Thesis (M.S.)--University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2009. / Title from title page screen (viewed on Mar. 17, 2010). Thesis advisor: Suzanne Allard. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2006. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (p. 102-114).

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Thesis (MNutr (Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. Human Nutrition))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. / Embargo expiry date: 2010-07-31 plt 2010 / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The prevalence of chronic diseases of lifestyle such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity are increasing worldwide due to changes in lifestyle patterns, including changes in the food consumption patterns of consumers. There are numerous players who need to be involved in addressing current lifestyle patterns and in encouraging positive behaviour change. Food companies have a role in evaluating the composition of the products that they offer, as well as in educating consumers with regard to healthy eating practices through both the on-pack information that they supply and in their nutrition strategies and programmes. The main objective of the study was to investigate the nutrition strategies that food companies in South Africa use to communicate with the consumers and to compare it with the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the consumers towards the nutrition information that they receive. The secondary objective was to develop guidelines for food companies in their promotion of the prevention of chronic diseases of lifestyle. Methodology The study population consisted of a sample of 7 food companies operating in South Africa and a sample of 230 South African consumers. Data were collected through test questionnaires aimed at each specific study population. The data were analysed statistically for each study population and the data between the two study populations were compared. Results Most food companies that participated stated that they have a nutrition strategy which outlines their consumer communication policy, but none of these were made available to the researcher. Seventy-one percent of the food companies also indicated that they address chronic diseases of lifestyle in their nutrition strategies, with cardiovascular disease being the main focus. The medium used most frequently by food companies for nutrition education of the consumer is the food label. The majority of food companies agree that they do have a responsibility towards the education of the consumer, but stated that it is not solely their responsibility. Ninety-six percent of consumers read (always or sometimes) the labels of food products when making a purchase. The older the consumer, the more unlikely they are to read the ingredients statement on the label. Consumers are most concerned with cardiovascular disease when purchasing food products. Ninety-five percent of consumers agreed that food companies have a responsibility towards them with regard to nutrition education. The consumers indicated that they prefer food labels and television as the medium for nutrition education, but that they trust doctors and nutritionists the most to relay nutrition messages. Conclusion Consumer education on the prevention of chronic diseases of lifestyle is essential if the behaviour change, necessary to address their rising prevalence, is to become a part of consumers’ lifestyles. Food companies should be actively involved with consumer education pertaining to healthy eating and healthy lifestyle habits. Communication with regard to nutrition education is critical and should be consistent with an integrated approach involving all the role players including the food industry, the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DOE). / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die prevalensie van kroniese lewensstyl siektes soos hartvatsiektes, kanker, tipe 2 diabetes mellitus en vetsug is wêreldwyd aan die toeneem weens ’n verandering in die lewenstyl van verbruikers wat ’n weer ‘n verandering in eetgewoontes teweeg bring. Daar is verskeie rolspelers betrokke wat ’n bydrae kan lewer om die huidige lewensstyl patrone van verbruikers aan te spreek en om positiewe gedragsveranderinge te bevorder. Voedselmaatskappye speel ‘n tweeledige rol: deur die samestelling van voedselprodukte wat hulle versprei te evalueer, en deur die verbruiker op te voed oor gesonde eetgewoontes. Maatskappye se voedingstrategieë en programme, asook die verpakking van produkte, kan gebruik word om voedingsinligting te verskaf. Die studie se hoof doelwit was om die voedingstrategieё te ondersoek wat deur voedselmaatskappye in Suid Afrika gebruik word en om dit te vergelyk met die kennis, houding en praktyke van die verbruiker teenoor voedingsinligting wat hulle ontvang. Die sekondêre doelwit was om riglyne vir voedselmaatskappye te ontwikkel ter ondersteuning van die maatskappye se inisiatiewe om kroniese lewensstyl siektes te voorkom. Metodologie Die studiepopulasie het bestaan uit ’n steekproef van 7 voedselmaatskappye wat in Suid Afrika werksaam is en ‘n steekproef van 230 Suid Afrikaanse verbruikers. Data is ingesamel deur twee uitgetoetsde vraelyste te gebruik wat spesifiek geteiken was vir elke studie populasie. Die data is statisties geanaliseer vir elke studie populasie en die studie populasies is ook met mekaar vergelyk. Resultate Die meeste voedselmaatskappye wat deelgeneem het aan die studie verklaar dat hulle ‘n voedingstrategie het wat die wyse waarop daar met die verbruiker kommunikeer word uitstippel, nogtans was geeneen van die voedingstrategieë beskikbaar gestel aan die navorser nie. Een en sewentig persent van die voedselmaatskappye het ook aangedui dat kroniese lewensstyl siektes aangespreek word in hul voedingstrategieë en dat daar gefokus word op hartvatsiektes. Voedselmaatskappye gee voorkeur aan die voedseletiket as medium vir voedingvoorligting aan die verbruiker. Die meeste voedselmaatskappye het saamgestem dat hul wel ‘n verantwoordelikheid het teenoor die verbruiker ten opsigte van voedingvoorligting, maar beskou dit nie as uitsluitlik hul verantwoordelikheid nie. Ses en negentig persent van die verbruikers lees voedsel etikette (altyd of soms) wanneer hul aankope doen. Dit blyk dat die ouer verbruiker minder geneig is om die bestanddelelys te lees. Verbruikers is oorwegend bekommerd oor hartvatsiektes wanneer hulle voedselaankope doen. Vyf en negentig persent van die verbruikers stem saam dat voedselmaatskappye ‘n verantwoordelikheid het teenoor verbruikers ten opsigte van voedingvoorligting. Die verbruikers gee voorkeur aan die voedsel etiket en televisie as mediums vir voedingvoorligting, maar hul vertrou meestal op dokters en voedingkundiges om die voedingboodskappe oor te dra. Gevolgtrekking Om gedragsverandering by verbruikers mee te bring met die oog daarop om die toename in kroniese lewensstyl siektes aan te spreek, is dit essensiëel om die verbruiker toe te rus met die nodige kennis oor die voorkoming van kroniese lewenstyl siektes. Voedselmaatskappye behoort aktief betrokke wees by verbruiker opvoeding oor gesonde leef- en eetgewoontes. Kommunikasie ten opsigte van voedingvoorligting moet konsekwent wees en ‘n geїntegreerde benadering moet deur alle rolspelers gevolg word, insluitende voedselmaatskappye, die Departement Gesondheid en die Onderwysdepartement.

Thesis (Masters Diploma (Technology) -- Cape Technikon, Cape Town, 1993 / This research was undertaken in order to investigate the problems relating to consumers' food buying practice in respect of private households, since it is clear that high food prices are one of the major causes of a decline in the quality of life of the family. The researcher's involvement in Home Economics education and specifically consumerism and in post-school education prompted the hypothesis that training for responsible buying practice may afford a solution to the problem of buying practice in respect of private households. Such training needs, although already identified, have not yet received any real attention. A literature study was undertaken as a point of departure in order to give background knowledge. This information was used to put into perspective buying practices for private households and to define a profile of the buyer. However, it was necessary to further define this field in order to ensure that validity and applicability of the findings arising out of this research. An empirical study was undertaken to test the literature against the reality found in a Cape Town suburban supermarket. Details of this study will be set out in Chapter 4 of this research. In order to establish criteria for the training programme above, curriculum design had to be based on didactically sound principles. At the outset a suitable model for adult-learners was selected. This model consisted of an analysis phase, design phase, implementation phase and evaluation phase.

Thesis (MTech (Education))--Cape Technikon, 1993. / Hierdie studie is onderneem om die probleme rakende die aankooppraktyk van voedselverbruikers in private huishoudings te ondersoek, want dit is duidelik dat duur voedselpryse een van die hoofoorsake vir die afname in lewenskwaliteit van die gesin is. Die navorser se betrokkenheid by Huishoudkundeopleiding en spesifiek die verbruikerswese, asook by naskoolse opleiding, het tot die hipotese gelei dat opleiding tot verantwoordelike aankooppraktyk in 'n besondere mate In oplossing vir die aankoopprobleem vir private huishoudings kon bied. Sodanige opleidingsbehoeftes, hoewel reeds geïdentifiseer, het nog nie daadwerklik aandag geniet nie. As 'n vertrekpunt is 'n literatuurstudie onderneem om agtergrondkennis oor die aankooppraktyk in die algemeen te bekom. Hierdie inligting is benut om die aankooppraktyk vir private huishoudings in perspektief te plaas en om 'n profiel van die aankoper te bepaal. Dit is nodig om die terrein verder af te baken om sodoende die geldigheid en toepaslikheid van bevindinge te verseker.

Orientador: Orly Zucatto Mantovani de Assis / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Educação / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-12T22:32:55Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Silva_SoniaBessadaCostaNicacio_D.pdf: 2073578 bytes, checksum: 2cc5a24a1c94783941233eb2307901bb (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008 / Resumo: A presente investigação de caráter qualitativo e quantitativo cujo modelo teórico é a psicologia genética trata de dois estudos. O primeiro é um estudo descritivo correlacional cujos objetivos são caracterizar as diferenças entre nível de compreensão e alfabetização econômica dos estudantes de primeiro, terceiro e sextos semestres do curso de pedagogia, atitudes em direção ao endividamento e hábitos e condutas de consumo. O segundo estudo de natureza quase experimental teve como objetivo verificar a eficácia de um programa de intervenção em Educação Econômica com estudantes formandos do curso de pedagogia. A amostra do primeiro estudo foi constituída de 167 estudantes do Curso de Pedagogia sendo 44 do primeiro semestre, 76 do terceiro semestre e 47 do sexto semestre. o segundo estudo foi uma amostra de conveniência com 47 estudantes do sexto semestre. Todos os estudantes são de nível sócio econômico baixo, composto de 9 homens e 158 mulheres. No primeiro estudo os sujeitos foram submetidos a um pré-teste com três instrumentos: TAE-A Teste de Alfabetização Econômica, Escala de Hábitos e Condutas de Consumo e Escala de Atitudes Diante do Endividamento. No segundo estudo foi realizado um programa de intervenção pedagógica e um pós teste com TAE-A, Escala de Hábitos e Condutas de Consumo e Escala de atitudes Diante do Endividamento com 47 estudantes do sexto semestre, que permitiu comparar, antes e depois do projeto de intervenção, os níveis de alfabetização econômica, as atitudes em direção ao endividamento e os hábitos de consumo. Quanto à análise dos dados do primeiro estudo verificou-se que os índices de erros e acertos em todos os grupos apresentaram semelhanças entre si. Os estudantes mais graduados não apresentaram melhores índices de compreensão econômica, melhores condutas de consumo ou atitudes frente ao endividamento, não foram encontradas diferenças significativas entre os grupos estudados. O consumo nos três grupos não é reflexivo, eles têm pouco conhecimento quanto aos direitos e deveres dos consumidores, somente 27% faz planejamento de compras, 76% não lê a etiqueta dos produtos, mais de 50% compra no mercado ambulante, não se certifica da garantia dos produtos, não tira todas as dúvidas com o vendedor, não examina detalhadamente todos os produtos que compra. Mais de 40% dos sujeitos acreditam que gastam mais do que ganham e compram no crédito, mas somente a metade deles pergunta pelas taxas de juros. No segundo estudo foi encontrado diferenças significativas em 60.83% das questões dos três instrumentos após a intervenção. A intervenção pedagógica mostrou-se eficaz quanto a compreensão dos fenômenos econômicos dos estudantes da amostra. Enquanto no pré-teste não houve nenhuma diferença significativa, no pós-teste em todos os temas os estudantes mostraram melhor compreensão. Os dados mostraram que o programa de intervenção pedagógica, foi capaz de provocar significativa mudança no nível de alfabetização econômica dos estudantes, nos hábitos e condutas de consumo e nas atitudes diante do endividamento, bem como provocar um processo de tomada de consciência quanto aos conhecimentos econômicos implícitos no dia a dia. Atitudes mais austeras puderam ser verificadas quanto à seleção e qualidade dos produtos e importância da compra. / Abstract: The investigation of qualitative and quantitative character whose theoretical model is the genetic psychology comes from two studies. The first is a descriptive correlational study whose objectives are to characterize the differences between level of economic literacy and understanding of students of first, third and sixth semesters of the course of teaching, attitudes toward debt and consumption habits and behaviors. The second type of quasi experimental study aimed to verify the effectiveness of na intervention program in Economic Education students with students of the course pedagogy. A sample of the first study was composed of 167 students in the Course of Pedagogy and 44 of the first half, 76 and 47 of the third semester of the sixth semester. The second study was a convenience sample with 47 students in the sixth semester. All students are from low socio economic, composed of 9 men and 158 women. In the first study subjects were submitted to a pre-test with three instruments: TAE-A Test of Economic Literacy, Scale habits and Consumer Behavior and Attitudes Scale With the debt. In the second study was conducted a program of educational intervention and a post test with TAE-A, Scale Behavior of Consumption and Habits and attitudes Given the scale of debt with 47 students in the sixth semester, which allowed to compare before and after the project intervention, levels of economic literacy, attitudes toward debt and consumption habits. The analysis of data from the first study found that the rates of errors and correct in all groups showed similarities between them. The senior students did not show better rates of economic understanding, better behavior of consumption or attitudes towards debt, there were no significant differences between groups. The consumption in the three groups is not reflexive, they have little knowledge about the rights and duties of consumers, only 27% planning to make purchases, 76% do not read the label of products, purchasing over 50% mobile market, not certify the guarantee of products, not take any questions with the seller, not thoroughly examine all the products you buy. Over 40% of the subjects believe they spend more than they earn and buy on credit, but only half of them ask for interest rates. In the second study found significant differences in 60.83% of the questions of the three instruments after the intervention. The educational intervention was effective as the understanding of economic phenomena in the sample of students. While the pre-test there was no significant difference in post-test in all subjects, students showed better understanding. The data showed that the program of educational intervention, was able to cause significant change in the level of economic literacy of students in the habits and behavior of consumption and attitudes in the face of debt and lead a process of awareness of knowledge about the economic involved in day to day. More austere attitudes could be verified on the selection and product quality and importance of purchase. / Doutorado / Ensino e Práticas Culturais / Doutor em Educação

This study was conducted to examine the relationship between completion of a personal financial management course and financial satisfaction, confidence, and practices. The relationship between the use of recommended financial management practices and financial satisfaction and confidence was also examined. Data for this study were collected through a questionnaire mailed to a sample of Utah State University graduates who had taken a personal financial management course at the university and those who had not. The survey investigated financial satisfaction, confidence in financial management skills, and use of recommended financial management techniques. Mean financial satisfaction scores were computed by averaging responses to the multi-question six-point Likert scale. Confidence was measured by computing the mean score on a single-question six-point Likert scale. The measurement of use of recommended financial management practices was computed by summing the points assigned for use of recommended practices and the extent to which each was implemented. The recommended financial management practices scores were then divided into three groups: poor, average, and good. One-way analysis of variance and the Scheffe multiple range test were used to determine if differences existed in the mean scores on financial satisfaction, confidence , and practices between respondents who had completed a college level personal financial management course and those who had not. These tests revealed that there is no significant difference in financial satisfaction, confidence, and practices between subjects who had completed a financial management course and those who had not. There was a significant difference between the groups in the mean number of recommended financial practices used and financial satisfaction and confidence, although mean scores were only separated by one point.

Paper waste discarded by families of five persons in Cache County was studied for two seven-day periods. The sample consisted of 19 families comprised of a father who was employed full-time, a mother, and three children living at home. A background questionnaire was administered to each family for the purpose of describing the sample. Sample families were given (1) plastic bags for storing of paper wastes and (2) bathroom tissue, the unused portion of which was collected with the other paper discards. The weight of all paper discards was tabulated for each family and an average was tabulated for families and individuals. The highest and lowest total paper weights recorded for the 14 days were 55 pounds 6 ounces and 12 pounds 5 ounces respectively. The national average of solid waste discards per person per day is approximately 5. 3 pounds, over 1/2 or 2.65 pounds of which is estimated to be paper. This sample had an average of 1 pound 12 ounces per family per day and 5 1/2 ounces per person per day. The large variance between national and sample averages may be due to the following factors: (1) the light weight of the local newspapers as compared to newspapers from other localities; (2) although 110 magazines entered sample homes each month only seven magazines were discarded during the two seven-day collection periods; (3) sixty-three percent of the sample families raised home gardens and 95 percent of the families preserved some foods at home while 63 percent preserved at least 50 percent of the food used in the home. Less paper waste was discarded b,y families when (1) the father was in the labor occupational group; (2) the mother was non-employed; (3) only one newspaper was subscribed to by the family; (4) a home garden was cultivated and harvested; and (5) some food was preserved at home.

The purpose of this study was to examine the resource management problems of a group of foreign students. The sample surveyed was 300 foreign students who attended Utah State University during fall quarter of 1984. A questionnaire was used to examine the students' degree of difficulty with resource management. The differences in the degree of difficulty with resource management and respondents' gender , academic level, marital status, length of stay in the U.S. and geographic origin were tested by Analysis of Variance. Significant differences were found in the degree of difficulty with resource management and the length of stay in the U.S. and geographical origin of respondents. The degree of difficulty with resource management was not significantly different by marital status, gender or academic level. Additionally, finances, language, and homesickness were found to be the most serious problem areas during the academic sojourn at USU. The respondents expressed interest in learning more about medical, banking, and auto repair services.