Identifier

176

Date

2020

Document Type

Honors Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

Major

Health Studies

Concentration

Dietetics

Committee Member

Marie van der Merwe

Committee Member

Ashlyn Grace Redmond

Abstract

Numerous Americans face the diagnoses of diabetes and obesity. Lacking basic knowledge about healthy eating fuels this problem. Since many individuals are constantly on their phones, a mobile application has been developed to support physical health issues and deficiencies of nutritional knowledge by providing healthy meals through meal delivery and tutorials. Preliminary research has been conducted to determine if this app would be something the general public would benefit from. We surveyed students and faculty across the University of Memphis campus though an online portal. The preliminary research has shown that many individuals lack necessary nutrition knowledge, and we have created educational blogs to resolve this issue. The survey research has shown that individuals are open to trying new, freshly prepared foods and would benefit from a pick-up/delivery service. Continued research will record the acceptance of meals and delivery while monitoring anthropometric measurements, relating to diabetes and obesity.

Comments

Undergraduate Honor's Thesis

Library Comment

Honors thesis originally submitted to the Local University of Memphis Honor’s Thesis Repository.

Notes

Data is provided by the student.

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