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Staffier KL, Holmes S, Karlsen MC, Kees A, Shetty P, Hauser ME. Evaluation of the reach and utilization of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's Culinary Medicine Curriculum. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1338620. [PMID: 38567252 PMCID: PMC10985187 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1338620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Introduction Despite the growing interest in "food as medicine," healthcare professionals have very limited exposure to nutrition as part of their training. Culinary medicine (CM), an evidence-based field integrating nutrition education with culinary knowledge and skills, offers one approach to fill this training gap. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine published a complimentary Culinary Medicine Curriculum (CMC) in 2019, and the objective of this study is to evaluate its reach and utilization, as well as to collect feedback from users. Methods Individuals who downloaded the CMC prior to March 1, 2022 (N = 6,162) were emailed an invitation to participate in an online, cross-sectional survey. The survey included both multiple choice and free-text questions about whether CM sessions were conducted, if and how the CMC was used, if and how it was modified for use, and additional requested resources. Free-text responses were inductively coded, and quantitative data was summarized using descriptive statistics. Results A total of 522 respondents provided consent, indicated that they had downloaded the curriculum, and completed the survey. Of the 522, 366 (70%) reported that they had not led or created any CM sessions. The top-reported reason for not leading a session was lack of time (29%). The remaining respondents who did create a CM session did so across various settings, including academic, clinical, coaching, and other settings, and a variety of professionals delivered the CMC sessions, including physicians (50%), registered dietitian nutritionists (30%), and chefs (25%). The majority of respondents (81%) modified the CMC in some way, with many using the curriculum for guidance or ideas only. Patient education materials (66%) and cooking technique instruction videos (59%) were among top requested resources. Discussion The CMC is a versatile resource that can be successfully adapted for use across various settings and by various types of health professionals and practitioners. Future research should investigate whether training in CM results in improved health outcomes for patients/clients. The curriculum will continue to grow to address the needs of users by expanding to include more digital content such as curriculum videos and cooking technique videos.
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- American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Chesterfield, MO, United States
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- American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Chesterfield, MO, United States
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- American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Chesterfield, MO, United States
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, United States
- Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States
- Internal Medicine-Obesity Medicine, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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Kirkpatrick K, Kleinberger C, Kazman J, Libretto S, Boyd C, Deuster PA. Total Force Kitchen: Exploring Active-Duty Service Member Performance Optimization Through Cooking. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 2024; 30:66-76. [PMID: 37367196 PMCID: PMC10801678 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Introduction: Obesity, overweight, and suboptimal eating habits are threats to U.S. active-duty service member (SM) nutritional fitness. Offering programs that improve diet quality and nutritional status is of high interest to military leaders. Methods: Total force kitchen (TFK) was developed as a performance-focused multicomponent program centered around culinary skills with education and skill building in key areas of nutrition, physical activity, and mindfulness. This pilot study's objectives were to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the TFK program, to make recommendations for program modification, and to determine impact on behavior, self-efficacy, and health-related outcomes. Participants were single or geographically single active-duty SMs (n = 17) who attended the 12-week, 60-h innovative culinary education and performance optimization program at a local United Service Organization facility. A mixed-method approach assessed pre- and post-program metrics, including attrition rates and participant satisfaction. Results: The TFK program retention rate was 76.5%. All participants were "somewhat satisfied" or "very satisfied" with the overall TFK program. The highest satisfaction was with the cooking-related components. Improvements in other behavioral (d = 0.39, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.17 to 0.95), self-rated health (d = 0.58, 95% CI: -0.02 to 0.16), and anthropometric measures (e.g., body fat percentage: d = -0.01, 95% CI: -0.12 to 0.10) were smaller than improvements in cooking attitudes (d = 0.66, 95% CI: 0.17 to 1.13) and self-efficacy for techniques (d = 1.80, 95% CI: 0.96 to 2.62). Participants reported positive changes in lifestyle related to what they eat and how they prepare their meals. They also highly valued active learning and instructor knowledge and enthusiasm. Discussion: This multidisciplinary evidence-based program offers ample opportunities for SMs to gain knowledge, build skills, and engage in a supportive community to optimize their performance through cooking. A successful pilot has the potential to leverage resources for the TFK program expanding its reach and impact to the larger military population and nonmilitary communities.
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- Katie Kirkpatrick
- Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Loy MH, Prisco L, Parikh C. Implementation of Virtual Integrative Oncology Shared Medical Appointment Series (VIOSMAS) Within Mixed Diagnosis Population. Integr Cancer Ther 2024; 23:15347354231223969. [PMID: 38243739 PMCID: PMC10799580 DOI: 10.1177/15347354231223969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Integrative oncology [IO] is sought-after by patients, endorsed by clinical guidelines, and valued within National Cancer Institute Centers. Shared Medical Appointments [SMA] leverage health education and social connection to deliver enhanced patient experience, population health, cost-reduction, and clinician well-being. Integrative Oncology Shared Medical Appointments increase access to integrative medicine but delivering these services via telehealth have not been evaluated. OBJECTIVE We created, and pilot tested a Virtual Integrative Oncology Shared Medical Appointment Series (VIOSMAS) to assess its feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy at an urban academic teaching hospital. METHODS The 7-session hour-long Living Well with and after Cancer series included didactics, multi-disciplinary experiential sessions, and group discussion. Topics included (1) Introduction, (2) Herbs/Botanicals/Fungi, (3) Mindful Movement, (4) Acupuncture, (5) Narratives and Nature, (6) Diet and Culinary Medicine, and (7) Vitamins/Supplements. Virtual visits via telehealth were offered to enhance patient participation during the pandemic. Outcome measures included recruitment, retention, pre/post-series patient survey and qualitative clinician feedback. RESULTS Between 9/2021 and 4/2023, 72 unique patients were recruited to 5 cohorts and had a total of 332 VIOSMAS visits. A total of 50 patients (69%) attended 4 or more of the 7-session series; 60 (83% were women); patients ranged in age from 28 to 93 years (median 66); 36 (50%) lived outside the city center; the most common cancer diagnoses were breast, lymphoma, and lung cancer. Patients were from diverse demographics. Pre-program, patients reported desiring assistance in addressing diverse symptoms including fatigue, insomnia, pain, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, anxiety, and depression. Post-series, patients reported that the VIOSMAS addressed their goals and symptoms; they also reported incorporating recommended lifestyle changes in diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management; they were satisfied with the number of sessions and telehealth format. The participating clinicians reported high levels of satisfaction with VIOSMAS. Revenue to the institution from VIOSMAS exceeded the revenue potential of equivalent time spent for individual visits while supporting extended physician-patient contact. CONCLUSION VIOSMAS is feasible for patients and clinicians, addresses patients' symptoms and questions about lifestyle and complementary therapies, and generates more revenue than individual visits. Larger implementation trials with appropriate comparison groups are recommended.
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- Michelle H. Loy
- Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
- Weill Cornell Medicine/New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Cornell University, New York, NY, USA
- Weill Cornell Medicine/New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Raber M, Brozovich J, Le T, Brown A, Saenz T, Caracostis A, Basen-Engquist K. The Bite of HOPE Small Food Business Development Program: a clinic-based culinary medicine program targeting local business owners. Transl Behav Med 2023; 13:845-850. [PMID: 37210084 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibad030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023] Open
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Culinary medicine is a popular approach to health promotion, but most programs focus on patient or provider-facing education. While laudable, these efforts do not represent the full potential for culinary medicine to impact community health. We describe a novel approach to culinary medicine at a federally qualified health center (FQHC), the HOPE Clinic: Bite of HOPE Small Food Business Development (SFBD) program. Describe the design and implementation of the Bite of HOPE SFBD program and examine initial response to the program through interviews and focus groups with past participants. The SFBD program aims to create healthy food outlets by supporting local small businesses with education, resources, and mentorship support. Former participants in the SFBD program were invited to participate in focus groups and interviews exploring their experience and perceived program impact. Three focus groups (n = 10) and nine in-depth interviews were conducted. Most participants were Black or Hispanic and all operated their businesses in the community surrounding HOPE Clinic. Five themes emerged from the data including perceived program purpose, program discovery, motivating factors to participation, perceived program impact, and suggestions for improvement. Participants expressed high satisfaction with the program and positive changes in both business development and personal eating habits. There is an opportunity to leverage the culinary medicine model to support local small food business and improve community health. The Bite of HOPE SFBD program offers an example of how clinic-based resources can expand into the surrounding environment.
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- Margaret Raber
- Department of Health Disparities Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- HOPE Clinic-Aldine Community Health Center, 3000 Aldine Mail Route Rd, Houston TX 77039, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- HOPE Clinic-Aldine Community Health Center, 3000 Aldine Mail Route Rd, Houston TX 77039, USA
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- HOPE Clinic-Aldine Community Health Center, 3000 Aldine Mail Route Rd, Houston TX 77039, USA
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- Department of Health Disparities Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Wood NI, Stone TA, Siler M, Goldstein M, Albin JL. Physician-Chef-Dietitian Partnerships for Evidence-Based Dietary Approaches to Tackling Chronic Disease: The Case for Culinary Medicine in Teaching Kitchens. J Healthc Leadersh 2023; 15:129-137. [PMID: 37520178 PMCID: PMC10378677 DOI: 10.2147/jhl.s389429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Since the middle of the 20th century, the American food environment has become increasingly ultra-processed. As a result, the prevalence of chronic, diet-related disease in the United States has skyrocketed. Meanwhile, physicians are still poorly trained in nutrition. A recent innovation that aims to address this is "culinary medicine" programming taught by teams of physicians, chefs, and registered dietitian nutritionists. Culinary medicine is an evidence-based, interprofessional field of medicine that combines culinary arts, nutrition science, and medical education to prevent and treat diet-related disease. It employs hands-on learning through healthy cooking and is typically taught in a teaching kitchen, either in-person or virtually. It can be dosed either as a patient care intervention or as experiential nutrition education for students, medical trainees, and healthcare professionals. Culinary medicine programs are effective, financially feasible, and well-received. As a result, healthcare systems and medical education programs are increasingly incorporating culinary medicine, teaching kitchens, and interprofessional nutrition education into their patient care and training models.
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- Nathan I Wood
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, MedStar Health, Washington, DC, USA
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- Moncrief Cancer Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Digestive Health Center, Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Chung ST, Krenek A, Magge SN. Childhood Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease Risk. Curr Atheroscler Rep 2023:10.1007/s11883-023-01111-4. [PMID: 37256483 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-023-01111-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The global epidemic of youth-onset obesity is tightly linked to the rising burden of cardiometabolic disease across the lifespan. While the link between childhood obesity and cardiovascular disease is established, this contemporary review summarizes recent and novel advances in this field that elucidate the mechanisms and impact of this public health issue. RECENT FINDINGS The review highlights the emerging data supporting the relationship between childhood adverse events, social determinants of health, and systemic and institutional systems as etiological factors. We also provide updates on new screening and treatment approaches including updated nutrition and dietary guidelines and benchmarks for pediatric obesity screening, novel pharmacological agents for pediatric obesity and type 2 diabetes such as glucagon-like 1 peptide receptor agonists, and we discuss the long-term safety and efficacy data on surgical management of pediatric obesity. The global burden of pediatric obesity continues to rise and is associated with accelerated and early vascular aging especially in youth with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Socio-ecological determinants of risk mediate and moderate the relationship of childhood obesity with cardiometabolic disease. Recognizing the importance of neighborhood level influences as etiological factors in the development of cardiovascular disease is critical for designing effective policies and interventions. Novel surgical and pharmacological interventions are effective pediatric weight-loss interventions, but future research is needed to assess whether these agents, within a socio-ecological framework, will be associated with abatement of the pediatric obesity epidemic and related increased cardiovascular disease risk.
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- Stephanie T Chung
- Section on Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolism, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disease, NIH Bethesda, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Section on Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolism, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disease, NIH Bethesda, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 200 N. Wolfe Street, Rubenstein Bldg, Rm 3114, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA.
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Doxey RS, Wolferz RH, Stewart KL, Goossen R, Imber L. Building Flavor and Confidence in the Kitchen: A Pilot Virtual Cooking Class on Healthy Snacking. Am J Lifestyle Med 2023; 17:64-70. [PMID: 36636388 PMCID: PMC9830242 DOI: 10.1177/15598276221125686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Cooking meals at home is associated with more healthful eating and even other healthy behaviors, such as increased physical activity, but for many there are numerous barriers to making this a reality. Healthy teaching kitchen interventions aim to help patients overcome these barriers. Our pilot program worked to address this issue by demonstrating the feasibility and acceptability of a virtual culinary medicine session designed for outpatient clinic patients. Participants were recruited from a single community primary care clinic for a virtual culinary medicine session. Of the 29 subjects who attended the class, 13 (45%) filled out the pre-course survey, and 8 (26%) filled out the post-course survey. Average participant confidence in preparing snacks at home from fresh ingredients increased from 3.62 to 4.38 out of 5 after attending this session, though the results were not statistically (OR .47; P = .172; 95% CI .16 to 1.3). Post-participation comments were overwhelmingly positive. This study showed that a virtual cooking class is feasible in a community clinic setting and is positively received. In addition, a culinary class teaching healthy cooking techniques paired with nutrition training may improve patient's confidence in the kitchen.
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- Richmond S. Doxey
- Internal Medicine, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (RSD); Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (RHW, RG); Nutrition Care Services
Department, University of Utah Health Hospitals and
Clinics, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (KLS, LI)
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- Internal Medicine, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (RSD); Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (RHW, RG); Nutrition Care Services
Department, University of Utah Health Hospitals and
Clinics, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (KLS, LI)
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- Internal Medicine, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (RSD); Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (RHW, RG); Nutrition Care Services
Department, University of Utah Health Hospitals and
Clinics, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (KLS, LI)
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- Internal Medicine, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (RSD); Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (RHW, RG); Nutrition Care Services
Department, University of Utah Health Hospitals and
Clinics, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (KLS, LI)
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- Internal Medicine, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (RSD); Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (RHW, RG); Nutrition Care Services
Department, University of Utah Health Hospitals and
Clinics, Salt Lake City, UT, USA (KLS, LI)
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Buckner L, Carter H, Crocombe D, Kargbo S, Korre M, Bhar S, Bhat S, Chakraborty D, Douglas P, Gupta M, Maitra-Nag S, Muhkerjee S, Saha A, Rajput-Ray M, Tsimpli I, Ray S. ‘Bhavishya Shakti: Empowering the Future’: establishing and evaluating a pilot community mobile teaching kitchen as an innovative model, training marginalised women to become nutrition champions and culinary health educators in Kolkata, India. BMJ Nutr Prev Health 2021; 4:405-415. [PMID: 35028512 PMCID: PMC8718852 DOI: 10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BackgroundMalnutrition is a global emergency, creating an overlapping burden on individual, public and economic health. The double burden of malnutrition affects approximately 2.3 billion adults worldwide. Following 3 years of capacity building work in Kolkata, with assistance of local volunteers and organisations, we established an empowering nutrition education model in the form of a ‘mobile teaching kitchen (MTK)’ with the aim of creating culinary health educators from lay slum-dwelling women.AimsTo evaluate the piloting of a novel MTK nutrition education platform and its effects on the participants, alongside data collection feasibility.MethodsOver 6 months, marginalised (RG Kar and Chetla slums) women underwent nutrition training using the MTK supported by dietitians, doctors and volunteers. Preintervention and postintervention assessments of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP), as well as anthropometric and clinical nutritional status of both the women and their children were recorded. The education was delivered by a ‘See One, Do One, Teach One’ approach with a final assessment of teaching delivery performed in the final session.ResultsTwelve women were trained in total, six from each slum. Statistically significant improvements were noted in sections of KAP, with improvements in nutrition knowledge (+4.8) and practices (+0.8). In addition, statistically significant positive changes were seen in ‘understanding of healthy nutrition for their children’ (p=0.02), ‘sources of protein rich food’ (p=0.02) and ‘not skipping meals if a child is ill’ (p≤0.001).ConclusionThe MTK as a public health intervention managed to educate, empower and upskill two groups of lay marginalised women into MTK Champions from the urban slums of Kolkata, India. Improvements in their nutrition KAP demonstrate just some of the effects of this programme. By the provision of healthy meals and nutritional messages, the MTK Champions are key drivers nudging improvements in nutrition and health related awareness with a ripple effect across the communities that they serve. There is potential to upscale and adapt this programme to other settings, or developing into a microenterprise model, that can help future MTK Champions earn a stable income.
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- Luke Buckner
- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro India and South Asia Regional Network, Remedy Clinic Study Group, Kolkata, India
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro India and South Asia Regional Network, Remedy Clinic Study Group, Kolkata, India
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Ulster University, Ulster, UK
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- NNEdPro India and South Asia Regional Network, Remedy Clinic Study Group, Kolkata, India
- Inner Wheel Club of Greater Calcutta, Kolkata, India
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- NNEdPro India and South Asia Regional Network, Remedy Clinic Study Group, Kolkata, India
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- NNEdPro India and South Asia Regional Network, Remedy Clinic Study Group, Kolkata, India
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- NNEdPro India and South Asia Regional Network, Remedy Clinic Study Group, Kolkata, India
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
- School of Arts and Humanities, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Ulster University, Ulster, UK
- School of the Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Gardiner P, McGonigal L, Villa A, Kovell LC, Rohela P, Cauley A, Rinker D, Olendzki B. Our Whole Lives for Hypertension and Cardiac Risk Factors (OWL-H)—Combining a Teaching Kitchen Group Visit with an Online Platform: A Feasibility Trial (Preprint). JMIR Form Res 2021; 6:e29227. [PMID: 35576575 PMCID: PMC9152723 DOI: 10.2196/29227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Hypertension (HTN) affects millions of Americans. Our Whole Lives: an eHealth toolkit for Hypertension and Cardiac Risk Factors (OWL-H) is an eHealth platform that teaches evidence-based lifestyle strategies, such mindfulness and cooking skills, to improve self-management of HTN. Objective The primary goal of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility of OWL-H combined with teaching kitchen medical group visits (TKMGVs) in a low-income population of participants with HTN. Methods We conducted a pre-post 8-week study to assess the feasibility of a hybrid program (a web-based 9-module self-management program, which includes mindfulness and Mediterranean and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet) accompanied by 3 in-person TKMGVs among patients with HTN. Data including demographics, platform use, and satisfaction after using OWL-H were examined. Outcome data collected at baseline and 8 weeks included the Mediterranean Diet Questionnaire, Hypertension Self-Care Profile Self-Efficacy Instrument, Blood Pressure Knowledge Questionnaire, and the number of self-reported blood pressure readings. For the statistical analysis, we used descriptive statistics, paired sample t tests (1-tailed), and qualitative methods. Results Of the 25 enrolled participants, 22 (88%) participants completed the study. Participants’ average age was 57 (SD 12.1) years, and 46% (11/24) of them reported a household income <US $30,000 per year. Among the 22 participants who logged in to OWL-H, the average number of mindfulness practices completed was 7 and the average number of module sessions accessed was 4. In all, 73% (16/22) of participants reported that they were “very satisfied” with using OWL-H to help manage their HTN. Participants’ blood pressure knowledge significantly increased from baseline (mean 5.58, SD 1.44) to follow-up (mean 6.13, SD 1.23; P=.03). Participants significantly increased their adherence to a Mediterranean diet from baseline (mean 7.65, SD 2.19) to follow-up (mean 9, SD 1.68; P=.004). Participants’ self-efficacy in applying heart-healthy habits, as measured by the Hypertension Self-Care Profile Self-Efficacy Instrument, increased from baseline (mean 63.67, SD 9.06) to follow-up (mean 65.54, SD 7.56; P=.14). At the 8-week follow-up, 82% (18/22) of the participants had self-reported their blood pressure on the OWL-H platform at least once during the 8 weeks. Conclusions The eHealth platform for HTN self-management, OWL-H, and accompanying in-person TKMGVs have the potential to effectively improve lifestyle management of HTN. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03974334; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03974334
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- Paula Gardiner
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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Buckner L, Carter H, Ahankari A, Banerjee R, Bhar S, Bhat S, Bhattacharya Y, Chakraborty D, Douglas P, Fitzpatrick L, Maitra-Nag S, Muhkerjee S, Ray S, Roy A, Saha A, Sayegh M, Rajput-Ray M, Tsimpli I, Ray S. Three-year review of a capacity building pilot for a sustainable regional network on food, nutrition and health systems education in India. BMJ Nutr Prev Health 2021; 4:59-68. [PMID: 34308113 PMCID: PMC8258077 DOI: 10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background In Kolkata (India), there are high rates of malnourished children (45.9%) under the age of three, impacting growth, organ development, function, and cognition. Mothers have a major role to play during this crucial development stage, with research showing nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of mothers are important determinants of childhood malnutrition. Aims To document 3 years of capacity building towards a sustainable nutrition education network in Kolkata, India, while assessing the ability to perform data collection in the form of needs assessments, impact assessments and capacity reviews. Methods Descriptive review and analysis of engagement and impact from 3 years of work by the NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, initiating locally led nutrition education interventions. Mapping to the Indian National Nutrition Strategy was also performed to review adherence to nationwide priorities surrounding nutrition and determine the wider application potential of the network. Results Two simultaneous projects were taken forward by a team of local healthcare professionals and student champions. Project 1—medical college workshops for medical student nutrition education with added focus on underserved populations, Project 2—preparation for a ‘Mobile Teaching Kitchen’ (MTK) in marginalised communities to empower local women as nutrition educators. Data collection methods used for analysing markers of impact and sustainability were semi-structured interviews of the community members, and KAP questionnaires to assess response to educational sessions. Conclusion With local support it is possible to create and sustain fieldwork for an extended period with meaningful outputs and impact. This initiative demonstrates that it is possible to use healthcare professionals, students and volunteers with low-intensity training and a low-cost approach to produce action research with considerable impact and results in rapid, reliable and robust manner.
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- Luke Buckner
- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- HALO Medical Foundation, Andur, Maharashtra, India.,School of Health Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK.,Remedy Clinic Study Group, Kolkata, India
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK.,Remedy Clinic Study Group, Kolkata, India
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK.,School of Biomedical Sciences, Ulster University of Coleraine, Coleraine, Ireland
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK.,Remedy Clinic Study Group, Kolkata, India
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK.,Remedy Clinic Study Group, Kolkata, India
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK.,Remedy Clinic Study Group, Kolkata, India
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK.,Remedy Clinic Study Group, Kolkata, India
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK
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- School of Arts and Humanities, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, St John's Innovation Centre, Cambridge, UK.,School of Biomedical Sciences, Ulster University of Coleraine, Coleraine, Ireland.,School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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The effect of chickpea broth on knee osteoarthritis—A Pilot non-randomised open-labeled clinical study. ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aimed.2020.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Roth I, Thompson-Lastad A, Thomas AU. The Quadruple Aim as a Framework for Integrative Group Medical Visits. J Altern Complement Med 2020; 26:261-264. [PMID: 31971813 PMCID: PMC7153643 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2019.0425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Isabel Roth
- Program on Integrative Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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Parks K, Polak R. Culinary Medicine: Paving the Way to Health Through Our Forks. Am J Lifestyle Med 2020; 14:51-53. [PMID: 31903082 DOI: 10.1177/1559827619871922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Recent findings reveal that suboptimal diet is responsible for more deaths than any other risk factor nationally and globally. It is estimated that with improving eating behaviors, 1 in 5 deaths can be prevented, underscoring the urgent need for effective dietary interventions.
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- Kimberly Parks
- Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (KP).,CHEF Coaching Program, Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, and Lifestyle Medicine Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel (RP)
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- Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (KP).,CHEF Coaching Program, Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, and Lifestyle Medicine Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel (RP)
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