Father-Focused Program Improves Healthy Dietary Behaviors in Mexican-Heritage Fathers Long-Term.

IF 2.3 3区医学 Q2 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Pub Date : 2025-04-03 DOI:10.1016/j.jneb.2025.03.005

Annika Vahk, Pablo Monsivais, Cassandra M Johnson, Trey DeJong, Joseph R Sharkey

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Abstract

Objective: To assess long-term changes in fathers' dietary intake and behaviors following a nutrition and physical activity program.

Methods: Mexican-heritage fathers participated in a 6-week father-focused, family-centered program implemented in a border community. Promotoras used surveys to assess dietary intake of fruits and vegetables and healthy dietary behaviors at baseline (n = 42), program completion (n = 42), short-term (3-4 months postprogram, n = 24), and long-term (2.0-2.5 years postprogram, n = 36). Linear growth models tested changes in program outcomes.

Results: Fathers' dietary intake of fruits and vegetables and healthy dietary behavior scores significantly increased across time (P < 0.05). Education level had a moderating effect on growth in vegetable intake over time (β = -0.12; P = 0.002).

Conclusions and implications: A father-focused, family-centered approach may be one way to achieve lasting healthy dietary behavior changes in Latino fathers. Future researchers may consider alternative family structures (e.g., grandparent, single-parent) in program participation.

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Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 医学-学科教育

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4.20

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11.50%

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379

审稿时长

44 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB), the official journal of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, is a refereed, scientific periodical that serves as a global resource for all professionals with an interest in nutrition education; nutrition and physical activity behavior theories and intervention outcomes; complementary and alternative medicine related to nutrition behaviors; food environment; food, nutrition, and physical activity communication strategies including technology; nutrition-related economics; food safety education; and scholarship of learning related to these areas. The purpose of JNEB is to document and disseminate original research and emerging issues and practices relevant to these areas worldwide. The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior welcomes evidence-based manuscripts that provide new insights and useful findings related to nutrition education research, practice and policy. The content areas of JNEB reflect the diverse interests in nutrition and physical activity related to public health, nutritional sciences, education, behavioral economics, family and consumer sciences, and eHealth, including the interests of community-based nutrition-practitioners. As the Society''s official journal, JNEB also includes policy statements, issue perspectives, position papers, and member communications.