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2023
Gray VB, Grijalva-Martinez E, Zuniga C, Buran M, Stamper N, Bianco S, SNAP-Ed Programming for College Students Experiencing Food Insecurity: A Qualitative Process-Focused Evaluation, Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2024), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2023.11.025.(opens in new window)
2017-2020
Heino, H., Dye, J., Stamper, N., Donatello, R., Bianco, S. P92 Controlling for Confounding Factors in a Multi-Component Farmers’ Market Intervention. Journal of Nutrition and Behavior,52:S59-S60, 2020(opens in new window)
Stamper, N., Doyle, P., Hernstadt, Z., McQuaid, S., Bianco, S. P94 Making On-Farm Food Safety Easy Using and Online Application. Journal of Nutrition and Behavior,52:S60-S61, 2020(opens in new window)
Mendez R, Goto K, Song C, Giampaoli J, Karnik G, Wylie A. (2019) Cultural influence on mindful eating: traditions and values as experienced by Mexican-American and non-Hispanic white parents of elementary-school children. SAGE and Global Health Promotion, https://doi.org/10.1177/1757975919878654
Nazmi A, Martinez S, Byrd A, Robinson D, Bianco S, Maguire J, Crutchfield R, Condron K & Ritchie L. (2018) A systematic review of food insecurity among US students in higher education, Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2018.1484316
Gerson A, Goto K, Wolff C. Bianco S. (2018) Let’s talk food: Elementary school students’ perceptions of school and home food environment and impact of the Harvest of the Month program on their dietary attitudes and behaviors. International Journal of Child, Youth and Family Studies. Vol. 8. DOI: 18357/ijcyfs83/4201718075
Simon A, Bianco S, Breed J, Goto K. (2018). Factors associated with food insecurity and food assistance program participation among university students. California Journal of Health Promotion (in press).
Wylie A, Pierson S, Goto K, Giampaoli J. (2018). Evaluation of a mindful eating intervention curriculum among elementary school children and their parents. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Volume 50, Issue 2, 206-208.(opens in new window)
Margolin A, Goto K, Wolff, Bianco S (2017). Let’s talk food: Elementary school students’ perceptions of school and home food environment and impact of the Harvest of the Month program on their dietary attitudes and behaviors. International Journal of Child, Youth & Family Studies 2017. Volume 8, Number 3/4.(opens in new window)
2014-2016
Pierson S, Goto K, Giampaoli J, Wylie A, Seipel B, Buffardi K. The Development of a Mindful-Eating Intervention Program among Third through Fifth Grade Elementary School Children and Their Parents. Californian Journal of Health Promotion 2016. Volume 14, Issue 3, 70-76. (PDF)
Mitchell-Brown F, Nemeth L, Cartmell K, Newman S, Goto K. (2016) A Study of Hmong Immigrants' Experience With Diabetes Education: A Community-Engaged Qualitative Study. J Transcult Nurs. 2016 Aug.(opens in new window)
Goto K, Whitten J, Giovanni M, Wolff C, Bianco S (2016). Understanding possible roles of locally-grown ethnic produce in dietary practices and food cultures: An exploratory study. Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition, 11(1):72-85. DOI:10.1080/19320248.2015.1066733.(opens in new window)
Roche A, Goto K, Zhao Y, Wolff C. (2015) “Bonding” and “bridging” social and cultural capitals: perceived factors associated with family eating practices among Hmong, Latino and white mothers and fathers. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 47(6):540-547.(opens in new window)
Song C, Goto K, Hu M, Wolff C (2015). The Impact of Social and Cultural Factors on the Consumption of Western Fast Food among Chinese Children. Community Development Journal, 50(4):709-723.DOI:10.1093/cdj/bsu067.(opens in new window)
Goto K, Whitten J, Giovanni M, Wolff C (2014). Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors Regarding Produce at Farmers’ Markets. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 12(3):71-78. (PDF)
Seipel B, Carlson SE, Bianco-Simeral S, Frigaard M, Wolff C, Goto K (2014). The Nutritional Moral of the Story: An Examination of Storybooks Used to Promote Healthy Food-Choice Behavior. Psychology and Education Journal, 51(3-4):30-41.
Chen C, Goto K, Wolff C., Bianco-Simeral S., Gruneisen K., & Gray K (2014). Cooking up diversity: impact of a multi-component, multi-cultural, experiential intervention on food and cooking behaviors among K-2 students from low-income ethnically diverse families. Appetite, 80:114-22.(opens in new window)
Chen Q, Goto K, Wolff C, Bianco-Simeral S, Zhao Y (2014).Relationships between children’s exposure to ethnic produce and their healthy dietary behaviors. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 2014. DOI:10.1007/s10903-014-0036-5.(opens in new window)
Goto K, Ominami C, Song C, Murayama N, Wolff C (2014). Globalization, localization and food culture: perceived roles of social and cultural capital in healthy child feeding in Japan. Global Health Promotion.21(1):50–58.(opens in new window)
Voorhees J, Goto K, Wolff C (2014). Overweight, hypertension, and fruit and vegetable consumption among Hmong and white middle school students. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 16:273-279.(opens in new window)
2012-2013
Zhao Y., Goto K, Wolff C, Song C, Bianco-Simeral S (2013). Relationships between Children's Food Consumption and Social and Cultural Capital Levels among Latino, Hmong, and Non-Hispanic White Parents of K–2 Children. Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition, 8(4):472-489.(opens in new window)
Gerson A, Goto K, Wolff C, Giovanni M (2013). Food, health and values: the effects of attitudes and behaviors regarding sustainable food practices on overall diet quality among college students. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 11(2):53-60. (PDF)
Goto K (2013). Local and cultural feast: Facilitating students’ learning in the area of sustainable food practices among different cultural/ethnic groups. American Dietetic Association Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Supplemental Materials. Lessons for Educators P68-77.
The Harvest of the Month (HOTM) program successfully promotes vegetable selection and consumption among first graders from low-income schools FASEB, April 2013.(opens in new window)
Frigaard M, Wolff C, Goto K, Bianco-Simeral S, Fahey T (2012). Identifying red flags: Using anthropometry measures to screen for elevated blood pressure risk in children. Infant, Child, & Adolescent Nutrition, 5(1):37-42.(opens in new window)
McCarthy E, Wolff C, Bianco-Simeral S, Goto K (2012). Promoting fruit and vegetable preferences among low-income Hispanic and White middle school students. Journal of Child Nutrition and Management, 336(2) 2012.(opens in new window)
Evans K, Goto K, Wolff C, Frigaard M, Bianco-Simeral S (2012). Teachers’ perceptions indicate success for Harvest of the Month Nutrition Education Program. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 10(1):113-124. (PDF)
Boek S, Chan K, Bianco-Simeral S, Goto K (2012). Gender and race are significant determinants of student’ food choices on a college campus. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior, 44(4):372-378.(opens in new window)
Kopping D, Nevarez H, Goto K, Morgan I, Frigaard M, Wolff C (2012). A longitudinal study of overweight, elevated blood pressure and acanthosis nigricans among low-income middle school students. Journal of School Nursing, 28(3):214-219.(opens in new window)
2010-2011
Fiori K, Wolff C, Goto K, Frigaard M, Chan K, Bianco-Simeral S (2011). Discrepancies among student school lunch preferences, menu options, and consumption patterns in a low-income northern California high school. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 9(2):29-39. (PDF)
Wood L, Wolff C, Bianco-Simeral S, Goto K (2011). Impact of a K-8 nutrition education program on student, teacher, and school-wide practices. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior, 43(4)(suppl 2):S145-S147.(opens in new window)
Voorhees J, Goto K, Bianco-Simeral S, Wolff C (2011). Impact of the Harvest of the Month Program on low-income Hmong and white middle school students. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior, 43(4)(suppl 2):S152-S154.(opens in new window)
Vue WM, Wolff C, Goto K (2011). Hmong food helps us remember who we are: Perspectives of food culture and health among Hmong women with young children. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior, 43(3):199-204.(opens in new window)
Goto K (2011). Academic researchers' roles in participatory action research, theory development, and the improvement of community-based health projects. Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice, 1(2):1-12. (PDF)
Goto K, Vue WM, Xiong T, Wolff C (2010). Use of Q methodology to analyze divergent perspectives on food, culture and health among Hmong mothers with middle school children. Food, Culture and Society, 13(2):181-200.(opens in new window)
Goto K, Pelto G, Pelletier D, Tiffany J (2010). “It really opened my eyes”: The effects on youth peer educators of participating in an action research project. Human Organization, 2010:69(2):192-199.(opens in new window)
Bergmann L, Clifford D, Wolff C (2010). Edutainment and teen modeling may spark interest in nutrition & physical activity in elementary school audiences. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior, 42:139-141.(opens in new window)

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