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University of Georgia Mind Your Heart Pilot Study
Sponsor: University of Georgia
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn if nutrition education can improve eating habits and health outcomes in adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does participation in a 6-week nutrition education program improve dietary behaviors? 2. Does participation in the program improve health measures such as blood lipids, blood pressure, and eye nutrient levels? Participants will: 1. Visit the Institute of Gerontology at the beginning and end of the 6-week study for: * Blood draws to measure blood lipids (e.g., cholesterol) * Blood pressure measurement * Eye exams to assess nutrient levels * Completion of questionnaires about dietary habits 2. Complete online questionnaires before and after the study period 3. Participate in the Mind Your Heart program by reviewing 6 online modules over 6 weeks (approximately 20-30 minutes per module)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
37
Start Date
2022-01-20
Completion Date
2022-05-01
Last Updated
2026-06-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Mind Your Heart
The Mind Your Heart intervention is a 6-week web-based behavioral program delivered through the e-Learning Commons (eLC) platform. The program consists of six structured modules integrating evidence-based DASH diet education with mindful eating training. Content focuses on awareness of hunger and satiety cues, sensory attention to food, and self-regulation of eating behaviors. Participants also complete dietary self-monitoring and ecological momentary assessment activities to support behavior change and reinforce program content.
DASH Diet Education
The DASH Diet Education intervention is a 6-week web-based nutrition education program delivered through the e-Learning Commons (eLC) platform. The program consists of six structured modules focused on evidence-based DASH dietary recommendations and heart-healthy eating behaviors. Content includes dietary quality improvement, meal planning, portion control, label reading, and dietary self-monitoring to support behavior change.
Locations (1)
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia, United States