Krug, Maddison Marie
(2010)
THE EFFECTS OF A NUTRITION INTERVENTION ON ADULTS IN A COMMUNITY PROGRAM.
Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
The Effects of a Nutrition Intervention on Adults in a Community ProgramMaddison M. Krug, Amy D. Otto, Robert J. Robertson, FACSM, Diane L. Helsel, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. Obesity continues to be a national epidemic affecting many individuals in our communities today. One way to positively affect these individuals may be through a community intervention program focused on healthy eating behaviors; however, there is currently no data on the effects of this program. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of a nutrition intervention program on adults in a community program called the Community Leisure Learn Program (CLLP) at the University of Pittsburgh. METHODS: Twenty-two men and women participated in a 10-week behavioral weight-loss nutrition intervention as part of an ongoing community program that provided physical activity opportunities as a primary focus. Participants were assigned to either a Non-Interactive Nutrition Intervention Program (NINIP) group or an Interactive Nutrition Intervention Program (INIP) group. In addition to the community program activities undertaken by both groups, INIP received a weekly behavioral weight-loss class and 1200-1500 kcal/20% fat diet. Baseline to 10 week differences between the NINIP and INIP groups were determined for body weight (kg), Eating Behavior Inventory (EBI), Paffenbarger Physical Activity Questionnaire, and a nutrition exam. Mean age was 38.3 ± 7.1 years and mean body mass index (BMI) was 34.1 ± 5.5 kg/m². RESULTS: Significant baseline to 10 week differences between the INIP and NINIP groups were found for the nutrition exam scores and EBI. CONCLUSION: Significant improvements were seen in the nutrition exam and EBI for the INIP group. However, there was not a significant difference in weight change and physical activity between the NINIP and INIP groups. A longer program with a physical activity focus may be necessary to achieve significant weight and physical activity changes. Supported by the University of Pittsburgh School of Education Student Research Grant.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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Status: |
Unpublished |
Creators/Authors: |
Creators | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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Krug, Maddison Marie | mmk45@pitt.edu | MMK45 | |
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Date: |
17 December 2010 |
Date Type: |
Completion |
Defense Date: |
3 December 2010 |
Approval Date: |
17 December 2010 |
Submission Date: |
16 November 2010 |
Access Restriction: |
5 year -- Restrict access to University of Pittsburgh for a period of 5 years. |
Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Health, Physical, Recreational Education |
Degree: |
MS - Master of Science |
Thesis Type: |
Master's Thesis |
Refereed: |
Yes |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Community; Intervention; Nutrition |
Other ID: |
http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-11162010-182907/, etd-11162010-182907 |
Date Deposited: |
10 Nov 2011 20:05 |
Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 13:51 |
URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/9693 |
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