This study forms part of a broader school-based intervention project focused on the promotion of healthy nutrition-related practices, physical health and the socio-emotional functioning of primary school children in resource-constrained communities in South Africa. The initial intervention was offered to Grade 1 to 3 learners at two schools situated in Gauteng. The purpose of the current study is to explore the needs and expectations of the parents whose children have been involved in the broader research project, with regard to the guidance they require on healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle behaviour. As a next phase of the broader project, the findings of my study will inform the development of a parent-guidance intervention for the parents of the learners in the participating schools. I integrated the Parental Involvement Process model and Ecological Systems theory in compiling a conceptual framework that guided me in undertaking my research. I utilised interpretivism as epistemology and followed a qualitative approach. I implemented a case study design utilising Participatory Reflection and Action (PRA) principles in generating data with 22 parent participants who were purposively selected. For data generation and documentation, I used PRA-based workshops, observation-as-context-of-interaction, field notes, reflective journaling and audio-visual techniques. Following inductive thematic analysis, four themes and related sub-themes emerged in relation to potential topics for food and nutrition-related guidance; guidance on physical activity and fitness; guidance required for supporting the psycho-social wellbeing of children, and suitable modes of delivery for a parent guidance intervention. Based on the findings of this study, I can conclude that parents from the two communities were motivated to support the health and wellbeing of their children and families; however, some structural and psychological barriers prevented them from adopting healthy lifestyle behaviour and parenting practices. To this end, the parent participants identified specific areas that they require additional support and guidance in, based on their unique life circumstances. Furthermore, parents identified mobile technology as potential suitable way in which guidance can be offered, in combination with parent workshops and information pamphlets. / Dissertation (MEd)--University of Pretoria, 2019. / Educational Psychology / MEd / Unrestricted

The purpose of the study has been to discover what motivates the elderly to participate in informal learning activities after the retirement age. The study is qualitative, interpretation being used as the theoretical knowledge approach. The result is based on interviews that have been focusing on eight respondents aged over 65 years old residents in Ängelholm Municipality, Sweden. The interpretation of the data collected is mainly based on the Health Lifestyles theory (Cockerham, 2005) and on the framework for the benefits of learning (Schuller, 2004). The interviews were interpreted, thematized and presented as results in Chapter 5 of the present study. The interpretation resulted in four main themes: a healthier lifestyle, the feeling of self- realization, a new aim in life and an active social life. From those themes, the analysis of the results presents three main motivational factors that are found as stimulating the elderly to participate in informal learning activities: the psychological factor, the social factor and the healthy lifestyle factor. The study presents a clear connection between the mental wellbeing among the elderly and their participation in activities promoting informal learning. The results show clearly that elderly who are taking part in informal learning activities have a defined, active social life and a broad social network, signalling clearly the positive effects of learning activities on combating social isolation and loneliness. The results of the study can be used in future research projects analysing the concept of lifelong learning in the elderly age, and it can constitute as well a starting point for social strategies at the municipality and local level that focus on combating loneliness and social isolation among elderly.

This dissertation deals with the contradiction between the situation, in which the development of healthcare, transformation of the political system and the changes in the environment, has had a major influence on the fact that we are now experiencing a higher age than people at the beginning of the period under review (since 1945). This gives us a sense of assurance of longevity, but the contradiction arises in reality, that lies in the perspective of chronic life, which eliminates us from the ordinary life very soon. Despite this fact, a number of countries have succeeded in achieving higher age limits, but a high age is not a reflection of better health, which reflects a main contradiction between expectations and reality, and it is the main research problem of this dissertaiton at the same time. The goal of this disertation was to find out the evolution of conditions of healthy lifestyle of individuals in the Czech society, between years 1945 and 2016. The second goal was to reflect the evolution of the health status of the whole society in the context of health policy focusing on stages divided into "decades". The dissertation used a combination of institutional analysis of public policy and author's own biographical research with seven respondents, using morphological analysis and...

This master's thesis deals with problematics of healthy food, healthy lifestyle and sports activities of pupils et early school age. The aim of this work is to observe and evaluate eating habits of pupils of the target group. We research to what extent the children consume and know about the healthy lifestyle in connection with sports activities. We used the questionnaire survey as the main method. Then, we analyse sports results of these pupils on the basis of particular disciplines of UNIFITTEST. Key words: Sports activities, nutrition, eating habits, healthy lifestyle, child of early school age

Physical inactivity is a growing public health problem in the 21st century. A large proportion of the adult and adolescent population is not achieving recommended levels of physical activity which has significant consequences for both the individual and our society. With no evidence that the levels of physical inactivity will improve in the future, traditional methods of addressing this problem have evidently proven ineffective. A relatively new and promising approach to this problem that has become increasingly important in recent years is smartphone-based behavioral interventions to promote physical activity and other health-related behaviors. While several studies have shown many positive and promising results with this approach, other studies have also shown that the method is not completely understood. For instance, research shows that many of the health and fitness applications available today do not adequately adhere to behavior change strategies or health-related research, suggesting that these applications are not reaching their fullest potential. The goal of this study was to develop and evaluate an application to promote physical activity that was aligned with such research. A high-fidelity prototype based on the Behaviour Change Wheel was developed in Adobe XD and later evaluated by four participants. The outcome of the evaluation indicated that the developed prototype was well received overall, and participants believed it would trigger the desired behavior change of an increase in physical activity. However, due to the study limitations of unrepresentative participants and evaluation environment, time frame and application levels, nothing was truly proven in this regard. Further improvement of the prototype and future studies are needed to evaluate the prototype more accurately. / Fysisk inaktivitet är ett växande hälsoproblem för vårt samhälle under 2000-talet. En stor andel av vuxna och ungdomar uppnår inte rekommenderade hälsonivåer för fysiska aktivitet vilket har påtagliga konsekvenser för både individ och samhälle. Utan några forskningsbevis på att nivåerna för fysisk inaktivitet kommer att förbättras i framtiden har traditionella metoder för att motverka detta problem skenbarligen visats sig vara ineffektiva. Ett relativt nytt och lovande tillvägagångssätt för problemet som blivit alltmer relevant under de senaste åren är smartphonebaserade beteendeinterventioner för att främja fysisk aktivitet och andra hälsorelaterade beteenden. Medan ett flertal studier visat många positiva påföljder och lovande resultat med detta tillvägagångssätt, har andra studier samtidigt visat att metoden inte är helt förstådd och otillräckligt efterforskad. Bland annat visar forskning att många av dagens tillgängliga hälso- och träningsapplikationer inte optimalt följer riktlinjer för vare sig beteendeförändringsstrategier eller hälsorelaterad forskning, vilket antyder att dessa applikationer inte uppnår sin fulla potential. Målet med denna studie var att utveckla och utvärdera en applikation för att främja fysisk aktivitet som var baserad på sådan forskning. En prototyp av hög funktionsnivå baserad på The Behaviour Change Wheel utvecklades i Adobe XD och utvärderades av fyra deltagare. Resultatet från utvärderingen pekade mot att den utvecklade prototypen var väl uppskattad av deltagarna som även ansåg att prototypen skulle framkalla den önskade beteendeförändringen för ökad fysisk aktivitet. Emellertid, på grund av studiebegränsningarna med bland annat icke-representativa deltagare och utvärderingsförhållanden, tidsram samt applikationens funktionsnivå, kunde inte något absolut bevis framläggas i detta avseende. Ytterligare förbättringar av prototypen och framtida studier är nödvändiga för att utvärdera prototypen mer exakt.

Introducción: El distrito de El Agustino pertenece a la DIRIS Lima Este con una población de 197,788 pobladores y un índice de pobreza de 22,10%. El principal problema de salud es el alto índice de morbilidad por IRAS y las neoplasias como la primera causa de mortalidad. Asimismo, el ascenso de casos de Covid-19 en el primer trimestre del año. Descripción del proyecto: Se planteó como objetivo mejorar la practica de estratégias preventivas frente al Covid-19 en la familia Meza Pucuhuayla. El total de participantes fueron 3 integrantes, un grupo heterogéneo en edades. Se elaboraron materiales educativos para todas las sesiones educativas y talleres, listas de cotejo para los monitoreos semanales. Se empleó la plataforma Kahoot para los pre y post test de las sesiones educativas. Resultados: Para las actividades planteadas se logró el 100% de eficacia y cobertura en las sesiones educativas con los temas de alimentación saludable, enfermedades respiratorias y generalidades del Covid-19. En relación a talleres todos tuvierton un volumen de 3 participantes instruidos y con una productividad en promedio de 10 minutos por cada integrante. Para la actividad de monitoreo de actividad fisica se logró un volumen de 6 listas de cotejo y una cobertura del 200%. Para el taller de bioseguridad y desinfección frente al Covid-19 se logró un volumen de 12 listas de cotejo monitoreadas. Conclusiones: Se logró incrementar prácticas de hábitos saludables para lo que se comparó en tres momentos las actividades físicas y elaboración de alimentación saludable. Asimismo, se logró identificar medidas preventivas para las enfermedades respiratorias prevalentes en sesiones educativas; se implementó un protocolo de desinfección y bioseguridad en el hogar en el cual se aprendió el correcto uso de desifecctantes, técnica de lavado de manos e inocuidad de alimentos. / Introduction: The district of El Agustino belongs to the East Lima DIRIS with a population of 197,788 inhabitants and a poorness rate of 22.10%. The main health problem is the high rate of morbidity due to ARIS and neoplasms as the first cause of mortality. Likewise, the rise in Covid-19 cases in the first quarter of the year. Description of project: The objective was to improve the practice of preventive strategies against Covid-19 in the Meza Pucuhuayla family. The total of participants were 3 members, a heterogeneous age group. Educational materials were prepared for all educational sessions and workshops, checklists for weekly monitoring. The Kahoot platform was used for the pre and post tests of the educational sessions. Results: For the proposed activities, 100% efficiency and coverage were achieved in the educational sessions with the topics of healthy eating, respiratory diseases and generalities of the Covid-19. In relation to workshops, all had a volume of 3 instructed participants and with an average productivity of 10 minutes for each member. For the physical activity monitoring activity, a volume of 6 checklists was achieved and a coverage of 200%. For the biosafety and disinfection workshop against Covid - 19, a volume of 12 monitored checklists was achieved. Conclusions: It was possible to increase the practices of healthy habits, for which physical activities and the preparation of healthy eating were compared in three moments. Likewise, it was possible to identify preventive measures for prevalent respiratory diseases in educational sessions; a disinfection and biosecurity protocol was implemented in the home in which the correct use of disinfectants, hand washing technique and food safety were learned. / Trabajo de investigación

Människors strävan efter att leva hälsosamt är inget nytt fenomen och många söker antingen själva efter information eller så får de motta hälsobudskap via media. I takt med att människor använder fler sociala medier framför traditionella medier, flyttas också mer ansvar för att producera innehåll till den enskilda individen. Instagram är ett community där människor samlas och där normer och värderingar om bland annat hälsa konstrueras och reproduceras. Mot denna bakgrund syftar denna studie till att utifrån ett språkvetenskapligt perspektiv, undersöka hur en hälsosam livsstil språkligt och visuellt konstrueras på Instagram. Metodologiskt görs detta genom en kritisk diskursanalys av 44 Instagraminlägg som hämtats från #hälsosamlivsstil. De centrala teorier och metoder studien utgår ifrån är socialkonstruktivistism och kritisk diskursanalys tillsammans med språkvetenskapliga metoder för text- och bildanalys. Studien kommer bland annat fram till att användarna som delat inläggen, gärna väljer att inta ”expertpositioner” eller dela ”expertinformation” i samband med att en hälsosam livsstil konstrueras. De återkommande teman och diskurser som är framträdande i denna konstruktion är konsumtion, moral, moderskap, viktnedgång och utseende. Språkligt konstrueras en hälsosam livsstil bland annat som att äta på ett visst sätt, känna träningsglädje eller göra en viktresa. Den visuella analysen visar bland annat att de människor som porträtteras varken äter eller motionerar på bilderna. Vidare är bilder på människor antingen ”selfies” eller kvinnor i tajta träningskläder med spända muskler. Övriga bilder syftar till att visa hur mycket man gått ner i vikt eller hur många kalorier man bränt. De normer och värderingar som framträder i studien visar främst på vad användarna själva anser är en hälsosam kost genom att benämna den som bra eller dålig. Det finns även normer för hur man bör se ut – ha synliga muskler och lite kroppsfett. Men även om konstruktionen ibland skiljer sig åt, visar studien på ett homogent material där en gemensam syn finns om vad som är en hälsosam livsstil enligt användarna under #hälsosamlivsstil.

TITLE: Sense of Coherence and Adherence to a Healthy Lifestyle of Academics in the Age Group 45- 56 Years ABSTRACT: The study examines personal resilience of the sense of coherence type related to healthy lifestyle adherence of university teachers between 45 and 56 years. The theoretical part deals with healthy lifestyle, its approaches and impacting factors with main focus on individual well-being and physical activity. Using the Stress Profile, the Resilience of the Sense of Coherence Type, and Self-assessment Scale SCL - 90 questionnaires, the study examines mutual relationships between personal resilience and health supporting factors of the observed target group. Based on the results of research, lifestyle changes are recommended toward the healthy lifestyle, emphasizing the need to increase regular physical activity. Finally, "The Stages of Motivational Readiness for Change Model" is presented. KEYWORDS: Healthy lifestyle, sense of coherence, physical activity, university teacher, individual well- being

This diploma thesis deals with the attitudes of clients nutritional counseling company Diet Plan about overweight and obesity. The aim was to find out what are the reasons for preference nutritional counseling before medical facilities and experience of the medical facility. Furthermore how much weight had an education level of a consultant. As well, what is missing information for respondents needed to successfully reducing diet. The result of qualitative research is that respondents think that there is not enough information leading to successful weight loss. This lack of information means, that respondents are not able to evaluate and correct their own eating mistakes. Despite the fact that the respondents perceive some form of education in issues of healthy lifestyle and losing weight, they still lack concretized recommendations. Respondents have had bad experiences and negative images of medical devices. They argue that doctors create a bad atmosphere, they are rude and not helping to weight loss. Indifference and bad conduct can evoke a sense of stigma. In their opinion, the doctor will also give a general and sometimes outdated advice. Respondents favored the nutritional counseling because they expected individual care and specific instructions leading to weight loss. An important factor in...

This thesis introduces the current state health of the population of the Czech Republic, addressing mainly the steep increase in diseases of civilization. Diseases which are mainly the result of an inappropriate lifestyle. The aim of this work is the development of a business plan leading to the establishment of a company that will provide services in the field of nutrition counseling, physiotherapy, regeneration and physical activities. The theoretical part of this work defines the basic concepts and assumptions which are the building blocks of this thesis. Specifically, the tools for strategic management and business plan requirements. Furthermore, the theoretical part defines concepts such as health and a healthy lifestyle. The practical part of this thesis includes a research and analysis section which form the basis for the creation of the business plan. Methodologically, quantitative research was applied. A technically structured questionnaire was used to gain the required data. The analytical part then goes on to include an analysis of the general and business environments, or, to be precise, of the internal environment. The main findings are summarized in the SWOT analysis. The conclusion presents an evaluation of the feasibility of the business plan. I also propose some recommendations for...