Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

Shirley quickly summarizes the New Resource, The Fruit and Vegetable Activity Kit. For the full written review see the New Resources collection.

Shirley quickly summarizes the New Resource, The Great Plate Game. For the full written review see the New Resources collection.

Shirley quickly summarizes the New Resource, Tobe Fit-Ace Food Detective Cracking the Case!. For the full written review see the New Resources collection.

Amy Auchincloss, PhD, MPH, talks about a new study that evaluated more than 2,600 menu items served at full-service restaurant chains operating in Philadelphia and concluded that foods served at these locations are high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium, and that standard definitions are needed for "healthy choice" tags and for entrees targeted to vulnerable age groups.

Kendra K. Kattelmann, PhD, RD, talks about the collaboration of researchers from 14 institutions to develop a tailored, theory-based, web-delivered course to prevent excessive weight gain in young adults and promote healthy decision making. The resulting course, Project YEAH (Young Adults Eating and Active for Health), represents an intervention that pilot-test college student participants found relevant and useful, gained participants' attention, instilled confidence in participants' ability to apply the information gained, and provided a sense of satisfaction.

Jennifer R. Walsh, PhD, RD, discusses how a team of registered dietitian nutritionists has now developed a weight management intervention program that is particularly relevant for disadvantaged young adults. The PRECEDE model (Predisposing, Reinforcing, Enabling, Constructs in Education/Ecological Diagnosis and Evaluation) was effective in identifying or "diagnosing" the concerns of these young adults.

May MayLeung, PhD, RD, discusses how a recent pilot study in Brooklyn, New York, with minority students found that exposure to Manga comics (Japanese comic art) promoting fruit intake significantly improved healthy snack selection. This innovative intervention successfully captured the attention of youth living in a multimedia environment.

Falon Tilley and Michael W. Beets discuss the successful implementation of the Healthy Lunchbox Challenge, an innovative theory and incentive-based program, at four large-scale, community-based summer day camps. They observed significant increases in the amount of healthy food brought by children, as well as decreases in untargeted foods such as sugar-sweetened beverages and salty snacks.

Shirley quickly summarizes the New Resource, Center for Weight and Health. For the full written review see the New Resources collection.

Shirley quickly summarizes the New Resource, The Food Friends. For the full written review see the New Resources collection.