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  • 10 Tips for Adults

    2018 | University of New England
    10 Tips for Adults (10 Tips) is a multi-level direct education intervention designed to reinforce messages related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, increasing physical activity, consuming more water, and providing...

  • A Case Study of a New State Model for Assessing Local Wellness Policies

    2019 | LeGros, T. A., Jones, B., Jacobs, L., Orzech, K. M., Torbert, K., & Martinez, S. H. (2019). A Case Study of a New State Model for Assessing Local Wellness Policies. Journal of School Health, 89(3), 191–199. https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.12728
    BACKGROUND: In 2016, the United States Department of Agriculture issued a final rule to strengthen local wellness policies (LWPs). As school districts pursue compliance, states can provide critical guidance by leveraging support from...
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  • A Multicomponent, School-Based Intervention, the Shaping Healthy Choices Program, Improves Nutrition-Related Outcomes.

    2017 | Scherr, R. E., Linnell, J. D., Dharmar, M., Beccarelli, L. M., Bergman, J. J., Briggs, M., Brian, K. M., Feenstra, G., Hillhouse, J. C., Keen, C. L., Ontai, L. L., Schaefer, S. E., Smith, M. H., Spezzano, T., Steinberg, F. M., Sutter, C., Young, H. M., & Zidenberg-Cherr, S. (2017). A Multicomponent, School-Based Intervention, the Shaping Healthy Choices Program, Improves Nutrition-Related Outcomes. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 49(5), 368-379.e1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2016.12.007
    OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Shaping Healthy Choices Program (SHCP). DESIGN: A clustered, randomized, controlled intervention lasting 1 school year. SETTING: Schools in northern and central California. PARTICIPANTS...
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  • A Systems Approach Helps Explain Significant Improvements in Local Wellness Policies Among SNAP-Ed-Supported School Districts

    2020 | LeGros, T. A., Jacobs, L. E., Goodman, G. L., Orzech, K. M., & Holmes, E. (2020). A Systems Approach Helps Explain Significant Improvements in Local Wellness Policies Among SNAP-Ed–Supported School Districts. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 52(8), 766–774. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2020.02.010
    Objective: To assess changes in written local wellness policies (LWPs) across time within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed)–participating districts. Design: Sequential, explanatory mixed methods. Setting...
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  • African American Perceptions of Service Provided by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education: A Qualitative Exploration

    2023 | Greene, M., Holston, D., Freightman, J., & Briley, C. (2023). African American Perceptions of Service Provided by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education: A Qualitative Exploration. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 55(2), 125–134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2022.10.004
    Objective: To assess African Americans’ satisfaction with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) in Louisiana. Methods: African American facilitators conducted 5 focus group discussions with 25 African American...
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  • Alliance for a Healthier Generation

    2021 | Alliance for a Healthier Generation
    The Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation) supports school and district leaders in creating and sustaining healthy schools where students - especially those from underserved communities - can thrive. Healthier...
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  • Assessing Healthful Eating and Physical Activity Practices Inplaces Children Learn

    2020 | Rider, C. D., Linares, A., Kao, J., Becker, C., & Woodward-Lopez, G. (2020). Assessing Healthful Eating and Physical Activity Practices in Places Children Learn. The Journal of Extension, 58(6), Article 28. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.58.06.28
    Site-level assessment questionnaires (SLAQs) were developed to assess nutrition and physical activity practices and environments in schools and other places children spend time in order to facilitate program planning and evaluation...
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  • Assess, Identify, Make it Happen (AIM) for Preschools: A Tool to Decrease Early Childhood Obesity.

    2018 | Farewell, C. V., Puma, J. E., Powers, J., & Belansky, E. S. (2018). Assess, Identify, Make it Happen (AIM) for Preschools: A Tool to Decrease Early Childhood Obesity. Health Promotion Practice, 19(6), 935–945. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524839917746677
    Early childhood obesity is at epidemic proportions and is a major risk factor for the development of chronic diseases in adulthood. Since the majority of preschoolers are placed in center-based care, best practice policy, system, and...
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  • Assessing the Effectiveness of an Extender Model Partnership in Implementing a Multicomponent, School-Based Nutrition Intervention

    2021 | Scherr, R. E., Jones PhD, A. M., Colorafi, R., Klisch, S., Linnell, J. D., & Soule, K. E. (2021). Assessing the Effectiveness of an Extender Model Partnership in Implementing a Multicomponent, School-Based Nutrition Intervention. Health Promotion Practice, 22(6), 890–898. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524839920920305
    Childhood obesity continues to be a problem of national concern; school-based obesity prevention programs that incorporate nutrition education are among the efforts to address this issue. Implementation of these programs is often...
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  • BE Physically Active 2Day (BEPA 2.0)

    2019 | Oregon State University Extension
    BEPA 2.0 is a direct education intervention with added PSE components designed to integrate physical activity (PA) and nutrition concepts through education and activity in K-5th grade school settings. Nutrition and PA concepts are...
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