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The ABC's of eating out
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Essa, Jumanah S. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
Are Nutrition and Food Security Concerns a Priority of Certified Nursing Assistants in Work and Family Environments?
Holsinger, Amanda Joy Toscano (Virginia Tech, 2002-04-12)
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are responsible for the care of America's aging population. CNAs are paid a miniscule amount of money and are often ineligible for medical benefits through their employers. CNAs bathe, change, feed, and help toilet the residents of long-term care facilities. The stressful work and personal lives of CNAs leads to many problems such as high turnover rates, absenteeism, health problems, and elder abuse. In the United States, food insecurity is a concern for many of the uninsured working poor. The purpose of this study was to assess the overall perceived concerns, barriers, and solutions of CNAs in both their work and family environments, identify where nutrition and food security fits into the priorities of CNAs, and identify educational strategies to improve their health and overall quality of life. Twenty-nine CNAs participated in six focus groups across the state of Virginia. Triangulation techniques were used to compare both qualitative (focus groups) and quantitative (participatory activities and questionnaires) research. Participatory activities showed that the top home concern of CNAs was money management. CNAs ranked keeping their family healthy fourth (9.6%), and they ranked preparing fast easy meals eighth (1.7%). The top work concern of CNAs was time management. Staying healthy at work ranked fourth (12.9%), while packing a nutritious lunch was sixth (3.4%). The preferred methods of education for the participants were watching videotapes, attending classes at a central location, and having a mentor to help them with their problems.
As we age : nutrition for senior adults
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
As you age ... your daily challenges!
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
A fun challenge to assist you in maintaining or improving your health and wellness as you age.
As you age ... eat more fruits with phytonutrients & vitamin A
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
Discusses the benefits of fruits with phytonutrients and vitamin A as we age.
As You Age ... Eat the "Food Guide Pyramid" Way
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
As You Age Curriculum for Senior Adults : a series of twelve lessons to actively engage older adults in learning about their beliefs, knowledge, and practices related to aging, health, and nutritional issues
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
As you age … eat more calcium-rich foods
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2002)
Discusses the benefits of calcium-rich foods as we age.
As you age … eat more vegetables with vitamin C
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
Discusses the benefits of vegetables containing vitamin C as we age and lists vegetables containing vitamin C.
As you age … health basics
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
The secret to quality of life as we age is to maintain or increase our ability to function independently by eating correctly and exercising.
As you age … putting it all together
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2002)
Last issue of "As you age" series, summarizing the previous lessons and providing additional information on aging and age-related services.
As you age-- basics about an aging population
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
As you age-- eat more fiber
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
As you age-- eat more fruits with antioxidants & vitamin C
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
As you age-- eat more fruits with antioxidants & vitamin C
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2002)
As you age-- eat more vegetables with vitamin A
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
As you age-- eat protein rich foods
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
As you age-- eat protein rich foods
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2002)
As you age-- friendship patterns
Stadler, Kathleen M.; Teaster, Pamela B. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2001)
Assessing the Perceptions of Black American Women Within Virginia's Faith Community Regarding Their Health and Nutrition Practices and Concerns
Mondelus, Cyndy Victoria (Virginia Tech, 2003-07-21)
Black Americans are one of the largest minority groups in the United States and were estimated to be 35 million (13%) by the 2000 U.S. Census. In that same year, the American Cancer Society reported that Black Americans are at higher risk of dying from the nations leading causes of death, such as cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular disease, cancer, accidents, and diabetes. Whereas the five leading causes of death among Black American women include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, accidents, and kidney-related diseases as reported by the American Heart Association in 2002. Black American women, in general, are less likely to engage in health promoting activities, such as physical activity and proper dietary intake. Black American women consume diets that are high in fat and in 1998, only 15.2% of Black American women reported engaging in regular, moderate exercise. The lack of physical activity and poor nutrition has also been correlated with the occurrence of overweight and obesity among Black American women. The 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) showed that 49.7% of Black American women are obese. The purpose of this study is to assess the perceptions of Black American women regarding their health and nutrition practices, concerns, and solutions. Qualitative (focus groups and key informant interviews) and quantitative (participatory activities) research data were collected from Black American women within the faith community of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Five focus group sessions were conducted with a total of 25 Black American church women. The participants answered focus group questions and engaged in visual participatory activities to rank top nutrition and health concerns and barriers. Key informant interviews were conducted with health professionals within the faith community. Overweight/obesity, diabetes, heart disease/stroke, high blood pressure were predominate health themes raised in the focus group sessions. Also, the women ranked overweight /obesity, diabetes, heart disease/stroke, and high blood pressure as their top health concerns. The key informant interview also confirmed that overweight/obesity, diabetes, and hypertension (high blood pressure) were the main health concerns among Black American women. The predominate nutrition themes were the reluctance in giving up traditional foods, not eating enough of the right foods, and the time of day when they ate. The top nutrition concerns ranked by the women were not drinking enough water, not eating enough fruit and vegetables, and eating too many sugars. Major barriers raised by the participants were not having enough time, conflicting schedules, and familial commitments prohibited proper nutrition and health activities. The key informants agreed that a major barrier for Black American women was not prioritizing their health and nutrition practices. The preferred learning method by the women was workshops or programs that were sponsored by the community using the church as a venue. Data obtained from this study will be used to develop useful nutrition education strategies to improve the dietary habits and overall status among women in this segment of the population.