A Qualitative Evaluation of a Fitness and Nutrition‐Focused Wellness Program

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ID6062028
AuthorsDeanida Andrews (California State University, Long Beach, corresponding author), Virginia Gray (0000-0002-3914-0145, California State University, Long Beach), Virginia B Gray (California State University, Long Beach), Christine Galvan (California State University, Long Beach), Ayla Donlin (0009-0004-6727-2630, California State University, Long Beach)
Year2017
Volume46
Issue1
Pages70-81
Publication date2017-09-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFamily and Consumer Sciences Research Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1077-727X • E-ISSN: 1552-3934
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/fcsr.12228
OpenAlexW2755987109
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited19

Nutrition education interventions have shown some effectiveness at promoting healthy diets. However, qualitative investigations might enhance understanding of factors that facilitate behavior change. The purpose of this study was to explore factors that facilitate behavior change among participants of a nutrition intervention for underserved citizens in Southern California. A focus group with eight participants suggested themes that included changes in nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and skills; successful program components; and applied knowledge. Participants valued hands‐on learning and indicated use of new food selection and preparation skills outside of class. The results of this program suggest that further study of community‐based dietary interventions in varied settings and with larger samples is needed

Behavior change · Focus group · Food preparation · Food safety · Medical education · Nutrition Education · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Sociology · Applied Psychology · Health and Lifestyle Studies · Medicine · Nursing · Obesity and Health Practices · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology

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