Health Promotion, Prevention
Conditions
Keywords
Health Promotion, Dietary Guidelines, Physical Activity Guidelines
Brief summary
The purpose of the challenge is to see if we, as the nutrition experts, can follow the dietary and physical activity guidelines promoted to the public. We have an opportunity to practice what we preach. Scientific evidence demonstrates, knowledge is not enough to change ones'behaviors. It is through positive approaches and lifestyle changes that behavior can be altered. By experiencing the planning, work, and motivation required to make lifestyle changes we can all be better clinicians.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMonitoring
Each week participants are asked to record electronically their fruit intake, vegetable intake and minutes of physical activity.
OTHEREducation
Monthly exercise tips handout.
Sponsors
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
17 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Regular access to the internet
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Average Cups of Fruit per Day | 12-weeks |
| Average Cups of Vegetables per Day | 12 weeks |
| Average Minutes of Physical Activity Per Week | 12-weeks |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed