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James, Delores C. S.; Efunbumi, Orisatalabi; Harville, Cedric; Sears, Cynthia – Health Educator, 2014
The goals of the study were to identify the barriers and motivators for physical activity (PA) and to assess whether these factors vary by weight status. A self-administered survey was completed by 413 African American women. Each woman provided verbal informed consent and was weighed and measured by a research team member. The participants' mean…
Descriptors: Barriers, African Americans, Females, Physical Activity Level
James, Delores C. S.; Bonds, Jennifer R. – Health Educator, 2006
The goals of this project were to 1) assess obesity status and body satisfaction among African American college students, and 2) to compare differences in these variables between students at a predominantly white university (PWU) and a historically black college and university (HBCU). Four hundred and two undergraduate females completed a…
Descriptors: Housing, Females, Wellness, Obesity
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James, Delores C. S. – Health Educator, 1998
Investigated African Americans' dietary patterns in light of national nutrition recommendations. Questionnaires and focus groups indicated that most respondents rated their diets good or excellent, but most had unhealthy eating habits. Most had recently tried to lower fat intake. Milk, whole grains, vegetables, and water were the most difficult…
Descriptors: Blacks, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Food