Goal-setting program improves nutrition and physical activity among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligible adults

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ID15096891
AuthorsVanesa Karamanian (Health Promotion Council, corresponding author), Brian Zepka (Public Health Management Corporation), A Ernst, Amy K Ernst (Public Health Management Corporation), Caroline West (0000-0001-6189-3357, Public Health Management Corporation), Gabrielle Grode (Public Health Management Corporation), Cindy Miller (0000-0001-7618-3489, Health Promotion Council)
Year2020
Volume23
Issue11
Pages1924-1930
Publication date2020-08-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePublic Health Nutrition (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1368-9800 • E-ISSN: 1475-2727
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s1368980019004518
PMID32646532
OpenAlexW3027586497
LanguageEN
References cited27

Objective: To examine the impact of Nutrition for Life (NFL), a goal-setting nutrition education program, on the knowledge, self-efficacy and behaviour of adults eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education. Design: NFL was developed using a 4-week goal-setting behavioural strategy focused on nutrition, physical activity and meal planning techniques. A quantitative repeated-measures design using self-reported data was collected at pre- and post-interventions and at 1-week and 1-month follow-ups. Setting: Two Federally Qualified Health Centers in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Participants: A total of ninety-eight participants enrolled in the intervention; the majority were women (80·2 %), Black/Non-Hispanic (75·0 %) and 45–54 year old (39·6 %). Results: Participants showed significant improvement in knowledge, self-efficacy and behaviour. Specifically, mean daily intake for vegetables increased by 0·31 cup ( P P P P P Conclusions: The implementation of a goal-oriented nutrition education program offers a promising approach at achieving positive behaviour change among SNAP-eligible adults

Behavior change · Food insecurity · Intervention (counseling · Meal · Nutrition Education · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Psychological intervention · Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program · Medicine · Nursing · Obesity and Health Practices · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Gerontology · Internal Medicine

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