Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 24, 2025
06:21
Concept Development and Use of an Automated Food Intake and Eating Behavior Assessment Method
Published on: February 19, 2021
5.7K
Using a healthy snacks program on a campus with limited food access: Implications for implementing a sustainable
Trishnee Bhurosy1, Rehana Rasul2, Tammy Chung3
1Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|June 3, 2024
Summary
Students in a food desert reported high satisfaction with a healthy snacks program, appreciating the tasty, inexpensive, and convenient options. They expressed gratitude but also a need for more diverse snack choices.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Higher Education
Background:
- College campuses in food deserts present unique challenges for student access to healthy food options.
- A healthy snacks program was implemented to address these nutritional barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore student user experiences and satisfaction with a campus-based healthy snacks program.
- To identify key themes influencing student perceptions of the program.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Participants (N=51) completed an online questionnaire accessed via Quick-Response (QR) code.
- Mixed methods analyses, including thematic analysis of open-ended responses, were conducted.
Main Results:
- Most students accessed snacks in the morning (44.4%).
- High satisfaction was reported by students experiencing stress (Mean=6.58/7.00).
- Key themes included gratitude, taste, affordability, health benefits, improved well-being, and a desire for more snack variety.
Conclusions:
- The healthy snacks program demonstrated positive student reception and satisfaction.
- Further research is recommended to evaluate long-term impact and scalability to other food desert campuses.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Community Based Intervention
38
Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
38
00:55Convenience Sampling Method
8.9K
Sampling is a technique to select a portion (or subset) of the larger population and study that portion (the sample) to gain information about the population. Data are the result of sampling from a population. The sampling method ensures that samples are drawn without bias and accurately represent the population.
Convenience sampling is a non-random method of sample selection; this method selects individuals that are easily accessible and may result in biased data. For example, a marketing...
Convenience sampling is a non-random method of sample selection; this method selects individuals that are easily accessible and may result in biased data. For example, a marketing...
8.9K
01:30Specialized Care Centers and Settings-II
721
Rural Health Centers
Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers who run the centers are mostly Registered Nurse Practitioners. Here, emergency treatment is provided to critically ill or injured patients before they are transferred to the closest hospital. Fortunately, due to advancement in technology, many rural healthcare facilities and professionals have easy access to diagnostic and treatment...
Rural health centers are specialized care facilities in remote locations with very few medical personnel. The primary care providers who run the centers are mostly Registered Nurse Practitioners. Here, emergency treatment is provided to critically ill or injured patients before they are transferred to the closest hospital. Fortunately, due to advancement in technology, many rural healthcare facilities and professionals have easy access to diagnostic and treatment...
721
01:26Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
3.2K
At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, and primary healthcare.
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
3.2K
01:23Binge Eating Disorders
62
Binge eating disorder is a significant mental health condition characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive food consumption within a short period, accompanied by a perceived loss of control over eating behavior. Unlike occasional overeating, binge eating disorder is marked by distressing emotions such as guilt, shame, and anxiety following binge episodes. The disorder affects individuals across different ages and backgrounds, with profound implications for physical and psychological...
62