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Research paper thumbnail of Exploring Perceived Importance of a Novel Emergency Food Program during COVID-19 and Program Recipient Characteristics

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Following rising unemployment rates and consequent loss of income due to COVID-19, many people ha... more Following rising unemployment rates and consequent loss of income due to COVID-19, many people have been seeking meal assistance. This study examines the impact of a community-based free meal distribution program during the pandemic in Kentucky, reviewing characteristics of recipients of the program. Demographics, health behaviors, food insecure classification, and rating of importance of the meal program were collected. Qualitative feedback on the impact of the program was collected via open response. Of the 92 participants using the meal service, the cohort was female, Black, 43 years of age (43.5 ± 15.0 years), with a household income under 30,000 USD before COVID, decreased income since COVID, and were food insecure. Recipients rated the importance of the service as 8.7 ± 1.8 (of 10), and those with children indicated the importance as 4.2 ± 1.1 (of 5). Qualitative data on program importance highlighted four response categories including “changed habits”, “mental wellbeing”, “pr...

Research paper thumbnail of Body Looks as Second Most Important Concern for Health in College Students Although Low Dietary Quality

Current Developments in Nutrition

Objectives To enhance effectiveness of future health promotion interventions, reasons behind coll... more Objectives To enhance effectiveness of future health promotion interventions, reasons behind college student health concerns were explored. Methods College students at a U.S. university participated in a cross-sectional study. Results Students (n = 137) were predominately white (80.3%), female (73.0%), 20 years of age (20.3 ± 2.5years), within a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) (24.8 kg/m2) category, had a dietary quality score (short Healthy Eating Index; sHEI) of 39.7% (out of 100%), and identified as wanting to lose weight (51.2%). Students thought about health often (47.9%). Reasons for thinking of their health included, overall well-being (44.6%), body looks (22.4%), mental health (18.2%), and physical fitness (14.9%). Among those concerned with body weight, students were predominately unhappy with their current weight (P < .01). Conclusions Although students were in the healthy range of BMI, sHEI scores were below 40% and body self-acceptance appear limited. Future interventio...

Research paper thumbnail of Body Looks as Second Most Important Concern for Health in College Students Although Low Dietary Quality

Current Developments in Nutrition

Objectives To enhance effectiveness of future health promotion interventions, reasons behind coll... more Objectives To enhance effectiveness of future health promotion interventions, reasons behind college student health concerns were explored. Methods College students at a U.S. university participated in a cross-sectional study. Results Students (n = 137) were predominately white (80.3%), female (73.0%), 20 years of age (20.3 ± 2.5years), within a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) (24.8 kg/m2) category, had a dietary quality score (short Healthy Eating Index; sHEI) of 39.7% (out of 100%), and identified as wanting to lose weight (51.2%). Students thought about health often (47.9%). Reasons for thinking of their health included, overall well-being (44.6%), body looks (22.4%), mental health (18.2%), and physical fitness (14.9%). Among those concerned with body weight, students were predominately unhappy with their current weight (P < .01). Conclusions Although students were in the healthy range of BMI, sHEI scores were below 40% and body self-acceptance appear limited. Future interventio...

Research paper thumbnail of Exploring Perceived Importance of a Novel Emergency Food Program during COVID-19 and Program Recipient Characteristics

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Following rising unemployment rates and consequent loss of income due to COVID-19, many people ha... more Following rising unemployment rates and consequent loss of income due to COVID-19, many people have been seeking meal assistance. This study examines the impact of a community-based free meal distribution program during the pandemic in Kentucky, reviewing characteristics of recipients of the program. Demographics, health behaviors, food insecure classification, and rating of importance of the meal program were collected. Qualitative feedback on the impact of the program was collected via open response. Of the 92 participants using the meal service, the cohort was female, Black, 43 years of age (43.5 ± 15.0 years), with a household income under 30,000 USD before COVID, decreased income since COVID, and were food insecure. Recipients rated the importance of the service as 8.7 ± 1.8 (of 10), and those with children indicated the importance as 4.2 ± 1.1 (of 5). Qualitative data on program importance highlighted four response categories including “changed habits”, “mental wellbeing”, “pr...

Research paper thumbnail of Body Looks as Second Most Important Concern for Health in College Students Although Low Dietary Quality

Current Developments in Nutrition

Objectives To enhance effectiveness of future health promotion interventions, reasons behind coll... more Objectives To enhance effectiveness of future health promotion interventions, reasons behind college student health concerns were explored. Methods College students at a U.S. university participated in a cross-sectional study. Results Students (n = 137) were predominately white (80.3%), female (73.0%), 20 years of age (20.3 ± 2.5years), within a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) (24.8 kg/m2) category, had a dietary quality score (short Healthy Eating Index; sHEI) of 39.7% (out of 100%), and identified as wanting to lose weight (51.2%). Students thought about health often (47.9%). Reasons for thinking of their health included, overall well-being (44.6%), body looks (22.4%), mental health (18.2%), and physical fitness (14.9%). Among those concerned with body weight, students were predominately unhappy with their current weight (P < .01). Conclusions Although students were in the healthy range of BMI, sHEI scores were below 40% and body self-acceptance appear limited. Future interventio...

Research paper thumbnail of Body Looks as Second Most Important Concern for Health in College Students Although Low Dietary Quality

Current Developments in Nutrition

Objectives To enhance effectiveness of future health promotion interventions, reasons behind coll... more Objectives To enhance effectiveness of future health promotion interventions, reasons behind college student health concerns were explored. Methods College students at a U.S. university participated in a cross-sectional study. Results Students (n = 137) were predominately white (80.3%), female (73.0%), 20 years of age (20.3 ± 2.5years), within a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) (24.8 kg/m2) category, had a dietary quality score (short Healthy Eating Index; sHEI) of 39.7% (out of 100%), and identified as wanting to lose weight (51.2%). Students thought about health often (47.9%). Reasons for thinking of their health included, overall well-being (44.6%), body looks (22.4%), mental health (18.2%), and physical fitness (14.9%). Among those concerned with body weight, students were predominately unhappy with their current weight (P < .01). Conclusions Although students were in the healthy range of BMI, sHEI scores were below 40% and body self-acceptance appear limited. Future interventio...