Browsing by Author "Lutes, Lesley D."
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How many steps/day are enough? For older adults and special populations
Tudor-Locke, Catrine; Craig, Cora L.; Aoyagi, Yukitoshi; Bell, Rhonda C.; Croteau, Karen A.; De Bourdeaudhuij, Ilse; Ewald, Ben; Gardner, Andrew W.; Hatano, Yoshiro; Lutes, Lesley D.; Matsudo, Sandra M.; Ramirez-Marrero, Farah A.; Rogers, Laura Q.; Rowe, David A.; Schmidt, Michael D.; Tully, Mark A.; Blair, Steven N. (2011)Older adults and special populations (living with disability and/or chronic illness that may limit mobility and/or physical endurance) can benefit from practicing a more physically active lifestyle, typically by increasing ... -
Predicting Treatment Success : Assessing Theoretically-Driven Constructs that Impact the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among African American Women in a Novel Peer-Delivered Small Changes Treatment Approach
DiNatale, Emily (East Carolina University, 2014)Rural African American women have greater prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and poorer treatment outcomes compared to Caucasians. Some research suggests that self-efficacy, subjective norms, and locus of control ... -
Project MENTOR+ : Mentor-led exercise with cognitive-behavioral therapy to improve perceived competence, reduce social anxiety, and increase physical activity in overweight adolescents.
Carraway, Marissa (East Carolina University, 2014)Overweight adolescents are at increased risk for peer victimization and avoidance of physical activity, thus perpetuating overweight status and peer victimization. Avenues of intervention include (1) reducing avoidance ... -
Psychological Implications of a Small Changes Approach to Weight Loss
Errickson, Marissa (East Carolina University, 2011)While a small changes approach to weight management has shown promise in helping participants lose weight, the psychological impact of this approach has yet to be determined. The present study examines changes in depression, ... -
Should providers encourage realistic weight expectations and satisfaction with lost weight in commercial weight loss programs? a preliminary study
Ames, Gretchen E.; Thomas, Colleen S.; Patel, Roshni H.; McMullen, Jillian S.; Lutes, Lesley D. (2014-08)Background Attrition is a problem among patients who participate in commercial weight loss programs. One possible explanation is that if patients are unable to reach a weight that they expect to achieve, they may be ... -
Step It Up ECU : Comparing a 10,000 Step a Day Goal to a Small, Relative Step Goal in a Pedometer-Based Physical Activity Intervention
DiNatale, Emily (East Carolina University, 2012)Pedometers have been shown to be valid and effective tools for increasing physical activity, which is associated with improved overall health. While most research encourages participants to achieve 10,000 steps per day, ... -
Take Off 4-Health: Innovative Strategies to Improve Wellness in Adolescents
Harris, Nancy G.; Briley, Alexis; Collier, David N.; Dunn, Carolyn Kusbit; Crawford, Yancey; Henes, Sarah T.; Kinner, Stephanie; Kolasa, Kathryn M.; Lutes, Lesley D.; Scripture, Lee (2010-11-09)Summer camps for weight loss are popular. We present the nutrition curriculum for a 3 week residential camp for adolescents with health risks related to obesity or type 2 diabetes. The curriculum includes a camper meal ... -
TRACIT: Comparison of Dietary Self-Monitoring Adherence Using Targeted Vs. Traditional Monitoring in Young Adults
Solar, Chelsey (East Carolina University, 2016-07-22)Obesity is a growing concern in young adult populations; however, this age group often demonstrates reduced treatment engagement and success as compared to older populations. Previous research has attempted to increase ...