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A Qualitative Analysis Of Youth Feedback Of Nutrition School Enrichment Kits In Lincoln, Ne, Richard A. Losey
A Qualitative Analysis Of Youth Feedback Of Nutrition School Enrichment Kits In Lincoln, Ne, Richard A. Losey
Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
A Qualitative Analysis of Youth Feedback of Nutrition School Enrichment Kits in Lincoln, NE Richard A. Losey, M.S. University of Nebraska, 2010 Advisor: Wanda M. Koszewski The qualitative analysis of the responses given by students participating in classrooms that used the Nutrition Education Program‟s (NEP) school enrichment kits was the primary focus of this research. Data was collected from the participants in written form. Three major themes appeared during analysis of the data, healthy eating habits, cleanliness and change. The theme of healthy eating habits is comprised of the following sub-themes: breakfast, nutrients, label reading, Food Guide Pyramid/MyPyramid and healthy …
Youth School Enrichment Nutrition Programming In Nebraska: A Descriptive Study, Ashley M. Keller
Youth School Enrichment Nutrition Programming In Nebraska: A Descriptive Study, Ashley M. Keller
Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
The objectives of this study were to determine the nutrition knowledge of students in grades K-6 (n = 62,324) participating in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed), to determine if the nutrition information provided by the program impacts youth nutrition knowledge and behaviors, and to determine if there is a difference in the impact of the school enrichment program versus the non-school enrichment program. Without proper nutrition and physical activity the tendency for children to gain weight increases; therefore, increasing the likelihood of becoming obese. In the past 20 years, the prevalence of obesity has doubled. Eating behaviors and the amount …