Daniel A Zaltz, Roni A Neff, Lorrene D Ritchie, Jamie F Chriqui, Sara E Benjamin-Neelon
{"title":"Child Beverage Consumption in US Early Care and Education Settings, 2008-2020.","authors":"Daniel A Zaltz, Roni A Neff, Lorrene D Ritchie, Jamie F Chriqui, Sara E Benjamin-Neelon","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2025.01.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2025.01.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Describe young children's beverage intake in early care and education (ECE) settings between 2008 and 2020 across multiple states in the US.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Multivariable-adjusted, age-stratified estimates of beverage consumption among children aged 12-60 months (n = 4,457) in ECE centers and homes (n = 846).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>During any given day in ECE, younger children had a 79.7% per-meal probability of consuming milk, 8.9% water, 19.8% 100% juice, and 3.2% sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and a per-meal mean intake of 1.5 oz milk, 1.7 oz water, 2.2 oz 100% juice, and 2.9 oz SSBs. Older children had an 87.2% probability of consuming milk, 0.6% water, 2.9% 100% juice, and 4.2% SSBs, and a mean intake of 4.2 oz milk, 2.3 oz water, 3.6 oz 100% juice, and 5.9 oz SSBs.</p><p><strong>Conclusions and implications: </strong>There is room to improve beverage intake in ECE, with a focus on increasing water and decreasing juice and SSB consumption. These results may justify policies to limit or prohibit juice consumption in ECE.</p>","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143076164","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}
Lynn Fredericks BA , Jennifer Utter PhD, MPH, RD , Juliette Pope MS , Pamela Koch EdD, RD
{"title":"Nibble with Willow Early Childhood Intervention: Teacher Reports of Positive Program Impacts on Children and Their Families","authors":"Lynn Fredericks BA , Jennifer Utter PhD, MPH, RD , Juliette Pope MS , Pamela Koch EdD, RD","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.10.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.10.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"57 1","pages":"Pages 72-80"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142631221","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":"Experiences and Perspectives of Canadian Dietetic Educators Regarding Food Literacy and Its Incorporation Into Undergraduate Dietetics Programs","authors":"Cathy Langdon MSc, RD, Allison Cammer PhD, RD, Roy Dobson PhD, Jessica R.L. Lieffers PhD RD","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To explore the experiences and perspectives of Canadian dietetic educators regarding food literacy and its incorporation into accredited undergraduate food and nutrition programs.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Semistructured qualitative interviews.</div></div><div><h3>Setting</h3><div>Canada.</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>Purposive sampling via email invitation of dietetic educators (n = 18) who teach academic courses in food and nutrition programs in Canada that lead to a career in dietetics.</div></div><div><h3>Phenomenon of Interest</h3><div>How food literacy is understood and valued; where and how food literacy is being included in curricula; challenges to incorporation.</div></div><div><h3>Analysis</h3><div>Interpretive description, concurrent data collection and analysis, constant comparative analysis, inductive coding, and development of themes.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Four themes were developed from the interview transcripts, which included the following: conceptualization of food literacy is still evolving; food literacy is important to the dietetic profession; aspects of food literacy felt to be well represented in curricula, but there is room for growth; and food literacy's incorporation in curricula is challenged by unclear key concepts.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and Implications</h3><div>A key first step to inform how food literacy is taught in dietetic education programs is to find agreement on an operational definition of food literacy in the context of dietetic practice and to clarify the role dietitians play in promoting food literacy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"57 1","pages":"Pages 29-39"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142786918","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":"Acceptability of Pilot School-based Food Pantries Compared With Weekend Feeding BackPack Programs Among Food Pantry Clients in Rural Tennessee: A Mixed-Methods Approach","authors":"Marissa McElrone PhD, RDN, CPH , Kimberly Osment MPH , Emory Evans MPH , Shelby Gillian MPH","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To explore the client acceptability and perceived impact of pilot school-based food pantries (SBFPs) and compare client preference between SBFPs and <em>BackPack</em> programs (locally termed <em>Sack Pack</em>) in 3 rural Tennessee elementary schools.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A mixed-method design, including cross-sectional surveys (n = 25) and semistructured interviews (n = 11), was used to assess and compare program acceptability.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Client satisfaction was uniformly positive for both programs; however, a majority preferred the food quantity (84%), nutritional value (76%), variety (68%), quality (68%), and convenience (64%) of SBFPs. Clients reported feeding more household members with SBFPs (3.9 ± 0.9 vs 3.0 ± 1.0) compared with <em>Sack Pack</em>. When exploring SBFPs vs <em>Sack Pack</em>, 3 primary themes emerged from interviews and were supported by survey data: preferences for different program elements; food acceptability; and SBFP impact and expansion.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and Implications</h3><div>Findings support continuing SBFPs in rural schools. Studies on expanding the use of trusted and accessible schools as potential healthful food distribution sites are warranted to support broader community food access in rural areas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"57 1","pages":"Pages 40-46"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142479401","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 PhD, RD, LD, CDCES , Claudia Sánchez PhD , David O. Garcia PhD, FACSM , Lina Gonzalez MS, RD , Daysy Guevara MS, RD , Paula Garcia MS, RD , Scarlett Bravo MS, RD , Cynthia Warren PhD
{"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 PhD, RD, LD, CDCES , Claudia Sánchez PhD , David O. Garcia PhD, FACSM , Lina Gonzalez MS, RD , Daysy Guevara MS, RD , Paula Garcia MS, RD , Scarlett Bravo MS, RD , Cynthia Warren PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>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.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>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.</div></div><div><h3>Setting</h3><div>At-home, one-on-one interviews.</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>Mexican-origin, native-Spanish-speaking males with a body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>.</div></div><div><h3>Phenomenon of Interest</h3><div>The potential application of dichos for nutrition and health education.</div></div><div><h3>Analysis</h3><div>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.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>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.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions and Implications</h3><div>Dichos may serve as a cultural-linguistic strategy in nutrition education for men of Mexican origin with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"57 1","pages":"Pages 18-28"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","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}
{"title":"Highlighting the Importance of Policy, Systems and Environmental Change Interventions in Nutrition Education and Behavior","authors":"Lauren Haldeman PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"57 1","pages":"Page 5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711672","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":"Food Security Toolkit for Educators: A Crowd-Sourced Resource Developed by SNEB Members to Improve Educational Practices and Outcomes","authors":"Virginia B. Gray PhD, RDN, Cara L. Cuite PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.10.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.10.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"57 1","pages":"Pages 1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142933411","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":"Book","authors":"Nila Pradhananga","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"57 1","pages":"Pages 81-82"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143167343","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 MS, MPH, RDN, LDN , Jessica Resor PhD , Amy Lewis MS , Tammy D. Lee PhD , Archana V. Hegde PhD, BK , Nicole L. Arnold PhD , Lucía Méndez PhD, CCC-SLP , Virginia C. Stage PhD, RDN
{"title":"Development of Educational Whiteboard Videos for Head Start Teachers on How to Implement Food-based Learning in the Preschool Classroom","authors":"Jocelyn Dixon MS, MPH, RDN, LDN , Jessica Resor PhD , Amy Lewis MS , Tammy D. Lee PhD , Archana V. Hegde PhD, BK , Nicole L. Arnold PhD , Lucía Méndez PhD, CCC-SLP , Virginia C. Stage PhD, RDN","doi":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jneb.2024.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior","volume":"57 1","pages":"Pages 65-71"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","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}