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Berg, Carla J.; An, Lawrence C.; Ahluwalia, Jasjit S. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2013
Given the demographic differences among two-year colleges and four-year universities and the relatively limited access to health education and campus-based health resources, this study compares the frequency of limiting dietary fat intake and exercising among two- and four-year college students. A total of 2,265 undergraduate students aged 18-25…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Student Characteristics, Eating Habits, Dietetics
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Hackmann, Debra J.; Mintah, Joseph K. – Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 2010
Inactive lifestyle behaviors are predominant in society, especially among the adult population. This study examined the issue of inactivity among college students. A pedometer was used as an intervention strategy, to increase awareness of, and motivate college students to achieve the minimum recommended amount of daily physical activity. A…
Descriptors: Measurement Equipment, Physical Activity Level, Behavior Change, Life Style
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Sullivan, Sally L.; Keating, Xiaofen Deng; Chen, Li; Guan, Jianmin; Delzeit-McIntyre, Linda; Bridges, Dwan – College Student Journal, 2008
College education is the last opportunity to educate a large segment of young adults to be physically active and develop a healthy lifestyle. This study examined minority community college student risks for cardiovascular disease, physical activity (PA) patterns, and effects of physical education and general health courses on promoting PA.…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Health Education, Health Promotion, Body Composition