Addressing Susceptibility to Non-Prescription Substances for Weight Loss Among Immigrant Hispanic College Students: A Pilot Study.

Non-prescription weight loss substances, such as supplements and herbal remedies, can be harmful. Hispanic immigrant students may be highly susceptible to these substances, especially those advertised on social media. This study was a feasibility/acceptability pilot trial of an intervention to reduce this susceptibility.

Behavioral Frameworks and Translational Applications of Culinary Medicine and Culinary Nutrition.

Culinary medicine and culinary nutrition programs have emerged as innovative approaches to influencing dietary and lifestyle behavior change. These models vary in reported use of behavioral frameworks for planning purposes and attributing efficacy to current inconsistencies in format and delivery. This report aims to review current practice of behavior change theories in culinary medicine/culinary nutrition, delineate constructs that support positive outcomes, and describe future directions for translational applications in integrating the skills of chefs, nutrition educators, and medical professionals.

Policy, Systems, and Environmental Strategies to Support Healthy Eating Behaviors in Early Childhood: A Scoping Review of Existing Evaluation Tools.

Background: Policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change strategies aimed at supporting healthy eating behaviors work to enhance optimal nutrition by making healthy foods more available and accessible in the community. PSE change strategies can complement and strengthen knowledge, skills, and behaviors obtained through individual-level nutrition education.

Objective: This scoping review aimed to identify existing literature evaluating early childhood (ie, children younger than age 5 years) PSE change strategies supporting healthy eating behaviors and to describe the evaluation tools used to assess the identified PSE change strategies.

Parental Factors Associated With Intentions to Initiate a Family-Based Pediatric Weight Management Program.

Childhood obesity can be addressed through family-based pediatric weight management; however, treatment enrollment in the United States is low. This study aimed to identify parental factors associated with intentions to initiate a family-based pediatric weight management program. Cross-sectional survey data were collected from an online panel of US parents with at least one 5- to 11-year-old child identified as likely to have overweight or obesity.

Home Visitation Program Staff Attitudes and Intentions Towards Using Digital Technology to Educate Families About Preventing Early Childhood Obesity: A Qualitative Study.

Introduction: Home visitation programs that reach families of young children offer a unique opportunity for large-scale early childhood obesity prevention efforts. The objective of this qualitative research was to determine stakeholder attitudes, subjective norms, perceived ease of use and usefulness, behavioral control, and behavioral intentions towards utilizing technology in a home visitation program targeting early childhood obesity prevention.

Methods: Staff from the Florida Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (n = 27) were interviewed individually by a trained research assistant using a semi-structured script based on constructs from the Technology Acceptance Model and Theory of Planned Behavior.

A Qualitative Study to Compare Barriers to Improving Food Security among Households with Young Children in the U.S. as Perceived by Different Types of Stakeholders before and during COVID-19.

This qualitative study aimed to determine the perceived barriers of different community stakeholders' to providing resources for improving food security in households with young children in the U.S. Community stakeholders working with low-income families with children 0-3 years of age in Florida were recruited to represent healthcare ( = 7), community/policy development ( = 6), emergency food assistance ( = 6), early childhood education ( = 7), and nutrition education ( = 6) sectors.

BabyByte: Qualitative Research to Inform the Development of an App to Improve Responsive Feeding Practices in Parents of Infants and Toddlers.

Responsive feeding is associated with a reduced risk of childhood obesity. The objective of this qualitative study was to determine parental preferences for mobile health (mHealth) app content and features designed to improve responsive feeding practices. Parents of 0-2-year-old children were interviewed individually.

The Determinants of Food Insecurity Among Hispanic/Latinx Households With Young Children: A Narrative Review.

Food insecurity has disproportionately impacted Hispanic/Latinx households in the United States, specifically those with young children. Although the literature provides evidence of an association between food insecurity and adverse health outcomes in young children, minimal research has addressed the social determinants and related risk factors associated with food insecurity among Hispanic/Latinx households with children under three, a highly vulnerable population. Using the Socio-Ecological Model (SEM) as a framework, this narrative review identified factors associated with food insecurity among Hispanic/Latinx households with children under three.

Community Stakeholders' Perceptions on Barriers and Facilitators to Food Security of Families with Children under Three Years before and during COVID-19.

Children living in food-insecure households have poorer overall health than children in food-secure households. While U.S.

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Outcomes of a Father-Focused Childhood Obesity Prevention Program for Low-Income Families with Preschool-Age Children.

Few childhood obesity prevention interventions have focused exclusively on fathers, particularly in low-income families. The objectives of this study were to determine feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of a father-focused childhood obesity prevention program for low-income families with preschool children (ages 3-5 years old). Father-child pairs ( = 45) enrolled in a community-based intervention in a Northeastern US state and were assigned within groups to intervention ( = 31) or a delayed comparison group ( = 14).

A qualitative study of providers' perceptions of parental feeding practices of infants and toddlers to prevent childhood obesity.

Background: With a recent focus on establishing US Dietary Guidance for children ages 0 to 2 years old, the objective of this qualitative study was to determine misconceptions and barriers that prevent parents from implementing early childhood feeding and obesity prevention practices as reported by healthcare, community-based, and education providers.

Methods: Trained researchers conducted one-on-one qualitative phone interviews, using a semi-structured script, with early childhood health and education providers working with families of young children. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using the classic analysis approach.

Examining Factors Related to the Food Insecurity-Obesity Paradox in Low-Income Mothers and Fathers.

Background: Prior research has indicated a varying relationship of food security and obesity risk between men and women yet factors affecting this relationship are unclear.

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine factors related to the gender disparity in the food insecurity-obesity paradox within a sample of low-income parents.

Methods: Low-income cohabiting mother and father pairs (n = 25) living with their child were interviewed individually using the United States Department of Agriculture Household Food Security Module, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and Coping Strategies Index to examine gendered factors related to the food insecurity-obesity paradox.

Evaluation of a Farm-to-School Intervention to Improve Locally Grown Vegetable Choices of Low-Income, Primary School Students.

Background: The study objective was to determine impact of a Farm-to-School intervention on low-income, diverse elementary school students' nutrition-related attitudes, self-efficacy, behaviors, and locally grown vegetable choices.

Methods: Six elementary schools within 1 US school district were equally assigned to 1 of 3 conditions: Local Message, Nutrition Message, or Control. Locally grown vegetables (kale, green beans, zucchini, butternut squash, and beets) were served twice during lunch over 16 weeks.

Development and Qualitative Pretesting of Child Feeding and Obesity Prevention Messages for Parents of Infants and Toddlers.

Background: Consistent, evidence-based child feeding guidance targeted to parents of children ages birth to 24 months (B-24) is needed for early childhood obesity prevention.

Objective: The aim was to develop and pretest a comprehensive set of child feeding and obesity prevention messages for parents of children ages B-24.

Design: A qualitative, 2-phase protocol, grounded in social and behavior change, was used as a conceptual interview framework to pilot test early childhood feeding messages with parents.

A pilot examination of the inter-rater reliability of the 18-item Household Food Security Module between cohabiting mothers and fathers.

Food insecurity, defined as the inability to access sufficient food for an active, healthy life, affects 11.1% of the US population and is primarily assessed using the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) 18-item Household Food Security Survey Module (HFSSM). The HFSSM is a self-report measure presumed to represent all household members, but it is unknown if cohabiting parents report food security differently.

Revisiting nutrition backlash: Psychometric properties and discriminant validity of the nutrition backlash scale.

Objectives: Nutrition backlash is a disposition defined by negative feelings about dietary recommendations. Past research has measured nutrition backlash using the nutrition backlash scale (NBS) and found that it is negatively related to the consumption of fruits and vegetables. The aim of this study was to examine several aspects of the NBS, including factor structure, discriminant validity, and relationship to demographic characteristics and health behaviors.

A randomized controlled trial of a theory-based weight-loss program for couples.

Objective: Weight gain occurs during marriage, yet obesity treatment is focused on individuals. Outcomes may be improved by targeting joint weight loss and the interpersonal milieu that fosters spousal interdependence. Self-determination theory (SDT) posits that autonomy-supportive environments (e.

A qualitative investigation of body weight and weight loss-related attitudes of mothers and fathers in the context of food insecurity.

Purpose: To examine attitudes about body weight and weight loss among low-income parents of young children experiencing household food insecurity.

Methods: One-on-one interviews were conducted with 25 dyads of cohabitating low-income mothers and fathers who lived with their child aged 2.5-10 years old.

Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention of Fathers in Nutrition Education and Obesity Research.

This article provides a perspective about recruiting, engaging, and retaining fathers in research and programming related to nutrition education and childhood obesity prevention. Recent research emphasizes the importance of fathers in childhood obesity prevention, and although father-friendly approaches can emulate other underserved populations, some researchers have acknowledged that differences may exist. Family sciences- related and nutritional sciences-related literature is summarized to provide guidance for nutrition and obesity scholars.

Feeding Infants and Toddlers: A Qualitative Study to Determine Parental Education Needs.

Limited evidence-based guidance is available to parents regarding optimal child feeding practices to prevent early childhood obesity from birth to 24 months of age (B-24). The objective of this qualitative study was to determine current child feeding practices, barriers to implementation, and educational needs of parents of varying socioeconomic backgrounds as it relates to responsive feeding to prevent early obesity in children of ages B-24. One-on-one interviews were conducted with parents ( = 66) of children ages B-24 from both low-and non-low-income households.

Factors Associated with Identification and Consumption of Whole-Grain Foods in a Low-Income Population.

Background: US Dietary Guidelines include recommendations to increase whole-grain consumption, but most Americans, especially low-income adults, fail to consume adequate amounts.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine major factors that may affect whole-grain consumption among low-income adults.

Methods: A mixed methods approach including a whole-grain food identification activity and in-depth interview was used to determine the factors that influence whole-grain consumption based on the constructs of the integrative behavioral model.

Interpretation and Understanding of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Consumer Messages Among Low-Income Adults.

The objective of this study was to determine the interpretation, understanding, and implementation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) consumer messages among low-income adults and compare findings to perceptions of the messages for consumers by community nutrition educators. In this mixed methods, cross-sectional study, a convenience sample of low-income adults ( = 98) with a child between the ages of 3 and 10 years old and nutrition educators ( = 9) were interviewed individually about the DGA messages, food-related behaviors, and barriers related to consuming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Interviews were audio-taped, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using the inductive approach.