Developing the Theoretical Framework for a Web-based Program to Improve the Nutrition and Physical Activity of College Freshmen

An abstract of a study by Buller et al determining the success of Live Fit on Campus, a dynamic Web-based health intervention for college freshmen, is presented. Students were highly satisfied with the Web site's style and information, women more so than men. The strength of building a theory-b...

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Published inJournal of nutrition education and behavior Vol. 42; no. 4; p. S107
Main Authors Buller, Mary Klein, MA, Dunn, Andrea, PhD, Edwards, Erika, BS, Benedict, Jamie, PhD, RD, Calfas, Karen, PhD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Philadelphia Elsevier Inc 01.07.2010
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
College students
Fruits
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Health behavior
Internal Medicine
Nutrition
Vegetables
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Summary:An abstract of a study by Buller et al determining the success of Live Fit on Campus, a dynamic Web-based health intervention for college freshmen, is presented. Students were highly satisfied with the Web site's style and information, women more so than men. The strength of building a theory-based framework was evident in students spending 45% of their total minutes on the Live Fit Skills and Quizzes. The program appealed most to students contemplating a change in fruit and vegetable consumption or in action toward making a behavioral change. Live Fit on Campus can complement a student health services mission and provide nutrition and physical guidance to freshman transitioning from home to independence.
ISSN:1499-4046
1878-2620
1708-8259
DOI:10.1016/j.jneb.2010.03.097