Harris, Lynn (author), Keim, Kathryn S. (author), Liddil, Audrey (author), Ruby, Mary Lou (author), Stimpson, Janice (author), and University of Idaho, Boise Center
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07897
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James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., To develop a nutrition education program that will result in behavior change, one must know the current food intake behavior and nutrition knowledge base of the consumer. This descriptive study assessed the current nutrition knowledge base of consumers concerning fiber food sources and fiber-health relationships and food intake reflective of fiber sources. A survey was developed, piloted and mailed to 1,003 randomly selected households using a modified Dillman method. The survey included knowledge questions and food frequency and demographic information. A total of 466 usable surveys (52% usable return rate) and analysis of variance, form the basis of the following results. Sixty-six percent of the respondents were female and 34% were male. The majority were over the age of 30 (88%) and 66% had more than a high school education. Consumers with vocational training and come college education (mean +or- SD, 4.1 +or- 1.6) had a significantly higher knowledge score (score range 0-7) concerning food sources of fiber and fiber-health relationships than those who had a high school education (3.9 +or- 1.6) (p < 0.05). There was a trend of more fiber containing foods being consumed as the age of the consumer increased (p=0.057). When looking at food intake by food group, females consumed significantly more fruits and vegetables than males (p<0.05). From this information it should appear that extension nutrition about food sources of fiber and fiber-health relationships should target younger, non-college educated consumers and especially men.
Betts, Nancy M. (author), Glenn, Marty (author), Timmons, Patricia (author), and Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07884
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James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., As part of a larger project, we mailed 500 surveys to a random sample of 18 to 24 year olds. The purpose was to measure the influence of factors impacting food consumption. The survey included demographic items, a repertory grid of foods and factors influencing their intake, and a modified Block food frequency. The response rate was 39% (n=195) with 73 males and 122 females returning completed questionnaires. Results of a principle components factor analysis using varimax rotation identified three factors for both groups. For the males, Factor I identified advertising of foods eaten out as important. Factor 2 indicated a strong perception of the healthfulness of the food as a negative perception, with "fattening" foods considered not healthful. Factor 3 showed the expense of food as a negative perception. For the females, Factor 1 identified convenience and appearance as perceptions. Factor 2 was similar to the males'. Factor 3 indicated that social aspects of food and eating were important perception. This information can serve as a basis for creating effective nutrition education messages for young adults.
Hartman, Terryl (author), Kushi, Lawrence (author), McCarthy, Pam (author), Sardo, Christine (author), and University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07893
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James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., Partnerships between nutrition educators and industry are an emerging trend in nutrition education. In 1991, the Society for Nutrition Education (SNE) collaborated with McDonald's and CBS to develop 12 Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for children aged 4-10 years. These 55-second nutrition messages, titled "What's On Your Plate," are broadcast during prime viewing time on Saturday morning. While concerns have been expressed about this collaboration, it is not known whither the attitudes and perceptions differ between nutrition professionals and parents of young children regarding the partnership or the resulting program. To examine these views, we conducted six focus groups. Three were with parents of children aged 4-10 tears and three were with Registered Dietitians; all were residents of the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area. After viewing segments of the PSAs, we asked participants about their perceptions of the program, sponsors, and nutrition messages. We also asked about their concerns related to industry sponsorship of nutrition messages and collaboration of SNE with an industry partner. Nutrition educators considering partnerships with industry will benefit by being aware of the differences and similarities of the perceptions and attitudes regarding partnerships of these two groups. These focus group results will be used to direct the development of a questionnaire to quantitatively evaluate differences in perceptions between Registered Dietitians and parents regarding industry sponsored nutrition education.
Glanz, Karen (author), Kristal, Alan R. (author), Patterson, Ruth E. (author), and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA; Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07878
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James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., This study examined relationships of common targets of nutrition interventions (predisposing and enabling factors) with current diet and intention to change diet. We analyzed baseline data from the Working Well Study, a randomized trial of health promotion intervention with 114 worksites and 37,291 workers. We constructed scales of predisposing factors (5 items on beliefs, benefits and motivation, alpha=.65) and enabling factors (6 items on barriers, norms and social support, alpha=.59), and examined their relationships with current diet (fat [%en] and fruits and vegetables [F&V, servings per day]) and intention and self-efficacy to improve diet (5 point scales). For predisposing factors, correlations were: .39 with fat; .32 with F&V; .45 with intention to decrease fat; and .41 with self-efficacy to increase F&V (all p<0.001). For enabling factors, corresponding correlations were .27, .23, .25, .24, .24 and .24 (all p<0.001). After control for age, sex, education, marital status and body mass index in multiple regression models, associations of predisposing factors with all diet measures remained significant (change in R-squared=.05-.17), but for enabling factors associations were very small (change in R-squared=.01-.04). These results suggest that predisposing factors strongly affect both current diet and intention to improve diet. Although enabling factors were only weakly associated with diet and intention to change diet, results of the Working Well Study will help determine whether interventions that enhance enabling factors can affect dietary change.
Chan, Mimi W. (author), Chapman, Karen M. (author), and Foods and Nutrition, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07903
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., Because attitudes about a topic can diminish the effectiveness of informational materials, previously identified attitudes concerning calcium intake were explored through focus group interviews. The purpose of this study was to clarify women's attitudes and behaviors toward calcium-related topics and nutrition education materials. Participants were recruited through Cooperative Extension Service, a church group, and the University of Illinois. Although four focus groups of 6-7 participants were planned, each group consisted of 2-6 women. All focus groups followed the same format, lasting for 1 to 1 1/2 hours; questions progressed from the general to more specific. Preliminary questions were directed at determining women's attitudes, interest, behavior, knowledge, and lifestyle. As the focus group interviews progressed, questions became more specific in assessing the nutrition education materials for readability, attractiveness, usefulness, age-appropriateness, and validity. Discussions also included whether dietary behavior change occurred as a result of educational materials, motivation to take materials home, and general use of materials. The focus group format allowed for in-depth discussions on the topics and provided rationale based on age and background knowledge. Motivating factors included prior interest in the topic and length of the materials. Many women mentioned that their busy lifestyles restricted them from reading long brochures. Younger women tended to underestimate the older women's ability to read smaller print size. Most importantly, neither younger nor older women felt that osteoporosis was a problem that their age group needed to address. Lastly, knowledge level of the general public was overestimated by one focus group comprised of graduate students. This study emphasized that women's attitudes about calcium intake and osteoporosis need to be addressed if nutrition education materials are to be effective.
