Carol Byrd‐bredbenner
Biographic Data
| ID | 4086068 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Carol Byrd‐bredbenner |
| GIVEN NAMES | Carol |
| FAMILY NAME | Byrd‐bredbenner |
| SIGNATURE | BREDBENNER C B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8010-3987 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 38 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 28 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 38 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Iendeavors
Virtual Reality (VR) simulations provide immersive, realistic educational experiences that are increasingly used to enhance teaching and learning in nursing and medicine; however, use in dietetics lags. To fill this gap, four Nutrition Counselor VR simulations were developed collaboratively with the goal of building confidence in dietetic students' nutrition counseling skills. After formative testing, pilot testing, and refinements, simulations w…
Relationships of Maternal Employment and Work Impact with Weight-Related Behaviors and Home Environments of Mothers and Their School-Age Children
The prevalence of obesity continues to rise. Preventing obesity, especially childhood obesity, is critically important. Parents, especially mothers, play a vital role in preventing childhood obesity. Numerous factors, such as maternal employment, may influence maternal weight-related practices and home environment characteristics that affect the risk of childhood obesity. Given the prevalence of both childhood obesity and maternal employment, thi…
Maternal Mental Health Status Is Associated with Weight-Related Parenting Cognitions, Home Food Environment Characteristics, and Children’s Behaviors
Women experience anxiety, depression, and stress at higher levels than men and have more parenting responsibilities, especially establishing health practices in the home. Given children's vulnerability, this study aimed to increase understanding of how mothers' mental health status relates to maternal weight-related cognitions, home food environments, and child health via a cross-sectional survey design. In a cluster analysis, using maternal anxi…
Family Social Support and Weight-Related Behaviors of School-Age Children
Families are a key provider of support that may encourage positive weight-related behaviors. Yet little is known about the relation of family support to children's performance of weight-related behaviors. Mothers (N = 524) who completed an online survey were categorized as having low, moderate, or high family support for fruit/vegetable intake, breakfast intake, limiting sugar-sweetened beverage intake, physical activity, limiting sedentary scree…
Development and Psychometric Validation of the Athletes’ Perceived Body Pressures from Coaches Questionnaire (APBPCQ)
This study aimed to develop a questionnaire to assess male and female athletes' perceived weight and shape pressure from coaches and establish its psychometric properties. Exploratory factor analysis ( N = 412 in each female sample 1 and 2) provided evidence for 4 scales for female athletes and 3 scales for male athletes which were confirmed in confirmatory factor analysis ( N = 260 in each male sample 1 and 2). For both females and males, KMO te…
A Comparison of Weight-Related Behaviors of Hispanic Mothers and Children by Acculturation Level
Hispanic mothers and children in the United States experience a high prevalence of obesity, which may be affected by maternal acculturation level. Little is known about the association of acculturation on weight-related behaviors. This study describes differences in weight-related behaviors by acculturation level of Hispanic mothers residing in the U.S. and compares them to behaviors of White mothers. Acculturation level was determined using pers…
Hassle Exposure and Reactivity Links with Obesogenic Health Behaviors
Objectives: In this study, we explored associations between daily "hassles" (irritating inconveniences) and obesogenic health behaviors of college students. Methods: Students (N = 406, 62% female) completed a survey including the 5-point Brief College Student Hassle Scale which quantifies hassles experienced in the last month in 9 domains (eg, preparing meals, exercising, adequate sleep) and hassle reactivity (ie, upset from hassles), with scores…
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. Experts (n=13) and RCT sites (n=15) were asked to provide…
Maternal Sleep Quality is Associated with Personal and Parenting Weight-Related Behaviors
Mothers of young children tend to report poor-quality sleep, yet little is known about links between maternal sleep quality and weight-related behaviors and parenting practices. Thus, mothers of preschoolers completed an online cross-sectional survey assessing their sleep, physical activity, dietary behaviors, eating styles, child feeding practices, family meal behaviors, and health parameters. Comparisons by sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sl…
Relationships among Executive Function, Cognitive Load, and Weight-related Behaviors in University Students
Objectives: College students have high risk of anxiety and weight gain. Understanding how executive function traits, especially with trait anxiety, associates with weight-related behaviors could indicate strategies for improving obesity prevention programs. In this study, we examined links between weight-related behaviors of undergraduate students and executive function traits with and without high cognitive loads in the form of trait anxiety. Me…
Stability of Differences in Weight-Related Characteristics of Mothers across Economic, Cultural, Social, and Environmental-Health Indicators of Socioeconomic Status
This study explored the differences in weight-related characteristics when socioeconomic status (SES) was assessed by economic, cultural, social, and environmental-health capital individually and as a composite with the goal of determining the stability of differences across types of capital and to ascertain whether single or a combination of capital indicators of SES should be used in nutrition and public health studies. Mothers (n = 557) of you…
Generational Differences
A 'generation' is an identifiable group sharing birth years and significant life events at critical developmental ages. There is a paucity of literature examining how parental cognitions and lifestyle behaviors differ by generation and whether generational differences are substantial enough to warrant consideration during the development of health interventions. This study compared generational differences in weight-related cognitions and lifesty…
The “Motor of the Day”
Despite the many benefits of regular breakfast consumption few parents and children consume this meal every day and research examining the determinants of breakfast consumption is limited. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine breakfast-related cognitions (i.e., beliefs, attitudes, facilitators, barriers) of parents and school-age children (ages 6-11 years) using the constructs of Social Cognitive Theory as a guide. Parents ( n = 37) and…
Development and Validation of the Policies, Opportunities, Initiatives and Notable Topics (POINTS) Audit for Campuses and Worksites
Background: Workplace or campus wellness/obesity-prevention policies and initiatives can improve health. Research tools to assess worksite or campus policies/initiatives are scarce. Thus, the aim of this research is to develop and validate the policies, opportunities, initiatives, and notable topics (POINTS) audit. Methods: POINTS was developed and refined via expert review, pilot-testing, and field testing. Trained researchers completed a web-ba…
Development and Validation of the Vending Evaluation for Nutrient-Density (Vend)ing Audit
Background: This paper describes the development and validation of the Vending Evaluation for Nutrient-Density (VEND)ing audit to comprehensively evaluate vended products based upon healthfulness, price and promotion, and machine accessibility. Methods: A novel vending nutrient-density score was created to determine the healthfulness of vended snack/beverage products. Field tested in United States colleges, VENDing audit (∑nutrient-density + 10 ×…
Self-Reported vs. Measured Height, Weight, and BMI in Young Adults
Self-reported height and weight, if accurate, provide a simple and economical method to track changes in body weight over time. Literature suggests adults tend to under-report their own weight and that the gap between self-reported weight and actual weight increases with obesity. This study investigates the extent of discrepancy in self-reported height, weight, and subsequent Body Mass Index (BMI) versus actual measurements in young adults. Physi…
Neck Circumference Positively Relates to Cardiovascular Risk Factors in College Students
The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between neck circumference (NC) and other anthropometric measures and examine cut-off points for males and females according to existing waist circumference cut-off levels in this age group. Across 8 universities, 1562 students underwent a physical assessment. Spearman rho correlations (ρ) were calculated to determine associations between NC and other continuous variables of health. Re…
Development and Validation of a Simple Convenience Store SHELF Audit
Background This paper describes the development, reliability, and convergent validity of a practical tool-the Convenience Store Supportive Healthy Environment for Life-Promoting Food (SHELF) Audit. Methods Audit items included: a variety of fresh, processed, and frozen fruits and vegetables; low-fat dairy products; healthy staples and frozen meals; healthy food incentive programs; items sold in check-out areas; portion/cup sizes; and pricing. Eac…
Relationships of family conflict, cohesion, and chaos in the home environment on maternal and child food‐related behaviours
This study examined how food-related behaviours differed in mothers and their preschool children by levels of family functioning (cohesion and conflict) and household disorganization (chaos). A nationally representative sample of mothers of preschoolers completed an online survey assessing food-related behaviours of themselves and their children. Maternal and child diet, eating behaviours, and health status; household availability of fruits/veget…
Survey Development to Assess College Students' Perceptions of the Campus Environment
CEPS appears to be a valid and reliable tool for assessing college students' perceptions of their health-related campus environment
College Students' Health Behavior Clusters
Identified differences in characteristics and attitudes towards weight-related behaviors between males and females can be used to tailor weight management programs
Applying Common Latino Magazine Cover Line Themes to Health Communications
This study aimed to describe strategies used in magazine cover lines to capture the attention of Latino consumers. A content analysis of cover lines ( n = 581) from six top-selling Latino women’s and parenting magazines ( n = 217 issues) sold in the United States identified 12 common themes: great/inspiring, beauty/health, bad/negative, love/passion, family/protective, strength/power, daring, informative/how-to, newness/uniqueness, improve/organi…
Translating it into real life
Future education programs with preschool parents should emphasize supports and encourage parents to share helpful strategies with each other
Fruit-related terms and images on food packages and advertisements affect children’s perceptions of foods’ fruit content
Objective To determine whether food label information and advertisements for foods containing no fruit cause children to have a false impression of the foods’ fruit content. Design In the food label condition, a trained researcher showed each child sixteen different food label photographs depicting front-of-food label packages that varied with regard to fruit content (i.e. real fruit v . sham fruit) and label elements. In the food advertisement c…
Residential Summer Camp Intervention Improves Camp Food Environment
Improving the camp food environment can improve FV intake among youth in this setting
Sweet and salty. An assessment of the snacks and beverages sold in vending machines on US post-secondary institution campuses
Health and Nutrient Content Claims in Food Advertisements on Hispanic and Mainstream Prime-time Television
Saturday Morning Children's Television Advertising
The content of advertisements broadcast in 1993 and 1999 during top‐ranked Saturday morning children's network television programs was analyzed and compared with dietary recommendations and advertising guidelines. Study data were compared to earlier work to create a longitudinal perspective. One fourth to one sixth of broadcast time was devoted to commercials. Over the past three decades, food was the largest advertisement category. Produce, prot…
What foods are US supermarkets promoting? A content analysis of supermarket sales circulars
Weight regulation practices of young adults. Predictors of restrictive eating
Differences in food supplies of U.S. households with and without overweight individuals
Nutrient analysis of varying socioeconomic status home food environments in New Jersey
The Inherent Educational Qualities of Nutrition Labels
The purpose of this study was to identify the inherent educational qualities of nutrition labeling and those qualities that require consumer education to enhance their usefulness. The population was women, ages 25 to 45, who either were familiar with Nutrition Facts labels or had never before seen such a label. The study instrument assessed the ability to locate and manipulate Nutrition Facts label data and assess nutrient‐content claim accuracy.…
The Inherent Educational Qualities of Nutrition Labels
The purpose of this study was to identify the inherent educational qualities of nutrition labeling and those qualities that require consumer education to enhance their usefulness. The population was women, ages 25 to 45, who either were familiar with Nutrition Facts labels or had never before seen such a label. The study instrument assessed the ability to locate and manipulate Nutrition Facts label data and assess nutrient‐content claim accuracy.…
Saturday Morning Children's Television Advertising
The content of advertisements broadcast in 1993 and 1999 during top‐ranked Saturday morning children's network television programs was analyzed and compared with dietary recommendations and advertising guidelines. Study data were compared to earlier work to create a longitudinal perspective. One fourth to one sixth of broadcast time was devoted to commercials. Over the past three decades, food was the largest advertisement category. Produce, prot…
Health and Nutrient Content Claims in Food Advertisements on Hispanic and Mainstream Prime-time Television
Differences in food supplies of U.S. households with and without overweight individuals
Relationship of social cognitive theory concepts to mothers' dietary intake and BMI
Women tend to have the greatest responsibility for and influence on the home food environment. Understanding theoretical concepts as they pertain to mothers' food-related behaviours could inform the development of interventions that enhance mothers' ability to create healthy family food environments that support optimal child development and help attenuate obesity rates. Likert scales assessed Social Cognitive Theory concepts [i.e. self-efficacy,…
Nutrient analysis of varying socioeconomic status home food environments in New Jersey
Weight regulation practices of young adults. Predictors of restrictive eating
Sweet and salty. An assessment of the snacks and beverages sold in vending machines on US post-secondary institution campuses
Disturbed Eating Severity Scale (Dess) places disturbed eating risk on a continuum
Food Safety in Home Kitchens
Although foodborne illness is preventable, more than 56,000 people per year become ill in the U.S., creating high economic costs, loss of productivity and reduced quality of life for many. Experts agree that the home is the primary location where foodborne outbreaks occur; however, many consumers do not believe the home to be a risky place. Health care professionals need to be aware of consumers' food safety attitudes and behaviors in the home an…
Accuracy and consistency of weights provided by home bathroom scales
Digital home bathroom scales provide sufficiently accurate and consistent weights for public health research. Reminders to zero scales before each use may further improve accuracy of self-reported weight
Assessment of the dining environment on and near the campuses of fifteen post-secondary institutions
Objective The present study evaluated the restaurant and dining venues on and near post-secondary campuses varying in institution size. Design The Nutrition Environment Measures Survey for Restaurants (NEMS-R) was modified to evaluate restaurants as fast food, sit down and fast casual; and campus dining venues as dining halls, student unions and snack bar/cafés. ANOVA with post hoc Tukey's B and T tests were used to distinguish differences betwee…
What foods are US supermarkets promoting? A content analysis of supermarket sales circulars
Residential Summer Camp Intervention Improves Camp Food Environment
Improving the camp food environment can improve FV intake among youth in this setting
Translating it into real life
Future education programs with preschool parents should emphasize supports and encourage parents to share helpful strategies with each other
Fruit-related terms and images on food packages and advertisements affect children’s perceptions of foods’ fruit content
Objective To determine whether food label information and advertisements for foods containing no fruit cause children to have a false impression of the foods’ fruit content. Design In the food label condition, a trained researcher showed each child sixteen different food label photographs depicting front-of-food label packages that varied with regard to fruit content (i.e. real fruit v . sham fruit) and label elements. In the food advertisement c…
Applying Common Latino Magazine Cover Line Themes to Health Communications
This study aimed to describe strategies used in magazine cover lines to capture the attention of Latino consumers. A content analysis of cover lines ( n = 581) from six top-selling Latino women’s and parenting magazines ( n = 217 issues) sold in the United States identified 12 common themes: great/inspiring, beauty/health, bad/negative, love/passion, family/protective, strength/power, daring, informative/how-to, newness/uniqueness, improve/organi…
Relationships of family conflict, cohesion, and chaos in the home environment on maternal and child food‐related behaviours
This study examined how food-related behaviours differed in mothers and their preschool children by levels of family functioning (cohesion and conflict) and household disorganization (chaos). A nationally representative sample of mothers of preschoolers completed an online survey assessing food-related behaviours of themselves and their children. Maternal and child diet, eating behaviours, and health status; household availability of fruits/veget…
Survey Development to Assess College Students' Perceptions of the Campus Environment
CEPS appears to be a valid and reliable tool for assessing college students' perceptions of their health-related campus environment
College Students' Health Behavior Clusters
Identified differences in characteristics and attitudes towards weight-related behaviors between males and females can be used to tailor weight management programs
Self-Reported vs. Measured Height, Weight, and BMI in Young Adults
Self-reported height and weight, if accurate, provide a simple and economical method to track changes in body weight over time. Literature suggests adults tend to under-report their own weight and that the gap between self-reported weight and actual weight increases with obesity. This study investigates the extent of discrepancy in self-reported height, weight, and subsequent Body Mass Index (BMI) versus actual measurements in young adults. Physi…
Neck Circumference Positively Relates to Cardiovascular Risk Factors in College Students
The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between neck circumference (NC) and other anthropometric measures and examine cut-off points for males and females according to existing waist circumference cut-off levels in this age group. Across 8 universities, 1562 students underwent a physical assessment. Spearman rho correlations (ρ) were calculated to determine associations between NC and other continuous variables of health. Re…
Development and Validation of a Simple Convenience Store SHELF Audit
Background This paper describes the development, reliability, and convergent validity of a practical tool-the Convenience Store Supportive Healthy Environment for Life-Promoting Food (SHELF) Audit. Methods Audit items included: a variety of fresh, processed, and frozen fruits and vegetables; low-fat dairy products; healthy staples and frozen meals; healthy food incentive programs; items sold in check-out areas; portion/cup sizes; and pricing. Eac…
Stability of Differences in Weight-Related Characteristics of Mothers across Economic, Cultural, Social, and Environmental-Health Indicators of Socioeconomic Status
This study explored the differences in weight-related characteristics when socioeconomic status (SES) was assessed by economic, cultural, social, and environmental-health capital individually and as a composite with the goal of determining the stability of differences across types of capital and to ascertain whether single or a combination of capital indicators of SES should be used in nutrition and public health studies. Mothers (n = 557) of you…
Generational Differences
A 'generation' is an identifiable group sharing birth years and significant life events at critical developmental ages. There is a paucity of literature examining how parental cognitions and lifestyle behaviors differ by generation and whether generational differences are substantial enough to warrant consideration during the development of health interventions. This study compared generational differences in weight-related cognitions and lifesty…
Medicine (32 works) · Psychology (27 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (26 works) · Environmental health (22 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (12 works) · Psychological intervention (11 works) · Business (10 works) · Demography (10 works) · Developmental psychology (10 works) · Gerontology (10 works)