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2025 journal article

Plan, Track, and Live Mindfully: Insights from the Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes Program

DIABETOLOGY, 6(5).

By: E. McCallum n, K. Nordby n, S. Aggarwal n , C. Lavelle n, C. Thomas* & C. Dunn n

author keywords: prediabetes; type 2 diabetes; lifestyle-change program; theory of planned behavior; planning; tracking; mindfulness
topics (OpenAlex): Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet; Obesity and Health Practices; Diet and metabolism studies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 2, 2025

2025 article

The Associations Between Physical Activity and Skin Carotenoid Levels in a Small Sample of Preschoolers: A Pilot Study

Hasan, F., Swift, D., Kuenze, C., You, W., Zoellner, J., Nguyen, A. J., … Kranz, S. (2025, February 5). CHILDHOOD OBESITY.

By: F. Hasan *, D. Swift *, C. Kuenze *, W. You *, J. Zoellner *, A. Nguyen *, C. Dunn n, S. Kranz *

author keywords: antioxidant; carotenoids; physical activity; preschool
topics (OpenAlex): Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress; Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet; Exercise and Physiological Responses
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 17, 2025

2023 journal article

Enrollment, Engagement, and Effectiveness of a Large-Scale Diabetes Prevention Program Using Synchronous Distance Technology

DIABETOLOGY, 4(4), 574–585.

By: C. Collins n, E. McCallum n, K. Nordby n, S. Aggarwal n , E. Griffith n , C. Thomas*, C. Dunn n

author keywords: prediabetes; national DPP; synchronous distance technology; distance learning delivery mode; lifestyle change program; diabetes prevention recognition program (DPRP)
topics (OpenAlex): Diabetes Management and Education; Mobile Health and mHealth Applications; Diabetes Management and Research
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 16, 2024

2022 journal article

Examination of Ecological Systems Contexts Within a Latino-Based Community Sport Youth Development Initiative

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 4.

By: M. Robledo n, M. Edwards n , J. Bocarro n , A. Behnke* & J. Casper n 

author keywords: Latinx adolescents; community programs; sport-for-development (SFD); Juntos; qualitative evaluation; ecological systems theory
topics (OpenAlex): Youth Development and Social Support; Physical Education and Pedagogy; Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: July 1, 2022

2021 journal article

The Gap between Perception and Reality: Obstacles to Public School Use of Produce from Small Local Farms in the Southeastern United States

HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND POLICY REVIEW, 8(1), 13–27.

By: K. Boys*  & A. Fraser*

author keywords: child nutrition; farm-to-school; food safety; foodservice; school health; agriculture
topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
TL;DR: Challenges exist in procuring produce from small farms (eg, lack of coordinated ordering, delivery, and communications processes, insufficient availability of products, and limited value-added processing), but sourcing products directly from these farms is not as onerous as perceived to be. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 22, 2021

2020 journal article

A gap analysis of farm tourism microentrepreneurial mentoring needs in North Carolina, USA

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, 10(1), 83–99.

By: B. Ferreira *, D. Morais n , A. Szabo n, B. Bowen n & S. Jakes n

author keywords: Agritourism; Farm Tourism; Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy; Microentrepreneurship; Food Systems
topics (OpenAlex): Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences; Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development; Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy
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8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 1, 2021

2019 journal article

The Impact of the Juntos Program: A Qualitative Evaluation

HISPANIC JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 41(1), 63–84.

By: A. Behnke n, A. Bodenhamer*, T. McDonald n & M. Robledo n

author keywords: Juntos; parent; adolescent; qualitative evaluation; Latina/o
topics (OpenAlex): Parental Involvement in Education; Youth Development and Social Support; Early Childhood Education and Development
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 4, 2019

2018 journal article

The Buddy Benefit: Increasing the Effectiveness of an Employee-Targeted Weight-Loss Program

Journal of Health Communication, 23(3), 272–280.

By: R. Dailey *, L. Romo n , S. Myer n, C. Thomas*, S. Aggarwal n, K. Nordby n, M. Johnson n, C. Dunn n

MeSH headings : Adult; Aged; Body Mass Index; Family / psychology; Female; Friends / psychology; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Male; Middle Aged; Occupational Health Services; Program Evaluation; Psychological Theory; Sexual Partners / psychology; Social Support; Weight Loss; Weight Reduction Programs; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Behavioral Health and Interventions; Eating Disorders and Behaviors; Obesity and Health Practices
TL;DR: It was found that a combination of high accepting and high challenging messages from buddies was associated with the greatest decrease in body mass index (BMI) as well as the greatest reduction in waist size. (via Semantic Scholar)
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5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 6, 2020

2018 journal article

Linking small fruit and vegetable farmers and institutional foodservice operations: marketing challenges and considerations

Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, 34(03), 226–238.

By: K. Boys n  & A. Fraser*

author keywords: Food safety; food systems; fruit; institutional foodservice; insurance; marketing; traceability; vegetables
topics (OpenAlex): Organic Food and Agriculture; Urban Agriculture and Sustainability; Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: May 13, 2019

2018 journal article

Parenting Behaviors, Neighborhood Quality, and Substance Use in 9th and 10th Grade Latino Males

JOURNAL OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES, 27(12), 4103–4115.

By: C. Henry *, M. Bamaca-Colbert *, C. Liu *, S. Plunkett *, B. Kern*, A. Behnke n, I. Washburn *

author keywords: Latino adolescent; Substance use; Parenting; Control; Neighborhood
topics (OpenAlex): Homelessness and Social Issues; Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development; Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 10, 2018

2018 journal article

Mindfulness Approaches and Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance, and Weight Regain

Current Obesity Reports, 7(1), 37–49.

By: C. Dunn n, M. Haubenreiser*, M. Johnson n, K. Nordby n, S. Aggarwal n , S. Myer n, C. Thomas*

author keywords: Mindful eating; Weight; Weight loss; Weight maintenance; Weight regain; Obesity; Overweight; Mindfulness; Awareness; Meditation; Acceptance-based behavior therapy (ABBT); Mindfulness-based stress reduction; Literature review
MeSH headings : Body Weight Maintenance; Feeding Behavior; Humans; Mindfulness; Obesity; Weight Gain; Weight Loss
topics (OpenAlex): Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions; Eating Disorders and Behaviors; Dietary Effects on Health
TL;DR: This review demonstrates strong support for inclusion of mindful eating as a component of weight management programs and may provide substantial benefit to the treatment of overweight and obesity. (via Semantic Scholar)
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5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Parental perceptions of coaching

International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching & Mentoring, 16(1), 66–79.

By: K. Allen , T. Baker & A. Behnke

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

EFNEP's Families Eating Smart and Moving More: Integration of Video, Social Media, and PSE in EFNEP Delivery

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 49(7), S54–S55.

By: L. Jones  n, C. Dunn n, E. Foley n, M. Burghardt*, L. Rhew*, S. van Rijn n, J. Cialone*, K. Andersen*, S. Vodika*

topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet; Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
Source: Crossref
Added: February 24, 2020

2017 journal article

Color Me Healthy for SNAP-Ed Supplemental Toolkit: A Comprehensive Approach to the Social-Ecological Model

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 49(7), S53.

By: J. Wass n, G. Hofing n, L. Goolsby n, L. Haynes-Maslow n  & C. Dunn n

topics (OpenAlex): Dye analysis and toxicity
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 20, 2020

2017 journal article

Is all parental non-involvement equal? Barriers to parental involvement and their relationship to Latino academic achievement

The Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 39(2), 323–335.

By: J. Alexander, R. Cox, A. Behnke & R. Larzelere

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: July 12, 2019

2017 journal article

Changing Attitudes and Knowledge Toward SNAP Application

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION, 32(2), 312–314.

By: C. Bird n  & J. McClelland n

author keywords: poverty; attitude; food assistance; older adult; program evaluation
MeSH headings : Adult; Aged; Attitude; Cross-Sectional Studies; Eligibility Determination / standards; Female; Food Assistance / organization & administration; Food Supply; Humans; Knowledge; Male; Middle Aged; North Carolina; Poverty
topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet; Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
TL;DR: Effective theory-based programs can improve knowledge and dispel myths concerning SNAP participation among low-income participants. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Evaluating food safety risk messages in popular cookbooks

BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL, 119(5), 1116–1129.

By: K. Levine n, A. Chaifetz* & B. Chapman n 

Contributors: K. Levine n, A. Chaifetz* & B. Chapman n 

author keywords: Cooking; Food safety; Consumer risk; Temperature; Food preparation; Recipe
topics (OpenAlex): Food Safety and Hygiene; Food Supply Chain Traceability; Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Going public: Early disclosure of food risks for the benefit of public health

Journal of Environmental Health, 79(7), 8–14.

By: B. Chapman, M. Erdozaim & D. Powell

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Is All Parental "Noninvolvement" Equal? Barriers to Involvement and Their Relationship to Latino Academic Achievement

HISPANIC JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 39(2), 169–179.

By: J. Alexander* , R. Cox *, A. Behnke n & R. Larzelere *

author keywords: Latino; adolescent; parent involvement; academic achievement
topics (OpenAlex): Parental Involvement in Education; Early Childhood Education and Development; School Choice and Performance
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Nutrition education for cardiovascular disease prevention in individuals with spinal cord injuries: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

TRIALS, 18.

By: J. Lieberman, J. McClelland n, D. Goff *, E. Racine*, M. Dulin*, W. Bauman *, J. Niemeier, M. Hirsch, H. Norton*, C. Moore*

author keywords: Spinal cord injury; Nutrition education; Cardiovascular disease prevention
MeSH headings : Adiposity; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis; Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology; Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control; Clinical Protocols; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Diet, Healthy; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; North Carolina; Nutrition Assessment; Nutritional Status; Nutritive Value; Patient Education as Topic; Research Design; Risk Factors; Risk Reduction Behavior; Spinal Cord Injuries / complications; Spinal Cord Injuries / diagnosis; Spinal Cord Injuries / physiopathology; Spinal Cord Injuries / rehabilitation; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult
topics (OpenAlex): Spinal Cord Injury Research; Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders; Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
TL;DR: The low cost and feasibility of the intervention, if shown to improve nutritional behavior, suggests that it could be implemented in rehabilitation facilities across the country and has the potential of lowering the burden of CVD and CVD risk factors in this high-risk population. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Behaviors Predictive of Weight Loss Maintenance: Six-Month Follow up of an Online Weight Management Program

Obesity: Open Access, 2(3).

By: S. Thompson*, C. Dunn, S. Aggarwal, S. Tchwenko, A. Wang, J. Rushing, C. Thomas, K. Nordby, C. Allision

topics (OpenAlex): Obesity and Health Practices
TL;DR: The identified mindfulness and healthy eating behaviors should be emphasized throughout a weight management curriculum to encourage participants to adopt behaviors that will contribute to their sustained success. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: July 10, 2019

2016 journal article

Assessment of Risk Communication about Undercooked Hamburgers by Restaurant Servers

Journal of Food Protection, 79(12), 2113–2118.

By: E. Thomas*, A. Binder n , A. McLaughlin n , L. Jaykus n, D. Hanson n , D. Powell, B. Chapman n 

Contributors: B. Chapman n , B. Chapman, D. Hanson n , D. Powell, L. Jaykus n, L. Jaykus, A. McLAUGHLIN n , E. Thomas*, A. Binder n 

author keywords: Hamburger safety; Measuring doneness of hamburgers; Risk communication
MeSH headings : Animals; Cooking; Food Handling; Food Safety; Humans; Meat Products; Restaurants; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Food Safety and Hygiene; Risk Perception and Management; Food Supply Chain Traceability
TL;DR: The majority of servers reported an unreliable method of doneness or other incorrect information related to burger doneness and safety, and the current risk communication language in the Model Food Code does not sufficiently fill these gaps. (via Semantic Scholar)
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Educating limited resource older adults for better choices to lower risk of food insecurity

International Journal of Consumer Studies, 41(2), 225–233.

By: C. Bird n  & J. McClelland n

author keywords: food money resource management; food shopping behaviors; older adult food insecurity
topics (OpenAlex): Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations; Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet; Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
TL;DR: The effectiveness of the Better Choices intervention in improving the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of participants concerning their food money resource management was determined and the methods and theories applied should be of use to educators and practitioners serving limited-resource older adult populations. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 report

Family-Centered Practice Project: Annual report to the North Carolina Division of Social Services, fiscal year 2015? 2016

In Technical Report- Not held in TRLN member libraries.

By: J. Pennel, K. Allen-Eckard, J. King & M. Latz

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Measurement of food safety culture using survey and maturity profiling tools

Food Control, 66, 174–182.

By: L. Jespersen, M. Griffiths, T. Maclaurin, B. Chapman & C. Wallace

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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