Nutrition Education and Behavior Change
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Which level of intervention does not fall under the Social-Ecological Approach outlined in nutrition education?

  • National legislative level (correct)
  • Community levels
  • Institutional levels
  • Individual or intrapersonal level

What aspect does research determine as a potential mediating variable leading to behavior change in eating habits?

  • Economic status of individuals
  • Social interactions during meals
  • Cultural beliefs about food (correct)
  • Knowledge of nutrition facts

Which strategy is not considered effective for nutrition education according to the provided information?

  • Multi-sectoral collaboration
  • Participation, dialogue, and discussion
  • Hands-on experience
  • Learning by memorization of nutritional guidelines (correct)

Which of the following does nutrition education aim to improve in addition to changing behavior?

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Which of the following is least likely to contribute to the effectiveness of nutrition education programs?

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What type of determinants include beliefs, attitudes, and social norms?

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Which determinant focuses on the availability and accessibility of foods in the physical environment?

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Why is knowledge alone not enough in nutrition education?

<p>Because it does not consider individual social norms and experiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must nutrition education address to be successful in influencing dietary behavior?

<p>Food-related, person-related, and social/environmental factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of assessing food-related determinants?

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Which factor is described as critical in creating policies that facilitate healthy eating?

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Which aspect is considered an economic determinant affecting dietary behavior?

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What influence does the media have on nutrition and food choices?

<p>It is a powerful influence on food choices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary biological determinant that influences food choices?

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How does sensory-specific satiety affect food choices?

<p>Causes a decreased desire for a particular food after consumption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT associated with personal-related determinants of food choice?

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What role does neophobia play in children's food experiences?

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Which of the following is a method by which individuals can learn to like new foods?

<p>Conditioning through repeated exposure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which taste is humans are biologically predisposed to prefer?

<p>Salty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influence does social conditioning have on food preferences?

<p>It helps modify an individual's food preferences over time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about taste preference is TRUE?

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Which determinant should a nutrition education program specifically target to change dietary behaviors?

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What is an essential characteristic of an effective nutrition education program?

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Which model is most commonly referenced by nutrition educators when linking knowledge to behavior change?

<p>KAB/KAP Model (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of nutrition education, what aspect should be prioritized for effective program delivery?

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Which of the following is considered a mediator in the process of behavior change according to nutrition education frameworks?

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What role does research play in the development of nutrition education strategies?

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Which concept is emphasized when education focuses on behavior change rather than solely knowledge acquisition?

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Why is it important for nutrition education to span over a sufficient duration?

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What factor is least likely to influence a person's diet-related behaviors due to their role or status?

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Which of the following practices may need improvement to support dietary changes?

<p>Cultural cooking methods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a person's income level affect their access to healthful foods?

<p>It affects eligibility for food assistance programs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is least likely to be a major source of information for nutrition-related behaviors?

<p>Celebrity endorsements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key competency that nutrition educators must develop beyond knowledge of food and nutrition?

<p>Understanding of human behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental determinant has the least impact on a person's ability to maintain a healthy diet?

<p>Availability of nutrition classes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of workplace environment is unlikely to promote healthful eating?

<p>Flexible work hours for meal preparation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about food assistance programs?

<p>They are always effective in combatting food insecurity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Biological Determinants of Food Choice

Taste, hunger, and fullness are biological factors that influence our food choices. We naturally prefer sweet and salty tastes and dislike sour and bitter tastes.

Experience with Food

Our experiences with food, especially during childhood, play a significant role in shaping our food preferences. Familiarity and repeated exposure to foods can make us like them more.

Neophobia in Children

The term 'neophobia' refers to the fear of new or unfamiliar things, including foods. Repeated exposure helps young children overcome this fear, leading them to accept new foods.

Biological & Experiential Influences on Food Preferences

People's likes and dislikes for certain foods are formed through both biological predispositions and learned experiences. This combination influences our sensory perception of food and our food choices.

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Person-Related Factors

Personal factors such as age, gender, health status, lifestyle, values, attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge about food and nutrition all influence our food choices.

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Social-Environmental Factors

Factors in the social environment, such as culture, family, friends, economic status, food availability, and media influence our food choices.

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Influence of Social Environment on Food Choice

The social environment's influence on food choice can include cultural norms (what's considered normal to eat), family traditions (meals passed down through generations), peer influence (what friends like), economic status (affordability), and the media's impact on food trends.

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Social Environment and Food Availability

The availability and cost of food, as well as food marketing and advertising, have a significant impact on our food choices. The social environment plays a major role in what we eat, making mindful choices essential.

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Intrapersonal Factors

These factors are internal to an individual and influence their food choices, including beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, skills, and social norms.

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Interpersonal Factors

These are external factors that influence food choices, like family, friends, and social groups.

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Social and Environmental Factors

These factors influence food choices by creating environments that make healthy choices easier or harder, such as access to healthy food, cultural practices, and economic factors.

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Food-Related Determinants

These factors relate to the food itself, like taste, texture, and experiences with food.

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Person-Related Determinants

These factors relate to the understanding and skills needed to make healthy food choices.

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Social and Environmental Determinants

These factors include the physical environment, like access to healthy food options, and policy decisions that impact food choices.

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Effective Nutrition Education

Nutrition education that addresses all the factors that influence food choices, including food-related, person-related, and social and environmental factors.

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Assessing Your Audience

The process of gathering information about your audience's preferences, beliefs, knowledge, and behaviors related to food.

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Person-Related Determinants of Healthy Eating

The individual's personal beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and motivations regarding healthy eating habits.

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Self-Efficacy for Dietary Change

The extent to which individuals feel they can influence their own eating habits, based on their confidence, skills, and support systems.

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Social Support for Healthy Eating

The influence of family, friends, and social networks on one's eating habits.

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Food Environment Determinants

The availability, accessibility, and affordability of healthy food options in a person's environment.

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Cultural Factors in Food Choices

The cultural norms, traditions, and practices that influence food choices within a community.

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Workplace Impact on Healthy Eating

The extent to which a person's workplace supports healthy eating habits, such as providing healthy food options, promoting physical activity, and having policies that support breastfeeding.

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Economic Determinants of Food Choices

The financial stability of individuals and families, which significantly impacts their ability to afford healthy foods.

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Media Influences on Food Choices

The exposure and influence of media on food choices, including television, social media, and advertising.

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Social-Ecological Approach to Nutrition Education

A framework for understanding the many factors that influence food choices, encompassing individual, interpersonal, institutional, community, and policy levels.

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Effective Strategies for Nutrition Education

Strategies focused on real-world application and motivation, like hands-on activities, modeling, and direct experience.

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Multi-Sectoral Collaboration in Nutrition Education

A successful approach to food education involves engaging various stakeholders, including individuals, groups, organizations, and policymakers.

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Assessing Your Audience for Nutrition Education

The process of gathering information about an audience's existing knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors related to food.

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Hands-on Experience in Nutrition Education

Activities that involve learners directly experiencing or experimenting with food, such as cooking classes or taste tests.

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Behavior-Focused Nutrition Education

Focusing on changing behaviors, not just knowledge, for better results.

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Determinants of Dietary Behavior

Factors that influence dietary habits, like taste, cost, culture, and social norms.

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Theory and Research in Nutrition Education

Applying scientific knowledge and principles to design effective nutrition education programs.

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Multilevel Interventions

Targeting multiple levels of influence for greater impact, from personal motivations to social environments.

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Diverse Communication Channels

Using various methods to convey messages and reach different audiences.

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Addressing Determinants of Change

Strategies that aim to change the specific factors that influence food choices.

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Program Evaluation

Continuously evaluating the effectiveness of a nutrition education program over time.

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Audience Assessment

Assessing the understanding, preferences, and behaviors of the target audience.

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Study Notes

Determinants of Food Choice and Dietary Change

  • Food choice and dietary change are influenced by multiple factors
  • These factors, or determinants, must be considered by nutrition educators in developing programs

Specific Outcomes

  • Describe the factors influencing human food choice and dietary behaviours
  • State the necessary competencies for effective nutrition educators
  • Describe elements that contribute to effective nutrition education programs

Why We Eat in a Particular Way?

  • People's food choices are influenced by several factors

Factors Influencing Food Choices

  • Biological determinants
  • Experience with food
  • Person-related factors
  • Social-environmental factors

Biologically Determined Behavioural Predispositions

  • Taste preferences (sweet, sour, salt, bitter, umami)
  • Hunger/fullness and sensory-specific satiety
  • Predispositions toward liking some tastes and disliking others, particularly in children

Experience with Food

  • Humans learn to like foods through physiological and social conditioning
  • Individuals' preferences and acceptance of foods are learned through family and cultural exposure to those foods
  • Repeated exposure to foods can modify people's liking for them
  • Intrapersonal factors: beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, skills, and social norms. These all strongly influence food choices
  • Interpersonal factors: family and social networks impact food choices.

Social and Environmental Factors

  • Social and environmental factors are powerful determinants
  • Physical environment influences availability of foods and access to resources
  • Cultural and social structures affect ability to make healthy choices
  • Affordability and resources impact food choices
  • Information available in the media influences food choices

Knowledge Alone is NOT Enough!

  • Multiple influences must be considered instead of just knowledge- a multifaceted approach
  • Factors include:
  • Biological determinants of food choice
  • Experiences with food
  • Physiological conditioning
  • Person-related factors (interpersonal and intrapersonal)
  • Physical/ built environment
  • Social/cultural influences
  • Economic resources
  • Information environment

Competencies Needed for Effective Nutrition Educators

  • Understand food and nutrition science, clinical nutrition, and nutritional assessment
  • Understand complexities of the food supply system and its effect on food choices and behaviours
  • Understand and apply learning theories and behaviour change theories in nutrition education
  • Conduct research and evaluate programs in nutrition education
  • Design, deliver, and implement nutrition education programs

Elements That Contribute to Effective Nutrition Education Programs

  • Focus on specific behaviours/practices
  • Identify factors influencing behaviours
  • Apply relevant theories and research

Effective Nutrition Education Programs

  • Addresses multiple levels of influences/determinants and sufficient duration, focusing on multiple channels and periods of time
  • Develops strategies to address identified determinants of behaviour
  • Uses theories and research as a guide
  • Focuses on action and behaviour change over knowledge alone

Using Theory and Research to Increase Effectiveness

  • Nutrition education is more effective focused on behaviour, not just knowledge
  • Theory organizes influences into mental maps
  • Research clarifies influences on food choices, and which variables lead to behaviour change
  • Practice uses theory to design interventions

Nutrition Education Addressing Multiple Levels of Influences

  • Biologically determined behaviours (taste, hunger/satiety)
  • Experiences with food (physiological conditioning, social conditioning)
  • Person-related factors (knowledge, skills, beliefs, attitudes, interpersonal factors)
  • Social/cultural influences (social relations, values, social norms)
  • Physical/built environment (food availability, access)
  • Economic factors (resources, price)
  • Informational environment (advertising, media)
  • All levels should be considered in education programs

Addressing Multiple Levels of Influences: Social-Ecological Approach

  • Comprehensive programs involving individual, interpersonal, community, policy, and social levels
  • Addresses multiple levels of influence in designing intervention strategies

Assessing Audiences: Checklists

  • Food-related determinants: favourite foods, comfort foods, eating cues
  • Person-related determinants: beliefs, knowledge, skills, social networks, expectations based on role
  • Social and environmental determinants: food access, supportive environment, cultural practices, access to resources

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This quiz explores key concepts in nutrition education, including the Social-Ecological Approach and effective strategies for promoting behavior change in eating habits. Test your knowledge on the variables influencing nutrition education outcomes and its goals beyond behavior modification.

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