Indirect Effects Of Exercise On Emotional Eating Through Psychological Predictors Of Weight Loss In Women, James Annesi, Nicole Mareno
Nov 2015
Indirect Effects Of Exercise On Emotional Eating Through Psychological Predictors Of Weight Loss In Women, James Annesi, Nicole Mareno
Nicole Mareno
An improved understanding of how weight-loss interventions might be tailored to improve emotional eating is required. This study aimed to assess mediation of the relationship between increased exercise and decreased emotional eating so that behavioral treatments might be optimized. After randomization, women with obesity (N = 108; mean age = 48 years) were assigned to either a previously tested treatment of manual-based self-help for nutrition and exercise plus brief phone follow-ups, or a new protocol ofcognitive-behavioral methods of exercise support intended to carry-over psychological improvements to better controlled eating and weight loss. A community-based field setting was incorporated. Validated self-report measures were administered …
Effects Of An After-School Care-Administered Physical Activity And Nutrition Protocol On Body Mass Index, Fitness Levels, And Targeted Psychological Factors In 5-To 8-Year-Olds, James Annesi, Alice Smith, Stephanie Walsh, Nicole Mareno, Kathleen Smith
Nov 2015
Effects Of An After-School Care-Administered Physical Activity And Nutrition Protocol On Body Mass Index, Fitness Levels, And Targeted Psychological Factors In 5-To 8-Year-Olds, James Annesi, Alice Smith, Stephanie Walsh, Nicole Mareno, Kathleen Smith
Nicole Mareno
Over one third of U.S. youth are overweight or obese. Treatments typically have had unreliable effects, inconsistently incorporating behavior-change theory. After-school care might be a viable setting for health behavior-change programs. We evaluated effects of two consecutive 12-week segments of a revised self-efficacy/social cognitive theory-based physical activity and nutrition treatment on fitness levels, body mass index (BMI), and targeted psychosocial factors in after-school care participants, ages 5–8 years. Changes in physiological measures, exercise self-efficacy (ESE), and physical self-concept over 9 months were contrasted in experimental (n = 72) vs. typical-care (n = 42) groups. Mediation of the group–BMI change relationship …
Psychosocial Predictors Of Emotional Eating And Their Weight-Loss Treatment-Induced Changes In Women With Obesity, James Annesi, Nicole Mareno, Kristin Mcewen
Jul 2015
Psychosocial Predictors Of Emotional Eating And Their Weight-Loss Treatment-Induced Changes In Women With Obesity, James Annesi, Nicole Mareno, Kristin Mcewen
Nicole Mareno
Purpose
This study aimed at assessing whether psychosocial predictors of controlled eating and weight loss also predict emotional eating, and how differing weight-loss treatment methods affect those variables.
Methods
Women with obesity (M = 47.8 ± 7.9 years; BMI = 35.4 ± 3.3 kg/m2) were randomized into groups of either phone-supported self-help (Self-Help; n = 50) or in-person contact (Personal Contact; n = 53) intended to increase exercise, improve eating behaviors, and reduce weight over 6 months.
Results
A multiple regression analysis indicated that at baseline mood, self-regulating eating, body satisfaction, and eating-related self-efficacy significantly predicted emotional eating (R 2 = 0.35), with mood and self-efficacy as independent …
Association Of A Behaviorally Based High School Health Education Curriculum With Increased Exercise, James Annesi, John Trinity, Nicole Mareno, Stephanie Walsh
Apr 2015
Association Of A Behaviorally Based High School Health Education Curriculum With Increased Exercise, James Annesi, John Trinity, Nicole Mareno, Stephanie Walsh
Nicole Mareno
Increasing exercise in children and adolescents through academic classes is an understudied area. Potential benefits include associated improvements in health, psychosocial, and quality-of-life factors. A sample of 98 students (M age = 14.3) from high school health education classes received six, 40-min lessons incorporating cognitive–behavioral methods to increase exercise over 6 weeks. Significant within-group improvements in exercise, mood, and body satisfaction were found, with slightly larger effect sizes identified for the boys. Increase in exercise was significantly associated with reduced mood distress (β = −.17, p < .001). For the girls only, change in body satisfaction significantly mediated …
Treatment-Associated Changes In Body Composition, Health Behaviors, And Mood As Predictors Of Change In Body Satisfaction In Obese Women, James Annesi, Gisele Tennant, Nicole Mareno
Nov 2014
Treatment-Associated Changes In Body Composition, Health Behaviors, And Mood As Predictors Of Change In Body Satisfaction In Obese Women, James Annesi, Gisele Tennant, Nicole Mareno
Nicole Mareno
A lack of satisfaction with one’s body is common among women with obesity, often prompting unhealthy “dieting.” Beyond typically slow improvements in weight and body composition, behavioral factors might also affect change in body satisfaction. Age and race/ethnicity (African American vs. White) might moderate such change. Obese women (N = 246; Mage = 43 years; MBMI = 39 kg/m2) initiating a 6-month cognitive-behaviorally based physical activity and nutrition treatment were assessed on possible predictors of body satisfaction change. At baseline, African American and younger women had significantly higher body satisfaction. The treatment was associated with …
Parental Perception Of Healthy Eating And Physical Activity: Results From A Preliminary Photovoice Study, Nicole Mareno
Oct 2014
Parental Perception Of Healthy Eating And Physical Activity: Results From A Preliminary Photovoice Study, Nicole Mareno
Nicole Mareno
Aims and objectives
The aim of this study was to explore parental perception of assets and barriers of healthy eating and physical activity among a group of diverse, economically disadvantaged mothers in southeastern USA.
Background
The World Health Organization (
2012) estimated that 170 million children in developed and developing countries are overweight or obese. Higher prevalence rates of obesity are reported more frequently among children from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds (Waters
et al.
2011). Empowering parents to be champions of healthy weight management helps to address two major contributing factors to childhood obesity: high caloric diets and lack …
Temporal Aspects Of Psychosocial Predictors Of Increased Fruit And Vegetable Intake In Adults With Severe Obesity: Mediation By Physical Activity, Nicole Mareno, James Annesi
Dec 2013
Temporal Aspects Of Psychosocial Predictors Of Increased Fruit And Vegetable Intake In Adults With Severe Obesity: Mediation By Physical Activity, Nicole Mareno, James Annesi
Nicole Mareno
Effective and reliable obesity treatments are lacking because of a poor understanding of the health behavior change process. Community-based organizations with the capacity to train existing staff members are particularly well-positioned to implement evidence-based treatment protocols to impact obesity-related behaviors such as unhealthy eating and lack of physical activity. The aim of this study was to assess temporal aspects of psychosocial predictors (self-regulation, mood, and self-efficacy) on increased fruit and vegetable intake in adults with severe obesity, while also accounting for mediation by physical activity volume. A 6-month, randomized field investigation was conducted. Severely obese adults volunteered for behavioral support …
Parental Perception Of Child Weight: A Concept Analysis, Nicole Mareno
Dec 2013
Parental Perception Of Child Weight: A Concept Analysis, Nicole Mareno
Nicole Mareno
Aim
This article is a report of an analysis of the concept of parental perception of child weight.
Background
Perception is commonly studied, but lacks a strong conceptual definition. Concept analysis is important in providing a conceptual definition of parental perception of child weight.
Design
Rodgers's evolutionary view of concept analysis guided this enquiry.
Data sources
A search of multiple nursing and social sciences databases was undertaken, including CINAHL, Academic Search Complete, Science Direct, ProQuest, PsychINFO, Medline and SocINDEX.
Review methods
Data from 2000–2012 related to the concept of interest were reviewed. Fifty-eight articles meeting the inclusion criteria were included. …
Are Informal Carers And Community Care Workers Effective In Managing Malnutrition In The Older Adult Community? A Systematic Review Of Current Evidence, Skye Marshall, Judith Bauer, Sandra Capra, Elisabeth Isenring
May 2013
Are Informal Carers And Community Care Workers Effective In Managing Malnutrition In The Older Adult Community? A Systematic Review Of Current Evidence, Skye Marshall, Judith Bauer, Sandra Capra, Elisabeth Isenring
Skye Marshall
© 2013 Dietitians Association of Australia
Cultural Competency In Delivering Family Weight Management Programs: A Summary Of Lessons Learned, Nicole Mareno
Dec 2011
Cultural Competency In Delivering Family Weight Management Programs: A Summary Of Lessons Learned, Nicole Mareno
Nicole Mareno
Increased rates of childhood overweight and obesity are a major public health concern in the United States. Family weight management programs are one effective approach to preventing and treating childhood overweight and obesity. With changing demographics and socioeconomic disparities in the rates of childhood overweight and obesity, it is more important than ever for clinicians and researchers to understand parents' health-related values, beliefs, and practices in order to implement culturally competent weight management programs. The process of achieving cultural competency when conducting family weight management strategies will be discussed. Specific experiences using the Ways to Enhance Children'€™s Activity and Nutrition …
Overweight And Obesity Among White, Black, And Mexican American Children: Implications For When To Intervene, Janice Long, Nicole Mareno, Rebecca Shabo, Astrid Wilson
Dec 2011
Overweight And Obesity Among White, Black, And Mexican American Children: Implications For When To Intervene, Janice Long, Nicole Mareno, Rebecca Shabo, Astrid Wilson
Nicole Mareno
Purpose. The study sought to determine if race/ethnicity, age, gender, and poverty index influence the development of overweight (OW) or obesity (OB) in children 6–11 years of age and whether a desirable time to intervene could be established.
Methods. A descriptive and comparative analysis was conducted using data from the 1999–2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Results. Advancing age was the single largest predictor of OW or OB followed by race/ethnicity.
Practice Implications. Culturally sensitive interventions targeting children in their early elementary school years could reduce the consequences of OW and OB in childhood.
Ch. 15 Sample Qualitative Research Proposal: Childhood Obesity In Latino Families, Nicole Mareno
Dec 2010
Ch. 15 Sample Qualitative Research Proposal: Childhood Obesity In Latino Families, Nicole Mareno
Nicole Mareno
Abstract forthcoming
Ways To Enhance Children's Activity And Nutrition (We Can)--A Pilot Project With Latina Mothers, Kathy James, Cynthia Connelly, Luz Garcia, Nicole Mareno, Janice Baietto
Sep 2010
Ways To Enhance Children's Activity And Nutrition (We Can)--A Pilot Project With Latina Mothers, Kathy James, Cynthia Connelly, Luz Garcia, Nicole Mareno, Janice Baietto
Nicole Mareno
PURPOSE. This article presents the feasibility and acceptability of the 4-week Ways to Enhance Children's Activities and Nutrition (WE CAN) program.
DESIGN AND METHOD. Mixed methods were utilized. Quantitative data were collected from Latina mothers using self-administered surveys.
RESULTS. The program was positively received, although attrition was a concern. Mothers were concerned about their children's weight and were receptive to being key role models for being more active, limiting screen time, buying less junk food, and increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. Findings provide nurses with knowledge on how mothers view appropriate nutrition and activity as important to …
Family-Based Weight Management With Latino Mothers And Children, Kathy James, Cynthia Connelly, Elaine Rutkowski, Darlene Mcpherson, Luz Garcia, Nicole Mareno, Dorothy Zirkle
Sep 2008
Family-Based Weight Management With Latino Mothers And Children, Kathy James, Cynthia Connelly, Elaine Rutkowski, Darlene Mcpherson, Luz Garcia, Nicole Mareno, Dorothy Zirkle
Nicole Mareno
PURPOSE. This paper aims to design a culturally appropriate weight management intervention for high-risk Latino families and to examine the feasibility of recruiting program participants.
DESIGN AND METHODS. A descriptive design using qualitative and quantitative data collected during preliminary phases of an ongoing intervention study.
RESULTS. From the preliminary works, a curriculum was revised for Latino families who have overweight children. The curriculum was modified to include suggestions from the focus groups, including helping mothers set limits with their children and make the transition to lighter foods and a more active family life.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. The information will aid professionals …
