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Deepthi, Divya. "Essays on school nutrition and health programs." Thesis, University of Warwick, 2017. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/100742/.

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This thesis investigates the impact of School Nutrition and Health programs implemented by the Government in Public primary schools in India. Section A focuses on evaluating the National Program of Nutritional support to Primary Education launched in 1995. Under this scheme, children enrolled in government primary schools received 3 kilograms of food grains per month, free of cost, conditional on enrolment and a minimum attendance requirement. In chapter 1, we provide a detailed survey of the related literature, highlighting the multi-dimensional impacts of these programs on educational and health outcomes. In Chapter 2, we evaluate the impact of the School feeding program (SFP) in India on primary school starting age and enrolment using the National sample survey. We adopt two methodological frameworks to estimate the program impact, namely, a difference-in-differences (DID) technique and duration analysis. The findings indicate that the program was effective in increasing enrolment and encouraging children to start school at the stipulated entry age. In chapter 3, we study the impact of the SFP in India on primary school completion using the District Level Household survey. Using the DID methodology, we find that the program had a positive effect on primary school completion, with differential effects by gender and years of program exposure. Additionally, we identify whether the program generated positive educational externalities between siblings in the family. Section B of this thesis evaluates a complementary policy, The School Health Program implemented in Government primary schools in Karnataka, India. The program provided free health services to students in public schools, consisting of- micronutrient supplements, deworming treatment and regular health screenings by Doctors at the school premises. We investigate whether this program was effective in improving pupils’ educational and health status. Using administrative data on student’s academic and health records collected from public schools, we find that the program led to an increase in school participation measures and academic performance, with heterogeneous effects across subjects and performance distribution. The program impacts on anthropometric indicators are positive, but statistically insignificant for both boys and girls. We conclude that School Nutrition and Health programs are extremely beneficial in a developing country context to improve children’s educational and health status, by lowering schooling costs and by providing parents with incentives to send their children to school. These programs have the potential to improve future welfare and quality of life, through increased educational attainment and improved health and nutrition.

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Talbot, Molly A. "Nutrition and health promotion activities and nutrition." Virtual Press, 1991. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/774735.

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The study was designed to identify current levels of corporate health promotion and nutrition activities and to highlight the need for continued health promotion activities, in particular nutrition education, throughout corporate America.Five hundred surveys were mailed to the Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States. One hundred and twenty-one were completed, yielding a 24% sample for analysis.The wellness/health promotion activities reported to be a part of corporate wellness programs included exercise, nutrition education, CPR training, stress management and intramural sports. It appeared that size of the corporation influenced the nutrition promotion provided at the worksite. There appeared to be no difference between CEO support or lack of support to the wellness/health promotion program and the variety of health promotion activities. It was apparent that having a nutrition consultant resulted in greater and more varied nutrition health promotion activities at the worksite, and that in the future, America's Fortune 500 companies will need to hire a nutrition professional to disseminate nutrition and health promotion information at the worksite.
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Hanna, Elizabeth Northway. "An assessment of performance measures in child nutrition programs." [Ames, Iowa : Iowa State University], 2008.

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Malone, Debra. "A nutrition education kit for food service training programs." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1995. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1215.

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Henzel, Tracey. "The importance of incorporating nutrition education programs in elementary schools." [Denver, Colo.] : Regis University, 2007. http://165.236.235.140/lib/THenzel2007.pdf.

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Snowden, James E. (James Edward). "Improving Adherence: Use of Relapse Prevention Instructions in Clinical Nutrition Programs." Thesis, North Texas State University, 1986. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331320/.

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The possibility that faulty expectations about success and relapse recovery contributed to poor adherence was examined in this study. Support for such an expectancy model was sought through comparing an index of relative task magnitude to adherence rates. Instructions designed to improve adherence through changing expectations about relapse and relapse recovery were also administered to 46 clients in two clinical nutritional programs. Their adherence rates

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Edward, H. Gayle. "Food and nutrition programs in Better Beginnings, Better Futures communities." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape9/PQDD_0007/MQ43161.pdf.

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Nanni-Bradley, Ashley. "Determining Whether Telehealth is Provided in Acend-Accredited Nutrition Programs." Thesis, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10791453.

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Hutchings, Linda Lorraine 1949. "A NUTRITION EDUCATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION OF TITLE III-C NUTRITION PROGRAMS IN PIMA COUNTY (ELDERLY, MEAL ACCEPTANCE, ETHNICITY, SUPPLEMENTS, ARIZONA)." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/276892.

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Bruce, Agnes R. (Agnes Rodriguez). "Nutrition Knowledge and Attitudes of Students in Four-Year Hospitality Programs." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1993. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc500849/.

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The purpose of this research was to determine the level of nutrition knowledge of students in four-year hospitality programs; their attitudes toward nutrition in general (general attitudes); and their attitudes toward its role in commercial foodservice (restaurant attitudes). Correlations between knowledge and attitudes and differences based on gender, age, college classification, and completion of a college nutrition course were also examined. Hospitality management majors in baccalaureate programs at three Texas universities completed 454 usable questionnaires. Although knowledge was not extensive, general and restaurant attitudes were positive. Knowledge was influenced by all factors except gender. General attitudes were influenced by gender, age, and classification. Only gender influenced restaurant attitudes. Knowledge was positively correlated with favorable attitudes.

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Reese, Sandra J. "Increasing diabetes awareness in adolescents through educational programs." [Johnson City, Tenn. : East Tennessee State University], 2003. http://etd-submit.etsu.edu/etd/theses/available/etd-0328103-161433/unrestricted/ResseS042103b.pdf.

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Thesis (M.S.)--East Tennessee State University, 2003.
Title from electronic submission form. ETSU ETD database URN: etd-0328103-161433. Includes bibliographical references. Also available via Internet at the UMI web site.

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Wallace, Justin Oliver. "Nutrition and management strategies for confinement fed cattle : step-up programs, alternative feed ingredients, and health programs." Thesis, Manhattan, Kan. : Kansas State University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/923.

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De, La O. Torres Ana Lorena. "Effects of anti-poverty programs on electoral behavior : evidence from the Mexican Education, Health, and Nutrition Program." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/42390.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Political Science, 2007.
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Ever since Latin American economies collapsed in the 1980s and early 1990s, traditional redistributive programs began to coexist with new anti-poverty programs that usually took the form of conditional cash transfers (CCT). I examine the effects of the Mexican Education, Health, and Nutrition program (Progresa), the first and largest CCT implemented in the region, on electoral behavior. I argue that Progresa not only was substantially different from traditional clientelism, but that it challenged local monopolies on political power by increasing voter's income and giving recipients implicit and explicit information about its non-political nature. This weakening of monopolies, in turn, gave political parties incentives to compete for the votes of Progresa recipients. As a consequence, recipients increased their electoral participation, at least in the short term, and clientelism was irrevocably eroded. Despite the increased competition, however, recipients rewarded parties that proposed and retained Progresa. My understanding of Progresa's electoral effects is based on theory, field research on four villages, interviews with Progresa's designers and personnel, and analysis of media sources from 1996 until 2003. To test this argument, I use the Mexico 2000 Panel Study; aggregate data at the municipality level from 1997-2003; and to explicitly deal with the historic correlation between poverty, rural residence, and support for the seventy-year incumbent party, Institutional Revolutionary Party, I take advantage of the fact that early assignment of program benefits included a randomized component originally designed to evaluate the program effects on schooling and health.
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Hofe, Carolyn L. "Challenges and opportunities to rural nutrition education programs in Kentucky's superfund communities." Lexington, Ky. : [University of Kentucky Libraries], 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10225/886.

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Thesis (M.S.)--University of Kentucky, 2008.
Title from document title page (viewed on October 30, 2008). Document formatted into pages; contains: vii, 63 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 56-62).

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Kinney, Kimberlee Ann. "Exploration of Facilitators, Barriers and Opportunities for Faith-Based Organizations to Implement Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs and Partner with Virginia's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/82927.

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Poor diet and physical inactivity contribute to excessive weight and related diseases in the United States. Given the increasing rates of adult overweight and obesity among Americans, there is a need to develop and implement effective prevention and treatment strategies to decrease the public health burden of obesity-related chronic diseases. Faith-based organizations (FBOs) provide a unique setting and partnership opportunity for delivering evidence-based programs into communities that can be sustained. The federally funded Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) delivered through Virginia Tech's Cooperative Extension and Family Nutrition Program, utilizes evidence-based programs to promote healthy eating and physical activity among limited income populations. The Virginia SNAP-Ed Volunteer Led Nutrition Education Initiative uses SNAP-Ed agents and educators to reach limited income populations by training and coordinating volunteers from communities to deliver nutrition education programs. However, these partnerships and training initiatives have been underutilized in FBOs across Virginia. This dissertation research describes four studies conducted to better understand how to facilitate collaborative partnerships and health-promotion programming initiatives between academic/extension educators and FBOs to build capacity and inform future initiatives within VCE. Study one conducted a literature review to examine FBO characteristics and multi-level strategies used to implement nutrition and physical activity interventions. Study two examined VCE SNAP-Ed agents' perspectives on FBO partnerships to deliver health programming. Study three assessed three FBOs and their member health needs to identify policies, systems and environments to support healthy lifestyles. Study four examined the acceptability of Faithful Families, a faith-based nutrition and physical activity program delivered in a rural church, and explored ways to build capacity for program sustainability through input from stakeholder partners. Results across studies yielded information which helped to identify and prioritize strategies for promoting FBO partnerships within VCE and helped to generate questions that merit further investigation to identify specific culturally relevant strategies for promoting health in FBOs. This exploratory body of research contributes to the field by describing relevant opportunities for academic sectors to partner with FBOs using participatory approaches to increase partnership readiness and build capacity to carry out and sustain health programs within faith settings.
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Shawver, Gregory Wayne Jr. "The need for physician referral of low-income, chronic disease patients to free community nutrition education programs." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/36850.

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There is a high prevalence of chronic diseases and conditions among older, low-income individuals in the United States. It is well recognized that diet plays an important role in the management and prevention of chronic diseases. Despite this, primary-care physicians often do not provide adequate dietary counseling or appropriate nutrition referrals to this patient population. Two surveys were conducted in Southwest and the western part of Central Virginia, one with 209 family practitioners and internists and the other with 57 low-income participants in the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP). The FSNEP clients were aged 40 years or older, had been enrolled in FSNEP for four months or less, and had a diet-related chronic disease or condition. Eighty-one percent of physicians reported that they provide nutrition advice to their chronic disease patients on a regular basis. Most physicians further stated that they make a limited number of referrals to registered dietitians and very few referrals to community nutrition education programs. FSNEP clients were generally dissatisfied with their primary-care physician's provision of nutrition information and indicated a desire for more dietary guidance. Results indicate a need for primary-care physician referrals to free community nutrition education services that tailor their programs to the patient's socioeconomic situation. These referrals may improve the nutrition health of older, low-income patients and help manage their chronic diseases. Informational brochures need to be developed and distributed to primary-care physicians informing them of the positive attributes of free community nutrition education programs, such as FSNEP.
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Terré, Trullà Marta. "Enhanced-growth feeding programs for dairy calves: nutrition, management, and long-term effects." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/5688.

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Es varen realitzar quatre estudis per avaluar l'efecte de donar molta llet a les vedelles lactants durant la fase de lactància, per tal de millorar el creixement de les vedelles de reposició durant aquest període. Els vedells que varen rebre una alimentació mÎs rica en llet durant la lactància van créixer més, però van menjar menys pinso que els vedells que seguien una alimentació convencional. Tot i així, després del deslletament ambdos nivells d'alimentació van presentar el mateix ritme de creixement i consum de pinso. Per altra banda, el fet de criar vedells en grup i amb un nivell elevat de llet durant la lactància, no va estimular el consum de pinso en comparació als vedells criats individualment i alimentats amb un alt nivell de llet. A més a més, els index productius de creixement i l'aparició de problemes de salut van ser similar en vedells criats en grup o individualment. En general, els vedells criats en grups varen augmentar els comportaments orals amb finalitat no nutritiva, i disminuir els comportaments de succions creuades i succions dirigides a la zona pèlvica al llarg de l'estudi. Tant els vedells criats en grups com individualment van presentar un lleuger augment de la conducta de "selfgrooming" al llarg de l'estudi. La concentració plasmàtica d'amino àcids va indicar que cap amino àcid limitava el creixement durant la fase de lactància quan les vedelles es varen criar seguint una alimentació amb un alt nivell de llet. No obstant, en els vedells que es van criar convencionalment, les concentracions plasmàtiques de fenilalanina i triptòfan una hora després de menjar estaven positivament correlacionades amb el guany mig diari, i negativament correlacionades amb la concentració plasmàtica d'urea, suggerint que els creixements dels vedells criats convencionalment podria estar limitat per l'aportació d'aquests dos amino àcids quan s'utilitza una llet maternitzada i un pinso similar al d'aquest estudi. Per altra banda, la menor excreció urinària de derivats púrics observada en vedelles alimentades amb un alt nivell de llet en comparació a les vedelles criades convencionalment, va indicar un menor fluxe microbià a nivell duodenal que podria estar relacionat amb la menor ingestió de pinso en les vedelles alimentades amb un nivell elevat de llet durant el periode de lactància. A més a més, els vedells alimentats amb un nivell alt de llet durant la fase de lactància van tenir una menor digestibilitat aparent dels nutrients del pinso la setmana després del deslletament en comparació als vedells alimentats convencionalment. Les concentracions sèriques de glucosa i insulina varen ser majors en vedells alimentats amb un alt nivell de llet que en vedells alimentats convencionalment. Però, les concentracions sèriques d'urea no varen seguir un mateix patró en els diferents estudis. En dos dels tres estudis, les concentracions sèriques d'urea van ser superiors en vedells criats convencionalment que en aquells alimentats amb un alt nivell de llet, però en l'altre estudi les concentracions sèriques d'urea varen ser similars en ambdos nivells d'alimentació. Finalment, l'avantatge de pes viu aconseguit durant la fase de lactància en vedelles seguint una alimentació amb un alt nivell de llet es manté numèricament superior fins els 385 d d'estudi, però aquest avantatge no redueix l'edat a la primera cubrició, i ni millora la fertilitat a la primera cubrició en vedelles criades amb un alt nivell de llet en comparació amb vedelles criades convencionalment
Four studies were conducted to evaluate the effects of feeding dairy calves on an enhanced-growth feeding program. Enhanced-fed calves showed greater average daily gain, but lower starter dry matter intake than calves fed conventionally during the preweaning period. However, after weaning both feeding programs resulted in similar rates of growth and starter consumption. On the other hand, rearing enhanced-fed calves in groups did not stimulate starter intake. Also, performance was not decreased nor the occurrence of health problems increased when calves were reared in groups. In general, calves raised in groups increased non-nutritive oral behavior, and decreased cross-sucking and inter-sucking behaviors throughout the study, and both individually-and groupedreared calves slightly increased self-grooming behavior throughout the study. Plasma amino acid concentrations indicated that none amino acid was limiting growth during the preweaning period when calves were raised following an enhanced-growth feeding program. Nevertheless, with calves conventionally-fed, plasma phenylalanine and tryptophane concentrations one hour after feeding were positively correlated with average daily gain and negatively correlated with plasma urea concentrations, suggesting that growth of calves following conventional feeding programs could be limited by the supply of these two amino acids when using milk replacers and starters similar to those used in the present study. On the other hand, lower total purine derivatives urine excretions were observed in enhanced-compared with conventionally-fed calves, suggesting a lower microbial duodenal flow that was probably related to the low starter intake during the preweaning period of enhanced-fed calves. Furthermore, apparent nutrient starter digestibility was lower in enhanced-compared with conventionally-fed calves the week after weaning. Serum glucose and insulin concentrations were greater in enhanced-than in conventionally-fed calves, but serum urea concentrations did not follow a common pattern among studies. In two out of the three studies, serum urea concentrations were greater in conventionally-than in enhanced-fed calves, but in the other studies there were no differences between treatments. Body weight advantage obtained with enhancedgrowth feeding program was numerically maintained later in life, but this advantage did neither reduce the age at breeding, and nor improve fertility at first breeding of enhancedfed calves.

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Senson, Christine. "Nutrition and physical activity promotion programs, a needs assessment of McMaster University students." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape4/PQDD_0033/MQ47360.pdf.

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Bradford, Traliece Nicole. "Development and Testing of a Food and Nutrition Practice Checklist (FNPC) for Use with Basic Nutrition and Disease Prevention Education Programs." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/33816.

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Each year, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) receive around 60 million dollars in federal funding. In order to document impacts, it is critical that these programs utilize valid and reliable instruments. By having validated instruments that measure behavior changes, it can be documented that these federally funded programs are achieving program objectives. To date, research on measurements of change is either lacking or under-reported. The goal of this study was to develop a valid and reliable assessment instrument to be utilized with a specific curriculum titled Healthy Futures, which is used within Virginia FSNE. To accomplish this, an expert panel was assembled to conceptualize and construct the instrument. The instrument was pilot-tested, evaluated, then finalized and tested. Results with 73 individuals representing 34 white, non-Hispanics and 36 non-Hispanic blacks, found that the physical activity and dietary quality domains of the instrument had achieved an acceptable test-retest reliability coefficient of .70, however the food safety domain achieved a 0.51. For validity, the instrument scored an overall Spearman Correlation Coefficient of 0.28 for physical activity, 0.34 for food safety, and 0.20 for dietary quality. All three domains were sensitive to change (p < 0.0001). The results indicate that this instrument could detect dietary and physical activity change among limited resource participants of FSNE with confidence.
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Webb, Lindsey, and Michelle Johnson. "Determining the Validity and Reliability of a Preschool Nutrition Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behaviors Scale through a 6 Week Nutrition Intervention." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2019. https://dc.etsu.edu/asrf/2019/schedule/141.

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Enrollment of preschool aged children in childcare centers has risen drastically in the last few decades, and continues to rise. This presents a great opportunity for childcare providers to administer nutrition information to children during this optimal learning phase of their life, because information learned during this phase will influence a child’s behaviors and beliefs towards food for the rest of their life. Even with this opportunity, research has shown that many facilities are not including nutrition information in their curriculum. Barriers are often cost, training, and staffing. This understanding led to piloting this nutrition intervention using the age-appropriate USDA MyPlate eBooks. The aim of this research was to improve nutrition knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors in preschool-aged children, while further evaluating the validity and reliability of a scale designed by Johnson and Malkus to measure these constructs. Twenty-five preschool-aged children from two community childcare facilities were enrolled in the study. A pretest assessing performance on nutrition-related tasks was administered using the scale via iPad technology. During the intervention, this researcher read one new story each week for 6-weeks from the USDA’s Team Nutrition MyPlate eBook series. Topics included Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Dairy, Protein, and A MyPlate meal. The same assessment was administered post-intervention. Scores for individual subscales and a total score were tallied for each child. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25. Paired-samples t tests were conducted to determine if the intervention in this sample of preschoolers improved their performance on measures of nutrition knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors. The results indicated that mean scores on the food identification subscale (M= 6.12, SD = .83) were significantly greater post-intervention than pre-intervention (M = 5.12, SD = 1.3), t(24) = 5.22, p < .001. Mean scores on the food group categorization subscale (M= 10.96, SD = 2.5) were significantly greater post-intervention than pre-intervention (M = 8.88, SD = 2.4), t(24) = 4.278, p < .01. Mean scores on the total scale (M = 59.84, SD = 7.15) were significantly greater post-intervention than pre-intervention (M = 55.4, SD = 7.06), t(24) = 3.145, p < .01. Knowledge about the health of foods does not always predict behavior. It was not surprising that in this age group, mean scores on the behavior subscale were not significantly improved by the intervention; pre (M= 11.44, SD 2.70), post (M= 11.32, SD 3.10), t(24) = -0.166, p = 2.58. These results foster the theory that nutrition knowledge in preschool-aged children can be positively influenced with clear and age-appropriate education. It was also clear that affecting behavior is more difficult. When offered less healthy, but tasty, preferred foods, young children are less likely to choose healthy options. This further supports the understanding that the responsibility of adults is to provide healthy foods to children. Future research will include pre-post testing without intervention and comparison of results.

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Hilliard, Elizabeth Dianne. "The Association between Workplace Lactation Accommodations and Corporate Lactation Programs and Breastfeeding Duration in Working Women." Thesis, North Dakota State University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10642084.

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Breastfeeding support has increased over the past 2 decades, especially in the workplace. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 provided several protections for working, breastfeeding women. Prior to the passage of this legislation, the North Dakota State Legislature amended SB 2344 to create an Infant Friendly business designation available to any business or organization in the state providing specified lactation accommodations for their employees. While this amendment has been in effect since 2009, and the first cohort of businesses was designated in 2011, there has been no evaluation of this designation to determine effectiveness. The purpose of this research is to examine the difference in breastfeeding continuation rates between women working for Infant Friendly and non-designated businesses, and to identify how intention, self-efficacy, and other worksite factors influence breastfeeding duration. An 85 item online questionnaire was developed and distributed using various sampling methods to working women across the state of North Dakota. T-tests, Analysis of Variance, and forward step-wise regression were used to analyze results. While there was no statistically significant difference in breastfeeding duration between designated and non-designated businesses, there was a 3-month difference in duration between continually designated businesses and those letting their designation lapse. Participants disagreed that breastfeeding education was available from their employers. With regard to intention, women who intended to exclusively breastfeed did so with a four month longer duration than those with other feeding intentions, although the results were not statistically significant. Women who perceived only minor challenges with combining breastfeeding and working, and those with greater self –efficacy for breastfeeding had longer breastfeeding durations as well. While the designation is a starting point for worksite breastfeeding support, it could be more comprehensive. Adding a policy promotion and breastfeeding education component to the designation may improve awareness and use of accommodations, making the designation more impactful. These additions may also aid in increasing breastfeeding intention and self-efficacy among working women, and decrease the perception of barriers.

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Webb, Virginia Susan. "Analysis of refrigeration equipment in school nutrition programs in the USDA/FNS Southwest Region." Diss., Kansas State University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/14884.

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Doctor of Philosophy
Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics
Elizabeth B. Barrett
Rebecca A. Gould
Equipment to store foods at proper temperatures is critical to serving safe and nutritious meals in schools yet little is known about the amount or the adequacy of refrigerated storage in school nutrition programs. The purposes of this study were to identify the types and capacity of refrigeration equipment used in schools, determine the perceived adequacy of refrigerated storage capacity to meet new meal pattern requirements, and examine differences in adequacy and capacity. A modified Delphi technique, site observations, pilot study, and electronic survey were used for data collection. School nutrition directors in the USDA/FNS Southwest Region (N=2392) served as the population. Respondents provided an inventory of refrigeration equipment for one of the schools in their district and information about perceived adequacy of refrigerated storage, barriers to purchasing refrigeration equipment, resources used to develop specifications, and practices to compensate for inadequate refrigerated storage in their program. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, independent sample t-tests, regression, and ANOVA. Over a third of directors indicated that refrigerated equipment was inadequate to meet new meal pattern requirements. Directors with more experience rated adequacy higher than directors with less experience. Milk coolers (n=212, 88.3%) and walk-in freezers (n=180, 75.0%) were the types of refrigeration equipment found most often in schools. Walk-in freezers and refrigerators provided over 95% of refrigerated storage space. The mean average cubic feet of refrigerated storage per school was 1423±1152. School enrollment is a significant predictor of refrigerated storage capacity. Refrigerated storage is a concern for school nutrition directors who reported practices to compensate for inadequate storage including maintaining low inventory and decreasing the number of items purchased. School nutrition professionals may use the results of this study to implement practices to compensate for inadequate refrigerated storage. Results cannot be generalized due to the regional nature of the survey and low response rate and possible non-response bias.

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Muñoz, Julian Andrés. "Desempenho, características de carcaça e coeficientes de metabolizabilidade de frangos de corte sexados." Universidade de São Paulo, 2016. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/74/74131/tde-22022017-091537/.

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O estudo foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito da formulação de dietas com diferentes níveis nutricionais sobre o desempenho, rendimento de carcaça, cortes comerciais, digestibilidade e viabilidade econômica da criação comercial de frangos de corte machos e fêmeas. Utilizou-se 180 pintainhos (90 machos e 90 fêmeas) COBB-500™ de 1 dia de idade, alojados em baterias metálicas e distribuídos em delineamento inteiramente ao acaso em esquema fatorial 2 x 3, sendo os fatores sexo (macho e fêmea) e dietas (macho, fêmea e misto), totalizando 6 tratamentos com 6 repetições de 5 aves cada. As características avaliadas foram: consumo de ração (CR), peso corporal (PC), ganho de peso (GP), conversão alimentar (CA), viabilidade criatória (VC), índice europeu de eficiência produtiva (IEP), rendimentos de carcaça (RC), filé de peito (FPt), dorso (DS), coxa (Cx), sobre coxa (SCx), asas (AS), cabeça+pés (CaP), gordura abdominal (GA), coeficientes de digestibilidade de matéria seca (CDAMS), proteína bruta (CDAPB) e energia bruta (CDAEB), receita bruta média (RBM), custo médio da alimentação (CMa) e o índice de rentabilidade (IR). Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística pelo programa SAS® 9.2 e as médias foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. Verificou-se que fator sexo interferiu (P<0,05) para o desempenho e rendimento de carcaça com superioridade do frango macho nas características CR, PC, GP, IEP, Cx, SCx e melhor CA. No entanto o frango fêmea apresentou maior rendimento de FPt e GA quando comparada com o frango macho. Para o fator dietas, os níveis nutricionais não interferiram (P>0,05) nas características de desempenho e rendimento de carcaça até os 28 dias de idade das aves, contudo, influenciaram (P<0,05) o desempenho e rendimento de carcaça dos 29 aos 42 dias, com a dieta de exigências para ave fêmea como a que apresentou efeito positivo com maiores CR que resultaram em maiores PC e GP, além de resultados mais uniformes, para FPt, Cx, SCx e AS. No ensaio de metabolismo aos 28 e 42 dias de idade, os níveis nutricionais das dietas não afetaram (P>0,05) o CDAMS, entretanto, influenciaram (P<0,05) os CDAPB e CDAEB, de tal forma que a dieta para ave fêmea demonstrou os melhores resultados através das maiores retenções de EB e PB. Quanto à viabilidade econômica a dieta para ave fêmea atingiu para os dois sexos, a maior margem bruta e índice de rentabilidade, que são as principais variáveis que representam o lucro do produtor. Portanto, conclui-se que a dieta para ave fêmea apresentou efeito positivo quando foi fornecida a ambos os sexos e que pode ser uma alternativa promissora para sua aplicação junto ao nível produtivo.
The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the feed formulation with different nutritional levels on performance, carcass yield, commercial cuts, digestibility and economical viability of male and female broilers. It was used 180 chicks (90 males and 90 females) COBB-500™ one-day-old, housed in metal batteries and subjected to a completely randomized design in a 2x3 factorial arrangement, of two sexes (male and female) and three diets (male, female and mixed), totaling 6 treatments with 6 replicates of 5 birds each. The characteristics evaluated were: feed intake, body weight, weight gain, feed conversion, production viability, the index of production efficiency, carcass yield, breast fillet, back, thigh, drumstick, wings, head+feet, abdominal fat, dry matter digestibility coefficients, crude protein digestibility coefficients and gross energy digestibility coefficients, gross average income, average feed cost and the profitability index. Data were statistically analyzed by the SAS® 9.2 program and the means were compared by Tukey test at 5% probability It was found that factor sex interfered (P<0.05) for performance and carcass yield with male chicken superiority in relation to the characteristics of feed intake, body weight, weight gain, index of production efficiency, thigh, drumstick and lower feed conversion. Nevertheless, the female chicken showed higher yield of breast fillet and abdominal fat when compared to male chicken. For the diets factor, nutritional levels did not affect (P>0.05) on the performance characteristics and carcass yield up to 28 days of age of the birds, however, influenced (P<0.05) the performance and yield carcass from 29 to 42 days of age with the requirements diet for female chicken as it had a positive effect with higher feed intake resulting in higher body weights and weight gain, and more consistent results, with intermediate yields for breast fillet, thigh, drumstick, wing and abdominal fat. Metabolism assay at 28 and 42 days of age of the birds, the nutritional levels of the diet did not affect (P>0.05) the apparent digestibility of dry matter, however, they influenced (P<0.05) the coefficient apparent digestibility of crude protein and gross energy, in such a way that the diet for female chicken showed the best results through the higher retentions of gross energy and crude protein. For the economic viability the diet for female chicken reached for both sexes, the higher gross margin and profitability ratios, which are the main variables that represent the profit of the producer. Therefore, it is concluded that the diet for female chicken had a positive effect when it was provided to both sexes and that may be a promising alternative for its application in a productive level.

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Friesen, Valerie. "Tackling poverty through private sector microcredit programs in Ghana: does infant and young child nutrition improve?" Thesis, McGill University, 2013. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=114583.

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Low income is a barrier to optimal feeding practices of infants and young children (IYC). Microcredit programs for rural Ghanaian women aim to increase incomes, which may improve the quantity and quality of foods given to IYC. This study examined (1) the association between a mother's participation in a microcredit-only program and IYC dietary quality and nutritional status, (2) factors influencing IYC feeding among mothers, and (3) factors influencing the incorporation of nutrition education within a microcredit program. Participants included 102 active microcredit (MC) member mothers and 102 non-microcredit (NMC) member mothers and their youngest child (6-23 mo). Information was collected on IYC feeding practices, length, and weight, and household socio-demographic characteristics. Focus group discussions were conducted with 6 NMC mothers and 15 MC mothers. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 5 staff associated with the MC program. A mother's participation in MC was positively associated with her child meeting minimum dietary diversity recommendations. Compared to the NMC group, IYC in the MC group met this indicator more often and consumed more legumes and nuts, and dairy products (p<0.05). There were no differences in nutritional status after adjusting for covariates. NMC mothers cited family as their main influence on IYC feeding practices while MC mothers cited health workers as most influential and reported that loans increased their financial independence but had little to no impact on IYC feeding practices. Barriers to incorporating nutrition education in a MC program included high staff caseload, lack of external training, and low priority status. Private sector activities such as MC may play a role in improving the diet of IYC in Ghana; however, added nutrition education may be necessary to see improvements in child growth. Long-term partnerships between rural banks and nutrition-related organizations are needed to ensure sustainability of education components over time.
Un faible revenu est une barrière aux pratiques d'alimentation optimales des nourrissons et jeunes enfants (NJE). Les programmes de microcrédit pour les femmes ghanéennes vivant en milieu rural ont pour objectif d'accroitre leur revenu, ce dernier pouvant améliorer la quantité et qualité des aliments offerts aux NJE. Cette étude a examiné (1) l'association entre la participation d'une mère à un programme de microcrédit et la qualité alimentaire et l'état nutritionnel des NJE, (2) les facteurs ayant une influence sur les pratiques d'alimentation des NJE parmi les mères, et (3) les facteurs ayant une influence sur l'incorporation d'activités d'éducation nutritionnelle dans un programme de microcrédit. Des mères membres (MC; n=102) et non-membres (NMC; n=102) d'un programme de microcrédit et leur plus jeune enfant (6-23 mois) ont participé à l'étude. De l'information a été recueillie sur les pratiques d'alimentation des NJE, sur leur taille et leur poids ainsi que sur les caractéristiques sociodémographiques des ménages. Des groupes de discussion ont été menés avec 6 mères NMC et 15 mères MC. Des entrevues semi-structurées ont été menées auprès du personnel associé à un programme de microcrédit (n=5). La participation d'une mère à un programme de microcrédit a été positivement associée aux recommandations minimales de diversification alimentaire chez son enfant. En comparaison au groupe NMC, les NJE du groupe MC ont plus souvent atteint ces recommandations et ont consommé davantage de légumineuses et noix et de produits laitiers (p<0.05). Aucune différence dans l'état nutritionnel entre les groupes n'a été trouvée après avoir pris en compte les covariables pertinentes dans l'analyse. Les mères NMC ont cité la famille comme la plus importante influence sur les pratiques d'alimentation de leurs enfants pendant que les mères MC ont cité les professionnels de la santé. Ces dernières ont également rapporté que les prêts ont accru leur indépendance financière mais ont eu peu ou pas d'impact sur les pratiques d'alimentation des leurs enfants. Une clientèle nombreuse, un manque de formation externe, et une faible priorité constituaient les barrières à l'incorporation d'activités d'éducation nutritionnelle dans le programme de microcrédit. Les activités du secteur privé, tel que le microcrédit, peuvent jouer un rôle dans l'amélioration de l'alimentation des NJE au Ghana, par contre l'ajout d'activités d'éducation nutritionnelle pourrait s'avérer nécessaire pour voir des améliorations dans leur croissance. Des partenariats sur le long-terme entre les banques rurales et des organisations travaillant dans le domaine de la nutrition sont nécessaires pour assurer la viabilité des composantes d'éducation à travers le temps.

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Carnevalli, Daniela Bicalho Alvarez. "Efeito da Lei Federal 11.947/09 na qualidade nutricional dos cardápios propostos pelo Programa de Alimentação Escolar do estado de São Paulo." Universidade de São Paulo, 2017. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/6/6138/tde-01082017-143518/.

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Em 2009, foi promulgada a Lei nº 11.947 do Programa Nacional de Alimentação Escolar (PNAE), que estipula o mínimo de 30 por cento de compra de gêneros alimentícios seja proveniente da agricultura familiar (AF), fazendo necessário conhecer seu efeito sobre a qualidade da alimentação escolar. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o efeito da implementação da Lei Federal 11.947/09 sob a qualidade nutricional dos cardápios propostos pelo PNAE do estado de São Paulo. O estudo teve o objetivo de avaliar o efeito da implentação da Lei Federal 11.947/09 na qualidade nutricional dos cardápios propostos pelo PNAE em municípios do estado de São Paulo. Trata-se de um estudo observacional analítico de cunho avaliativo baseado na tríade Estrutura Processo Resultado, com elaboração de matriz avaliativa. Foi realizado em 2013 com 38 municípios do estado de São Paulo divididos em 2 grupos: os que adquirem gêneros da AF e os que ainda não o fizeram. A coleta de dados primários foi através de questionário estruturado aplicado com nutricionistas e cardápios das escolas. Os alimentos dos cardápios foram analisados segundo a NOVA. Foram calculadas frequência absoluta, média e o teste exato de Fischer foi utilizado para a análise de associação. Um total de 25 municípios adquiriam algum gênero alimentício da AF e 18 não implementaram as compras. Os municípios que adquirem gêneros alimentícios da AF têm prevalência de 76 por cento para cozinheiros escolares em número suficiente e de 60 por cento para realização de ações de apoio aos agricultores familiares da região (p >0,05). Quase todas as cidades atentem a legislação quanto a oferta mínima de 3 porções de frutas ou hortaliças e máximo de 2 porções doces. Evidenciou-se que 77,8 por cento dos municípios que adquirem gêneros da AF, atendem a exigência mínima da lei de 70 por cento de alimentos básicos nos cardápios e, 83,3 por cento deste grupo de cidades estão em acordo limite de 30 por cento de alimentos restritos. Houve maior participação média dos alimentos ultraprocessados no lanche em relação à refeição em ambos os grupos de municípios. Os achados permitem refletir que a aquisição de alimentos da AF não foi suficiente para promover cardápios de melhor qualidade nutricional, sugerindo que o marco legal apresenta lacunas quanto a definição dos alimentos que devem compor os cardápios, sendo permissivo quanto ao uso de alimentos ultraprocessados
The Brazilian Federal Law no. 11.947 of the National School Feeding Program (PNAE) was published in 2009 sets a minimum of 30 per cent of purchase of food comes from the family farming (AF) and its effect on food quality of the school must be known. We evaluate the effect of the Brazilian Federal Law 11,947/09 in the nutritional quality of the menus proposed by PNAEs São Paulo. This is an observational analytical evaluative study based on structure - process - results with drafting evaluative matrix. Thirty-eight cities of São Paulo State were analyzed in 2013 and divided into 2 groups: cities who acquire food of AF and cities who have not yet done. Primary data were collected through school menus and interviews with nutritionist by previous structured questionnaires. Foods of the menus were analyzed according NOVA. Absolute frequencies and mean, measures of central tendency and Exact Fisher test analysis were calculated. 25 municipalities acquired some food from the AF and 18 did not implement the purchases. Cities that purchase foodstuff of the AF obtained prevalence of 76 per cent for sufficient numbers of the cook school and 60 per cent performing actions to support family farmers who sold products for school feeding in the area (p> 0.05). Almost all cities comply with the legislation regarding the minimum offer of 3 servings of fruits or vegetables and maximum of 2 sweet portions. 77.8 per cent of the cities that purchase foodstuff of the AF meet the minimum requirement of 70 per cent of staple food on the menus, and 83.3 per cent of this group of cities are in a 30 per cent restriction of restricted food agreement. A large quantity of ultra- processed foods mainly in the snack in both groups of municipalities. Our results show that purchase of food from AF is not enough to promote better nutritional quality of the school menus. suggesting that the legal framework has gaps regarding the definition of foods that should be included in the menus, and is permissive regarding to purchase ultra-processed foods

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Freel, Amy E. "Availability, credentials, and qualifications of nutrition providers of Division IA selected women's intercollegiate athletic programs." Virtual Press, 2000. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1191707.

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The purpose of this study was to examine the availability, credentials, and qualifications of nutrition providers for Division IA intercollegiate athletic programs that have competitive women's gymnastics, women's swimming and women's cross country, or a combination of two of these sports. It was also the purpose of the study to identify if relationships exists between demographic factors and 1). The employer of the nutrition provider, 2) the title of the nutrition provider and 3) the availability of nutrition education.Surveys were sent to 161 Division IA Athletic Directors. The institutions selected in the study have competitive women's gymnastics, women's swimming and women's cross country, or a combination of tow of these sports. The National Directory of College Athletics was used for selection of the universities participating in this study. A 69% return rate was achieved and all surveys were deemed useable.
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Krueger, Emily Breanne. "Teacher Perceptions of School Breakfast Programs in Utah." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2017. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6907.

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The objective of this study was to identify differences in teacher perceptions of benefits, challenges, and preferences to different School Breakfast Program (SBP) service models. A survey instrument was developed, pilot tested, and then distributed electronically to K-12 teachers throughout the state of Utah, who were part of the Utah Education Association. Demographics and factors influencing SBP models in Utah were gathered. Frequencies and ANOVA tests were performed and a significance level of <0.01 was chosen to protect for multiple comparisons. Results indicated that traditional breakfast was the most preferred model with a mean score of 2.80 and breakfast in the classroom was the least preferred model by teachers with a mean of -1.32. Children not going hungry was identified as the greatest benefit (95.4%, n=352) to SBP and food waste was identified as the greatest challenge (45.8%, n=168). This study concluded that increased awareness and education amongst teachers regarding different models of SBP service could lead to increased efficiency, increased participation in SBP, decreased costs, decreased food waste, and increased academic performance and health benefits for students.

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Filho, Arthur da Silva. "Metodologias de avaliação de programas públicos em nutrição: a análise e aplicação aos programas brasileiros." Universidade de São Paulo, 2005. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/89/89131/tde-11092006-162102/.

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O comprometimento cada vez maior dos agentes públicos com o trato da segurança alimentar e da nutrição, enfatiza a questão da obrigatoriedade e da responsabilidade (accountability) do Estado perante a sua sociedade. A presença de metodologias de avaliação nos programas sociais frente a esses desafios, surge como principal indicador dessa responsabilidade. O que justifica a atitude de medir os resultados dessas ações na área de alimentação é a necessidade de uma revisão dos caminhos percorridos pelos programas públicos no Brasil, que carecem de uma permanente metodologia de avaliação de forma a sair da inércia do modelo atual onde se cria uma forte dependência de seus beneficiários. Amparado nestes argumentos, serão apresentados três programas de governo de esferas distintas que serão analisados sob o foco de um protocolo de 7 fases resultante das metodologias estudadas no decorrer deste trabalho. Embora se observe parcerias importantes com organismos internacionais, como ocaso do IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute) , o processo de avaliação de um programa público na área de nutrição, ainda caminha lentamente. Ora por barreiras políticas, ora por complexidade dos programas no seu processo de implementação e avaliação. O que se pretende abordar além da necessidade de inclusão da avaliação é a relevância que esses critérios trazem como forma de aprendizado para futuras intervenções públicas no setor, a exemplo do que vem ocorrendo no México, com o programa OPORTUNIDADES (ex-PROGRESA), considerado pelo IFPRI um exemplo de efetividade e eficiência no campo das políticas públicas em países emergentes.
The growing commitment of public agents to dealing with Food Security and Nutrition emphasizes the issue of State enforcement and accountability before its society. The presence of methodologies of evaluation in social programs facing such challenges arises as main indicator thereof responsibility. The attitude of measuring the results of such actions in the food area is justified by the demand for a review of the paths made by the public programs in Brazil, which need a constant methodology of evaluation so as to move out from the current model of inertia where a strong reliance on its benefits is established. Supported by such arguments, three distinct scopes of government programs will be presented and analyzed under the focus of a protocol with seven steps resulting from the methodologies studied along the present work. Although relevant covenants with international organisms may be observed - such as the IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute) - the evaluation process of a public program in the nutrition area still walks slowly, at times due to public barriers, at times due to the complexity of the programs in its implementation and evaluation process. What is intended here is to approach beyond the need of including evaluation, but too the relevance that such criteria bear as a way of learning for future public intentions in the sector, following the example of México that has an OPORTUNIDADES (ex-PROGRESA) program, considered by the IFPRI a model effectiveness and efficiency in the field of public politics in emerging countries.

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Taibi, Paula D. Wallace Leigh E. "Assessing fitness and nutrition programs in the Marine Corps a qualitative analysis of perceptions of effectiveness /." Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2009. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2009/Dec/09Dec%5FTaibi.pdf.

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Thesis (M.S. in Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2009.
Thesis Advisor: King, Cynthia L. Second Reader: Gates, William R. "December 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on April 12, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: USMC, Marine Corps, weight issues, overweight, weight loss, obesity, nutrition, fitness, education, retention, athletes. Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-121). Also available in print.

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Joseph, Enas. "An evaluation of the impact of WIC educational classes on the knowledge attained by WIC participants." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1997. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1479.

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Bowens, Juanita. "The effectiveness of computer-aided feedback on nutrition-related practices of EFNEP homemakers." Diss., This resource online, 1993. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-05042006-164520/.

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Anglese, Tucker. "Review of type 2 diabetes self-management programs in Hawai'i and mental health." Thesis, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1596439.

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Background: Type 2 diabetes is a complex chronic condition. To achieve positive outcomes patients must have an understanding of diabetes and self-efficacy to carry out self-management. Studies have shown that diabetes self-management education interventions positively affect physical and mental health outcomes, thereby improving the patient?s diabetes self-management. Purpose: The purpose of this article was to determine if four diabetes self-management programs (DSMP) on the Island of Hawaii are providing competent care based on national standards of curriculum components, addressing mental health concerns affecting diabetes self-management, and providing culturally adapted care. Methods: This study was carried out in three stages: 1) selecting programs for analysis; 2) comparing evaluated programs based on American Association of Diabetes Educators Self-care behaviors through the review of program manuals and supplemental materials; and 3) interviewing program directors. Results: A review of community-based, self-management programs on Hawaii Island reveals that they provide competent care based on national Diabetes Self-Management Education standards. The reviewed programs appear to be successful and include culturally adapted education. However, assessments for mental health are not currently being used to assess a patient?s need for treatment of common mental health problems such as depression. Conclusion: The current evidence of a connection between diabetes and depression indicates that DSMPs should assess for depression and provide effective treatment, especially for ethnic groups that have a high prevalence of diabetes and diabetes-related hospitalizations. More research is needed to determine how programs could better address culture and mental health concerns related to diabetes self-management education.

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Jirka, Barbara Ann. "School foodservice directors' perceptions of value and cost of using agriculture commodities in child nutrition programs." [Ames, Iowa : Iowa State University], 2006.

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Richardson, Marie E. "Serving methods and dining environment currently used in successful high school child nutrition programs in Georgia." [Ames, Iowa : Iowa State University], 2007.

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Cline, Tami Jo. "Purchasing practices, barriers, and industry support in Child Nutrition Programs needed to meet wellness policy requirements." [Ames, Iowa : Iowa State University], 2008.

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Cylkowski, Jessica P. "A content analysis of the nutrition-related information found in Indianapolis, Indiana local television news programs." Virtual Press, 2005. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1328112.

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The purposes of this research study were to determine the extent registered dietitians were involved in the Indianapolis local television news reports; to analyze the content of nutrition-related information covered by Indianapolis local television news reports for their length of time, subject, context of nutrition-related information; and to identify the reporter, and any expert sources used. A content analysis was the chosen research method for this research proposal.A total of 33 nutrition-related segments were identified and analyzed from a two week sample of Indianapolis local television news programs. Data were analyzed using SPSS, version 11.0. Registered dietitians were featured as expert opinions in six of the thirty-three news segments. The inclusion of either a registered dietitian or another trained health professional increased the rating of the news segments on the Nutrition Education Continuum. The two most common nutrition-related subjects covered by Indianapolis local television were disease prevention and cooking demonstrations. Results of this study provide modest support for the inclusion of registered dietitians in the local media when reporting nutrition-related information.
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Taibi, Paula D., and Leigh E. Wallace. "Assessing fitness and nutrition programs in the Marine Corps: a qualitative analysis of perceptions of effectiveness." Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/11061.

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America is facing an overweight epidemic, and the Marine Corps is not immune to this problem. The percentage of overweight Marines doubled between January 2003 and December 2008. The objective of this research was to assess the current Marine Corps physical fitness and nutrition programs and their effectiveness as perceived by Marines. The authors conducted surveys and interviews to gain insight on how Marines felt the Marine Corps remedial programs (BCP, RCP, and MAP) and the Semper Fit program supported them in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Kim, Grace. "Development of a nutrition-based curriculum for farm-to-school programs for the fourth and fifth grades." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1527328.

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The purpose of this project was to develop a garden-enhanced nutrition curriculum for educators of students in the fourth and fifth grades. The goals of this curriculum were to provide literature related to farm-to-school initiatives, to increase educators’ and students’ knowledge about farm-to-school programs through an evidence-based nutrition education curriculum, and to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among the students.

The curriculum, Let’s Grow!, was created addressing perceived barriers that prevent the implementation of school gardens that may further encourage fruit and vegetable intake in children. Though intended to specifically reach students in Los Angeles, the curriculum may be used outside this urban setting.

The curriculum consists of nutrition lessons and gardening activities relating to topics identified from literature reviews. An expert-review panel reviewed the curriculum, having critiqued the literature, and provided feedback. Evaluation forms for the curriculum were created to assess the overall value of the program.

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Boettger, Julie Ann. "Effects of organizational attributes on adoption of technology for supply chain management in large school nutrition programs." [Ames, Iowa : Iowa State University], 2009.

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Edwards, Stephanie Lynn. "Investigating Student Academic Achievement, Discipline, and Attendance Outcomes of Nutrition Education Programs Using State Longitudinal Data Systems." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/83559.

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In 2016, 12.3% of households in the United States (U.S), or 15.6 million people, were food insecure during some part of the year. Food insecurity is more prevalent among households with children, and has been shown to have adverse effects on child development, aggressive behavior, psycho-social development, and academic performance. Nutrition assistance and education programs play critical roles in alleviating food insecurity. The Virginia 365 Project (VA365) was a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded multi-level school- and home-based approach aimed at reducing food insecurity in low-income areas of Virginia through meal programs and nutrition education for parents through the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education Program (SNAP-Ed). Impacts of coordinated nutrition assistance programs for children have generally focused on food security or nutrition outcomes, not broader impacts on academic achievement, attendance, and aggressive behavior. This study examined the feasibility of using school-level surveillance data, collected in state longitudinal data systems, to detect changes in academic and behavioral outcomes, using the VA365 program as a case study. Relevant data indicators were identified and compared from the Virginia Longitudinal Data System and from the longitudinal data systems from other Mid-Atlantic region (MARO) SNAP-Ed states (n=9) to determine generalizability to other states for broader program impacts. Results provide a greater understanding of the potential for accessing existing school-level data to document the public value of school-based nutrition programs beyond improved food security and dietary intake to include academic achievement, discipline and attendance outcomes.
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Bouye, Karen H. "The resource mothers program: how community health workers can reduce low-birth weight among African-American clients in WIC programs." The Ohio State University, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1112212178.

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Chen, Fei 1965. "A Comparison of Nutrition Topics and Teaching Methods in Hospitality Management Programs in the United States and International Schools." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1997. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278784/.

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One hundred forty-nine hospitality and culinary programs located in the U.S. and 49 hospitality and culinary programs located in other countries were examined to identify the differences of nutrition topics taught and teaching methods/resources used in undergraduate hospitality management and culinary programs.

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Bouye, Karen E. "The resource mothers program how community health workers can reduce low-birth weight among African-American clients in WIC programs/." Connect to this title online, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1112212178.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2005.
Title from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains xiv, 224 p.; also includes graphics (some col.). Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-224). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center

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Chaparro, M. Pia, Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz, and Gail G. Harrison. "Association between food assistance program participation and overweight." Revista de Saude Pública (Rev. Saúde Pública), 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10757/344303.

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OBJETIVO Investigar associação entre participação no programa de assistência alimentar e sobrepeso/obesidade, segundo nível de pobreza. MÉTODOS Estudo transversal com dados sobre 46.217 mulheres não gestantes e não lactantes, de Lima, Peru, obtidos de pesquisas, com representatividade nacional, nos anos de 2003, 2004, 2006 e 2008-2010. A variável dependente foi o sobrepeso/obesidade e a independente foi a participação no programa de assistência alimentar. Utilizou-se regressão de Poisson; os modelos foram estratificados por nível socioeconômico familiar para todo o país, por área de residência (Lima versus o resto do país; urbano versus residência rural) e anos de estudo (2003-2006 versus 2008-2010). Os modelos foram ajustados por idade, nível acadêmico, urbanização e ano de estudo. RESULTADOS Participar do programa de assistência alimentar associou-se com risco aumentado de sobrepeso/obesidade para as mulheres que viviam em domicílios sem indicadores de pobreza (PR = 1,29; IC95% 1,06;1,57). Quando estratificados por área de residência, foram observadas associações similares para as mulheres que vivem em Lima e em áreas urbanas; não foram encontradas associações entre a participação no programa de assistência alimentar e sobrepeso/obesidade entre as mulheres que vivem fora de Lima ou em áreas rurais, independentemente de sua condição de pobreza. CONCLUSÕES Participar do programa de assistência alimentar associou-se com sobrepeso/obesidade para mulheres não pobres. Estudos adicionais serão necessários em países que enfrentam ambas as faces da má nutrição.
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the association between food assistance program participation and overweight/obesity according to poverty level. METHODS A cross-sectional analysis of data from 46,217 non-pregnant and non-lactating women in Lima, Peru was conducted; these data were obtained from nationally representative surveys from the years 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2008-2010. The dependent variable was overweight/obesity, and the independent variable was food assistance program participation. Poisson regression was used to stratify the data by family socioeconomic level, area of residence (Lima versus the rest of the country; urban versus rural), and survey year (2003-2006 versus 2008-2010). The models were adjusted for age, education level, urbanization, and survey year. RESULTS Food assistance program participation was associated with an increased risk of overweight/obesity in women living in homes without poverty indicators [prevalence ratio (PR) = 1.29; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.06;1.57]. When stratified by area of residence, similar associations were observed for women living in Lima and urban areas; no associations were found between food assistance program participation and overweight/obesity among women living outside of Lima or in rural areas, regardless of the poverty status. CONCLUSIONS Food assistance program participation was associated with overweight/obesity in non-poor women. Additional studies are required in countries facing both aspects of malnutrition.
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Warta, Rebecca L. "EXPLORING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IMPACT OF THE BLUEGRASS DOUBLE DOLLARS PROGRAM." UKnowledge, 2017. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cld_etds/33.

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Food Security is a situation that exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life (FAO, 1996). 17% of Kentuckians are food insecure (Kentucky Department of Agriculture, 2016). This study explored the quality of life (QoL) impact of the Bluegrass Double Dollars (BGDD) program on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants through secondary data analysis. Utilizing the categories of quality of life indicators established by The Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress (CMEPSP) the results from this study concluded that participating in the BGDD program provides some level of quality of life benefits.

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Sun, Yu. "Investigation of Causes and Evaluation of Programs: three applications of Health Economics." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/78247.

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In chapter 1, a comprehensive meta-analysis is conducted to synthesize the effectiveness, cost, and cost-effectiveness of lifestyle diabetes prevention interventions and compare effects by intervention delivery agent and channel. Sixty-nine studies meet inclusion criteria. The results show that participants receiving intervention with nutrition education experienced a reduction of 2.07 kg (95% CI: 1.52 to 2.62; p<0.001; 95% CI: 88.61% to 92.87%) in weight at 12 months with effect sizes over time ranging from small (0.17, 95% CI: 0.04 to 0.30; p=0.012; 95% CI: 80.42% to 91.14%) to medium (0.65, 95% CI: 0.49 to 0.82; p<0.001; 95% CI: 98.52% to 98.94). In sum, lifestyle interventions are effective in reducing body weight and glucose-related outcomes. Dietitian-delivered interventions achieve greater weight reduction compared to those delivered by other personnel. In chapter 2, this study attempts to examine the effects of household relative deprivation on children's health outcomes. A modified household production model is developed with energy intake, energy expenditure and a composite good as main inputs in the health production. A two-stage Stackelberg game facilitates the need to model the parent-child interaction which follows similar structure as You and Davis (2011). We use three measurements of relative deprivation based on per capita household income and four reference groups based on combinations of geographic and demographic characteristics. The results show that relative deprivation is negatively associated with child health. In chapter 3, we define "process benefits" as the direct effect on utility from engaging in an activity and examine how "process benefits" associated with food activities, both uptake and duration, are related to factors such as socio-economic status and demographics. A household production model is utilized to demonstrate the vital role of process benefits in home food production and the implications it will have for nutrition based policies targeting resources. The results display that the process benefits are associated with some demographic characteristics. This implies that shortfalls in food activities are not simply a matter of technology or resource shortfalls, but also reflect disutility associated from these activities which in turn will attenuate the impact of policies design to merely address resource shortfalls.
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Florence, Lea C. "Rural-Urban Variations in Meals on Wheels Programs." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2020. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3700.

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Older adults are living longer than ever before. By 2060, the U.S. population aged 65 or older is projected to reach 98 million. As adults age, the prevalence of chronic diseases and disabilities increases. The need for Meals on Wheels (MOW) services is growing alongside the aging population. Yet, little is known about the geographic variation of services. Little is documented about the organizational capacity of MOW organizations in terms of geography. The current policies supporting home-and community-based services, including MOW, may be insufficient to support all older adults in all types of communities. An analysis of the More Than a Meal® Comprehensive Network Study was conducted to determine geographic variation in services delivered through MOW programs and to document organizational capacity by geography. Chi-squared analyses were performed to identify relationships between twenty services offered through MOW organizations and categorial offerings within nutrition, in-home safety, socialization, and community connections categories. Spidergrams were created to document organizational capacity holistically and for three individual organizations for each of the geographic areas: Rural Only, Partial Rural, and Non-rural Service Areas. Using these findings, a policy analysis was conducted to determine policy recommendations to inclusively support rural older adults. Older adults living in rural areas access the full complement of services provided by MOW programs differently than do their non-rural counterparts. Specifically, a statistically significant relationship was found between the stratified component of in-home safety for rural, partial rural and non-rural service areas. When evaluated on the individual service offering level, statistically significant relationships between rurality and congregate meals, nutrition education, nutrition assessment, coordination of USDA food assistance programs, and telephone reassurance were seen. Spidergram documentation of capacity created visual representations of geographic similarities and differences. The policy analysis produced three potentially viable policy additions for the Older Americans Act around a provision for innovation programs, a report on in-home safety, and business acumen provisions. This work lays the foundation for further analysis of existing data with a lens of geographic specificity, as well as articulates the importance of looking at organizational capacity as a part of policy recommendations for understanding rural community-based organizations.

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Peterson, Carla A. "Effects of the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program on cholesterol levels of children ages 11-15." Virtual Press, 1999. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1125148.

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This study looked at how cholesterol levels of students, ages 11-15, who participated in the NSLP and the SBP would be affected compared with those students who only participated in the NSLP. Fasting blood samples (lOmL) were analyzed from 15 students who ate lunch only (L) and 15 students who ate both breakfast and lunch (BL) from the Driver Middle School food service at least 3 times a week. Blood was analyzed for changes in total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and Triglycerides from baseline to 4 months. Results showed a significant decrease in total cholesterol and LDL, and a significant increase in triglycerides from baseline to 4 months in both the L group and the BL group. This may be attributable to hormone levels during sexual maturation in prepubescent and pubescent students.
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Fortune, Joanne C. "Teenage attitudes/practices toward the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program at James Monroe High School, Fredericksburg, Virginia." Thesis, This resource online, 1996. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-02132009-172645/.

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Kumar, Sandhya Sasi [Verfasser], and Regina [Akademischer Betreuer] Birner. "The road half-traveled : governance reforms of food and nutrition programs in India / Sandhya Sasi Kumar ; Betreuer: Regina Birner." Hohenheim : Kommunikations-, Informations- und Medienzentrum der Universität Hohenheim, 2020. http://d-nb.info/1214296572/34.

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