Browsing by Author "Hildebrand, Deana"
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Acceptability of best practice school lunches by high school-aged participants in an offer setting: A randomized crossover trial
Puche, Gabriela Paola (2020-12)BACKGROUND: A barrier to improving school lunch dietary quality (DQ) is perceived low acceptability, as participation, selection, and plate waste, in school settings. The purpose of this study was to investigate differences ... -
Analysis of a state police academy menu cycle for dietary quality and performance nutrition adequacy
Pepito, Bryan Michael L. (2021-12)Background: Law enforcement officers have high rates of overweight and obesity. With diet as a leading risk factor, early career nutrition interventions could be beneficial for establishing long-term healthy eating habits. ... -
Assessing the Availability and Access to Healhty Foods in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Winden, Emily Michelle (Oklahoma State University, 2014-07-01)A study of healthy food availability was conducted in the Kendall-Whittier and Eugene Field neighborhoods in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Nutrition Environment Measures Survey in Stores (NEMS-S) was used to compare the healthy ... -
Availability and Quality of Physical Activity Resources Throughout Rural and Urban Communities in Comanche County, Oklahoma
Pyles, Alexandra (Oklahoma State University, 2015-05-01)Currently, Oklahoma is ranked seventh in the nation for the highest adult obesity rates. It is necessary to investigate physical activity resources in order to improve the built environment and promote a physically active ... -
Baseline Study of Students' Consumption of School Lunch Meal Components Prior to Implementation of the Cooking for Kids: Culinary Training for Oklahoma School Nutrition Professionals
Carl, Lillian Marie (Oklahoma State University, 2015-05-01)Since implementation of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA), 2010, school cafeterias are seeing a decline in students' school meal consumption. Cooking for Kids is a 5-year program that aims to train and provide food ... -
Better Understanding the Readiness of Oklahoma School Principals in Implementing Coordinated School Health
Glazier, Sheri (Oklahoma State University, 2012-05-01)There is evidence to suggest that school health programs are one of the most efficient ways to reduce risky behavior and prevent health problems in children, however, many school health programs, specifically Coordinated ... -
Comparison of Shopping and Purchasing Preferecences at Farmers' Markets That Accept Snap Ebt and Farmers' Markets That Do Not in Oklahoma
Grady, Claire E. (Oklahoma State University, 2011-07-01)The objective of this study was to evaluate the shopping and purchasing preferences of shoppers at two different types of farmers' markets in Oklahoma; one that accepted SNAP EBT, and one that did not. Additionally, to ... -
Cooking for Kids: Culinary Training for School Nutrition Professionals Positively Affects School Nutrition Professionals’ Culinary Practices and Beliefs
Till, Jennie (2017-08-01)Changes made to the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program in response to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act 2010, resulted in major challenges for school nutrition professionals (SNPs) to efficiently ... -
Cooking for Kids: Culinary Training for School Nutrition Professionals Reduces Use of Convenience Foods Without Negatively Impacting Entree, Grain or Fruit Consumption
Powell, Bradyn Maria (2017-08-04)The 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act changed requirements for school meal nutrition, but created implementation barriers for schools including lack of kitchen infrastructure, lack of staff time and culinary skills to ... -
Does the "Veggie U" Curriculum Increase Nutritional Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, Outcome Expectations, and Preferences Related to Fruits and Vegetables in 5th Grade Children?
Fiddler, Ryan (Oklahoma State University, 2009-05-01)Experimental study on the effectiveness of a nutrition education curriculum at increasing knowledge related to fruit and vegetables, preferences for fruit and vegetables, self-efficacy for selecting fruit and vegetables, ... -
Early Childhood Teachers' Self-efficacy Toward Teaching Science: Outcomes of Professional Development
Clark, Sarah (Oklahoma State University, 2012-07-01)The teaching of science in the early childhood classrooms has slowly been decreasing. As the years have passed, the subject of science has been put on the backburner while mathematics and language arts have taken center ... -
Effect of school climate on teacher burnout, perceived health and wellbeing
Dearing, Julie (2020-12)The health and wellbeing of teachers is not only good for teachers, it is also critical for students wellbeing and academic outcomes. Using the Social Ecological Model to drive this study and considering the school climate ... -
Effects of "Cooking for Kids" on dietary quality and student consumption of school lunch
Metzinger, Katherine (2021-07)The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 challenged National School Lunch Program (NSLP) participating schools to align their lunch menus more closely with recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Cooking ... -
Effects of Increased Communication About Child Nutrition on Students', Parents', and Faculties' Satisfaction with School Lunch
Billings, Haley (2019-05)Participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) increases school age students' nutritional quality and is encouraged as a strategy to promote healthy weight. Participation is related to satisfaction with and ... -
Effects of Sleep Quality on Diet and Physical Activity in Adolescents from Low-income Families
Haffner, Kristin (2016-07-01)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the interaction of sleep quality on food energy intake, Healthy Eating Index (HEI) scores, physical activity, and screen time in low-income adolescents. Methods: This study included ... -
Evaluation of an OCES Nutrition Education Program, the Story of Benny the Traveling Bean, on First Grade Children's Willingness to Try Foods Containing Legumes
Edwards, Cassandra Star (Oklahoma State University, 2009-12-01)An OCES Nutrition Education Program, The Story of Benny the Traveling Bean, was evaluated for its impact on first grade children's willingness to try foods containing legumes. The sample included 38 first grade children ... -
Evaluation of Catch Kids Club After School Program: a Nutrition and Physical Fitness Intervention for Thrid, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Students
Rumph, Mary Katherine (Oklahoma State University, 2011-07-01)The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of CATCH Kids Club after school which focused on improving nutrition knowledge, attitude, intent, self-efficacy, behavioral capability, and behavior, and also focused ... -
Evaluation of the Oklahoma Beef Cooking School
Owen, Sarah Lilley (Oklahoma State University, 2009-05-01)The purpose of the OBCS was to offer hands-on cooking experiences using beef while providing basic nutrition education, as well as safe food preparation and cooking techniques and tips. The OBCS curriculum was composed of ... -
Evaluation of the Smarter Lunchroom Project: Broadening the Use of Behavioral Economics in Oklahoma Middle Schools
Meredith, Catherine Angela (Oklahoma State University, 2014-05-01)Childhood obesity is a major problem for American youth. Evidence suggests consumption of fruits and vegetables contributes to a healthy weight. The school environment and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are fundamental ... -
Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among Low Income Hispanic Families with Pre-School Children
Austin, Heidi Danielle (Oklahoma State University, 2008-12-01)The main purpose of this study was to assess the availability of fruits and vegetables (FV) in low-income Hispanic families with pre-school age children. The second objective was to determine the parental level of stage ...