Tag: Nutrition Education
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Diabetes Care on Wheels: Mobile Clinic for the Homeless
Introduction: Bringing Diabetes Care to the Street and Shelter When traditional clinics aren’t accessible, a mobile health unit can be a lifeline for people living on the margins. Diabetes care on wheels is a growing model that delivers essential services—screening, vaccinations, education, medication management, and nutrition guidance—directly to shelters, encampments, day centers, and neighborhoods with…
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Pilot Intervention Study: Food and Nutrition Education with Psychoeducation for Elementary Students in Reynosa
Overview of the Pilot Intervention In Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, a school-based intervention was piloted to assess the feasibility and potential impact of combining food and nutrition education with psychoeducation for elementary students in grades 4 to 6. Following parental informed consent, researchers recruited participants from four public schools to participate in a structured program designed…
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Pilot Intervention Study: Food and Nutrition Education and Psychoeducation for Elementary Students in Reynosa, Mexico
Overview This article summarizes a pilot intervention study conducted in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, focusing on food and nutrition education combined with psychoeducation for elementary students in grades 4 to 6. The program was designed to improve dietary choices, increase nutrition literacy, and support mental well-being through classroom-based activities implemented with parental consent and school collaboration.…
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Pilot intervention study: food and nutrition education and psychoeducation among elementary school students in grades 4 to 6
Overview of the Study This article summarizes a pilot intervention conducted in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, where public elementary schools hosted a combined program of food and nutrition education and psychoeducation for students in grades 4 through 6. The study aimed to assess feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to healthy…
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Developing a Green Thumb in Youth Could Help Prevent Cancer, Study Finds
Overview: Gardening as a Public Health Strategy Gardening initiatives for children and youth are more than a pastime; they are a potential primary prevention strategy against cancer and other chronic diseases. A rapid literature review led by Christina Gillies, adjunct professor at the University of Alberta, syntheses data from dozens of studies in high-income countries…
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Gardening for Kids: A Green Path to Lower Cancer Risk and Healthier Futures
Introduction: A Growing Promise in Public Health Helping children cultivate a “green thumb” could offer lifelong health benefits beyond fresh vegetables. A rapid review led by Christina Gillies, an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta, found that gardening initiatives for children and youth may serve as a primary prevention strategy to reduce cancer risk…
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Preferences, Perceptions, and Use of Online Nutrition Content Among Young Australian Adults: Qualitative Study
Introduction The pervasive and easily accessible nature of online nutrition content worldwide means people are continually exposed to a mix of credible information and misinformation. This qualitative study examines how young Australian adults search for, interpret, and use nutrition information encountered online. It asks what kinds of content are preferred, how trust is built or…
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Making Healthy Food Accessible for Teens: Insights from an Obesity Educator
Introduction In today’s fast-paced environment, ensuring our teenagers have access to healthy food can be challenging, especially when they start to venture out on their own. Sandra Elia, an obesity educator and mother, shares her journey in making healthy food accessible for her 14-year-old daughter, navigating through the complexities of teenage independence and dietary choices.…