Foodways of Selected Mothers and Their Adult-Daughters in Upper East Tennessee

The similarities and differences in the food behavior, food preferences, mass media use, environmental factors and demographic characteristics of 11 selected mothers and their 15 adult-daughters in an homogenous rural area in Upper East Tennessee were studied. The degree of agreement between mother and adult-daughter in the variables named above was associated to their inter-personal communication, age, education and attitudes toward modernity and familism. A field study method, including the use of repeated interviews, based on an extensive interview-schedule was used to define similarities and differences in behaviors and attitudes of the purposively sampled group of mothers and their adult-daughters. A random sample survey method, including an interview administered, short, questionnaire, was used to discuss food behavior and mass media use with 32 randomly selected homemakers in the same county. The random sample survey data provided a check on the bias inherent in the purposive sampling of the field study mothers and their adult-daughters. In addition, the random sample survey was evaluated for its effectiveness as a method for the collection of food-ways data similar to that collected by the field study method. It was hypothesized that the adult-daughters, older (age in years); with low education (years in school); with a moderate orientation to change; and high inter-personal communication with her mother; would exhibit food behavior, food preferences and mass media use similar to her mother. In general, this hypothesis was not strongly supported. The association among the variables food behavior, food preferences, mass media use, environmental factors, inter-personal communication, age, education and attitudes toward modernity and familism was low (W = 0.276, p ≤ 0.01). A higher association (W = 0.554, p ≤ 0.001) was achieved when the variables age, education and orientation to change were not included in the computation. None of the variables associated, however, can be eliminated from consideration in the study of the transmission of food-ways or of the factors effecting changes in food-ways. Food-ways appear to be changing rapidly, as noted in this two generational study of mothers and their adult-daughters in Upper East Tennessee. Trends are discussed. Some sections of the field study interview schedule require further refinement and items may require weighting to better determine the relationships of these variables in the transmission of foodways from mother to daughter. Suggestions for refinement are made. In general, the problem of defining the transmission of foodways, even in an homogeneous area, is complex. The study of the stability of the family\u27s foodways, as exhibited by the daughter in her maturity, also is a complex problem. Evaluation of this study\u27s approach to the investigation of food-ways indicates that the random sample survey and the field study methods together, preceded by a participant-observation experience, provided the researcher with the data for statistical analysis and the understanding needed to optimize interpretation of results as well as to plan educational materials, programs or further research for the area studied. Selected food practices, food preferences, food terminology, mass media use and environmental factors affecting food practices in the Upper East Tennessee area are included for possible use in food and nutrition education materials development. In view of increasing food costs and world resource shortages, some disturbing trends in the use of food resources are noted

A Pacific Food Guide from the Children's Healthy Living PRogram

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Medical and dietetic students often co-author a column for the Daily Reflector under Dr. Kolasa's byline. The students research the topic a reader or patient has asked. Dr. Kolasa reviews their draft for technical accuracy, patient friendly language, people first language. She fact checks the study or other evidence-based reference the student provides. If a physician review is appropriate, Dr. Kolasa requests a colleague from ECU physicians to review the article. The final draft is submitted to the Reflector with the editor having the final say. The headline is written by the Reflector headline writer. The food and nutrition column has run weekly since 1987. Starting in 2020, in addition to the Daily Reflector, the article is published in daily and weekly papers owned by the Adams Publishing Group East (https://adamspg.com)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is discussing the use of sweetners to lower calorie intake compared to sweet and unsweetened alternative beverages in context of diabetes.non

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Helping Hands: A Guidebook for Volunteer Meal Providers

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Medical and dietetic students often co-author a column for the Daily Reflector under Dr. Kolasa's byline. The students research the topic a reader or patient has asked. Dr. Kolasa reviews their draft for technical accuracy, patient friendly language, people first language. She fact checks the study or other evidence-based reference the student provides. If a physician review is appropriate, Dr. Kolasa requests a colleague from ECU physicians to review the article. The final draft is submitted to the Reflector with the editor having the final say. The headline is written by the Reflector headline writer. The food and nutrition column has run weekly since 1987. Starting in 2020, in addition to the Daily Reflector, the article is published in daily and weekly papers owned by the Adams Publishing Group East (https://adamspg.com)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column shares some of the information presented at the Council on Aging's Brainiac Bootcamp and answers a question about multiple vitamin-mineral supplements. We remind consumers that supplements are not regulated by the FDA and offer a word of caution to avoid excess supplementation which can be dangerous, or supplements which may be expensive or interact with medications. Nevertheless, there are some instances when supplementation is helpful, and it is recommended to always talk with your doctor or RDN before starting one. The article ends by sharing findings from a recent study which demonstrated that older adults taking a daily senior multiple vitamin-mineral supplement may help to slow cognitive decline. It offers considerations when purchasing a multivitamin-mineral supplement and what to look for in a good quality multivitamin.Non

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Medical and dietetic students often co-author a column for the Daily Reflector under Dr. Kolasa's byline. The students research the topic a reader or patient has asked. Dr. Kolasa reviews their draft for technical accuracy, patient friendly language, people first language. She fact checks the study or other evidence-based reference the student provides. If a physician review is appropriate, Dr. Kolasa requests a colleague from ECU physicians to review the article. The final draft is submitted to the Reflector with the editor having the final say. The headline is written by the Reflector headline writer. The food and nutrition column has run weekly since 1987. Starting in 2020, in addition to the Daily Reflector, the article is published in daily and weekly papers owned by the Adams Publishing Group East (https://adamspg.com)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is highlighting the nutritional value of the herb basil and how to incorporate it into your meals.Non

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Medical and dietetic students often co-author a column for the Daily Reflector under Dr. Kolasa's byline. The students research the topic a reader or patient has asked. Dr. Kolasa reviews their draft for technical accuracy, patient friendly language, people first language. She fact checks the study or other evidence-based reference the student provides. If a physician review is appropriate, Dr. Kolasa requests a colleague from ECU physicians to review the article. The final draft is submitted to the Reflector with the editor having the final say. The headline is written by the Reflector headline writer. The food and nutrition column has run weekly since 1987. Starting in 2020, in addition to the Daily Reflector, the article is published in daily and weekly papers owned by the Adams Publishing Group East (https://adamspg.com)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. This column edition is meant to educate and inform readers about dietary strategies that are associated with decreased prostate cancer risk