Brianne E McCabe1, Ronald C Plotnikoff2, Deborah L Dewar1, Clare E Collins1, David R Lubans1. 1. Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. 2. Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. ron.plotnikoff@newcastle.edu.au.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To examine potential mediators of adolescent girls' dietary behavior change in the Nutrition and Enjoyable Activity for Teen Girls (NEAT Girls) intervention for obesity prevention. METHODS:Participants were 294 adolescent girls attending 12 secondary schools located in low-income communities of New South Wales, Australia. Hypothesized social cognitive mediators of dietary behavior change were assessed using valid and reliable scales. RESULTS: The intervention effects on dietary outcomes and hypothesized mediators were not statistically significant. However, changes in hypothesized mediators were associated with changes in key dietary behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: Continued research is needed to examine effective strategies for improving dietary outcomes in youth, and to explore alternative theoretical mechanisms of dietary behavior change.
RCT Entities:
OBJECTIVES: To examine potential mediators of adolescent girls' dietary behavior change in the Nutrition and Enjoyable Activity for Teen Girls (NEAT Girls) intervention for obesity prevention. METHODS:Participants were 294 adolescent girls attending 12 secondary schools located in low-income communities of New South Wales, Australia. Hypothesized social cognitive mediators of dietary behavior change were assessed using valid and reliable scales. RESULTS: The intervention effects on dietary outcomes and hypothesized mediators were not statistically significant. However, changes in hypothesized mediators were associated with changes in key dietary behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: Continued research is needed to examine effective strategies for improving dietary outcomes in youth, and to explore alternative theoretical mechanisms of dietary behavior change.
Authors: Jade A White; Rebecca L Hagedorn; Nicole L Waterland; Makenzie L Barr; Oluremi A Famodu; Amy E Root; Adrienne A White; Sarah E Colby; Lisa Franzen-Castle; Kendra K Kattelmann; Melissa D Olfert Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2018-07-03 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Ana Carolina B Leme; Jess Haines; Lisa Tang; Karin L L Dunker; Sonia T Philippi; Mauro Fisberg; Gerson L Ferrari; Regina M Fisberg Journal: Nutrients Date: 2020-10-14 Impact factor: 5.717