Implementation and Evaluation of a Physical Activity and Dietary Program in Federal Incarcerated Females
| Autor: | Anna E. Greer, Susan M. DeNisco, Christine Heng, Kerry A. Milner, Rosemary Johnson |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
| Předmět: |
0301 basic medicine
Gerontology Adult Physical activity Pilot Projects Health Promotion Body Mass Index 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Resilience (network) Exercise Health Education Community and Home Care 030109 nutrition & dietetics business.industry Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Middle Aged Resilience Psychological medicine.disease Obesity Actigraphy Diet Prisons Female business Body mass index |
| Zdroj: | Journal of correctional health care : the official journal of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. 24(4) |
| ISSN: | 1940-5200 |
| Popis: | The purpose of this 3-month quasi-experimental pilot study was to examine the effect of a physical activity and dietary education program on body mass index (BMI) and resilience. Participants were given data-storing pedometers to record their physical activity, attended classes on healthy eating, and used portion control tools from http://ChooseMyPlate.gov . MyPlate usage and commissary purchases were collected weekly. BMI and resilience scores were measured at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. Twenty-nine female prisoners completed the study. There was a statistically significant reduction in BMI after 12 weeks (χ |
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