<p> The purpose of this study was to investigate cooking beliefs and practices in relation to diet quality among young adults. Using an online survey, this study assessed university students&rsquo; attitudes towards cooking, frequency of preparing homemade meals, and confidence in cooking as they correlate with fruit and vegetable consumption. The parent-child dyad was also assessed to determine if people&rsquo;s cooking attitudes, confidence, and frequency relate to their parents&rsquo; cooking frequency.</p><p> The participant sample consisted of 448 California State University Long Beach students. Subjects ranged in age from 18 to 28 years; 67.9% were females. Most participants (86%) reported access to a kitchen at their residence. Results showed a significant positive correlation between cooking attitudes, cooking frequency, and cooking confidence and fruit and vegetable intake (<i> p</i> &lt; .05). A significant positive correlation was also found between cooking attitudes and subjects&rsquo; parents&rsquo; cooking frequency during subject rearing (<i>p</i> &lt; .05).</p>

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 70-06, Section: B, page: 3440. Adviser: Manabu T. Nakamura. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-128) Available on microfilm from Pro Quest Information and Learning.

<p> The purpose of this thesis was to evaluate the effectiveness of three weight loss intervention methods on change in behavior and weight status among participants. Specifically, this study examined the differential effectiveness of intervention type on changing consumption of "red light foods," "yellow light foods," and "green light foods" from baseline to three months. This thesis also examined the differential effectiveness of intervention type on changing weight status of participants from baseline to three months. A total of 68 food logs with the corresponding participant anthropometric measurements were analyzed for this thesis. Results showed that participants in the ASPIRE group + phone had a significant change in red food consumption compared to that of the MOVE! group. A significant change in yellow food consumption was also found for ASPIRE group + phone compared to those of the ASPIRE phone only group. A relationship between weight status and intervention type was not found. This thesis shows that the Stoplight diet coupled with a small changes approach is beneficial for changing food choices leading to a decrease in caloric intake and potential weight loss.</p>

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Syracuse University, 2009. / "Publication number: AAT 3381603."

Thesis (PH.D.) -- Syracuse University, 2006 / "Publication number AAT 3251799."

<p> The purpose of this study was to conduct a secondary analysis to examine the association between the change from baseline to follow-up in Latino mothers&rsquo; self-reported nutrition knowledge, self-efficacy, intentions, food label use, and role modeling from baseline to follow-up with their reports of children&rsquo;s dietary intake measured at follow-up. Data were obtained from from Sanos y Fuertes, a culturally-tailored community-based nutrition education intervention. The participants were Latino mothers and their children ages 2 to 8 years old. A dietary quality scoring system was created using food frequency data. To account for reported frequencies, five set points were created to define criteria for high dietary quality. Logistic regression tests were conducted for the five set points. The change in nutrition knowledge (<i>p</i> = .019) and role modeling (<i>p</i> = .034) of the mothers significantly predicted probability of higher child dietary quality at follow-up. Findings suggest the need for interventions that focus on increasing parental dietary knowledge while emphasizing the importance of role modeling. Further research is needed to explore cultural-related dietary differences between Latinos and non-Latinos.</p><p>

<p> In the United States, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been categorized as a major health-threatening problem affecting a wide cross section of people. About one third of the population is unaware that they have the disease; however, early recognition of symptoms would lead to prevention, diagnosis for a better prognosis, and, in some cases, the reversal of the disease. Researchers have shown that late diagnosis leads to high mortality, morbidity, disability, loss of productivity, and high costs of health care to individuals, families, and the government. The main purpose of this study was to establish a new model mechanism for the detection and prevention of T2DM using the lived experiences of the primary care physicians. This qualitative study investigated the lived experiences of seven primary care physicians from the Northern California Bay area community. The primary data collection method was by interview through e-mail correspondences and the data were organized, coded, and analyzed on the responses to the interview questions and research questions. The research study resulted in four major themes: (a) lifestyle choices to reduce T2DM, (b) desire to improve the lives of patients, (c) government involvement, and (d) shared perception of T2DM. Recommendations were developed based on the compiled data from this study and future studies could involve health-care accessibility and treatment interventions of T2DM for patients with low socioeconomic status and use of the new model mechanism to improve early detection and prevention of T2DM.</p><p>

Martinez, A (2011). Attityder hos lastbilsförare gällande mat i samband med långa -respektive korta transportsträckor. Akademin för hälsa och arbetsliv, Högskolan i Gävle.   AbstractBackground: The profession as a lorry driver is in many aspects very risky. Factors such as time directive, poor diet and shift work characterize the profession and puts drivers' health at risk. Current research shows that the vast majority of lorry drivers are overweight, suffer from high stress related to work and have on average a very low consumption of fruits and vegetables. All these factors may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and impaired quality of life. Purpose: To investigate the attitudes of the lorry drivers regarding food and meals in connection with the long, short and combined distances.Materials: A convenience sample was used in connection with this study, as professional drivers are a difficult study target. A total of 50 lorry drivers with three different professional backgrounds were investigated, long distance, distribution (short) and combined driving. In total the loss amounted to ten drivers, which means a shortfall of 20 percent.Design and Methods: A cross-sectional study was used as a diagnostic method for the analysis of individual factors in relation to attitudes. The above quantitative design was chosen because it effectively facilitates the study of large groups. Data collection was conducted with a questionnaire consisting of 21 questions. All questions were graded from 1-7 using the Likert- scale, which is a useful grading tool for attitudes and is also the correct scale level in relationship to this study. Results: The results show that there are no significant differences in attitudes between drivers who drive long, short – or combined distances. In addition the independent variables, do not affect the results. However, the driver’s exhibit similar attitude settings for individual study factors and the results show that there is a neutral attitude toward the social aspect of meals, while “mood” as a factor during food consumption is very important.Discussion: In order to improve lorry drivers working conditions and attitudes to food in a work setting, it requires knowledge of the individual factors that influence the attitudes of the profession. Attitudes are an important part of individual decision making and behavior. By examining the attitudes of lorry drivers on individual factors we can effectively streamline public health efforts to improve this vulnerable profession. Further research is needed to investigate the underlying and individual factors that determine the lorry driver’s food choices in relationship to work, however, this study can also be used in the continuing effort to improve lorry driver’s health and wellbeing.   Keywords: Lorry drivers, food, nutrition and health risk / I tid och otid

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2000. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 154-176). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2000. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 154-176). Also available on the Internet.