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The Relationships Among Bmi, Waist Circumference, Weight Loss And Health Indicators, John R. Rupp
The Relationships Among Bmi, Waist Circumference, Weight Loss And Health Indicators, John R. Rupp
Theses and Dissertations--Nutrition and Food Systems
Current health recommendations encourage weight loss for overweight and obese individuals. However, the importance of weight to health is still unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of weight loss on overall health in a sample of adults who have completed a 10 or 12 week weight loss intervention. The study sample included males and females (n =99) between the ages of 27 -64 years that had a BMI of 29-45 kg/m². The study design is a secondary data analysis of data from two different behavioral weight loss interventions. Both interventions prescribed a reduced calorie diet, …
An Analysis Of The Influence Of Nutrition Information On Consumers’ Restaurant Menu Choices, Joseph Adam Higgins
An Analysis Of The Influence Of Nutrition Information On Consumers’ Restaurant Menu Choices, Joseph Adam Higgins
Theses and Dissertations--Nutrition and Food Systems
Obesity has risen drastically in the past few decades. Some experts contribute this to an increased prevalence of eating food away from home and consuming large portion sizes. A popular discussion in policy and legislation arenas has been mandatory implementation of nutrition information on restaurant chain menus. Menu labeling in restaurants that have 20 or more locations nationally was first implemented by New York City in an effort to increase consumer awareness of the calorie content of menu entrees. Since New York City’s implementation of restaurant menu labeling in 2008, there have been conflicting studies on whether nutrition menu labeling …