Nutrition education and physical activity program for food pantry patrons

Abstract

Food insecurity and sedentary lifestyle are associated with long-term poor health outcomes and preventable chronic diseases. More than 80% adults of all races fail to meet these recommended physical activity guidelines in the United States. Lifestyle modification with eating healthy and physical activity is crucial for prevention of chronic diseases.

Authors

Manju N. Daniel
Priyanka Ghosh Roy

Author Details

Manju Daniel, PhD, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, School of Nursing, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, Illinois, USA; Priyanka Ghosh Roy, PhD, RDN, School of Health Studies, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Omega

Lead Author Affiliation

Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, Illinois, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Food Pantry Patrons, Healthy Nutrition Choices, Physical Activity

Recommended Citation

Daniel, Manju N. and Roy, Priyanka Ghosh, "Nutrition education and physical activity program for food pantry patrons" (2019). INRC (Congress). 295.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/295

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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