Project YEAH Course May Improve Health in Young Adults


credit: ymcanyc.org

According to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, the new web-based course - Project YEAH (Young Adults Eating and Active for Health) - can improve health in young adults.

The course is designed to prevent excessive weight gain and implements the PRECEDE-PROCEDE method, which was based on the Community-Based Participatory Research model.


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Federal Programs Related to - Nutrition

Programs that provide information concerning the basic principles of healthful eating, food handling and preparation, and shopping skills. Includes programs on dietary choices such as vegetarianism.

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