Low-literacy audio intervention for lowering fat intake

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to describe the development of a test about the effectiveness of nutrition counseling indicated for lowering fat consumption among individuals with low literacy rates using audio-visual materials. Subjects were prescribed to listen to a compact disc (CD) with messages suggesting low-fat food choices, while reading a food photobook displaying low-fat food. The CD and food photobook were used in conjunction with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's Minimal Contact Education for Cholesterol Change experiment.

Usage, Nutrition counseling, Audiovisual materials, Audio-visual materials

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Consumer acceptance of lower fat foods

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of supermarkets in influencing the food purchases of consumers. Shoppers' supermarket cash register receipts were collected and analyzed for nutrition information. The findings showed that purchases of high-fat items crossed all social classes. Moreover, a need for lower fat foods was identified in shoppers in all social classes. The results may guide the meal planning, health education and marketing efforts of consumers, nutritionists and food advertising personnel, respectively.

Supermarkets, Food habits

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Dietary Intervention Study in Children (DISC): intervention design and participation

Article Abstract:

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute established the Dietary Intervention Study in Children (DISC) in 1986 to evaluate the efficacy of low-fat and low-cholesterol diets in children. During its first year, DISC experienced a significantly high response rate from parents, which can be seen through the high attendance rate of its sessions. The favorable response among parents can be attributed to DISC's well-planned program which enlightened parents regarding the value of low-cholesterol diets for their children.

Children, Low-cholesterol diet, Low cholesterol diet, Diet therapy, Diet therapy for children

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