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A Mobile-Based Intervention For Obesity Prevention Among Female College Students In Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Abeer Hussain Alssafi
A Mobile-Based Intervention For Obesity Prevention Among Female College Students In Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Abeer Hussain Alssafi
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
College students transitioning from adolescence into early adulthood may encounter new stresses, which may lead to unhealthy weight-related behaviors and weight gain. Students gain approximately 4-9 pounds during their first 2 years in college. Health behaviors in this population pose an increased risk because they tend to persist into adulthood. In Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia, student obesity is on the rise. About 24% of female college students were overweight or obese in Saudi Arabia in 2015. This dissertation describes the development of a mobile intervention program using Instagram and a self-tracking app to minimize the risk of overweight/obesity …
Start Today! Tips To Start Living Your Best Life, Jessica Atlee
Start Today! Tips To Start Living Your Best Life, Jessica Atlee
All Student-Created Educational Resources
This handout depicts healthy eating and active living suggestions, including water consumption, sleep habits, goal-setting, appropriate snacking, best practices while cooking, and suggestions for mealtimes.
Childhood Obesity: Assessing A Case Study, Une Applied Nutrition Program
Childhood Obesity: Assessing A Case Study, Une Applied Nutrition Program
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The following project assesses a case study for a young adolescent girl. She was referred to her health care provider due to excess weight. Her BMI is above the 96th percentile resulting in obesity, which caused concern to her family. Obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure run in her family so she is at increased risk of developing a non-communicable disease when she gets older if she does not gain the proper nutritional needs and education. The purpose of this project is to assess a 3-day meal plan that the young adolescent typically consumes then develop interventions and goals …
A Teen’S Guide To Healthy Eating, Une Applied Nutrition Program
A Teen’S Guide To Healthy Eating, Une Applied Nutrition Program
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This handout explains 5 ways to live a healthier life simply by getting physical activity, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, drinking water, never skipping meals and providing a helping hand in the kitchen.
The Fight Against Overweight And Obesity Among Adolescents, Jordan Reichel
The Fight Against Overweight And Obesity Among Adolescents, Jordan Reichel
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The purpose of this handout is to use evidence-based research to educate the adolescents population about the growing problem of overweight and obesity among youth in this age group. This handout describes the criteria for being considered overweight or obese during adolescence. Possible risk factors for adolescent overweight and obesity are identified. The handout discusses the burden of disease and the potential consequences associated with being overweight or obese as an adolescent. Behavior modification strategies for preventing or treating overweight and obesity in adolescent’s are also described.
Jane’S Guide To Achieving A Healthy Weight, Une Applied Nutrition Program
Jane’S Guide To Achieving A Healthy Weight, Une Applied Nutrition Program
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This handout is a simple guide to assist a female teenager in reducing and maintaining a healthy weight for her age. It includes tips on how many calories to consume, how to make healthier nutrition choices, and also other non-nutrition related suggestions for increasing physical activity.
The Relationship Between Habitual Physical Activity And Food Choices, Safiya E. Beckford
The Relationship Between Habitual Physical Activity And Food Choices, Safiya E. Beckford
Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Physical activity (PA) and exercise aid in prevention and treatment of obesity and its comorbidities. Previous research has demonstrated a J-shaped curve between activity level and food intake, but minimal research examines whether PA and exercise affect food choices. As such, the aim of this study was to determine the relationship between habitual PA and exercise with food choices. 174 participants completed an electronic survey involving a series of binary choices among food options (aided by visual food cues) with varying reward values and time points. Participants also completed monetary binary choice questions and an exercise and activity questionnaire, with …