Snacking frequency has risen in the past decade. Adolescents may obtain up to one-third of their calories from snacks. Consequently, snacking may have a significant impact on overall, as well as, individual nutrient intake. Calcium intake is a concern for adolescents because of its potential to affect long term bone health. As part of a larger study, researchers in 10 states gathered focus group data on motivators and barriers to calcium-rich snack choices in pre-adolescents (11–12 years old) and adolescents (16–17 years old). Age was found to influence calcium-rich snack choices. Milk was a less common snack choice for older adolescents. For both age groups, soda/soft drink consumption often replaced milk as a beverage and consequently was a barrier to calcium nutriture. Eating away from home was associated with a lower intake of both milk and other calcium-rich foods.

Abstract The objective of this research was to ascertain the gender‐and ethnic‐related factors that influence what one eats. This survey was conducted using a validated, pilot‐tested questionnaire in 11 states and the District of Columbia, which were participating in the W‐182 Western Regional Research project. The results indicated that the factors that influence what one eats differ by gender and ethnicity. Men were very much influenced by likes and dislikes, and by their spouse or significant other. Women were influenced by likes and dislikes, and health. Food likes/dislikes and concerns about health and weight were among the leading four factors for all ethnic groups. Food likes/dislikes were the top factor influencing what is eaten by 51% or more of Asians, Pacific Islanders, Caucasians and Hispanics. Concern about health was the top factor for 62% and 58%, respectively, of African Americans and Native Americans.

To achieve tenure or promotion in higher education, faculty must show evidence of teaching competence, research productivity, and public service. Does the fact that directors of coordinated programs (CPs) in dietetics also have administrative responsibilities ( (1) Nyland M.K Spears S.C Myers E.F Activities of coordinated dietetic program directors compared by education background. J Am Diet Assoc. 1989; 89: 1822-1826 PubMed Google Scholar ) put them at risk for achieving tenure and promotion in higher education? Increased demands for research productivity challenge CP directors to balance these areas of responsibility. We designed this study to describe activities of former and current directors and to assess perceptions about research, tenure, and promotion.