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The Role Of Extension Nutrition Education In Student Achievement Of Nutrition Standards In Grades K - 3: A Descriptive Evaluation Of A School-Based Program, Mary E. Arnold, Debera Screiber
The Role Of Extension Nutrition Education In Student Achievement Of Nutrition Standards In Grades K - 3: A Descriptive Evaluation Of A School-Based Program, Mary E. Arnold, Debera Screiber
The Journal of Extension
This article reports the results of a descriptive evaluation of the impact of an in-school Extension nutrition education program in a small, very rural county. The evaluation focused on understanding the nature of the role the Extension educator plays in delivering nutrition education, the impact of the program on student learning and achievement of nutritional benchmarks, and the value of the collaboration between the schools and Extension. Results indicate that the Extension nutrition program is a valuable resource for schools in the county and that the program supports student achievement of nutrition education standards.
Emergency Food Programs: Untapped Opportunities For Extension?, Amy R. Mobley
Emergency Food Programs: Untapped Opportunities For Extension?, Amy R. Mobley
The Journal of Extension
This article reports results from a questionnaire that assessed the frequency and type of nutrition questions asked at emergency food programs to determine if Extension professionals need to increase direct outreach efforts. Emergency food program workers (n=460) were recruited via mail to complete a self-administered survey. More than one-third (38.0%) of emergency food programs reported receiving nutrition questions from clients. The most common questions were related to what foods are best for medical conditions and how to cook foods provided. Untapped training opportunities by Extension professionals for emergency food program workers may exist as it relates to nutrition and health.
Extension Newsletters And Individual Counseling: Equally Effective In Changing Worksite Wellness Participants Dietary Intakes, Kristi Chipman, Ruth Litchfield
Extension Newsletters And Individual Counseling: Equally Effective In Changing Worksite Wellness Participants Dietary Intakes, Kristi Chipman, Ruth Litchfield
The Journal of Extension
The Affordable Care Act provides impetus for Extension efforts in worksite wellness. The study reported here examined the influence of two worksite wellness interventions, newsletters and individual counseling. Surveys examined dietary and physical activity behaviors of participants pre- and post-intervention (N=157). Descriptive statistics, paired samples t-tests, and repeated measures ANOVA identified change in nutrient intakes; McNemar's Test evaluated physical activity participation. Both interventions significantly increased fruit/vegetable servings, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and dietary fiber while decreasing total fat, saturated fat, percent fat, and dietary cholesterol. There is opportunity for Extension in worksite wellness programming and research to strengthen evidence-based practice.
Experiential Cooking Programs For Low-Income Adults: Strategies For Success, Karen Franck, Michelle Vineyard, Ann Olson, Ashley Peterson
Experiential Cooking Programs For Low-Income Adults: Strategies For Success, Karen Franck, Michelle Vineyard, Ann Olson, Ashley Peterson
The Journal of Extension
Experiential cooking classes for low-income adults can help improve healthy nutrition behaviors. However, nutrition educators and Extension professionals can face challenges in successful implementation of these programs such as difficulties recruiting and retaining participants. Drawing upon lessons learned from a cooking intervention with low-income adults, this article highlights three key strategies for educators to increase program success with low-income adults. These strategies focus on the need for adequate time and facilities as well as identifying GED programs as potential partners for recruiting and retaining adult participants.
Efnep And Snap-Ed Initial Paraprofessional Training Materials And Methods, Charlene Byington, Susan Baker
Efnep And Snap-Ed Initial Paraprofessional Training Materials And Methods, Charlene Byington, Susan Baker
The Journal of Extension
Western Region EFNEP coordinators were frustrated by the apparent lack of materials available for training newly hired paraprofessional nutrition educators. An on-line survey was distributed to all EFNEP and SNAP-Ed state coordinators seeking details about initial training and available materials and requesting copies of materials for review. Results indicated diversity in training methodologies reflecting individual states' needs. Using a comprehensive document developed by the Western Region, eight states' initial training materials have been reviewed. Three reviews are posted on the EFNEP Coordinator's website hosted by Purdue University and provide a new training resource for EFNEP and SNAP-Ed program coordinators.