Publications by authors named "Mallory M Koenings"
Article Synopsis
- Food and nutrition security is essential for health, yet many U.S. households face food insecurity; this review assesses Fruit and Vegetable Incentive (FVI) programs aimed at improving conditions for lower-income households.
- The review analyzed 30 studies, revealing that most FVI programs successfully decreased food insecurity and increased fruit and vegetable consumption among participants, while also improving blood glucose levels for those with diet-related health issues.
- The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends FVI programs for low-income populations to enhance food access and affordability, with the goal of promoting better health equity across the nation.
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a tailored theory-based, Web-delivered intervention (Young Adults Eating and Active for Health) developed using community-based participatory research process.
Design: A 15-month (10-week intensive intervention with a 12-month follow-up) randomized, controlled trial delivered via Internet and e-mail.
Setting: Thirteen college campuses.
Sleep is an essential lifestyle factor that contributes to overall health. The inverse relation between sleep duration and weight status has revealed the importance of sleep in nutritional health. This integrative review builds foundational knowledge with regard to sleep vis-à-vis nutrition by summarizing the importance and process of sleep, current sleep recommendations and trends, as well as lifestyle contributors to poor sleep.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To develop a tailored, theory-based, Web-delivered intervention to prevent excessive weight gain in young adults using a Community-Based Participatory Research model.
Design: Investigators from 14 universities developed the intervention and supporting administrative portal using the 4 phases of the PRECEDE model. Steering committees were composed of the target audience (aged 19-24 years) and key health/wellness personnel were formed at each institution and provided information during each phase that was used to guide development of the intervention, Project YEAH (Young Adults Eating and Active for Health).
Purpose: This study evaluated the policy and built and recreation environmental supports for physical activity on 13 university campuses.
Design: Environmental audit survey.
Setting: Thirteen U.