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Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

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2015

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Equine Assisted Therapy And Changes In Gait For A Young Adult Female With Down Syndrome, Katherine J. Coffey, Adam C. Knight, Benjamin Wax Oct 2015

Equine Assisted Therapy And Changes In Gait For A Young Adult Female With Down Syndrome, Katherine J. Coffey, Adam C. Knight, Benjamin Wax

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of equine assisted therapy on selected gait parameters in a person with Down syndrome. One female participant with Down syndrome completed two therapeutic horseback riding programs, each consisting of six riding sessions. Specific gait characteristics were analyzed with a trend analysis of the data by examining the means of the different variables. The trend analysis revealed a difference in stride length as well as hip and knee angle. These results indicate that over the course of the two therapeutic horseback riding programs, changes in gait occurred. Therefore, therapeutic horseback riding …

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A Community-Based Obesity Prevention Program Decreased The Body Mass Index Of University-Affiliated Participants, Michelle L. Lee, Diane K. Tidwell, Chiquita A. Briley, Jane Clary Loveless, Barry P. Hunt, W. Benjy Mikel Oct 2015

A Community-Based Obesity Prevention Program Decreased The Body Mass Index Of University-Affiliated Participants, Michelle L. Lee, Diane K. Tidwell, Chiquita A. Briley, Jane Clary Loveless, Barry P. Hunt, W. Benjy Mikel

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Obesity is a national health concern and the focus of many health promotion programs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the behavioral impact of a 12-week obesity prevention program on a university campus. Participants were provided questionnaires with weights, heights, and body mass indices (BMIs) determined at the pre-phase weigh-in and post-phase weigh-out. At the weigh-in, participants received pedometers and information about upcoming educational sessions to assist them with reaching their health behavior goals. A total of 247 (38.2% of 646) individuals (79.4% women) completed the program. A mean weight loss of 1.8 kg caused a decrease in …

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The Impact Of Visuals On Nutrition And Health Education Materials, Emily Clyatt, Elisa Shackelton, Laura Bellows Oct 2015

The Impact Of Visuals On Nutrition And Health Education Materials, Emily Clyatt, Elisa Shackelton, Laura Bellows

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Full Issue, Volume 3, Number 3, Journal Of Human Sciences And Extension Oct 2015

Full Issue, Volume 3, Number 3, Journal Of Human Sciences And Extension

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Consumer Knowledge And Perceptions Towards Food Safety Practices: Implications For Consumer Education Programs, Amit Sharma, Rama Radhakrishna Oct 2015

Consumer Knowledge And Perceptions Towards Food Safety Practices: Implications For Consumer Education Programs, Amit Sharma, Rama Radhakrishna

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Food safety knowledge and perceptions of consumers are important factors in preventing incidence of foodborne illnesses. The purpose of this study was to determine consumers’ knowledge and perceptions towards food safety and practices. In particular, this study assessed knowledge level of consumers related to key food safety practices and determined the perceptions of consumers regarding food safety practices in foodservice operations. Additionally, it determined consumers’ ability to observe food safety practices in foodservice operations. Results revealed that, in general, consumers were knowledgeable about food safety but did not understand certain basic processes of food safety, such as handwashing and preventing …

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An Exploratory Study Of 4th, 5th, And 6th Grade Summer Camp Participants’ Attitudes And Intentions Towards Physical Activity, Melissa Cater, Anne Kean, Diane Sasser Oct 2015

An Exploratory Study Of 4th, 5th, And 6th Grade Summer Camp Participants’ Attitudes And Intentions Towards Physical Activity, Melissa Cater, Anne Kean, Diane Sasser

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Physical inactivity is a growing problem among children, particularly schoolaged youth. Research suggests children are especially prone to inactivity in the summer months when access to structured school-time and extra-curricular activities is reduced. Community programs like residential summer camps offer an excellent environment for engaging children in enjoyable physical activities while also helping them learn to be more physically active when they return home. Pre-existing attitudes often influence how much change a program inspires in an individual. The purpose of this study was to explore 4th, 5th, and 6th grade summer camp participants’ attitudes towards physical activity. Results of this …

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Exploring The Use Of An Image-Based Approach To Assessing Nutrition Behaviors, Brianna Routh, Mary Jo Katras, Mary Marczak Feb 2015

Exploring The Use Of An Image-Based Approach To Assessing Nutrition Behaviors, Brianna Routh, Mary Jo Katras, Mary Marczak

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Formative evaluation was conducted for the Personal Health Behaviors Overview (PHBO) survey to evaluate nutrition behaviors with image-based questions in low-income populations. Forty-nine low-income adults from nutrition education classes were invited to participate with n = 42 included in the analysis. Participants completed the PHBO survey while an interviewer recorded observations. Upon completion, participants were asked questions regarding each PHBO survey item. Most participants completed the survey in an average of 4 minutes. The majority said the photographs of food made it easier to answer questions. Less than half indicated that the visuals depicting frequency made questions easier. While participant …

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Personal Health And Finance Quiz: A Tool For Outreach, Research, And Evaluation, Barbara O’Neill, Karen Ensle Feb 2015

Personal Health And Finance Quiz: A Tool For Outreach, Research, And Evaluation, Barbara O’Neill, Karen Ensle

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Rutgers Cooperative Extension developed an online self-assessment tool called the Personal Health and Finance Quiz available at http://njaes.rutgers.edu/money/health-finance-quiz/. Believed to be among the first public surveys to simultaneously query users about their health and personal finance practices, the quiz is part of Small Steps to Health and Wealth™ (SSHW), a Cooperative Extension program developed to motivate Americans to take action to improve both their health and personal finances (see http://njaes.rutgers.edu/sshw/). Respondents indicate one of four frequencies for performance of 20 daily activities and receive a Health, Finance, and Total score indicating their frequency of performing activities that health and financial …

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Full Issue, Volume 3, Number 1, Journal Of Human Sciences And Extension Feb 2015

Full Issue, Volume 3, Number 1, Journal Of Human Sciences And Extension

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