Assessing attitudes and behaviors of high-risk adolescents: an evaluation of the self-report method.

This study evaluated the self-report method in the assessment of attitudes and behaviors. Forty-two problem youth from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds were surveyed. In addition, their parents were surveyed and school and police data were collected.

Impact of adopting lower-fat food choices on energy and nutrient intakes of American adults.

Objective: To evaluate the energy and nutrient intake of free-living men and women who choose foods consistent with different fat-reduction strategies.

Design: For each year of the Continuing Survey of Food Intake by Individuals from 1989 through 1991, food codes were used to sort respondents by type of milk; type of meats; and type of cheese, yogurt, salad dressing, cake, and pudding (i.e.

National Diabetes Education Program: opportunities and challenges. The National Diabetes Education Program Strategic Planning Committee.

The National Diabetes Education Program is a joint initiative of the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This article outlines the program, points out implications for dietetics professionals, and offers suggestions as to how they may become involved.