Objectively measured chronic disease risk among food pantry patrons.

Objectives And Design: This cross-sectional, observational study examined the prevalence of objectively measured chronic disease risk factors among a diverse group of food pantry patrons.

Sample And Measurement: Public health nurses performed biometric screenings in community settings for 1,685 unduplicated adults attending food pantries.

Results: Over three fourths of participants (81.

Simultaneous Use of Alcohol and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems among College Students: Vaping History, Motivations for Use, and Outcome Expectancies.

Simultaneous polydrug use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and alcohol among college students is not well understood despite high rates of vaping and alcohol use among this population. The current study examined rates of simultaneous use and compared demographic characteristics, vaping history, motivations for initiating use, and outcome expectancies based on polydrug use status. An online and paper-and pencil questionnaire was administered to undergraduate students at a university in the northeast of the U.

An examination of electronic nicotine delivery system use among college students using social cognitive theory.

Using social cognitive theory as a framework, this study examined electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use, related cognitions, and context among college students. Respondents were 1229 students attending a mid-sized, northeastern university. A cross-sectional survey was administered and SPSS was used for analysis.

Food insecurity: Comparing odds between working-age veterans and nonveterans with children.

Background: Low-income, working-age Veterans with children have risk for food insecurity. Less known is extent to which their risk compares to nonveterans.

Purpose: To evaluate odds of food insecurity for working-age Veterans with children compared to socioeconomically-matched nonveterans with children.

Walking Toward a Brighter Future: A Participatory Research Process to Advocate for Improved Walk-to-School Corridors.

Inclusive place-making is an important strategy to ensure that built-environment improvements contribute rather than detract from community health. We conducted participatory research to support 15 youth leaders as they advocated for improvements to their walk-to-school environment. The project included four phases.

Implementation and Evaluation of a Physical Activity and Dietary Program in Federal Incarcerated Females.

The purpose of this 3-month quasi-experimental pilot study was to examine the effect of a physical activity and dietary education program on body mass index (BMI) and resilience. Participants were given data-storing pedometers to record their physical activity, attended classes on healthy eating, and used portion control tools from http://ChooseMyPlate.gov .

Formative Research to Create a Farm-to-School Program for High School Students in a Lower Income, Diverse, Urban Community.

Background: Using Social Cognitive Theory as a framework, we examined opportunities for promoting local produce consumption among high school students in a lower-income, ethnically diverse, urban community.

Methods: Six focus groups (N = 53) were conducted with students. Using Atlas.

Identifying Windows of Opportunity for Active Living and Healthy Eating Policies in Connecticut, 2016.

We examined the relative importance of 23 community issues among elected officials and health directors in Connecticut in 2016. For this cross-sectional study, 74 elected officials (40.7% response rate) and 47 health directors (62.

Use of a Unique Farmers' Market Program Targeting Lower-Income Community Members.

We examined use of a farmers' market that leverages community partnerships to provide free produce to lower-income persons. Participants (n = 422) were asked to complete a questionnaire and given an ID number, which was used to track market use from 2014 to 2015. Chi square tests were used to examine associations between 2014/2015 market use and reasons for market use, financial support received, and how attendees had learned about the market.

Agricultural Experiences Are Positively Associated With High School Students' Fruit and Vegetable Perceptions and Consumption.

Objective: To examine the relationship between high school students' agricultural experiences and their (1) attitudes about consuming local fruits and vegetables, (2) willingness to try new fruits and vegetables, and (3) fruit and vegetable consumption.

Design: Cross-sectional survey research.

Setting: Public high schools in a lower-income, diverse, urban, northeastern community.

Development of the Clinical Teaching Effectiveness Questionnaire in the United States.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a valid measure for assessing clinical teaching effectiveness within the field of physical therapy.

Methods: The Clinical Teaching Effectiveness Questionnaire (CTEQ) was developed via a 4-stage process, including (1) initial content development, (2) content analysis with 8 clinical instructors with over 5 years of clinical teaching experience, (3) pilot testing with 205 clinical instructors from 2 universities in the Northeast of the United States, and (4) psychometric evaluation, including principal component analysis.

Results: The scale development process resulted in a 30-item questionnaire with 4 sections that relate to clinical teaching: learning experiences, learning environment, communication, and evaluation.

Acute Effects of Plyometric and Resistance Training on Running Economy in Trained Runners.

Marcello, RT, Greer, BK, and Greer, AE. Acute effects of plyometric and resistance training on running economy in trained runners. J Strength Cond Res 31(9): 2432-2437, 2017-Results regarding the acute effects of plyometrics and resistance training (PRT) on running economy (RE) are conflicting.

Park Use and Physical Activity Among Mostly Low-to-Middle Income, Minority Parents and Their Children.

Background: Limited research has examined park use and physical activity among economically and ethnically diverse families. This study fills that gap.

Methods: Parents (n = 326) completed a questionnaire about their park use (yes/no, parks visited, reasons for nonuse) and physical activity (Godin Leisure Time questionnaire).

Assessment of a Novel Tool for Identifying Hospitalized Patients with Heart Failure at Risk for 30-Day Readmission, High Cost, and Longer Length of Stay.

Hospitals are penalized financially for high 30-day readmission rates for specific diagnoses, including heart failure. The economic imperative exists to better manage the heart-failure population and acute care providers are in need of appropriate tools to aid in their efforts. This study was conducted to determine if the Rothman Index score may be useful to prospectively identify patients with heart failure at risk for extended hospitalization, high inpatient cost of care, and 30-day readmission.

Giving Economically Disadvantaged, Minority Food Pantry Patrons' a Voice: Implications for Equitable Access to Sufficient, Nutritious Food.

This study provides economically disadvantaged, minority food pantry patrons (hereafter, patrons) a meaning-ful voice by examining their experiences trying to obtain sufficient, nutritious food. Five focus groups were conducted using a semistructured discussion guide. Atlast.

Reliability of BOD POD Measurements Remains High After a Short-Duration Low-Carbohydrate Diet.

The purpose of the current study was to determine whether expected changes in body weight via a 3-day low-carbohydrate (LC) diet will disrupt the reliability of air displacement plethysmography measurements via BOD POD. Twenty-four subjects recorded their typical diets for 3 days before BOD POD and 7-site skinfold analyses. Subjects were matched for lean body mass and divided into low-CHO (LC) and control (CON) groups.

The effects of sedentary behavior on metabolic syndrome independent of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness.

Background: To date, no longitudinal studies have examined the influence of sedentary behavior on metabolic syndrome development while accounting for cardiorespiratory fitness.

Purpose And Methods: This prospective study examined the relationship between sedentary behavior and incident metabolic syndrome while considering the effects of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness on the association among 930 men enrolled in the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study.

Results: A total of 124 men developed metabolic syndrome during 8974 person-years of exposure.

Community members' assessment of the physical activity environments in their neighborhood parks: utility of the community stakeholder park audit tool.

Objective: This study engaged community members to describe physical activity (PA) environments in parks and to examine if the PA environment in parks was related to the economic characteristics of households near parks.

Method: Twenty-four Bridgeport, adult residents examined the PA environments in 21 Bridgeport, Connecticut, parks using the Community Stakeholder Park Audit Tool (CPAT) during the summer, 2013. ESRI's Geographical Information System was used to identify the economic characteristics (i.