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Beverage Consumption and Weight Status Among College Students in USA and Thailand: An Exploratory Study
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Volume 46, Number 4S, 2014
P156 The Feasibility and Acceptability of a Technology-based Lifestyle Intervention for College Students Christine Sugimoto, BS, [email protected], Department of Nutrition, The University of Tennessee, 1215 W. Cumberland Avenue, 230A Jessie Harris Building, Knoxville, TN, 37996; Y. Zhang, BS; J. Mathews, BS; L. Gellar, PhD, MS, CHES Objective: To investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a 2-month technology-based weight loss intervention to reduce overweight and obesity in undergraduate students. Study Design, Setting, Participants, and Intervention: Twenty students (90% female, age 20.4 1.4 years, BMI 32.1 4.6 kg/m2) were randomized to either: (1) a technology-based intervention group or (2) an email education group. The technology-based group had access to the study website with nutrition lessons, YouTube exercise videos, a forum for social support, smartphone applications for self-monitoring, and social media including Pinterest and Facebook. Students were sent regular text message updates. The email education group received emails with the nutrition lessons and YouTube links. Outcome, Measures and Analysis: Height, weight, 24hour dietary recalls, and surveys were collected at baseline and 2 months. Web-based focus groups were conducted after the intervention. Results: 95% of students completed the study. Over half the respondents in the technology-based group indicated that text messaging was most helpful as well as the website, videos, nutrition facts, and smartphone applications. There were mixed responses about the forum, which was underutilized. Participants in the technology-based intervention group expressed a desire for additional accountability, support, and motivation and suggested using group Skype chats and mobile accessibility to further facilitate interaction on the forum. Conclusions and Implications: The findings support the potential for using technology to reach college students for weight loss programs. Findings will be used to improve a larger trial. Funding: None
P157 Beverage Consumption and Weight Status Among College Students in USA and Thailand: An Exploratory Study Krisha Thiagarajah, PhD, RD, [email protected], Indiana University, Room 116, 1025 E. Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN 47405; N. S. Kay, HSD Objective: Energy rich beverage consumption is associated with weight gain, and young adults are highest consumers. To assess the association between beverage consumption and weight status among college students in USA and Thailand. Study Design, Setting, Participants, and Intervention: A convenience sample of 469 students
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from a Midwestern University in USA and 346 students from a Thailand University participated in a cross-sectional survey with a response rate of 95%. Self-administered beverage intake questionnaire (BEVQ) developed and validated by Hedrick et al. was used to collect data. This survey consisted of 26 questions including items related to beverage intake and demographic variables. Outcome, Measures and Analysis: Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, and logistic regression. Results: There was a significant difference in weight status. Among USA students, 19.1% were overweight and 7.5% obese while 6% were overweight and 2.4% obese among Thai students. Underweight was more prevalent among Thai students (19.8%) compared to USA students (4%); however Thai students (15.3520.43 fl oz) consumed more sugary beverages compared to USA students (6.909.73 fl oz) per day. There was a significant gender difference in sugary beverage consumption; males consumed more in both countries. No significant difference were observed in average amount of alcohol consumption per day between countries except hard liquor. Logistic regression analysis in USA model indicated only meal replacement drinks significantly contributed to overweight/obesity; Thai model none of the beverages predicted overweight/obesity. Conclusions and Implications: Association of calorie dense beverages consumption and weight gain need further investigation. Future studies may include total calorie intake and physical activity. Funding: None
P158 Using a Household Food Inventory to Assess Food Variety and Availability Among Mothers in Substance Abuse Recovery Elizabeth Wall-Bassett, PhD, RD, [email protected], East Carolina University, Department of Nutrition Science, Mail Stop #505, Greenville, NC 27858; K. Gearhart, MS, RD, LDN; M. Crozier, EdD, CSAC, CPP; B. Bertrand, PhD, RD; Q. Wu, PhD Objective: Using direct observation, researchers qualitatively assessed amounts and types of food items within households of mothers and their children in residential substance abuse recovery programs. Study Design, Setting, Participants, and Intervention: A 251-item Household Food Inventory (HFI) collected during two separate visits with 12-16 day intervals among a convenience sample of 11 residential substance abuse recovery program households in rural, eastern North Carolina. Outcome, Measures and Analysis: A comprehensive inventory of food or beverage items was coded and categorized into food groups based on 2010 Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate. Results were then further detail-coded. Results: There was variability among types and amounts of food items between HFIs. Households lacked fresh fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy options, lean meats, and whole grains and had an abundance of sweetened, pre-packaged, high-fat food items contradictive of the Dietary Continued on page S170
P156 The Feasibility and Acceptability of a Technology-based Lifestyle Intervention for College Students Christine Sugimoto, BS, [email protected], Department of Nutrition, The University of Tennessee, 1215 W. Cumberland Avenue, 230A Jessie Harris Building, Knoxville, TN, 37996; Y. Zhang, BS; J. Mathews, BS; L. Gellar, PhD, MS, CHES Objective: To investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a 2-month technology-based weight loss intervention to reduce overweight and obesity in undergraduate students. Study Design, Setting, Participants, and Intervention: Twenty students (90% female, age 20.4 1.4 years, BMI 32.1 4.6 kg/m2) were randomized to either: (1) a technology-based intervention group or (2) an email education group. The technology-based group had access to the study website with nutrition lessons, YouTube exercise videos, a forum for social support, smartphone applications for self-monitoring, and social media including Pinterest and Facebook. Students were sent regular text message updates. The email education group received emails with the nutrition lessons and YouTube links. Outcome, Measures and Analysis: Height, weight, 24hour dietary recalls, and surveys were collected at baseline and 2 months. Web-based focus groups were conducted after the intervention. Results: 95% of students completed the study. Over half the respondents in the technology-based group indicated that text messaging was most helpful as well as the website, videos, nutrition facts, and smartphone applications. There were mixed responses about the forum, which was underutilized. Participants in the technology-based intervention group expressed a desire for additional accountability, support, and motivation and suggested using group Skype chats and mobile accessibility to further facilitate interaction on the forum. Conclusions and Implications: The findings support the potential for using technology to reach college students for weight loss programs. Findings will be used to improve a larger trial. Funding: None
P157 Beverage Consumption and Weight Status Among College Students in USA and Thailand: An Exploratory Study Krisha Thiagarajah, PhD, RD, [email protected], Indiana University, Room 116, 1025 E. Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN 47405; N. S. Kay, HSD Objective: Energy rich beverage consumption is associated with weight gain, and young adults are highest consumers. To assess the association between beverage consumption and weight status among college students in USA and Thailand. Study Design, Setting, Participants, and Intervention: A convenience sample of 469 students
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from a Midwestern University in USA and 346 students from a Thailand University participated in a cross-sectional survey with a response rate of 95%. Self-administered beverage intake questionnaire (BEVQ) developed and validated by Hedrick et al. was used to collect data. This survey consisted of 26 questions including items related to beverage intake and demographic variables. Outcome, Measures and Analysis: Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, and logistic regression. Results: There was a significant difference in weight status. Among USA students, 19.1% were overweight and 7.5% obese while 6% were overweight and 2.4% obese among Thai students. Underweight was more prevalent among Thai students (19.8%) compared to USA students (4%); however Thai students (15.3520.43 fl oz) consumed more sugary beverages compared to USA students (6.909.73 fl oz) per day. There was a significant gender difference in sugary beverage consumption; males consumed more in both countries. No significant difference were observed in average amount of alcohol consumption per day between countries except hard liquor. Logistic regression analysis in USA model indicated only meal replacement drinks significantly contributed to overweight/obesity; Thai model none of the beverages predicted overweight/obesity. Conclusions and Implications: Association of calorie dense beverages consumption and weight gain need further investigation. Future studies may include total calorie intake and physical activity. Funding: None
P158 Using a Household Food Inventory to Assess Food Variety and Availability Among Mothers in Substance Abuse Recovery Elizabeth Wall-Bassett, PhD, RD, [email protected], East Carolina University, Department of Nutrition Science, Mail Stop #505, Greenville, NC 27858; K. Gearhart, MS, RD, LDN; M. Crozier, EdD, CSAC, CPP; B. Bertrand, PhD, RD; Q. Wu, PhD Objective: Using direct observation, researchers qualitatively assessed amounts and types of food items within households of mothers and their children in residential substance abuse recovery programs. Study Design, Setting, Participants, and Intervention: A 251-item Household Food Inventory (HFI) collected during two separate visits with 12-16 day intervals among a convenience sample of 11 residential substance abuse recovery program households in rural, eastern North Carolina. Outcome, Measures and Analysis: A comprehensive inventory of food or beverage items was coded and categorized into food groups based on 2010 Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate. Results were then further detail-coded. Results: There was variability among types and amounts of food items between HFIs. Households lacked fresh fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy options, lean meats, and whole grains and had an abundance of sweetened, pre-packaged, high-fat food items contradictive of the Dietary Continued on page S170