Resilient Rural Food Access
Food insecurity significantly threatens individual health and community economic vitality. Rates of food insecurity increased across all communities during the COVID-19 pandemic (Pryor& Dietz, 2022). Local organizations that provide families with food support are potentially critical in supporting resilient rural food systems. Limited research has explored how these organizations in rural communities navigated pandemic-related food systems stressors. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Brianna Routh, Sarah Feeney, Bradford Wiles, Maeve Intagliata, Doris Cancel-Tirado, Dawn Contreras, Leah Pylate, Yoshie Sano, Kimberly Greder Source Type: research

Senior's Perceived Barriers to Accessing an Urban Charitable Food Assistance Program
With the increasing rate of senior populations with low-incomes across the United States, charitable food assistance (CFA) programs are a vital resource to address food access needs among this population. Seniors with food insecurity may face unique challenges that limit their ability to access nutritious food. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Zitong Wang, Susan Chen Source Type: research

SuperShelf Transformation: Centering Equity in a Predominantly African American Community
The objectives were to 1) respect the dignity of food shelf clients, 2) create a welcoming environment for African American community members, 3) increase access to healthy, cultural foods, and 4) increase the cultural humility of food shelf managers and volunteers. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Tonia Brinston, Sharmyn Phipps, Michael Stratten, Joyce McGee-Brown, Ashley Purry Source Type: research

Wasted Food Listening Sessions: Understanding Citizens' Attitudes And Behaviors
It is estimated that about 25% of food brought into homes is not consumed and that approximately 40% of food is wasted. The issue of wasted food is getting renewed attention from a diverse group of researchers. The consequences of wasted food are complex and far reaching. More recently with the concern around climate change, wasted food contributes to greenhouse gas emissions in multiple ways. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Anastasia Snelling, Robin McClave, Ella Miller, Raya Rukab Source Type: research

Adapting Nutrition Education Materials to Address Aging-related Concerns of Lower-Income Older Adults
Physiological, environmental, and lifestyle changes in older adulthood increase risks for malnutrition. Nutrition education is needed to help older adults implement strategies that address these risk factors. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: J. Dusti Linnell, Rose Jepson-Sullivan, Chris Mouzong, Cheryl Kirk Tags: SNEB Nutrition Educator Competencies: Basic Food and Nutrition Knowledge Source Type: research

Addressing SNAP Education Training and Program Implementation Needs Within a Land Grant University System
The development of staff core competencies and effective program implementation strategies forms the foundation of SNAP Education through provision of ongoing training. Previous training systems in the Illinois SNAP Education program were proving to be duplicative and inefficient. The need for a learning environment to provide consistent training and easy access to resources was identified. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Brenda Derrick, Nicki Griffin, Julie Moreschi, Vanessa Ramirez-Prado, Trinity Allison, Jennifer McCaffrey Source Type: research

Anti-Inflammatory Dietary Interventions to Address Mental Health Outcomes: A Scoping Review
Chronic inflammation is involved in many diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and poor mental health. Behavioral interventions, such as diet, to mitigate inflammation in the body is a growing area of therapeutic research. Anti-inflammatory diets, such as the Mediterranean Diet and DASH Diet, adhere to foods that can lower inflammation in the body and potentially improve mental health outcomes. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Ryesa Mansoor, Meredith Sprengel, Olivia Lubarsky, Ryan Swilek, Leah Gizzi, Cassandra Vieten Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research

Conceptualizations of Food Insecurity Among Nutrition, Public Health, and Social Work Students
Recently, a call to action was made for schools that educate health professionals to provide training on social and economic determinants of health. Training future professionals in health-related fields (eg, nutrition, public health, and social work) to understand and identify the context-specific social determinants of health, including food insecurity, should be prioritized when designing curricula for clinical and public settings. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Megan M. Patton-Lopez, Stephanie Machado, Virginia Gray, Rickelle Richards Source Type: research

Consumer Perceptions of the Healthfulness of ‘Ultra-Processed’ Food Products: A Cross-Sectional Study in Vermont
Recent research increasingly associates ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption with a range of diet-related diseases, leading to discussions of interventions for reducing UPF consumption. However, little is known regarding consumer perceptions of UPF, including the degree to which consumers prioritize nutrient content relative to degree of processing when evaluating a food's overall healthfulness. (Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior)
Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior - July 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Nick Rose, Travis Reynolds, Emily Belarmino, Lisa Chase, Jane Kolodinsky Source Type: research

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