{"title":"Editorial Board/Board of Directors","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1499-4046(24)00452-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1499-4046(24)00452-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"56 11","pages":"Page A2"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142593265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jenna Bensko MS , Daniel J. Graham PhD , Soo K. Kang PhD , Yeeli Mui PhD , Megan P. Mueller PhD
{"title":"Impacts of Parental Food Choice Values on Children's Restaurant Eating Behavior Among Regular Restaurant Consumers With Low Income: A Latent Class Analysis","authors":"Jenna Bensko MS , Daniel J. Graham PhD , Soo K. Kang PhD , Yeeli Mui PhD , Megan P. Mueller PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.07.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.07.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To identify subgroups of parents’ food choice value systems and evaluate associations with restaurant eating behaviors of children.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Cross-sectional survey.</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>Parents with low income and children aged 2–11 years who were frequent restaurant visitors before the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic (n = 1,146).</div></div><div><h3>Main Outcome Measure(s)</h3><div>Past week restaurant meals and the healthfulness of child meal orders.</div></div><div><h3>Analysis</h3><div>We used latent class analysis to identify patterns of stated food choice values (convenience, taste, cost, cooking, nutrition, locality, socialization, and food safety reputation) among parents. Logistic and linear regression models evaluated differences in child restaurant eating behaviors across classes.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Three classes of parents’ stated food choice values were identified: hassle-free, indulgent, and multifaceted consumers (7.94%, 54.97%, and 37.09% of parents, respectively). The children of the hassle-free consumers class were 91% less likely to select a healthy entree than an unhealthy entree and were even less likely to select a healthy entree than those of the indulgent and multifaceted consumer classes (<em>P</em> < 0.02). The multifaceted consumers class ate from restaurants the most in the last week (2.4 vs 2.1 and 1.9 times; <em>P</em> < 0.02).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and Implications</h3><div>This subgroup approach could inform future restaurant interventions by tailoring to differences in parents’ food choice values.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"56 11","pages":"Pages 760-774"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142593345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kate E. Killion MPH, RDN, Julia Gaiser BS, RDN, Alison Soucy BS, RDN, Molly E. Waring PhD
{"title":"Awareness and Use of MyPlate Among US Adults With Young Children","authors":"Kate E. Killion MPH, RDN, Julia Gaiser BS, RDN, Alison Soucy BS, RDN, Molly E. Waring PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.06.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.06.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To examine awareness, information-seeking, and use of MyPlate among US adults with young children.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from the 2015–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>US adults aged 18–45 years with children ≤5 years.</div></div><div><h3>Variables measured</h3><div>Adults reported sociodemographic characteristics and whether they had heard of MyPlate, looked online for MyPlate information, or tried to follow the MyPlate plan.</div></div><div><h3>Analysis</h3><div>Logistic regression models estimated MyPlate awareness, information-seeking, and use by sociodemographic characteristics. Analyses were weighted to represent adults with young children nationally.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Twenty-nine percent of US adults with young children were aware of MyPlate. MyPlate awareness was lower among men, racial/ethnic minorities, adults with less education, adults who speak a language other than English, and SNAP/WIC recipients. Among those who knew of MyPlate, 39% sought MyPlate information online, and 33% had tried to use the MyPlate plan. Men were less likely to look online for or follow the MyPlate plan than women. Mexican-American adults and WIC recipients were more likely to have tried to follow the MyPlate plan.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>MyPlate is an underutilized resource among families with young children. Efforts are needed to disseminate and encourage the use of MyPlate, particularly among marginalized groups.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"56 11","pages":"Pages 822-828"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141996778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evolving Together: Strengthening Our Community Through Membership Transformation","authors":"Nicole Brandt (Executive Director)","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"56 11","pages":"Page 759"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142593266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Susmita Sadana PhD, RD, LD , Colleen K. Spees PhD, MEd, RD, LD, FAND , Bhuvaneswari Ramaswamy MD , Christopher A. Taylor PhD, RDN, LD, FAND
{"title":"Cultural Perceptions of Health in Asian Indian Adults","authors":"Susmita Sadana PhD, RD, LD , Colleen K. Spees PhD, MEd, RD, LD, FAND , Bhuvaneswari Ramaswamy MD , Christopher A. Taylor PhD, RDN, LD, FAND","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.07.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.07.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To gain an understanding of the cultural perceptions of health among Asian Indian adults in an urban setting.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Qualitative semistructured interviews.</div></div><div><h3>Setting</h3><div>Midwest urban community</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>Asian Indian adults (n = 20) aged ≥25 years, who self-identified as 100% Asian Indian descent.</div></div><div><h3>Phenomenon of Interest</h3><div>Individual interviews were conducted by a trained interviewer to assess cultural perceptions of health.</div></div><div><h3>Analysis</h3><div>Transcript analysis was performed by 2 independent coders using verbatim transcripts. Content analysis was used to identify themes using a grounded theory approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The salient themes that emerged were a cultural definition of health, acculturation, mental health, and health information. Participants believed good health was associated with the ability to perform daily activities, regular exercise, and eating well. There was a lack of awareness of Asian Indian-specific body mass index categories and that overweight and obesity were an important risk factor for chronic diseases.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion and Implications</h3><div>These data provide a context for health promotion efforts and underscore a gap in awareness of risk factors risk for chronic diseases among the Asian Indian community. Culturally specific interventions targeted at the Asian Indian population, considering their worldview and perceptions of health, will help address this important public health concern.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"56 11","pages":"Pages 775-782"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142057155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Angela Cleary APD , Courtney Thompson RNutr, PhD , Anthony Villani APD, PhD , Libby Swanepoel PhD
{"title":"Preprofessional Identity of Nutrition and Dietetics Students in Australia","authors":"Angela Cleary APD , Courtney Thompson RNutr, PhD , Anthony Villani APD, PhD , Libby Swanepoel PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.06.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.06.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to explore the preprofessional identity of undergraduate nutrition and dietetic students to guide curriculum development to better support the expectations of students and promote career readiness in a changing profession.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Qualitative focus group discussions in March, 2021.</div></div><div><h3>Setting</h3><div>An Australian university.</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>First-year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Nutrition (n = 50) or Bachelor of Dietetics (n = 58) at the University of the Sunshine Coast.</div></div><div><h3>Main Outcome Measures</h3><div>Student sociodemographics, motivations for and influences on career choice and preprofessional identity, expectations of professional competency and practice, degree, and career expectations.</div></div><div><h3>Analysis</h3><div>Descriptive statistics were conducted, and focus group discussions were analyzed using the Framework Approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Motivations and skills were consistent across both cohorts, centering on an interest in nutrition and respectful, professional conduct and communication. Expectations were similar across both degrees, with a focus on placement, real-world learning experiences, and staff support. Career expectations for both cohorts included business ownership.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and Implications</h3><div>This research provided an understanding of students’ preprofessional identity, which was similar for both nutrition and dietetics students. Motivations identified in this research can be used to inform activities across nutrition and dietetic programs that support career readiness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"56 11","pages":"Pages 783-793"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephanie Rogus PhD, RDN , Rachel Turner MS , Joanne Guthrie PhD , Mihai Niculescu PhD
{"title":"SNAP Online Food Shopping: Nutrition Education Needs Perceived by Practitioners","authors":"Stephanie Rogus PhD, RDN , Rachel Turner MS , Joanne Guthrie PhD , Mihai Niculescu PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The change in policy that allowed <em>Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program</em> recipients to redeem their benefits online during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic highlighted the potential role of nutrition education programs in facilitating the purchase of healthy, economical food online. The objective of this exploratory qualitative study was to understand the education provided by nutrition educators on online grocery shopping and educators’ perspectives on education needs and ways that healthy purchases can be encouraged online. Interviews revealed topics that can be included in in-person education on online shopping, insights for online nutrition education, and promotion strategies for encouraging healthy purchases by low-income shoppers online.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"56 11","pages":"Pages 829-839"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jocelyn Dixon, Jessica Resor, Amy Lewis, Tammy D Lee, Archana V Hegde, Nicole L Arnold, Lucía Méndez, Virginia C Stage
{"title":"Development of Educational Whiteboard Videos for Head Start Teachers on How to Implement Food-based Learning in the Preschool Classroom.","authors":"Jocelyn Dixon, Jessica Resor, Amy Lewis, Tammy D Lee, Archana V Hegde, Nicole L Arnold, Lucía Méndez, Virginia C Stage","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142512108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Antonio Miranda, Claudia Sánchez, David O Garcia, Lina Gonzalez, Daysy Guevara, Paula Garcia, Scarlett Bravo, Cynthia Warren
{"title":"Deciphering Dichos for Nutrition and Health Discussion: A Qualitative Study Among Men of Mexican Origin With or At-Risk of Type 2 Diabetes.","authors":"Antonio Miranda, Claudia Sánchez, David O Garcia, Lina Gonzalez, Daysy Guevara, Paula Garcia, Scarlett Bravo, Cynthia Warren","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigates the potential use of dichos (colloquial Spanish sayings) in nutrition and health education for men of Mexican origin, focusing on their recognizability, traditional meanings, and health topic applicability.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A qualitative study that included individual interviews (n = 12) and pile sort methodology to explore 16 dichos. Interviews discussed dicho recognizability and traditional meaning. The pile sort explored the applicability of dichos for health topics. Finally, participants elaborated on the potential utility of dichos for nutrition and health education.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>At-home, one-on-one interviews.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Mexican-origin, native-Spanish-speaking males with a body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>.</p><p><strong>Phenomenon of interest: </strong>The potential application of dichos for nutrition and health education.</p><p><strong>Analysis: </strong>Dichos were scored for recognizability (total of 12 participants). The qualitative analysis involved 4 cycle coding for the identification of the traditional meaning and health topic applicability of dichos.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eleven of the 16 dichos were recognized and defined by 100% of participants. Qualitative analysis revealed the meanings of dichos that are applicable to the health topics of healthy eating, physical activity, health motivation, social support, and stress management. All participants supported the viability of dichos as a linguistic educational tool.</p><p><strong>Conclusions and implications: </strong>Dichos may serve as a cultural-linguistic strategy in nutrition education for men of Mexican origin with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142479402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}