Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Cindy M. T. Van der Avoort, D. S. M. Ten Haaf, J. H. M. De Vries, L. B. Verdijk, L. J. C. Van Loon, T. M. H. Eijsvogels, M. T. E. Hopman
Summary: The study found that older adults who are moderately to highly physically active tend to consume more fruit and vegetable compared to less active peers, even after correction for total energy intake. Factors such as gender, accuracy of dietary intake reporting, smoking status, education level, alcohol consumption, and body mass index have a positive impact on this relationship. These findings can help healthcare professionals in their efforts to treat and prevent chronic diseases.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ming Guan
Summary: This study found that older adults with high fruit intake had lower probability of performing vigorous & moderate level of physical activity, while those with high vegetable intake had higher probability of performing vigorous & moderate level of physical activity. Likewise, the older adults with high F&V intake and higher probability of performing vigorous level of physical activity, walk/bike activity, and vigorous/moderate fitness/leisure had less likelihood to face the risk for poor SRH outcomes.
Article
Psychology, Applied
Vera Vergeld, Shu Ling Tan, Julian Wienert, Dominique Alexandra Reinwand, Sonia Lippke
Summary: This study found that changes in motivational self-efficacy, maintenance self-efficacy, recovery self-efficacy, as well as positive and negative outcome expectancies were associated with stage progression in fruit and vegetable intake (FVI). However, changes in physical activity (PA) were not associated with stage progression.
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY-HEALTH AND WELL BEING
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Steve Amireault, Jennifer Brunet, Jordan D. Kurth, Angela J. Fong, Catherine M. Sabiston
Summary: There is no association between the rate of change in fruit and vegetable intake and the rate of change in levels of MVPA among breast cancer survivors. Baseline levels of MVPA or fruit and vegetable intake do not predict changes in the other behavior. Promoting fruit and vegetable intake does not necessarily lead to increased physical activity, and vice versa.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Richard Szewei Wang, Bing-Long Wang, Yu-Ni Huang, Thomas T. H. Wan
Summary: A 16-year longitudinal study has found that combining high physical activity and high fruit and vegetable intake can reduce the risk of cognitive decline among older adults.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Konstantinos-Georgios Papaioannou, Fawzi Kadi, Andreas Nilsson
Summary: The consumption of fruits and vegetables, specifically vegetables, is significantly associated with the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in older adults, regardless of sedentary behavior and adherence to physical activity guidelines.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Larry A. Tucker
Summary: The study found that a higher intake of fruits and vegetables is associated with longer telomeres, indicating reduced biological aging. This relationship was observed in both men and women, with vegetable intake specifically predicting telomere length in men.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sujita Pandey, Mausam Budhathoki, Dipendra Kumar Yadav
Summary: Attitudes, social influence, habit, and self-identity were significant factors influencing the intention to consume two or more servings of vegetables per day among Nepalese young adults. Additionally, self-efficacy and habit significantly influenced the actual behavior of consuming vegetables daily. However, self-efficacy did not significantly influence intention and self-identity did not significantly influence behavior.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Manuel Weber, Kai-Uwe Schmitt, Anja Frei, Milo A. Puhan, Anja M. Raab
Summary: This study investigated the needs and preferences of community-dwelling older adults regarding digital interventions to promote physical activity. The results showed specific requirements in terms of design, technological realization, delivery mode, support, and individualization/personalization among the sample. These findings can inform the development of future digital interventions specifically tailored to older adults for promoting physical activity.
Article
Physiology
Xiao-Mei Liu, Ke Wang, Zheng Zhu, Zhen-Bo Cao
Summary: This study examined the compensatory changes of different exercise durations on non-exercise physical activity (NEPA), appetite, and energy intake (EI), and found that short duration exercise led to an increase in NEPA, while long duration exercise resulted in a decrease in NEPA. Moreover, overweight adults showed a higher and delayed compensatory response compared to normal weight adults. However, energy intake remained unchanged across time, regardless of exercise duration.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jetsada Ruangsuriya, Rawiwan Wongpoomchai, Somdet Srichairatanakool, Wachiranun Sirikul, Nida Buawangpong, Penprapa Siviroj
Summary: Frailty is a concern among northern Thai elderly as they move towards an aging society. A cross-sectional study investigated the association between diets consumed by Thai elders and frailty. Consuming guava fruit and Acacia pennata vegetable was significantly associated with lower odds of frailty, with higher levels of phytochemicals and antioxidant capacity compared to other foods. These findings may be utilized in health promotion programs to prevent frailty among Thai elderly.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cesar Henrique de Carvalho Moraes, Marle dos Santos Alvarenga, Jessica Maria Muniz Moraes, Denise Cavallini Cyrillo
Summary: This study explored important psychosocial determinants of weekly frequency of fruit and vegetable intake among Brazilian adolescents, finding self-efficacy and socioeconomic status to be the major determinants of this eating behavior.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Elizabeth Beals, Andrea Deierlein, Michelle Katzow
Summary: The purpose of this review is to summarize the effectiveness of behavioral interventions in increasing vegetable intake in children in the pediatric primary care setting. Analysis of ten published studies found that parental role-modeling and frequent reminders have a positive impact on increasing children's vegetable intake, although the quality of the studies needs improvement.
CURRENT OPINION IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tania Silva-Santos, Pedro Moreira, Micaela Rodrigues, Patricia Padrao, Olivia Pinho, Pedro Norton, Altin Ndrio, Carla Goncalves
Summary: This review examined recent interventions worldwide that have successfully reduced salt intake. The results showed that health and nutritional education, nutritional education plus other interventions, and estimates of salt intake were all effective in reducing salt consumption. There was no evidence to suggest that one type of intervention was more effective than others in reducing salt intake. It is important to analyze each intervention for individuals or subpopulations and use the most suitable approaches to achieve better results.
Article
Allergy
Emmanouela Sdona, Sandra Ekstrom, Niklas Andersson, Jenny Hallberg, Susanne Rautiainen, Niclas Hakansson, Alicja Wolk, Inger Kull, Erik Melen, Anna Bergstrom
Summary: A Swedish study found that higher fruit intake at age 8 was associated with reduced asthma risk and improved lung function, while vegetable intake showed no significant association. Additionally, higher antioxidant intake at age 8 was linked to reduced asthma risk and improved lung function, especially in males and participants sensitized to aeroallergens.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Wasantha Jayawardene, Gregory Carter, Jon Agley, Beth Meyerson, Justin R. Garcia, Wendy Miller
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2019)
Letter
Education & Educational Research
Wasantha P. Jayawardene, Andrew W. Brown, John A. Dawson, Chanaka N. Kahathuduwa, Bryan Mccomb, David B. Allison
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2019)
Review
Oncology
Godfred O. Antwi, Wasantha Jayawardene, David K. Lohrmann, Emily L. Mueller
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2019)
Article
Oncology
Godfred O. Antwi, David K. Lohrmann, Wasantha Jayawardene, Angela Chow, Cecilia S. Obeng, Aaron M. Sayegh
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2019)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ruth Ann Gassman, Tapati Dutta, Jon Agley, Wasantha Jayawardene, Mikyoung Jun
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2019)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Andrew W. Brown, Douglas G. Altman, Tom Baranowski, J. Martin Bland, John A. Dawson, Nikhil Dhurandhar, Shima Dowla, Kevin R. Fontaine, Andrew Gelman, Steven B. Heymsfield, Wasantha Jayawardene, Scott W. Keith, Theodore K. Kyle, Eric Loken, J. Michael Oakes, June Stevens, Diana M. Thomas, David B. Allison
Article
Psychiatry
Jon Agley, Mikyoung Jun, Lori Eldridge, Daniel L. Agley, Yunyu Xiao, Steve Sussman, Lilian Golzarri-Arroyo, Stephanie L. Dickinson, Wasantha Jayawardene, Ruth Gassman
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness and implementation fidelity of the ACT Out! Social Issue Theater program, showing that the intervention did not significantly impact students' social-emotional competence and offline bullying, but had a small effect on cyberbullying. The research suggests that further investigation is needed to explore the bystander effect of the intervention, specifically focusing on cyberbullying and measuring bystander behavior in a larger trial randomized by schools.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wasantha Jayawardene, Lesa Huber, Jimmy McDonnell, Laurel Curran, Sarah Larson, Stephanie Dickinson, Xiwei Chen, Erika Pena, Aletha Carson, Jeanne Johnston
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impact of simultaneous use of activity trackers by humans and dogs on physical activity levels. The research utilizes an observational randomized controlled trial with four parallel groups, comparing physical activity levels based on different combinations of dog or human activity trackers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Colby J. Vorland, Andrew W. Brown, John A. Dawson, Stephanie L. Dickinson, Lilian Golzarri-Arroyo, Bridget A. Hannon, Moonseong Heo, Steven B. Heymsfield, Wasantha P. Jayawardene, Chanaka N. Kahathuduwa, Scott W. Keith, J. Michael Oakes, Carmen D. Tekwe, Lehana Thabane, David B. Allison
Summary: Randomization is an important tool in establishing causal inferences in studies related to obesity and nutrition. Maintaining scientific standards throughout the planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of such studies is crucial to avoid common errors highlighted in the article.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abdullah M. M. Alanazi, Mohammed M. Alqahtani, Maher M. Alquaimi, Tareq F. Alotaibi, Saleh S. Algarni, Taha T. Ismaeil, Ahmad A. Alanazi, Moudi M. Alasmari, Eyas A. Alhuthail, Ali M. Alasmari, Linda Gibson-Young, Wasantha P. Jayawardene
Summary: The study examined the association between substance use/misuse and COPD in a nationally representative sample in the United States, finding that adults with COPD were more likely to use tobacco products, less likely to use alcohol, and that serious psychological distress and gender played moderating roles in this association. Future studies should further investigate the factors contributing to substance use and misuse among adults with COPD.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Wasantha Jayawardene, Maria Parker, Catherine Blume, Justin McDaniel, Jon Agley
Summary: This study aimed to explore Indiana retailers' knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to the prevention of underage sales of tobacco and ENDS products and identify their needs for further education and training. The results showed that many retailers were unaware or had a limited understanding of the negative impacts of ENDS products on young people and existing regulations. Larger retailers had better knowledge and utilized prevention programs more frequently than smaller retailers. The study highlighted the need for more convenient education and training options for retailers on checking identification and refusing sales to minors.
HEALTH EDUCATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Jon Agley, Yunyu Xiao, Wasantha Jayawardene, Albert Gay, Rosemary King, Kelly Horne, Roland Walker
Summary: African Americans in the United States continue to face disproportionate risks of HIV and illicit drug use, underscoring the significance of culturally responsive prevention programs. This research brief examines the field evaluation of the Color it Real (CIR) program targeted at African American males and females aged 18 to 24, showing improvements in attitudes and knowledge related to HIV and substance use.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jon Agley, Wasantha Jayawardene, Mikyoung Jun, Daniel L. Agley, Ruth Gassman, Steve Sussman, Yunyu Xiao, Stephanie L. Dickinson
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Wasantha Jayawardene, Salih Pinar, Mohammad Torabi, Pengcheng Xun, Mustafa Ozer
TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
B. E. Meyerson, P. C. Dinh, J. D. Agley, B. J. Hill, D. N. Motley, G. A. Carter, W. Jayawardene, P. T. Ryder