This was an observational study of the food and nutrient contribution of lunches in
the Food Pyramid Choices Menu system as offered to and eaten by 93 third graders
participating from two schools in the Reynolds school district in Oregon. In response to
current public health concerns in the U.S....
Dietary guidelines recommend that Americans consume no
more than 30 percent of energy intake from fat. The most
recent national survey reported that U.S. women consume
about 36 percent of energy from fat. Very little is
presently known about the fat intake, or food sources of
fat in the diets...
This study contributes to a growing body of knowledge
about diet and about exercise behaviors of young adults.
This information is needed if we are to plan public health
campaigns designed to reduce the risk of chronic disease
through more healthful eating habits and a more active
lifestyle.
A questionnaire...
The percentage of the American population who are 65 years old or older is
rapidly increasing, especially the proportion of women. It is becoming crucial to
encourage lifestyle behaviors that will enable senior women to remain in optimal
health. Following the 1990 Dietary Guidelines' recommendations to limit fat intake
and...
The US population over the age of 65 years is growing rapidly, with elderly
women outnumbering men by 50 percent. Studies show that aging is often
accompanied by reduced energy intake, inadequate nutrition, and the loss of lean
body mass with a subsequent increase in body fat, as well as...
The purpose of this exploratory study was to develop an instrument to measure perceived food autonomy (PFA) among cognitively alert residents in state licensed Assisted Living (AL) facilities, and to investigate the influence of PFA on food satisfaction, while controlling for functional (physical, social, and psychological) status, general health, and...