eB4CAST Approach Improves Science Communication With Stakeholders in a College-Based Health Program.

Communicating scientific results with community partners is often lacking in intervention programs, thus eB4CAST was developed to facilitate impact sharing. This article investigated using the eB4CAST dissemination tool to communicate impact from a campus-based obesity prevention program. Data from Get Fruved RCT university sites collected at baseline were used to generate eB4CAST reports.

Cooking and Meal Planning as Predictors of Fruit and Vegetable Intake and BMI in First-Year College Students.

The objective was to determine if cooking skills and meal planning behaviors are associated with greater fruit and vegetable intake and lower body mass index (BMI) in first-year college students who are at risk for excessive weight gain. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using baseline data from a multi-state research project aimed at preventing weight gain in first-year college students. Cooking type, frequency and confidence, self-instruction for healthful mealtime behavior intention, self-regulation of healthful mealtime behavior, and cup equivalents of fruits and vegetables (FV) were measured using validated surveys.

The effects of Young Adults Eating and Active for Health (YEAH): a theory-based Web-delivered intervention.

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.

Mobile MyPlate: a pilot study using text messaging to provide nutrition education and promote better dietary choices in college students.

Objective: To evaluate the acceptance and effectiveness of repetitive nutrition-related text messages on college students' nutrition knowledge and fruit and vegetable consumption.

Participants: One hundred fifty undergraduate (18-24 years old) non-health major students with a texting mobile phone.

Methods: The intervention group received biweekly text messages of the MyPlate icon and the United States Department of Agriculture's Dietary Guidelines (DGs) for 7 weeks.

Development of Young Adults Eating and Active for Health (YEAH) internet-based intervention via a community-based participatory research model.

Objective: 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).

PACES: a Physical Activity Campus Environmental Supports Audit on university campuses.

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.