Development of the Nutrition4Kids website.
Stud Health Technol Inform
; 172: 174-9, 2012.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22910520
ABSTRACT
According to the 2009 National Vital Statistics Report, cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States. Researchers have determined that consuming a diet low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is a common risk factor associated with the risk of developing several types of cancer including stomach, colorectal, breast, and pancreatic. Currently, there are few websites devoted to increasing students' knowledge about the role of a healthy diet in cancer prevention. The Nutrition4Kids website is a unique health education tool that targets youth aged 10 to 14 years. The website content and design were based on the Health Belief Model, the Information-Motivation and Behavioral Skills Model, and the principles of health literacy. The information included on the website was based on recommendations from the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund. The website contains nutrition information, recipes that emphasize the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and interactive games. The primary objectives of the Nutrition4Kids website are to 1) increase students' knowledge of how poor dietary habits can affect their health, 2) increase students' knowledge of healthy dietary habits that can reduce their risk for cancer, 3) increase students' ability to prepare healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks, 4) increase students' ability to discuss healthy eating with their family and friends, and 5) increase students' knowledge of nutrients that have healthful benefits.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Child Nutrition Disorders
/
Program Development
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Internet
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
/
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Stud Health Technol Inform
Journal subject:
INFORMATICA MEDICA
/
PESQUISA EM SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States