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1Outpatient Nutrition Clinic, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA. renee.e.cole@amedd.army.mil
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
|March 24, 2009
Summary
This study used the PRECEDE-PROCEED model to create an intuitive eating program for military spouses, helping them reject dieting and adopt healthier lifestyles. The program design focused on participant needs and readiness for change.
Area of Science:
- Health Behavior Change
- Program Planning Models
- Nutrition Education
Background:
- Military spouses face unique challenges in maintaining healthy lifestyles.
- Dieting mentality is a common barrier to sustainable healthy eating.
- Participatory program planning is crucial for tailoring interventions to specific populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the application of a consolidated PRECEDE-PROCEED model for designing an intuitive eating program.
- To tailor the program to military spouses' readiness to reject dieting and adopt lifestyle modifications.
- To enhance program relevance and effectiveness through collaborative design.
Main Methods:
- A consolidated PRECEDE-PROCEED model guided the planning process.
- Survey research assessed demographic, epidemiological, and behavioral factors.
- Focus groups identified environmental, organizational, and policy considerations.
- Program objectives were set for each planning phase.
Main Results:
- A 10-week intuitive eating program, "My Body Knows When," was developed.
- The program aimed to increase attendance and reduce barriers to healthy eating.
- Tailoring focused on facilitating the rejection of a dieting mentality.
Conclusions:
- The consolidated PRECEDE-PROCEED model proved efficient for participatory program planning.
- This approach facilitated effective tailoring of an intuitive eating program for military spouses.
- The study highlights the value of collaborative design in health interventions.
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