Peer Nutrition Education Programs on College Campuses

Horacek, Tanya; Betts, Nancy M.; Rutar, Joy

doi:10.1016/s0022-3182(96)70125-5

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“…This is the sense of empowerment (i.e., self-efficacy) that is argued by the Social Learning Theory and cited as a rationale for using peer education. A similar reaction to the beneficial effects of peer education was reported in some studies conducted in the USA (Kessler et al 1992;Horacek et al 1996). The large variation in attendance suggests the need to review strategies for scheduling, marketing and encouraging attendance at future sessions of the program.…”

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“…Peer education has been used successfully in many health related interventions such as reducing incidences of smoking and substance abuse among young adults, HIV prevention and sexual health promotion. However, few studies have been reported about the use of peer education in nutrition on university/college campuses (Kessler et al 1992;Horacek et al 1996). Some of the benefits of peer education cited in these studies include cost effectiveness (Horacek et al 1996), credibility as a source of information and successful identification with peers (Kessler et al 1992), empowerment and positive role modelling (Turner and Shepherd 1999).…”

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Peer Education in Nutrition for Students: Part I.1 Program Development and Process Evaluation2

Garcia¹,

Henry

Zok

2000

Foodservice Res Int

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Studies have reported inappropriate dietary behaviors among university students which could increase their potential risk for nutritionally‐related chronic diseases; thus, nutrition education efforts targeted to this group would be worthwhile. This paper describes the development of a peer education program aimed at providing nutrition information to students living in university residences as a critical first step before they can modify their eating habits. The program considered the students' growing interest in nutrition and dietary concerns expressed over the years. The collaborative efforts of residence and foodservice personnel, nutrition professors and students in planning, organizing, and pilot‐testing the program are highlighted.

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Peer Education in Nutrition for Students: Part I.1 Program Development and Process Evaluation2

Garcia¹,

Henry

Zok

2000

Foodservice Res Int

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Dietary habits and nutritional status in students of the university corporation Rafael Núñez, Cartagena-Colombia

Espitia-Almeida

Mora-García

Coquel-Bru

et al. 2021

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Purpose This paper aims to determine the eating habits and physical activity in students of the Rafael Núñez University. Design/methodology/approach Descriptive cross-sectional study, based on the application of a survey on eating habits and physical activity. Furthermore, height, weight, hip circumference and abdominal circumference were also recorded. Findings Total, 170 students were included, 29 (17.1%) males and 141 (82.9%) females, with a mean age of 20.0 ± 5.2 years. Among the students, 22 (12.9%) were underweight, 95 (55.9%) were normal weight, 40 (23.5%) were overweight and 13 (7.7%) with obesity. Regarding eating habits, the majority preferred to consume three daily meals: breakfast 140 (82.3%), lunch 170 (100%) and dinner 96 (56.5%). Regarding fruits intake, 18 (15.9%) males reported consuming them seven days a week, and 54 (31.2 %) females reported consuming them occasionally. In physical activity, most of the population (n = 103, 60.6%) exercises with a frequency of one to three days/week. Originality/value The authors’ work is original and has not been sent to another magazine.

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Nutrition Knowledge and Eating Behaviors among College Students in the Pyeongtaek Area

Ahn¹,

Kim²

2020

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Peer Nutrition Education Programs on College Campuses

Cited by 3 publications

References 18 publications

Peer Education in Nutrition for Students: Part I.1 Program Development and Process Evaluation2

Peer Education in Nutrition for Students: Part I.1 Program Development and Process Evaluation2

Dietary habits and nutritional status in students of the university corporation Rafael Núñez, Cartagena-Colombia

Nutrition Knowledge and Eating Behaviors among College Students in the Pyeongtaek Area

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