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Mapping Food and Nutrition Education Resources and Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers in the Pacific Islands
Schools provide a unique opportunity to educate and motivate Pacific Island students and the wider Pacific Island community about food systems, food production activities (eg, gardening and cooking) and to focus on the knowledge and skills needed to make healthy and sustainable food choices. However, it has been reported that school educators can find it challenging to translate food and nutrition curriculum to lesson plans and learning activities and source contextually-relevant resources. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Bridget Horsey, Jenna Perry, Joseph Nyemah, Dana Craven, Sarah Burkhart Source Type: research

Monitoring Is an Effective Parenting Practice to Encourage Adolescents to Meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Monitoring parenting practice refers to the tracking of what a children eat and drink. Parents can monitor their children to ensure they consume adequate amounts of healthy food and avoid unhealthy food to meet the daily recommended minimum Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) for all food groups. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Azam Ardakani, Lillie Monroe-Lord Source Type: research

Perceived Impact of Dietary Patterns on Cancer Among Asian Indians Living in US
While cancer is the second leading cause of death among Asian Indians in the US, this group has not been featured in studies investigating their knowledge and understanding of the role of dietary patterns in cancer prevention. Little is known about their cultural perceptions of the connection between food and cancer. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Susmita Sadana, Colleen Spees, Christopher Taylor Source Type: research

Preschool Nutrition Education Series Improves Likelihood that Children Will Try a Food Sample
The objective was to evaluate the implementation of University of the District of Columbia (UDC) SNAP-Ed preschool nutrition education series using outcomes evaluation techniques. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Miranda Desmarais, Cassidy Weitman, Herbert Holden, Paul Brown Source Type: research

Qualitative Analysis of Student Experiences With Food Access Over Academic Breaks
Students at residential colleges often rely on meal plans and campus dining opportunities for food access. These facilities often close over academic breaks and there is limited research on how students staying on campus adapt. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Emily Heying, Erin Bickler Source Type: research

SAM on My Plate: Exploring Head Start Teachers' Use of Food to Teach Science, Mathematics, and Literacy
Head Start teachers have suggested using food as a tool to teach across learning domains may alleviate well-described barriers to nutrition education in the preschool classroom. While there are clear benefits to food-based learning (FBL), concerns have been raised about the nutritional quality of foods featured. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Haley Bowen, Jocelyn Dixon, Jessica Resor, Archana Hegde, Tammy Lee, Lucia Mendez, Valerie McMillan, L. Suzanne Goodell, Virginia C. Stage Source Type: research

Snacking Consumption Among Adults in the United States: A Scoping Review
Snacks are a staple of the American diet, with most U.S. adults consuming 1 to 3 snacks/day. Snacks contribute approximately 20% of energy intake and can enhance or detract from a pattern of healthy eating. Yet, few reviews have focused on snacking specifically among U.S. adults. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jean Pierre Enriquez, Elizabeth Gollub Source Type: research

Social, Economic, and Cultural Influences on Young Women's Food Choices: A Scoping Review
Understanding influences on food habits is crucial to developing effective strategies to improve dietary quality. Past research shows predictors of food habits may be dependent on individuals ’ age and sex; that is, different social groups may experience different influences on their eating patterns. Young women in particular are a population of concern, as they are the group with the greatest disparities between actual and recommended diet quality. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jane Lankes, Madeline Comeau, Julie Hess Source Type: research

The Environmental Footprint Associated With the Mediterranean Diet (MED) and Its Implication on Dietary Intervention Programs
Providing a growing global population with healthy and sustainable diets constitutes an immediate challenge. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Danit Rivka Shahar, Sigal Tepper, Kerem Avital, Meidad Kissinger Source Type: research

Virtual Vegan Culinary Medicine Randomized Crossover Trial Improves Diet Quality in Patients at Risk for Heart Disease
Dietary risk factors contribute to over half of all deaths resulting from cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Relationships between diet intake and CVD can be assessed by diet quality indices (DQIs). While higher diet quality is typically observed in vegetarian diets compared to standard omnivorous patterns, improving diet quality among communities remains challenging. We hypothesized a plant-based culinary medicine (CM) intervention may enhance adoption of a healthful dietary pattern. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Andrea Krenek, Amber Courville, Stephanie Chung, Monica Aggarwal, Anne Mathews Source Type: research

What's Your Weekly Special? Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Grocery Store Promotions
Grocery store sales circulars are used to advertise products and promote seasonal sales. Further, food marketing has been shown to influence eating behavior. Time of year and current events influence which items stores include in their sales circulars, particularly on the front page. Dietary habits were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown. What is unclear is how the COVID-19 pandemic affected item promotion at the grocery store. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Danielle Flesher, Jennifer Zuercher Source Type: research

Youth Sport Participation Influences Family Mealtime Behaviors
Organized youth sports are a popular and effective way to encourage children to be physically active. Family meals are associated with several health benefits, two of which are better diet quality and healthier weight status among youth. Preliminary studies suggest that children's participation in organized sports may impede families ’ efforts to regularly prepare and share an evening meal at home. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Morgan Ashley, Lauren Haldeman Source Type: research

Direct Service Providers ’ Facilitators and Barriers to Providing Optimal Nutrition for Adults With Disabilities
Adults with disabilities are at greater risk for health problems that can be prevented and managed through diet and lifestyle modifications. Research reveals direct support professionals (DSPS) who serve adults with disabilities have limited nutrition knowledge, making it difficult to serve and promote healthy eating. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Barbara L. Farrell, Samantha Cutrona, Brianna Pellegrino, Heather Tomaselli, Jenna Bottiglieri, Dara Lyn LoBuono Source Type: research

Rigor vs Grace: Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic in Higher Education Nutrition Programs
The COVID-19 pandemic caused nutrition educators in higher education to shift from traditional course delivery and student engagement models. Instructors faced unprecedented challenges to balance rigorous academic standards with providing grace in light of the pandemic. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Laura Sans Duran, Victoria Min, Virginia Gray, Rebecca Hagedorn-Hatfield Source Type: research

Associations Between Food Insecurity, Dietary Intakes, and Health Parameters Among Mexican American and Other Hispanic Adults
Food insecurity has been adversely associated with nutrition and risks of obesity and chronic disease. These associations have been more notable among specific race and ethnic groups, however, they have received limited attention among nationally representative samples of Mexican American and Other Hispanic (MAOH) adults. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Kiara Joseph, Francine Overcash, Marla Reicks Tags: SNEB Nutrition Educator Competencies: Behavior and Education Theory Source Type: research