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Mississippi State University

2016

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Translating Myplate Into Food Selections That Meet Dietary Guidelines Recommendations, Jessica Bachman, Joanne Christaldi, Amy Tomasko, Diana Cuy Castellanos Oct 2016

Translating Myplate Into Food Selections That Meet Dietary Guidelines Recommendations, Jessica Bachman, Joanne Christaldi, Amy Tomasko, Diana Cuy Castellanos

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

The objective was to determine if individuals could plan a diet that met the Dietary Guidelines (DG) using MyPlate as a guide. Participants (n=73) were 38.9±17.0 years of age, with 97% being Non-Hispanic White, 95% having some college education, and Body Mass Index (BMI) of 26.7±5.9. Participants used MyPlate to plan a one-day menu using food models. Nutrition literacy, nutrition scanning behavior, and nutrition information-seeking experience were assessed. Menus were analyzed using Nutrition Data Systems for Research and were compared to individualized DG recommendations. A multiple linear regression examined what characteristics predicted energy difference scores (difference between energy from menu …

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Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 3, Donna J. Peterson Oct 2016

Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 3, Donna J. Peterson

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

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The Impact Of Competitive Foods On Children’S Fruit And Vegetable Consumption: An Observational Plate Waste Study, Janie W. Cole, Christopher R. Aloia, Lacy M. Dodd, Kathy B. Knight Jun 2016

The Impact Of Competitive Foods On Children’S Fruit And Vegetable Consumption: An Observational Plate Waste Study, Janie W. Cole, Christopher R. Aloia, Lacy M. Dodd, Kathy B. Knight

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Little is known about the effect of competitive foods on children’s consumption of lunch meals in elementary schools in Mississippi. The objective of this observational study was to examine how competitive food purchases affect entrée, fruit, and vegetable consumption using the quarter-waste method. A total of 862 meals and purchase of competitive foods were observed. Children who purchased ice cream or pudding were 1.6 times more likely to throw away more than 50% of their entrée, 3.5 times more likely to not eat their vegetables, and more than two times more likely to not eat their fruit than children who …

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Jumpin’ Jacks: Social Marketing Campaign Aimed To Increase Awareness Of Healthful Behavior In South Dakota Fourth Grade Students, Megan N. Olesen, Kendra Kattelmann, Jessica Meendering, Suzanne Stluka Jun 2016

Jumpin’ Jacks: Social Marketing Campaign Aimed To Increase Awareness Of Healthful Behavior In South Dakota Fourth Grade Students, Megan N. Olesen, Kendra Kattelmann, Jessica Meendering, Suzanne Stluka

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

This study investigated the influence of utilizing a collegiate mascot as a marketing tool for the promotion of fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity among 4th grade students. The program utilized service learning and formative research for the development of a social marketing campaign comprised of nutrition education and brand marketing. A pre-test/post-test design was used to measure fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity in participants in intervention and control schools. Awareness and understanding of the campaign was assessed post-intervention. There were no changes in fruit and vegetable intake or physical activity. However, 91% of the intervention students …

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An Exploration Of Dietary Acculturation In Hispanic Males Residing In Mississippi, Diana Cuy Castellanos, Carol L. Connell, Laura Downey, Kathleen Yadrick, Jamie Zoellner Jun 2016

An Exploration Of Dietary Acculturation In Hispanic Males Residing In Mississippi, Diana Cuy Castellanos, Carol L. Connell, Laura Downey, Kathleen Yadrick, Jamie Zoellner

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

The purpose of this research was to explore dietary acculturation in Hispanic males in the context of the Operant Theory of Acculturation. This was a qualitative study using grounded theory to guide methodological procedures. Semi-structured interviews, a focus group, the Acculturation-Rating Scale for Mexican-Americans-II and the Marginality Scale, and photovoice with follow-up interviews were used to explore dietary acculturation in the participant sample. Thirty-five first- and second-generation Hispanic males residing in Mississippi were recruited and categorized into one of three different bidimensional acculturation groups as determined by the Acculturation-Rating Scale for Mexican-Americans-II and the Marginality Scale. Main dietary influencing themes …

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Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 2, Donna J. Peterson Jun 2016

Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 2, Donna J. Peterson

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

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What’S In Your Water? Development And Evaluation Of The Virginia Household Water Quality Program And Virginia Master Well Owner Network, Brian Benham, Erin Ling, Peter Ziegler, Leigh Anne Krometis Feb 2016

What’S In Your Water? Development And Evaluation Of The Virginia Household Water Quality Program And Virginia Master Well Owner Network, Brian Benham, Erin Ling, Peter Ziegler, Leigh Anne Krometis

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Approximately one-fifth of Virginians (about 1.7 million people) rely on private water supplies (e.g., wells, springs, cisterns) for their household water. Unlike public water systems, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not regulate private systems. As a result, private water system owners are solely responsible for system maintenance and water quality but are often unaware of common issues and lack access to objective information. We report on the development and evaluation of the Virginia Household Water Quality Program (VAHWQP), an ongoing Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) program that provides affordable water testing and education about private water supply system maintenance and …

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Successfully Changing The Landscape Of Information Distribution: Extension Food Website Reaches People Locally And Globally, Alice Henneman, Lisa Franzen-Castle, Kayla Colgrove, Vishal Singh Feb 2016

Successfully Changing The Landscape Of Information Distribution: Extension Food Website Reaches People Locally And Globally, Alice Henneman, Lisa Franzen-Castle, Kayla Colgrove, Vishal Singh

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

The goal of the Food website was to develop Internet-based content that was relevant and reached the general public and multiplier groups, such as educators, health professionals, and media outlets. The purpose of this paper was to examine whether a multi-modal approach to information delivery through increases in and changes to content, electronic mailing list creation, and social media posting impacted user access, traffic channels, and referrals from 2010 to 2014. When comparing 2010-2011 versus 2013-2014, there was a 150% increase in total pageviews, 197% increase in unique pageviews, and a 39% increase in average time spent on a page. …

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Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 1, Donna J. Peterson Feb 2016

Full Issue, Volume 4, Number 1, Donna J. Peterson

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

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