 points). The sample was composed of 1113 subjects from four different regions of Peru: Lima Metropolitana, Costa, Sierra and Selva. A multiple linear regression was performed to analyze the effect of region, adolescents and adults. HEI score. Results: The mean HEI score was 71,0 (SD: 10,0), women scored higher than men (72,2 (10,0) vs 69,5 (9,7); p<0.001). Dairy products scored higher in the Sierra region and lower in the Selva region (6,76 (4,53) vs 2,86 (4,24); p<0. 001). Similarly, meats scored higher on the Costa region and the Jungle region and lower in the Sierra region (4,76 (0,89) vs. 4,76 (0,84) vs. 4,24 (1,49); p<0.001). The adjusted linear regression showed that the Sierra region has the highest HEI score (coef: 1.89, EE:0.75; p=0.012) and the Selva region the lowest score (coef: -5.31, EE:1.01; p<0.001). Conclusion: The region of residence affects the quality index, with the population of the Sierra having a higher index of healthy eating and the forest having the lowest score compared to the other regions. It is important to improve the quality of the population's diet across regions in Peru.
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Gaudioso, Giulia. "Achieving health promoting gut microbiome modulation through sustainable, nutritious and healthy foods." Doctoral thesis, Università degli studi di Trento, 2022. http://hdl.handle.net/11572/331878.
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The global pandemic of diet-related non-communicable diseases and the fact that global food production represents one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, have identified unhealthy and unsustainably food chains as a major societal health challenge and a risk to ecosystem stability. This thesis aimed to investigate if digestion of nutritious, less highly processed foods could lead to health-promoting changes in the gut microbiota. Our modern Western-style diet (MWD) is characterized by high intake of extremely processed foods, which contain significant concentrations of inflammatory advanced glycation end-products (AGE) implicated in metabolic disease development. Novel observations in this thesis showed that chronic exposure to dietary AGE modulated gut microbiota (GM) community structure rendering it more similar to the GM previously observed in diabetic/obese mice. Further, I demonstrated that elevated systemic inflammatory markers could be mediated by AGE induced changes in GM composition. Measuring the potential of whole plant foods to improve gut health, a local broccoli ecotype (Broccolo of Torbole, BR) and Moringa oleifera were investigated using in vitro models of the human GM and intestinal epithelium. BR significantly reduced bacterial richness and evenness, increased Escherichia-Shigella relative abundance and decreased Alistipes and Ruminococcus 1. The GM extensively metabolized BR polyphenols and increased concentrations of short chain fatty acids. However, BR did not impact on intestinal permeability, using a Caco-2 monolayer model and trans-epithelial electrical resistance (TEER). This thesis provided novel insights on the fate of Moringa glucosinolates and polyphenols during faecal fermentation and on their potential beneficial activity on gut health, with glucomoringin significantly increasing TEER. Microbial communities are also involved in healthy and sustainable food production. Characterizing the successional development of local organic sauerkraut production, this thesis established a culture collection of sauerkraut lactic acid bacteria of potential future biotechnological evaluation and measured metabolite production during sauerkraut fermentation. Sauerkraut water improved immune response of a Caco-2-peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) in vitro model of the gut associated immune system upon inflammatory LPS challenge. Finally, since sustainable diets rely on sustainable and nutritious foods, I analyzed the role of the GM in improving the sustainability of farmed trout. Novel sustainable feeds containing poultry by-products (P) or insect protein (Hermetia illucens (H) meal), were investigated for their potential impact on fish growth performance, GM composition and inflammatory biomarkers. P increased the relative abundance of protein-degraders Paeniclostridium and Bacteroidales, while H increased chitin-degraders Actinomyces and Bacillus. This study also provided evidence of feed-chain microbiome transmission of Actinomyces from insect H feed to trout GM. The analysis of gut microbiomes therefore represents an innovative strategy to define healthy reference diets, to characterize the potential health effects of local and traditionally produced foods, to identify new sustainable and nutritious crops, and to drive the urgently needed transformation of the global food system. In order to obtain more sustainable, healthy and nutritious food production systems a better understanding and management of microbiomes along the food chain has never been more important.
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Park, Ga Bin. "A system that promotes healthy eating habits in preschoolers." Thesis, Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/24729.
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Björklund, Erika. "Constituting the healthy employee? : Governing gendered subjects in workplace health promotion." Doctoral thesis, Umeå universitet, Pedagogik, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-1953.
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With a post-structural approach and an analytical focus on processes of governmentality and biopower, this study is concerned with how discourses of health are contextualized in educational practice and interaction between educators and participants in workplace health promotion (WHP) interventions. Of concern are issues of the discursive production, regulation and representation of power, knowledge and subjects as gendered beings in workplace health promotion interventions. The methods for generating data are participant observation, interviews and gathering of documentation pertaining to four different workplace health promotion nterventions. Based on these data, the thesis offers an analysis of the health discourses drawn on in the interventions and the technologies of power and of the self by which the participants are governed and invited to govern themselves in the name of health. It also asks what practices and positions that thus come to be made available or not to the participants. Two health discourses are identified: the biomedical discourse and the wellness discourse. Both discourses are drawn on in all four studied interventions, the biomedical discourse being the dominating discourse drawn on. The biomedical discourse is informed by scientific ‘facts’ and statistics and is underpinned by a notion of risk. The wellness discourse is informed by an understanding of health as a subjective embodied experience and is underpinned by a notion of pleasure. Drawing on these discourses, the responsibility for health is placed with the participants and the healthy participant/employee is constituted as a rationally motivated risk-avoider and disciplined pleasure seeker who is both willing and able to actively make ‘good’ choices regarding their lifestyle. Furthermore, and informed by essentialist and heteronormative ideas about gender, the ideal healthy person is modelled on a male norm, representing women as the deviant Other.
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Entwistle, Timothy. "Implementing a healthy eating strategy after heart and lung transplantation : a randomised controlled feasibility study." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2017. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/implementing-a-healthy-eating-strategy-after-heart-and-lung-transplantationa-randomised-controlled-feasibility-study(b38c6367-3be9-4fb0-91a2-43f9b981b9a8).html.
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Background: Studies evaluating the possible health-promoting effects of sound nutrition in heart and lung transplant recipients are currently lacking. Despite advances in drug treatment and patient monitoring, lifestyle-associated complications such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease occur frequently. Following transplantation, a low-fat eating pattern is currently viewed as best standard care. However, a Mediterranean diet based on a varied range of fresh unprocessed foods and supplemented with extra virgin olive oil has demonstrated clinical benefit in various non-transplant populations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a Mediterranean vs a low-fat diet intervention in heart and lung transplant recipients, and to assess clinical and biochemical outcomes. Methods: This was a randomised controlled feasibility trial to evaluate a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil, vs a modified low-fat diet in heart and lung transplant recipients at a single centre. In total, 41 clinically stable male and female (median age 55 years) transplant recipients were randomly assigned (1:1) in two separate 12-month waves (n=24 and n=17) to one of these diet interventions. A range of validated food frequency and adherence questionnaires captured changes in participants' reported eating habits to 6 weeks post-study. Clinical and biochemical analysis was conducted at baseline, 25 and 52 weeks. Telephone and outpatient contact provided a support mechanism to reinforce dietary behavioural change. Caloric intake and physical exercise awareness were discussed, but not promoted. Results: Thirty nine participants completed the trial (95%). Adherence to both interventions improved significantly at week 25, and was maintained at 52 and 58 weeks. Compared with baseline, waist circumference decreased in both groups at week 25 (p=0.024). A decrease in blood pressure and heart rate occurred at 52 weeks in the low-fat group only. At 52 weeks, higher adherence resulted in significant improvements in fasting glucose in the Mediterranean (< 4.8%) and low-fat (< 5%) groups. This respective pattern was also observed with total cholesterol (≤ 9% and ≤ 7%), triglycerides (≤ 9% and ≤ 20%) and IGF-1 (≤ 9% and ≤ 15%). A significant decrease in the LDL/HDL ratio (≤ 12%) occurred in the Mediterranean group only. Moreover, clinically relevant lipid and glucose regulation changes were observed in each intervention. Conclusions: The implementation of a prospective 12-month Mediterranean or low-fat diet is feasible and acceptable in a heart and lung transplant outpatient setting. Both interventions were positively associated with improvements in lipid and blood glucose regulation and circulating IGF-1. As part of a multidisciplinary framework, these findings offer an additional therapeutic strategy to optimise outpatient care.
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Ritter, Rebecca Leigh. "Effect of implementation intentions on healthy eating behavior as a function of self-schema status." Click here for download, 2009. http://proquest.umi.com.ps2.villanova.edu/pqdweb?did=1934736021&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=3260&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
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Lelong, Hélène. "Relations entre Mesures Non Médicamenteuses et Pression Artérielle. Analyse des données de l’étude NutriNet-Santé." Thesis, Sorbonne Paris Cité, 2017. http://www.theses.fr/2017USPCD081/document.
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L’hypertension est la maladie chronique la plus fréquente dans le monde. Aussi, des mesures non médicamenteuses, nommément l’adhérence à une alimentation équilibrée (riche en fruits et légumes et réduite en sel), le maintien d’un poids normal, la pratique d’une activité physique régulière et une consommation d’alcool limitée, sont largement recommandées dans les textes de recommandations des sociétés savantes afin de prévenir l’hypertension et/ou d’améliorer le contrôle tensionnel des individus hypertendus. L’objectif de cette thèse était d’étudier les relations entre ces facteurs et le niveau de pression artérielle d’une part et le risque de survenue d’une hypertension à partir d’analyses transversales et prospectives des données de l’étude NutriNet-Santé, une e-cohorte française. Nos résultats rapportent que le niveau de pression artérielle est significativement associé à l’indice de masse corporel, à la consommation en fruits et légumes et plus largement à l’adhérence à une alimentation globale équilibrée, à la consommation d’alcool et au niveau d’activité physique ; confirment l’association entre le risque d’hypertension et les apports alimentaires de plusieurs facteurs nutritionnels et soulignent qu’une alimentation globalement saine et équilibrée pourrait fortement contribuer à prévenir l’hypertension. Enfin, nos résultats suggèrent que l’adhérence à l’ensemble des mesures non médicamenteuses pourrait diminuer de moitié le nombre de nouveau cas d’hypertension ou tout du moins retarder leur survenueHypertension is the most prevalent chronic disease in the world and lifestyle behaviors, namely adherence to a healthy diet (rich in fruits and vegetables and with reduced consumption of salt), maintain of normal weight, regular physical activity and limitation of alcohol, for its prevention and control are recommended within worldwide guidelines. Our aim was to study the relationship between those recommended lifestyle behaviors and first blood pressure level and second risk of incident hypertension, through cross-sectional and prospective analyses using data from the NutriNet-Santé study, a French web-based cohort. Our results reported significant associations between body mass index, fruits and vegetables and alcohol consumption, and physical activity; confirmed the association of several nutritional factors and incident hypertension and highlighted that adopting a global healthy diet could strongly contribute to the prevention of hypertension. Moreover, adhere to all the recommended lifestyle behaviors could reduce the hypertension risk of half or at least delay the new onsets of hypertension
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Casado, Francisco J. Crespo. "Development, implementation and evaluation of a healthy lunch box intervention for Australian Latino parents." Phd thesis, Australian Catholic University, 2020. https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/download/680d6b8b7e37f9153fef45cf2fc20d9b559be94da5f39d4e57a9553b9cc7bc1d/6469579/Crespo_Casado_2020_Healthy_Lunch_Box_Intervention_For_Australian_Latino_Parents.pdf.
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Excessive weight gain and obesity, including the non-communicable diseases related to these conditions, are major public health challenges of the 21st century. Consumption of diets rich in sugars and fat, and low in vegetables and fruits, is associated with the development of weight gain and obesity, insulin resistance and other cardio-metabolic diseases. In general, children are not meeting national dietary recommendations and the diet of children has been characterised as being low in fruit and vegetables and high in sweetened beverages, convenience and fast food. Children bring packed lunches to school in many countries, including Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US), and foods brought from home are typically of poor nutritional quality. In addition, foods in lunch boxes are likely representative of eating patterns at home. There are few interventions specifically targeting the preparation of healthful lunch boxes, and these have displayed modest outcomes.
It is possible that immigrant children arrive with healthier dietary behaviours, but at least some of these behaviours deteriorate as children acculturate. Some immigrant parents adopt unhealthy dietary habits, which can impact their children’s dietary behaviours, moving away from traditional diets in favour of a Western diet pattern, rich in sugar and saturated fat, thus increasing the risk of weight gain and obesity among their children. Although totalling approximately 3% of the world’s population, immigrants are relatively underrepresented in health promotion research. Latino immigrants in the US are one of the few immigrant groups who have received significant research attention. Evidence suggest that as Latinos adapt to mainstream US culture, they often adopt less healthful eating habits, including decreased frequency of family meals and increased consumption of ultra-processed packaged foods.
In 2016, there were 146,180 people born in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking Latin American countries living in Australia, their numbers having increased by 52% in the period 2006-2016. Several previous studies have indicated that some newcomers to Australia experience difficulties in adapting to the new food system and food-ways, describing how these difficulties affect their dietary behaviours. Some of this literature contains limited information on lunch box preparation practices by immigrant parents, suggesting that sociocultural factors specific to these particular groups can play a key role in families’ dietary practices. There has been a lack of high-quality evidence about the process of dietary acculturation among Latino children in Australia. What is known is that parents play a vital role in the prevention of childhood obesity. Therefore, this research program aims to understand the barriers, facilitators and factors affecting lunch box preparation among Australian Latino immigrant parents, in order to inform the development and delivery of a culturally appropriate intervention that could assist in the preparation of healthful lunch boxes for their children by addressing these factors.
This thesis describes three research studies designed to address the overall research aim. The research is underpinned by a pragmatic paradigm. A pragmatic approach was suitable for this research given the complexity of designing a new intervention, and that using both quantitative and qualitative methods is necessary to enable a richer understanding of participants’ perceptions and a quantitative evaluation of the impact of the intervention. A conceptual framework was developed to assist the research process. A pragmatic research approach was used to conduct the research because it is regarded as the most common way to reconcile the opposing positivist and constructivist paradigms. The overall findings of the studies suggest that it is possible to design and deliver a culturally appropriate behaviour change intervention to improve lunch box preparation practices among Australian Latino immigrant parents. A number of factors were identified by parents as affecting lunch box preparation, including parents’ cultural food practices, the food environment, children’s food preferences and aspects of food literacy. However, several barriers to adopting healthier lunch box preparation practices were also reported, such as parents’ lack of food preparation skills and time, and the school environment, suggesting that future work to address these issues is needed.
Study 1 involved three distinct systematic reviews of the literature, the aim being to investigate the available evidence on whether lunch boxes provided by Australian Latino immigrant parents to their children were generally of poor nutritional quality. However, none of the available scientific literature included Australian Latino parents. Consequently, two additional systematic reviews were conducted to provide an evidence base for the development of the intervention. Sixteen studies reviewed provided information on children’s dietary intake in Latin America and about the school lunch boxes prepared by Australian parents. In addition, an extensive, but not systematic, review of scientific literature provided information on school lunch provision by other immigrant parents in Australia. Findings from Study 1 also enabled preliminary conclusions to be drawn regarding the potential difficulties of preparing healthful lunch boxes for their children, as well as adapting to Australian food-ways. For example, with time, immigrant parents tend to adopt unhealthy dietary practices, and this is partly due to several sociocultural factors. Study 1 concluded that lunch box preparation by Australian Latino immigrant parents needed to be further explored. The findings of this review informed the development of Study 2.
Study 2 involved a qualitative study to explore factors affecting school lunch box preparation by Australian Latino parents. Thirteen semi-structured individual interviews and one group interview were conducted with Australian Latino parents. The findings show that parents need support during lunch box preparation at home. Parents identified some aspects of food literacy, such as food and nutrition knowledge and food preparation skills, as important in the preparation of healthful lunch boxes. They identified numerous barriers to preparing healthful lunch boxes, which had an impact on their practices, such as lack of time and food preparation skills and unsupportive school food environment, including school canteens and not enough time allowed to eat lunch. Importantly, parents reported difficulties in adapting to Australian meal patterns, particularly getting used to the evening meal being the main meal of the day. They also reported lack of familiarity with the Australian school lunch system, and emphasised that children’s lunches are abundant and nourishing in Latin America. The findings of Study 2 informed the development of the third and final study.
Study 3 was an uncontrolled before- and after-intervention study, which aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a group-based healthy lunch box intervention to support parents’ preparation of healthier lunch boxes, and used mixed methods to assess processes and outcomes. The intervention was delivered online via a social networking site to reach immigrant Australian Latino parents. The qualitative evaluation consisted of parents’ posts made by participating parents on the group’s wall during the intervention, and five semi-structured evaluation interviews at the conclusion of the intervention to evaluate its acceptability and usefulness. The quantitative evaluation consisted of pre- and post-surveys measuring parents’ food literacy levels. The qualitative component of the study confirmed most of the factors identified in Study 2, and identified barriers to behaviour change, such as children’s food preferences, lack of food preparation skills, and the school food environment, which will need to be considered in future interventions. Parents valued the group support, the experience of sharing and focus on improving in the group. For example, parents reported that learning about how other parents have managed similar situations provided them with a sense of motivation to prepare healthier lunch boxes and helped them to cope with stress and anxiety. The quantitative component of the study found that parents’ food literacy increased post-intervention, suggesting that food literacy may have an impact on parents’ lunch box preparation practices.
Collectively, these three studies highlight the feasibility of an intervention and provide preliminary evidence that a culturally appropriate intervention for immigrant parents to improve lunch box preparation practices may be beneficial for parents. The intervention may be refined based on the feedback from the pilot trial and evaluated in a larger controlled trial to determine its effectiveness. For example, it is possible to create culturally appropriate and relevant education materials. This thesis provides a series of insights into culturally appropriate interventions for researchers and practitioners interested in developing culturally appropriate programmes to improve lunch box preparation practices among immigrant parents in order to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as childhood obesity.
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Maurer, Jaclyn. "Calories Count - Tips for Healthy Weight Management." College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/146469.
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4 pp.Weight management is more than just cutting back on carbohydrate or fat. Controlling calories is key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. This publication reviews how calories count, not matter what type of diet you choose to follow.
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Sinigalias, Pavlos-Ioannis. "Secondary students' understandings of healthy diet : a comparative study in Greece and England." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2002. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/10019098/.
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This study looks at the nutritional literacy of20 Greek and 20 British students who were about to complete higher secondary education. The meaning ofa balanced diet is discussed and a model is proposed according to which a balanced diet aims at the promotion ofthe overall health ofthe individual and not only the prevention of diseases. The various social psychological theories that have been used in surveys and health interventions are reviewed. Nutritional literacy is analysed with regard to four issues: understanding of health, understanding ofa balanced diet, ability to make informed food choices and ability to describe and comment on one's own dietary habits. For the exploration of these issues, an interview was selected as the research instrument because it is resilient and can focus on each subject's views. The schedule ofthe interview was developed through three series ofpilot interviews. The data collected were analysed qualitatively, but some statistical methods were also deployed. Students defined health positively, i.e. in terms ofgood health rather than the avoidance ofill health, and referred mainly to bodily health. They spoke about habits that we must adopt rather than about habits that we must avoid. Diet and exercise were the most often reported health-promoting habits. For most ofthe students, bodily growth and good looks were the aims ofa balanced diet. Some students reported the prevention of cardiovascular diseases through diet, but most ofthem ignored the links between the type ofdiet and cancers ofthe digestive tract. Some students interpreted nutritional information in a way that reflected their own strongly held views about the nature of a balanced diet. Students' views and their ability to plan a balanced diet were characterized by high accuracy but low comprehensiveness. Finally, students were rather selective in the description oftheir own diet. Most ofthem reported that they are more or less committed to a healthy diet. However, they did not identify this commitment as a precaution against ill health.
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Da, Silva Kelsey Joelle. "Healthy and Unhealthy Diet Intake and Carotid Intima Media Thickness in Older Adults." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2012. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/3768.
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Background -- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a primary premature killer of adults and risk of CVD has been linked to modifiable risk factors including dietary intake. Many diet assessment tools are costly, time consuming, and complicated. This study investigated the relationship between diet quality and cardiovascular disease risk as indicated by carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) using a validated, simple, self-administered rapid food screener. Methods -- Participants were 51 male and 33 female older adults with an average age of 67 years. Carotid intima-media thickness was assessed using B-mode high resolution diagnostic ultrasound. Unhealthy and healthy diet intake was assessed using a validated 22-item rapid food screener. Data on other potentially confounding variables were also collected and included blood lipid profile, BMI, and resting blood pressure. Results -- Pearson correlation analysis showed a significant relationship for the unhealthy diet pattern and cIMT for both average and maximum region cIMT (r = 0.218, p = .023; r = 0.197, p = .037 respectively). There were no significant correlations related to the healthy diet pattern. ANOVA results did indicate significant differences in cIMT means (average cIMT and maximum region cIMT) when highest intakes of fruits and vegetables were compared with lowest intakes (average cIMT, (F (1,30) 4.54, p = .041; maximum region cIMT, (F (1,30) 5.41, p = .027). Average cIMT was 0.729mm vs 0.853mm respectively for highest vs lowest fruit and vegetable intake. Maximum region cIMT was 0.864mm vs 1.023mm when comparing highest vs lowest fruit and vegetable consumers. Conclusion -- Results of this study are similar to other studies that have indicated a relationship between diet and CVD/cIMT. Dietary intakes in the present study were assessed with an easy to use, self-administered rapid food screener. This is an important aspect of the study considering previous studies have used lengthier, complicated, time intensive tools. Because the rapid food screener can be self-administered and is inexpensive it may be used as an indicator of CVD /cIMT risk by health promotion professionals and even individuals themselves.
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Berman, Mark Alan. "Thinking beyond health to motivate dietary change : piloting a vegan healthy eating program for obesity management /." [New Haven, Conn. : s.n.], 2004. http://ymtdl.med.yale.edu/theses/available/etd-08182004-165845/.
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Kane, Kathleen Joanne. "Diet quality and Food Security of Cancer Patients." The Ohio State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1524141604292618.
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Sethi, Ellora. "Healthy diet and physical exercise as adjunctive or alternatives to medications| A grant proposal." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1528045.
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The need for an adjunctive and alternative program at Alternative, Community, and Correctional Schools and Services (ACCESS) schools is critical to better serve the youth of Orange County. The purpose of this project was to write a grant proposal seeking funds to develop a program that will explore the use of active treatment approaches: healthy diet and exercise as an alternative or adjunct to the use of psychotropic medications among adolescents identified at risk for mental health problems. The proposed program if funded will introduce active approaches to improve the student's self-regulation and level of mental health functioning. The program will involve a nutritional, well balanced diet integrated into their daily life along with daily exercise and a weekly outdoor engagement outing. If funded, this program would result in the adolescent's ability to overcome their mental health challenges holistically, attaining self-sufficiency without pharmacotherapeutic treatment. Submission of this grant is not required for this thesis project.
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Mullett, Melissa R. "College students' perceptions of healthy lifestyles--focus groups targeting diet and exercise in college." The Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1413453043.
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Fernández, Falcón Luz Stephany, Bermúdez Leonardo Jaime García, Ríos Pita Juan Diego Mejía, and Pumayalli Lucia Liz Uscamayta. "Estudio de la viabilidad de producción y distribución de miel con cúrcuma." Bachelor's thesis, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10757/652767.
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El Perú cuenta con más del 70% de personas adultas que sufren de obesidad, esto a consecuencia de la falta de cuidado de su salud y de una dieta balanceada. El país cuenta con alimentos ricos en nutrientes y proteínas, de los cuales no aprovechamos ni conocemos. Uno de ellos, es la cúrcuma, identificado como un importante antinflamatorio, antioxidante, además, cuenta con propiedades anticancerígenas. Esto combinado con el potente efecto de la miel, hace que obtengamos un producto en beneficio para la salud. Es por eso, el presente trabajo de investigación se ha basado en proponer una opción adicional a las del mercado para complementar una dieta saludable.Peru has more than 70% of adults suffering from obesity, this is a consequence of the lack of health care and a balanced diet. The country has foods rich in nutrients and proteins, which we do not take advantage of or know about. One of them, is turmeric, identified as an important anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, also has anti-cancer properties. This combined with the powerful effect of honey, makes us obtain a product in health benefit. That is why, the present research work has been based on proposing an additional option to those of the market to complement a healthy diet.
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Ireland, Amanda N. "OVERALL DIET QUALITY OF COLLEGIATE ATHLETES." UKnowledge, 2013. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/foodsci_etds/14.
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Athletes appear healthy according to weight for height and body fat standards. Though athletes appear to be healthy, little is known about their diets. Research states there is a connection between athletic performance and nutrition. The objective of this study was to determine the diet quality of 138 collegiate athletes. Data were collected in a laboratory. Demographics were collected via survey. Anthropometrics were assessed using a free standing stadiometer and the BodPod® for body fat assessment. Block 2005 Food Frequency Questionnaire© was used to assess diets. The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) 2005 was used to calculate diet quality scores. The average BMI was 23.2 (2.3) kg/m2 and the average body fat was17.8 % (6.5). The average HEI score was 51.2 (8.8). Higher HEI scores were correlated with higher body fat percentage in this sample. Diets were adequate in: calcium, iron, and vitamin C. Diets were inadequate in: fiber, fruits and vegetables intakes. The athletes had excessive intakes of sodium and total percent fats. These findings demonstrate the need for nutrition education for collegiate athletes.
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Genoni, Angela. "Health impacts and dietary composition of Paleolithic and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating Diets in Australia." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2018. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/2126.
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The Paleolithic diet is promoted in Australia for improved gut health. However, it excludes grains and dairy, food groups that form part of the evidence-based Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE). While total dietary fibre intake can be maintained from consumption of vegetables, fruit and nuts, it is not known if the elimination of grain-based foods results in changes to resistant starch (RS) intake. The Paleolithic diet can be classified as a low carbohydrate diet, however, interventions examining the impact of low carbohydrate diets on gastrointestinal health have been short-term and very low in dietary fibre, limiting comparison with a Paleolithic dietary pattern. Serum trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) arises mainly from colonic fermentation and hepatic conversion of animal protein and is positively associated with cardiovascular disease, but changes to RS intake may alter concentrations. With available literature on the Paleolithic diet examining only cardiometabolic and anthropometric outcomes, there exists a need to examine both fibre fraction intake and markers of gastrointestinal health, including the composition of the microbiota.
The PhD research comprised three separate studies. Studies One and Two re-examined data from a four-week randomised dietary intervention in healthy women (n=39) using the Paleolithic (n=22) and AGHE diets (n=17), to understand fibre fraction intake and to determine whether the short-term dietary change induced changes in serum TMAO concentrations. Study Three comprised a new, cross-sectional study and examined markers for dietary intake, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health; comparing the results to a control group following a standard Australian diet. Forty-four long-term followers (>1 y) of the Paleolithic diet and 47 healthy controls were recruited; three-day weighed food records, diet history, anthropometric measures, fasting blood, 24-hour urine and 48-hour stool samples were collected. Food group, fibre and RS intake were estimated from weighed food records; serum TMAO concentrations were measured using LC-MS; faecal biochemistry with LC and GC-MS; faecal microbiota composition was analysed using 16s rRNA sequencing of the v4 region.
The short-term intervention comprising Studies One and Two showed RS intake postintervention, on a Paleolithic diet was significantly lower (RS Minimum 1.39 ± 0.95 g/day, RS Maximum 6.52 ± 4.59 g/day), than intake in the AGHE group (RS Minimum 2.46 ±2.26 g/day, RS Maximum 9.91 ± 9.06 g/day) and resulted in significant differences between groups (P
Study Three showed variation in the level of adherence to the Paleolithic diet and resulted in the stratification of the cohort into Strict Paleolithic (SP) (n=22) and Pseudo-Paleolithic (PP) (n=22) groups. Total dietary fibre intake was similar in the SP and control groups (30 g/day versus 27 g/day) and significantly higher than that of the PP group (21 g/day) (PBifidobacteriaand Roseburia genera, and increased abundance of TMA producing genera Hungatella.
Lower RS and carbohydrate intake, combined with high fat intake were associated with changes in microbiota and reduced abundances of beneficial genera in the Paleolithic group. The lack of differences between groups observed in SCFA excretion and the association with vegetable intake is supportive of dietary recommendations to increase consumption and may indicate a mechanism via which vegetables exert beneficial health impacts. The significantly higher concentrations of TMAO in the SP group and the association with both whole grain intake and the microbiota indicates that a variety of carbohydrate sources and fibre components may be required to maintain colonic health. Future research should now focus on including markers of intestinal permeability and inflammation to confirm these findings.
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Lewis, Gillian Renee, and Gillian Renee Lewis. "Self-Reporting a Healthy Diet and Dietary Practices Among Undergraduate Nutrition and Non-Nutrition Majors." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/625037.
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After our previous study revealed a positive correlation between a high number of nutrition classes and healthy dietary habits, we analyzed the impact of one nutrition class on dietary habits. The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of one introductory nutrition class in raising awareness of healthy dietary habits and inspiring healthy changes. Undergraduate students in NSC 170 were given pre-surveys the second week of class (n = 364) and post-surveys the last week of class (n = 281). Both pre- and post-surveys contained questions about demographic information, meal preparation, dietary habits, and dietary self-assessment. The pre-survey revealed a significant relationship between increased age and self-perception of an unhealthy diet (p = 0.066), a significant decrease in fast food meals with age (p = 0.018), and increased fruit and vegetable consumption with nutrition majors. The post-survey revealed a significant relationship between increased academic status and self-perception of a healthy diet (p = 0.053) and a significant relationship between weight loss and self-perception of a healthy diet (p = 0.0125). A comparison of pre- and post-surveys revealed a decrease in the number of fast food meals in juniors and a significant increase in vegetables among nutrition majors.
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Houston, Veronica M. "An evaluation study of the promotion of healthy eating amongst families living in poverty in Glasgow." Thesis, Glasgow Caledonian University, 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.319502.
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Ahmad, Fuzi Salma F. "The effect of dietary components on non-haem iron absorption in healthy and iron-deficient women." Thesis, University of Chester, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10034/620397.
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Two clinical trials investigating the effect of modulating two dietary components, tea containing polyphenols and vitamin D aimed at improving non-haem iron absorption and iron status recovery, were carried out in a cohort of healthy and iron deficient UK women, respectively. Tea has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of non-haem iron absorption but it remains unclear whether the timing of tea consumption relative to a meal influences iron bioavailability, with limited published evidence, especially in human trials. The aim of the first study was to investigate the effect of tea consumption on non-haem iron absorption and to assess the effect of time interval of tea consumption on non-haem iron absorption relative to an iron-containing meal, in a cohort of healthy female participants using a stable iron isotope (57Fe).
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Lishman, Marny. "A goal setting approach to a healthy lifestyle in adolescent females." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2009. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/330.
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Obesity and overweight, caused by unhealthy lifestyle behaviours such as physical inactivity and an unbalanced diet, contribute to a multitude of problems for both individuals and the community. The literature has demonstrated that risk factors that contribute to unhealthy lifestyle behaviours arise during childhood and adolescence. These behaviours lead into adulthood and the onset of chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
This thesis reported on the construction, implementation and exploratory evaluation of a goal setting program to help facilitate behaviour change in the areas of healthy eating and physical activity in female adolescents. Forty-two female adolescents enrolled in high school who were between 13 and 17 years of age participated in the study. Participants were split into two groups, an intervention group and a control group. Participants were educated in a goal framing technique which emphasised setting ‘approach’ over ‘avoidance’ goals, particularly in reference to living a healthy lifestyle; and they were encouraged to set goals that were moving towards success or gaining something, rather than giving up something. Both the goal setting program and the accompanying healthy lifestyle education program took an hour long each. The intervention period spanned six weeks with follow up after a further four weeks.
Dependent variables were behaviour, knowledge, Body Mass Index (BMI), self perception, exercise self efficacy and eating self efficacy. Individuals who participated in the goal setting program lost more weight (as measured by BMI), and increased their knowledge compared to those in the control group who did not set goals. Both findings ceased to be significant when age was controlled for statistically. Further exploration of the data revealed individual differences associated with culture and pre-intervention BMI evident in the goal setting group.
This research provided some support for using an aspect of goal setting (goal framing) in health behaviour modification for adolescents. Additional resources may be needed to facilitate change in the health behaviours of adolescents including ongoing support through an adolescent’s school and family, the use of motivational interviewing, and additional support for those adolescents who are already overweight.
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Freckleton, A. M. "Nutrition labelling." Thesis, University of Bradford, 1987. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.378111.
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Adamsson, Viola. "A Healthy Nordic Diet and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors : Intervention Studies with Special Emphasis on Plasma Lipoproteins." Doctoral thesis, Uppsala universitet, Klinisk nutrition och metabolism, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-211874.
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A healthy diet is important in the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Several risk factors, modifiable by diet, are involved in the development of CVD, e.g. hyperlipidaemia, hyperglycaemia, insulin resistance, obesity and hypertension. Little data however exist on diets composed of foods originating from the Nordic countries, and their potential to reduce CVD risk. This thesis aimed to investigate whether an ad libitum healthy Nordic diet (ND), either provided as a whole diet, or as a prudent breakfast (PB) alone, could influence CVD risk factors in healthy, mildly hypercholesterolemic men and women. Another aim was to describe the nutrient and food composition of the ND, both by using self-reported data and serum biomarkers of dietary fat quality. The primary clinical outcome measure was LDL-cholesterol, and other cardiometabolic risk factors were secondary outcomes. Two parallel, randomised, controlled intervention studies were conducted in free-living subjects. Clinical and dietary assessments were performed at baseline and at the end of dietary interventions. All foods were provided to subjects randomised to ND, whereas only breakfast items were supplied to subjects randomised to PB. Control groups followed their habitual diet/breakfast. Compared with controls, ND reduced body weight and improved several CVD risk factors including LDL-cholesterol, insulin sensitivity and blood pressure. Several, but not all effects were probably partly mediated by diet-induced weight loss. ND accorded with Nordic nutrition recommendations and was defined as “a plant-based diet, where animal products are used sparingly as side dishes”. Compared with average Swedish diet, ND was high in dietary fibre, but low in sodium, meat, high-fat dairy products, sweets and alcohol. A decreased intake of saturated fat and increased intake of n-3 PUFA during ND was partly reflected in serum lipids. Eating a PB without other dietary changes did not improve lipid or glucose metabolism, but decreased markers of visceral fat and inflammation, without influencing body weight. This thesis suggests that a whole ND, but not PB alone, promotes weight loss and improves multiple CVD risk factors in healthy subjects after 6 weeks. These results suggest that ND could have a potential role in the prevention of cardiometabolic diseases.
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Shen, Qing. "Measuring the impact of whole foods on human gut microbiota : possible implications for a healthy diet." Thesis, University of Reading, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.533765.
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Delloro, Derick. "Effects of nitrite on long-term peripheral chemoreflex in healthy and high fat diet-fed rats." Thesis, University of Iowa, 2019. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/6722.
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Inorganic nitrate and nitrite supplementation improves endothelial function, decreases blood pressure, increases ejection fraction, and decreases overall weight. It also attenuates the hypoxic ventilatory response (HVR) in healthy individuals. The HVR is increased in obese humans when compared to healthy individuals. Therefore, we hypothesize that HVR increases in a rat model of obesity and this increase is blunted by nitrite supplementation.
In the first experiment, nitrite supplementation significantly reduced HVR. In the second experiment, contrary to data in humans, the HVR was reduced in obese rats compared to control. Nitrite did not alter this obesity-induced decrease in HVR. Nitrite did cause a significant increase in rate of oxygen consumption (V̇O2) when compared to both HFD rats and control rats. Future studies are needed to determine the mechanisms behind the impact of these interventions on HVR.
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Adelantado-Renau, Mireia. "Healthy lifestyle factors and academic performance in secondary school students: DADOS study." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Jaume I, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/667628.
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The main aim of this PhD Thesis was to investigate the associations between healthy lifestyle factors and academic performance in secondary school students. A total of 274 students (aged 13.9±0.3 years) from the DADOS (Deporte, ADOlescencia y Salud) study were involved in the present PhD Thesis. The main findings reveal that academic performance in secondary school students is 1) positively associated with sleep quality; 2) positively associated with adherence to the Mediterranean diet and daily meal frequency, and negatively associated with the risk of eating disorders; 3) negatively associated with tumor necrosis factor-α; 4) positively associated with cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength; 5) not associated with physical activity levels, and negatively associated with screen media usage. Overall, the present PhD Thesis indicates a positive association between healthy lifestyle factors and academic performance in secondary school students.El objetivo principal de esta Tesis Doctoral fue investigar las asociaciones entre los hábitos saludables y el rendimiento académico en estudiantes de educación secundaria obligatoria. Un total de 274 estudiantes (13.9±0.3 años), participantes del proyecto DADOS (Deporte, ADOlescencia y Salud) fueron incluidos en esta Tesis Doctoral. Los hallazgos revelan que el rendimiento académico se asocia: 1) positivamente con la calidad del sueño; 2) positivamente con la adherencia a la dieta Mediterránea, y la frecuencia diaria de comidas, y negativamente con el riesgo de padecer trastornos de la alimentación; 3) negativamente con la concentración del factor de necrosis tumoral-α; 4) positivamente con la resistencia cardiorrespiratoria y la fuerza muscular; 5) negativamente con el tiempo empleado en actividades de pantalla, y no se asocia con los niveles de actividad física. La presente Tesis Doctoral indica una asociación positiva entre los hábitos saludables y el rendimiento académico en estudiantes de educación secundaria obligatoria.
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Lins, Suelen Dalbosco. "Adesão à intervenção nutricional baseada na dieta do mediterrâneo em pacientes após síndrome coronariana aguda." Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, 2017. https://ri.ufs.br/handle/riufs/6694.
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Introduction: Scientific evidences demonstrate that Mediterranean Diet is a protective factor for several kinds of chronic non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases. This dietary pattern is essential as preventive and treatment measure for these diseases. The accession to changes in habit is a dynamic process, challenging for both patients and healthcare professionals. Nevertheless, in Brazil there are few works that show adherence to diet in patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Objective: To assess the accession to a nutritional intervention based on Mediterranean Diet in patients after Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Method: A nutritional intervention based on the Mediterranean Diet was performed in 282 patients after Acute Coronary Syndrome, attended at the cardiology ranked hospitals in the state of Sergipe. The intervention was carried out in two appointments, with interval of 90 days between the first and the second, through individualized nutritional care. During the consultations, the food intake frequency questionnaire was applied, anthropometric measures were checked and a dietary prescription was made based on this food pattern.
Results: After nutritional intervention, patients significantly increased adherence to Mediterranean dietary patterns (p <0.001). There was no significant difference in adherence to the intervention between patients assisted by the Brazilian Unified Health System and the Supplementary Health Network. The mean of BMI, neck and waist circumferences had a significant reduction (p <0.001) in the interval between the first and the second query.Introdução: Evidências científicas demonstram que a adesão à Dieta Mediterrânea é fator protetor para diversos tipos de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis, como as doenças cardiovasculares. Este padrão dietético é essencial como medida preventiva e de tratamento para essas doenças. A adesão às mudanças de hábito é um processo dinâmico, desafiador tanto para pacientes quanto para profissionais de saúde. Entretanto, no Brasil são escassos trabalhos que mostrem a adesão à dieta em portadores de Síndrome Coronariana Aguda. Objetivo: Avaliar a adesão à intervenção nutricional baseada na Dieta do Mediterrâneo em pacientes após Síndrome Coronariana Aguda. Casuística e Métodos: Foi realizada intervenção nutricional baseada na Dieta do Mediterrâneo em 282 pacientes após Síndrome Coronariana Aguda, atendidos nos hospitais de referência cardiológica no estado de Sergipe. A intervenção foi realizada em duas consultas, com intervalo de 90 dias entre a primeira e a segunda, por meio de atendimento nutricional individualizado. Durante as consultas aplicou-se o questionário de frequência alimentar, aferiram-se medidas antropométricas e realizou-se prescrição dietética baseada neste padrão alimentar. Resultados: Após a intervenção nutricional, os pacientes aumentaram significativamente a adesão aos padrões da Dieta do Mediterrâneo (p < 0,001). Não houve diferença significativa na adesão à intervenção entre os pacientes assistidos pelo Sistema Único de Saúde brasileiro e pela Rede Suplementar de Saúde. A média do IMC, circunferências do pescoço e da cintura tiveram redução significativa (p < 0,001) no intervalo entre a primeira e a segunda consulta. Conclusão: A intervenção nutricional baseada na dieta do Mediterrâneo obteve satisfatória adesão dos participantes, tanto da rede pública quanto privada, e resultou em significativa redução dos parâmetros antropométricos.
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Collins, LaPorchia Antoinette. "Three Essays Examining Household Demand for Healthy Foods." The Ohio State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1469056517.
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Englund, Tessa Rhianon. "Exploring Progress, Barriers and Opportunities for the Branded FNV Marketing Campaign to Impact Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/104142.
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Unhealthy food and beverage products marketed through diverse media platforms contribute to poor diet quality, obesity, and chronic diseases in the United States (US). Limited empirical research is available on the effectiveness of integrated marketing communications (IMC) and branded media campaigns used to positively influence Americans' diet-related cognitive, behavioral and health outcomes. The purpose of this research was to assess and inform the Partnership for a Healthier America's Fruits and Veggies (FNV) Campaign to increase fruit and vegetable purchases and intake among targeted teen and mom populations. This PhD research evaluated the use, outcomes, and perspectives on branded food marketing campaigns to inform the FNV Campaign through four studies. Study 1 used a mixed-methods research approach that included a scoping review; comprehensive review of peer-reviewed articles, gray literature and media sources; and key-informant interviews (n=11) to identify 13 national branded marketing campaigns that used health-branding strategies to encourage healthy dietary purchases and consumption in the US between 1990-2016. Study 2 explored views of diverse stakeholders (n=22) regarding the FNV Campaign using semi-structured interviews that were thematically analyzed using a conceptual framework with eight constructs (i.e., campaign design, reach, adoption, effectiveness, impact, expansion, scaling up and sustainability). Study 3 assessed FNV Campaign awareness, cognitions and behaviors for buying and eating fruits and vegetables through a survey of targeted teen and millennial mom audiences (n=1,604) in Hampton Roads, Virginia and Fresno, California where the FNV Campaign pilot was launched. Study 4 encompassed a mixed-methods evaluation using data from the second and third studies that assessed and explored congruence between FNV brand awareness and recall of IMC strategies among survey respondents with stakeholders' perspectives regarding IMC strategy contexts and potential. This body of research expands knowledge about the effectiveness of diet-related IMC and media campaigns and provides a foundation for future FNV Campaign evaluations. Taken together, findings across the four studies identified significant opportunities for large-scale IMC campaigns to improve evaluation designs and outcome reporting. These results can inform evidence-based strategies and policies to improve the design of the FNV Campaign and other IMC initiatives to improve dietary patterns and population health.Doctor of Philosophy
Marketing promotions for unhealthy foods and beverages are widespread in the United States (US) and influence Americans' diet choices that lead to weight gain, obesity, and chronic diseases. There is little understanding of how marketing and media campaigns can be used to positively influence Americans' to consume high quality diets and improve their health outcomes. The purpose of this research was to assess and inform the Partnership for a Healthier America's Fruits and Veggies (FNV) Campaign to increase fruit and vegetable purchases and intake among target populations. This PhD research evaluated the use, outcomes, and perspectives on branded food marketing campaigns to inform the FNV Campaign through four studies. Study 1 used a mixed-methods research approach that included a scoping review of the academic and non-academic literature, and key-informant interviews to identify 13 national branded marketing campaigns that used branding strategies to encourage healthy diets in the US between 1990-2016. Study 2 used interviews to explore the views of 22 stakeholders experienced with the FNV Campaign or fruit and vegetable promotion. Interviews were thematically analyzed using a framework with eight constructs (i.e., campaign design, reach, adoption, effectiveness, impact, expansion, scaling up and sustainability) to understand diverse stakeholder perspectives. Study 3 assessed FNV Campaign awareness, cognitions and behaviors for buying and eating fruits and vegetables through a survey of targeted teen and millennial mom audiences (n = 1,604) in Hampton Roads, Virginia and Fresno, California where the was initially launched. Study 4 used data from the second and third studies that assessed similarities and differences between FNV brand awareness and recall of marketing strategies among survey respondents with stakeholders' perspectives regarding marketing strategy contexts and potential. This body of research expands knowledge about the effectiveness of diet-related marketing and media campaigns and provides a foundation for future FNV Campaign evaluations. Taken together, findings across the four studies identified opportunities for large-scale marketing campaigns to improve evaluation designs and outcome reporting. These results can inform future strategies and policies to improve the design of the FNV and other IMC campaigns to improve population diets and health.
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Englund, Tessa R. "Exploring Progress, Barriers and Opportunities for the Branded FNV Marketing Campaign to Impact Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/104142.
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Unhealthy food and beverage products marketed through diverse media platforms contribute to poor diet quality, obesity, and chronic diseases in the United States (US). Limited empirical research is available on the effectiveness of integrated marketing communications (IMC) and branded media campaigns used to positively influence Americans' diet-related cognitive, behavioral and health outcomes. The purpose of this research was to assess and inform the Partnership for a Healthier America's Fruits and Veggies (FNV) Campaign to increase fruit and vegetable purchases and intake among targeted teen and mom populations. This PhD research evaluated the use, outcomes, and perspectives on branded food marketing campaigns to inform the FNV Campaign through four studies. Study 1 used a mixed-methods research approach that included a scoping review; comprehensive review of peer-reviewed articles, gray literature and media sources; and key-informant interviews (n=11) to identify 13 national branded marketing campaigns that used health-branding strategies to encourage healthy dietary purchases and consumption in the US between 1990-2016. Study 2 explored views of diverse stakeholders (n=22) regarding the FNV Campaign using semi-structured interviews that were thematically analyzed using a conceptual framework with eight constructs (i.e., campaign design, reach, adoption, effectiveness, impact, expansion, scaling up and sustainability). Study 3 assessed FNV Campaign awareness, cognitions and behaviors for buying and eating fruits and vegetables through a survey of targeted teen and millennial mom audiences (n=1,604) in Hampton Roads, Virginia and Fresno, California where the FNV Campaign pilot was launched. Study 4 encompassed a mixed-methods evaluation using data from the second and third studies that assessed and explored congruence between FNV brand awareness and recall of IMC strategies among survey respondents with stakeholders' perspectives regarding IMC strategy contexts and potential. This body of research expands knowledge about the effectiveness of diet-related IMC and media campaigns and provides a foundation for future FNV Campaign evaluations. Taken together, findings across the four studies identified significant opportunities for large-scale IMC campaigns to improve evaluation designs and outcome reporting. These results can inform evidence-based strategies and policies to improve the design of the FNV Campaign and other IMC initiatives to improve dietary patterns and population health.Doctor of Philosophy
Marketing promotions for unhealthy foods and beverages are widespread in the United States (US) and influence Americans' diet choices that lead to weight gain, obesity, and chronic diseases. There is little understanding of how marketing and media campaigns can be used to positively influence Americans' to consume high quality diets and improve their health outcomes. The purpose of this research was to assess and inform the Partnership for a Healthier America's Fruits and Veggies (FNV) Campaign to increase fruit and vegetable purchases and intake among target populations. This PhD research evaluated the use, outcomes, and perspectives on branded food marketing campaigns to inform the FNV Campaign through four studies. Study 1 used a mixed-methods research approach that included a scoping review of the academic and non-academic literature, and key-informant interviews to identify 13 national branded marketing campaigns that used branding strategies to encourage healthy diets in the US between 1990-2016. Study 2 used interviews to explore the views of 22 stakeholders experienced with the FNV Campaign or fruit and vegetable promotion. Interviews were thematically analyzed using a framework with eight constructs (i.e., campaign design, reach, adoption, effectiveness, impact, expansion, scaling up and sustainability) to understand diverse stakeholder perspectives. Study 3 assessed FNV Campaign awareness, cognitions and behaviors for buying and eating fruits and vegetables through a survey of targeted teen and millennial mom audiences (n = 1,604) in Hampton Roads, Virginia and Fresno, California where the was initially launched. Study 4 used data from the second and third studies that assessed similarities and differences between FNV brand awareness and recall of marketing strategies among survey respondents with stakeholders' perspectives regarding marketing strategy contexts and potential. This body of research expands knowledge about the effectiveness of diet-related marketing and media campaigns and provides a foundation for future FNV Campaign evaluations. Taken together, findings across the four studies identified opportunities for large-scale marketing campaigns to improve evaluation designs and outcome reporting. These results can inform future strategies and policies to improve the design of the FNV and other IMC campaigns to improve population diets and health.
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Cremer, Alexandra. "Dietary quality and depressive symptoms in a low-income American population results from the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity Across the Life Span (HANDLS) study /." Access to citation, abstract and download form provided by ProQuest Information and Learning Company; downloadable PDF file, 102 p, 2009. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1674963951&sid=6&Fmt=2&clientId=8331&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
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Resar, Peter. "Gymnasieelevers kunskap om kost och hälsa : Upper secondary school student’s knowledge about diet and a healthy lifestyle." Thesis, Karlstad University, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, 2007. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kau:diva-1250.
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Syftet med studien har varit att undersöka vad eleverna har lärt sig om kost och hälsa på högstadiet inom ämnena idrott och hälsa samt hem och konsumentkunskap. Undersökningen gjordes med hjälp av enkäter som omfattade totalt 55 elever. Under min utbildning till lärare inom idrott och hälsa samt hem och konsumentkunskap har jag sett att övervikt och ohälsa blir ett allt större problem bland våra ungdomar. Som i sin tur kan leda till dålig självkänsla, utanförskap och en dålig hälsa hos eleverna. Resultatet visade att uppfattningen om den egna kunskapen och den verkliga kunskapen om kost och hälsa var bra hos majoriteten av eleverna. Många elever uppgav att det som påverkat dem mest till deras kostvanor var föräldrarna. Undersökningen visade även att majoriteten av eleverna är medvetna om hur de ska leva ett hälsosamt liv, tyvärr så är det bara drygt hälften som gör det. Mina förhoppningar är att den här undersökningen kommer att vara till hjälp för mig i mitt kommande yrkesliv som lärare.
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The purpose of this study has been to find out the learning grade of healthy living and diet among young people. Whit this study i tried to get as much information as possible about how much students in upper secondary school has learnt from physical education and home economics. The study was made as a questionnaire where 55 students answered the questions that i had made with the background of my knowledge. During my education to become a teacher I’ve understood that overweight and an interest for a good way of living has gone all worse among youth. This problem could result in bad confidence and psychical problems for the person it involves. The results proved nothing less than that the majority of the students had good knowledge about a healthy way of living. The examination proved that parents are most responsible for what the kids choose to eat. It also proved that almost all students knows the way of a good healthy lifestyle, but only half of the majority goes for the good lifestyle, the other half unfortunately goes for the unhealthy lifestyle. My expectations of this examination are; that it will help me in my future roll as a becoming teacher.
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Saenger, Pamela M. "Growing Up Healthy| Generational trends in obesity, physical activity, and diet of New York City immigrant children." Thesis, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1537369.
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Background:Studies suggest first generation status is protective regarding obesity/diet, but not physical activity. We sought to determine whether generational status of Hispanic and Black NYC children correlates with obesity, physical activity, and diet. Methods: Children ages 6-8 who could be classified as first/second/third generation from the Growing Up Healthy study (n=456) were included. BMI was calculated using age- and gender-specific CDC norms. Mean steps were recorded with pedometers. Physical/sedentary activity and frequency of fast food/restaurant meals were assessed via survey. T-tests, Kruskal-Wallis, Chi-square, and Fisher's exact tests were performed. Findings: While screen and sedentary time were highest in third generation children (p=0.03, p=0.00), they reported more MET-hours and unscheduled physical activity (p=0.04, p=0.01). Fast food consumption increased with generation among Hispanics (n=267, p=0.01). Conclusions: Sedentary behavior and fast food consumption were highest among third generation children. Ethnic-specific trends in physical activity and diet reinforce the need for additional research.
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De, Ruiter Heine-Richard. "The implications of achieving healthy and environmentally sustainable diets for future land use in the United Kingdom." Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2017. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk:80/webclient/DeliveryManager?pid=233445.
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The concept of sustainable diets has received increasing attention as it is recognised that several global challenges, such as malnutrition and mitigating pressures on global land resources, might be tackled together through changes in diets. This thesis has used the UK as a case study to analyse the implications of achieving healthy and environmentally sustainable diets for future land use. This thesis shows the total agricultural footprint of UK's food supply has decreased slightly over the last decades due to a lower ruminant livestock product supply. However, the total cropland footprint and its associated greenhouse gas emissions have increased, and these impacts are increasingly displaced overseas. Land use efficiency of the food supply was evaluated by combining agricultural and nutritional data. While a focus on calories and protein reflects favourably on cereals and oil crops, assessing a wider range of nutrients shows that roots & tubers and vegetables are important to “feed the UK” efficiently. Reducing land use associated with UK's food supply is possible while still meeting dietary requirements and this generally also lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Discretionary foods, such as coffee, tea and wine, and animal products should be reduced for a lower impact, but trade-offs were also identified. Four insights relevant for the wider literature were identified: a) the complexity of international trade complicates the assessment of sustainability due to difficulties linking production and consumption, b) there are different types of agricultural land, each with their own opportunity costs, c) new metrics for agricultural yield are needed, moving from “tonnes per hectare” to “people fed per hectare”, and d) the trade-offs between different environmental indicators are important. With an uncertain policy environment and a lack of willing among the population to make significant changes in their diets, the future of UK land use and diets is unclear.
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Pascual, Rebecca W. "Diet Quality and Micronutrient Intake in Long-Term Weight Loss Maintainers." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2019. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/2058.
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Objective: This study’s purpose was to examine dietary quality, macronutrient intake, and micronutrient adequacy among long term weight loss maintainers (WLM) in a commercial weight management program.
Methods: Participants were 1,207 WLM in WW (formerly Weight Watchers) who had maintained a 9.1 kg or greater weight loss (29.7 kg on average) for 3.4 years, and had an average BMI of 28.3 kg/m2. A control group of weight stable adults with obesity (Controls; N=102) had a BMI of 41.1 kg/m2 and 2.3 kg or less weight change over the previous five years.
Results: WLM vs. Controls had a 10.1 point higher HEI-2015 score (70.2 [69.7 - 70.7] vs 60.1 [58.4 - 61.8], respectively; p=0.0001) in analyses that adjusted for group difference in demographic factors. WLM versus Controls had a significantly higher average percentage of calories from carbohydrates (50.3% [49.7 - 50.8] vs 46.7% [44.8 - 48.7], respectively; p=0.0001) and protein (18.2% [18.0-18.5] vs 15.9% [15.1-16.6], respectively; p=0.0001) and lower percentage of calories from fat (32.3% [31.9-32.8] vs 37.4% [35.8-38.9], respectively; p=0.0001). Examining micronutrients, WLM had significantly higher odds for meeting the EAR for copper (OR=5.8 [2.6-13.1]; p=0.0001), magnesium (OR=2.9 [1.8-4.7]; p=0.0001), potassium (OR=4.7 [1.4-16.5]; p=0.015), vitamin A (OR=2.8 [1.7-4.8]; p=0.0001), thiamin (OR=2.3 [1.3-4.1]; p=0.003), riboflavin (OR=6.5 [2.2-19.3]; p=0.001), vitamin B6 (OR=2.91 [1.6-5.2]; p=0.0001), vitamin C (OR=5.0 [2.8-8.8]; p=0.0001), folate (OR=2.2 [1.3-3.7]; p=0.003), and vitamin E (OR=1.8 [1.1-2.8]; p=0.014) and didn’t differ in calcium (OR=1.15 [0.7-1.7]; p=0.823), iron (OR=1.9 [0.8-4.6]; p=0.151), phosphorus (OR=2.0 [0.9-4.5]; p=0.101), selenium (OR=1.6 [0.6-3.8]; p=0.332), zinc (OR=1.7 [0.9-3.0]; p=0.095), niacin (B3) (OR=1.9 [0.8-4.1]; p=0.136), vitamin B12 (OR=1.2 [0.5-2.8]; p=0.625), and vitamin D (OR=1.5 [0.9-2.4]; p=0.09).
Conclusions In a widely available commercial program, WLM consumed a healthier and more micronutrient rich diet than adults who were weight stable with obesity. Future research is needed to examine whether improved micronutrient status among WLM reduces risk of chronic disease.
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Fanelli, Stephanie Marissa. "Differences in Diet Quality and Concurrent Chronic Diseases by Level of Glycemic Control in US Adults." The Ohio State University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu155542411241737.
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Gilmartin, Andrea E. "A systematic review of school based interventions aimed at the promotion of physical activity and/or healthy dietary behaviours in adolescents." Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2011. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk:80/webclient/DeliveryManager?pid=185827.
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Low levels of physical activity and unhealthy dietary behaviours have been associated with poor health in adolescents, leading to an increased risk of chronic disease in adulthood. These behaviours are modifiable and since adolescents spend a significant amount of time in school this provides an increasingly popular setting for physical activity and dietary interventions. A systematic review of school-based interventions aimed at changing physical activity and/or dietary behaviours in adolescents was conducted. The aim was to identify successful interventions, identify effective intervention components, behavioural theories and techniques which may have facilitated interventions success and assess reporting quality. Fifteen studies were included in the review; two dietary only, seven physical activity only and six physical activity combined dietary interventions. Diet only interventions were not successful. Interventions aimed at only physical activity behaviours were the most successful, with education combined with environmental adaptations identified as being most effective. Physical activity only interventions aimed specifically at girls were generally successful. Physical activity interventions aimed at both boys and girls tended to be more effective at improving the behaviours of boys only. Interventions aimed at both physical activity and diet showed some evidence of gender differences with boys increasing physical activity behaviours and girls improving dietary behaviours. Studies based on a theory which considered environmental influences appeared more effective. No specific behaviour change techniques were identified with studies reporting significant results. The reporting of intervention design/methodology was of moderate quality. The heterogeneity of the studies made it difficult to generalise which interventions were most effective. Education combined with environmental adaptations appeared effective at changing physical activity behaviours in both boys and girls. Further research into dietary interventions is required, especially in boys. The quality of study reporting needs to improve to facilitate the identification of the active components/techniques implemented within interventions.
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Howell, Britteny M. "HEALTHY AGING IN THE NORTH: SOCIOCULTURAL INFLUENCES ON DIET AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA." UKnowledge, 2017. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/anthro_etds/24.
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Increasing rates of overweight, obesity, and related cardiovascular diseases among older adults in the United States present unique public health challenges. Cross-cultural research has shown marked variation in health across the world’s elder populations because aging is a biological process rooted in sociocultural context. The sociocultural environment contributes to complex negotiations of food and physical activity patterns for older adults. It is well established in the literature that urban residents report low levels of physical activity and have easy access to fast food outlets, which tend to be concentrated in lower-income neighborhoods. I utilize a biocultural framework, integrating nutritional anthropology with healthy aging perspectives to recognize the role of the social determinants of health throughout the lifespan. This anthropological study integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to answer the following research question: What is the relationship between the sociocultural factors that shape diet, physical activity, and nutritional status among Alaskan elders in Anchorage? The results indicate that diet and physical activity practices in this sample do not meet national recommendations and that diet differs adversely from national reference samples. Statistical analyses indicate that the media and friends positively influenced older adults to increase their energy expenditure. Family influences increased fruit consumption, while participation in cultural and social events increased intake of fats and sweets. Cultural identity was an important factor for Alaska Native participants’ dietary selections. Social supports increased access to healthy foods and safe physical activities. This research suggests that trying to reach older adults with diverse needs through a variety of channels, including the media, social networks, and social events, can help alleviate some of the barriers to healthy diet and exercise patterns. These data indicate a need for culturally-responsive programs that maintain relationships with family members and make connections between elders with similar healthy aging goals in order to improve diet and physical activity practices.