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Using the Child as Change Agent for Preventing Childhood Obesity in Rural Georgia: Baseline Findings
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Volume 46, Number 4S, 2014 UP8 (continued) University of Hawaii at Manoa; E. Strutz, MS, Colorado State University; S. Baker, EdD; L. Bellows, PhD, MPH, RD; T. Rempe, MA, RD, Thompson School District, Student Nutrition Services; C. Schneider, MS, RD, Poudre School District, Student Nutrition Services; L. Walters, MA, Cooking with Kids, Inc; L. Zenner, MS, Healthy Kids Club, University of Colorado Health Objective: Describe implementation and evaluation of school-based intervention; accomplishments, opportunities, challenges engaging parents and working within school setting. Description: Fourth graders in 8 schools received yearlong experiential foods and activity intervention. Families concurrently participated in 1 of 4 treatments with varying levels of intervention alignment. Evaluation: Process measures assessed reach and intervention fidelity. Outcome measures assessed student BMI, plate waste, fruit/vegetable preferences, cooking attitudes and self-efficacy; physical activity of children and parents; parent eating competence and modeling behavior. Conclusions and Implications: Increased attention will be directed toward engaging parents in subsequent cohorts. Continued coordination with school priorities is essential. Funding: USDA Grant #2012-68001-19603
UP9 Using the Child as Change Agent for Preventing Childhood Obesity in Rural Georgia: Baseline Findings Marsha Davis, PhD, [email protected], The University of Georgia; 116D Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus, Athens, GA 30602; R. Christiana, PhD; C. Still, MS, RD; C. Oliver, MA; C. Crawley, MS, RD; R. Mullis, PhD, RD; R. Lewis, PhD Objective: Utilizing the child as change agent, this study will test the effectiveness of a school- and family-based program to prevent childhood obesity. Description: Data were collected at the beginning of 3rd grade in 10 schools (n¼670 children and their parents). Baseline data include children's BMI and waist circumference and parent self-report of child's eating behaviors, physical activity, and home environment. Evaluation: Description of the study sample will be presented as well as correlations between child anthropometric measures and physical activity, eating behaviors, and the home environment. Conclusions and Implications: The results will be used to inform risk factors for obesity and targets for intervention. Funding: USDA Grant #2012-68001-19625
UP10 Effects of Socioeconomic and Other Demographic Factors on Mexican-Heritage Children’s BMI Rosa Gomez-Camacho, BS, MA, [email protected], Center for Transnational Health, University of California,
USDA NIFA Poster Abstracts S191
Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616; R. Green, PhD; A. de la Torre, PhD; M. Hanbury, PhD Objective: This paper investigates socioeconomic and other demographic factors having significant effects on the obesity rates of Mexican-heritage children, ages 3 to 8 years old, in rural California. Description: This paper translates Grossman's model into reduced form equations. Grossman's model suggests good health is both an investment in child's health and is a consumption good. Evaluation: The data set includes 581 cross-sectional observations on Mexican-heritage children and their parents. The econometric approach uses a hedonic model. Conclusions and Implications: Empirical results indicate that the mother's BMI, food consumption patterns, socio-economic status, and acculturation factors have a statistically significant impact on the obesity rates in Mexican-origin children. Funding: USDA Grant #2011-68001-30167
UP11 Engaging Control Participants in a Childhood Obesity Prevention Study Targeting Mexican-Heritage Families Yvette G. Flores, PhD, ygfl[email protected], University of California, Davis, One Shields Ave, 2102 Hart Hall, Davis, CA 95616; R. D. Manzo; A. de la Torre, PhD; M. I. Rangel Objective: To develop effective community-based family workshops to recruit and engage control participants in an obesity-prevention project targeting Mexican-heritage children. Description: Overview of the Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) methodology utilized in NSFS to develop workshops for the participants in the control group. Evaluation: Researchers developed Likert scale workshop-satisfaction instruments to assess participant satisfaction and a tracking system to assess participant retention. Conclusions and Implications: CBPR strategies are a useful method for enhancing recruitment and retention of control communities in research comparison groups. Funding: USDA Grant #2011-68001-30167 Other Funding: University of California, Davis
UP12 Graduate Students’ Early Conceptualizations of Transdisciplinary Research: Insights From Innovative Visual and Textual Assessments of Scholarly Development Janet Liechty, PhD, LCSW, [email protected], University of Illinois, 1010 W. Nevada, Office 2121, Urbana, IL 61801; M. Paceley, MSW; B. McBride, PhD; B. Fiese, PhD; K. Bost, PhD; S. M. Donovan, PhD, RD Objective: Assess trainees' baseline conceptualizations of transdisciplinary (TD) childhood obesity prevention research. Continued on page S192
UP9 Using the Child as Change Agent for Preventing Childhood Obesity in Rural Georgia: Baseline Findings Marsha Davis, PhD, [email protected], The University of Georgia; 116D Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus, Athens, GA 30602; R. Christiana, PhD; C. Still, MS, RD; C. Oliver, MA; C. Crawley, MS, RD; R. Mullis, PhD, RD; R. Lewis, PhD Objective: Utilizing the child as change agent, this study will test the effectiveness of a school- and family-based program to prevent childhood obesity. Description: Data were collected at the beginning of 3rd grade in 10 schools (n¼670 children and their parents). Baseline data include children's BMI and waist circumference and parent self-report of child's eating behaviors, physical activity, and home environment. Evaluation: Description of the study sample will be presented as well as correlations between child anthropometric measures and physical activity, eating behaviors, and the home environment. Conclusions and Implications: The results will be used to inform risk factors for obesity and targets for intervention. Funding: USDA Grant #2012-68001-19625
UP10 Effects of Socioeconomic and Other Demographic Factors on Mexican-Heritage Children’s BMI Rosa Gomez-Camacho, BS, MA, [email protected], Center for Transnational Health, University of California,
USDA NIFA Poster Abstracts S191
Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616; R. Green, PhD; A. de la Torre, PhD; M. Hanbury, PhD Objective: This paper investigates socioeconomic and other demographic factors having significant effects on the obesity rates of Mexican-heritage children, ages 3 to 8 years old, in rural California. Description: This paper translates Grossman's model into reduced form equations. Grossman's model suggests good health is both an investment in child's health and is a consumption good. Evaluation: The data set includes 581 cross-sectional observations on Mexican-heritage children and their parents. The econometric approach uses a hedonic model. Conclusions and Implications: Empirical results indicate that the mother's BMI, food consumption patterns, socio-economic status, and acculturation factors have a statistically significant impact on the obesity rates in Mexican-origin children. Funding: USDA Grant #2011-68001-30167
UP11 Engaging Control Participants in a Childhood Obesity Prevention Study Targeting Mexican-Heritage Families Yvette G. Flores, PhD, ygfl[email protected], University of California, Davis, One Shields Ave, 2102 Hart Hall, Davis, CA 95616; R. D. Manzo; A. de la Torre, PhD; M. I. Rangel Objective: To develop effective community-based family workshops to recruit and engage control participants in an obesity-prevention project targeting Mexican-heritage children. Description: Overview of the Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) methodology utilized in NSFS to develop workshops for the participants in the control group. Evaluation: Researchers developed Likert scale workshop-satisfaction instruments to assess participant satisfaction and a tracking system to assess participant retention. Conclusions and Implications: CBPR strategies are a useful method for enhancing recruitment and retention of control communities in research comparison groups. Funding: USDA Grant #2011-68001-30167 Other Funding: University of California, Davis
UP12 Graduate Students’ Early Conceptualizations of Transdisciplinary Research: Insights From Innovative Visual and Textual Assessments of Scholarly Development Janet Liechty, PhD, LCSW, [email protected], University of Illinois, 1010 W. Nevada, Office 2121, Urbana, IL 61801; M. Paceley, MSW; B. McBride, PhD; B. Fiese, PhD; K. Bost, PhD; S. M. Donovan, PhD, RD Objective: Assess trainees' baseline conceptualizations of transdisciplinary (TD) childhood obesity prevention research. Continued on page S192