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Multiple-Methods Needs Assessment Of California 4-H Science Education Programming, Steven M. Worker, Lynn Schmitt-Mcquitty, Andrea Ambrose, Kelley Brian, Emily Schoenfelder, Martin H. Smith Apr 2017

Multiple-Methods Needs Assessment Of California 4-H Science Education Programming, Steven M. Worker, Lynn Schmitt-Mcquitty, Andrea Ambrose, Kelley Brian, Emily Schoenfelder, Martin H. Smith

Journal of Extension

The California 4-H Science Leadership Team conducted a statewide assessment to evaluate the needs of county-based 4-H programs related to the key areas of the 4-H Science Initiative: program development and design, professional development, curricula, evaluation, partnerships, and fund development. The use of multiple qualitative data sources proved effective in identifying needs and gaps. Integrated findings provided evidence of institutionalization of 4-H Science; the assessment also revealed gaps that represent opportunities for future efforts and directions. Needs identified included intentional and systematic science programming, effective program models, professional development for staff, and consistency in messaging and branding.

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Extension Wellness Ambassadors: Individual Effects Of Participation In A Health-Focused Master Volunteer Program, Lisa T. Washburn, Lavona Traywick, Lauren Copeland, Jessica Vincent Apr 2017

Extension Wellness Ambassadors: Individual Effects Of Participation In A Health-Focused Master Volunteer Program, Lisa T. Washburn, Lavona Traywick, Lauren Copeland, Jessica Vincent

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We present findings from a pilot implementation of the Extension Wellness Ambassador Program, a health-focused master volunteer program, and briefly describe the program approach and purpose. Program participants received 40 hr of training and completed assessments of self-efficacy, physical activity, and functional fitness at baseline and 3-month follow-up. Paired-samples t-tests showed significant positive changes in mean for general self-efficacy, self-efficacy for practicing health behaviors, physical activity, and nearly all functional fitness measures. Our findings demonstrate that participation in a health-focused master volunteer program can positively influence participants' lifestyle behaviors as they work to improve health and quality of life in …

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Defining And Developing Curricula In The Context Of Cooperative Extension, Martin H. Smith, Steven M. Worker, Cheryl L. Meehan, Lynn Schmitt-Mcquitty, Andrea Ambrose, Kelley Brian, Emily Schoenfelder Apr 2017

Defining And Developing Curricula In The Context Of Cooperative Extension, Martin H. Smith, Steven M. Worker, Cheryl L. Meehan, Lynn Schmitt-Mcquitty, Andrea Ambrose, Kelley Brian, Emily Schoenfelder

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Effective curricula are considered to be the cornerstone of successful programming in Extension. However, there is no universal operationalized definition of the term curriculum as it applies to Extension. Additionally, the development of curricula requires a systematic process that takes into account numerous factors. We provide an operational definition of curriculum by describing the parts of a curriculum, discussing the organization of those elements, and recommending theoretical frameworks that complement the learn-by-doing approach used in Extension. We also describe strategies to guide curriculum development, adaptation, and evaluation that will help advance the potential of Extension curricula to achieve their intended …

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Evaluation Of An Extension-Delivered Resource For Accelerating Progress In Childhood Obesity Prevention: The Bepa-Toolkit, Katherine B. Gunter, Patrick Abi Nader, Amanda Armington, John C. Hicks, Deborah John Apr 2017

Evaluation Of An Extension-Delivered Resource For Accelerating Progress In Childhood Obesity Prevention: The Bepa-Toolkit, Katherine B. Gunter, Patrick Abi Nader, Amanda Armington, John C. Hicks, Deborah John

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The Balanced Energy Physical Activity Toolkit, or the BEPA-Toolkit, supports physical activity (PA) programming via Extension in elementary schools. In a pilot study, we evaluated the effectiveness of the BEPA-Toolkit as used by teachers through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education partnerships. We surveyed teachers (n = 57) regarding their use of the kit and examined associations between teacher use of the kit and objectively measured PA of students (n = 1,103). Over 80% of responders reported that the BEPA-Toolkit provided additional opportunities for PA, and children regularly exposed to the kit were more active than those having less exposure to …

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Demonstrating Impact Through Replicable Analysis: Implications Of An Evaluation Of Arkansas's Expanded Food And Nutrition Education Program, Josh Phelps, Allison Brite-Lane, Tina Crook, Reza Hakkak, Serena Fuller Apr 2017

Demonstrating Impact Through Replicable Analysis: Implications Of An Evaluation Of Arkansas's Expanded Food And Nutrition Education Program, Josh Phelps, Allison Brite-Lane, Tina Crook, Reza Hakkak, Serena Fuller

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The evaluation described in this article focused on the effectiveness of Arkansas's Extension-based Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) but demonstrates an analytic approach that may be useful across Extension programs. We analyzed data from 1,810 Arkansas EFNEP participants' entry and exit Behavior Checklists to assess reliability of the checklist tool and explore behavior changes. The results demonstrate continued effectiveness of Arkansas EFNEP in delivering impactful health-related programming. Details of our process may provide direction for program leaders in determining which programmatic areas need attention to improve outcomes and in identifying best practices within particular program areas.

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Opportunities For Meeting Educational Needs Of Aging Adults: Listening To Limited-Resource Older Homeowners, Kathleen R. Parrott, Sung-Jin Lee, Valerie L. Giddings, Sheryl Renee Robinson, Gene Brown Feb 2017

Opportunities For Meeting Educational Needs Of Aging Adults: Listening To Limited-Resource Older Homeowners, Kathleen R. Parrott, Sung-Jin Lee, Valerie L. Giddings, Sheryl Renee Robinson, Gene Brown

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We present descriptive findings from a North Carolina study of 30 limited-resource older homeowners who want to age in place, and we relate those findings to opportunities for outreach education. We grouped the findings from extensive participant interviews into five key areas. For two of those areas—health conditions and financial situation—critical educational content is needed. In addition, by understanding issues and attitudes related to the other key areas—neighborhood, family, and church/religion—Extension and other outreach professionals can develop and market educational programs that better address older adults' needs.

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Development Of A Health Survey Instrument For 5- To 8-Year-Old Youths, Marisa Neelon, Kelley Brian, Anne M. Iaccopucci, Kendra M. Lewis, Steven M. Worker Feb 2017

Development Of A Health Survey Instrument For 5- To 8-Year-Old Youths, Marisa Neelon, Kelley Brian, Anne M. Iaccopucci, Kendra M. Lewis, Steven M. Worker

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Measuring program outcomes is required for documenting effectiveness of interventions with youths participating in programs funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) initiative. The California CYFAR program provided programming for youths aged 5–8, which necessitated the development of an age-appropriate survey measure. Evaluating younger youths to assess healthful living outcomes is challenging, especially with youths in kindergarten through second grade. This article addresses development and testing of the measure and resultant lessons learned. Recommendations for developing an evaluation survey for younger youths are provided.

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Good Agricultural Practices Certification For Small-Scale Produce Processors: A Case Of Food Safety, Barrett Vaughan, Demetrius Hooks, Miles Robinson Dec 2016

Good Agricultural Practices Certification For Small-Scale Produce Processors: A Case Of Food Safety, Barrett Vaughan, Demetrius Hooks, Miles Robinson

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A case study illustrates both the process undertaken by a small produce-processing facility to become certified as having food safety good agricultural practices (GAP) and associated assistance provided by Extension. Information was collected from four U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service audits conducted over 2 years. The audits resulted in certification of the facility for processing southern peas and leafy greens at the Harmonized GAP with Global Markets Program Intermediate Level. The case study details the changes the facility implemented to become compliant with the requirements identified during the audits. It was concluded that broad and extensive Extension training …

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Ya4-H! Youth Advocates For Health: Impact Of A 4-H Teens-As-Teachers Program, Mary E. Arnold, Jeffrey M. Flesch, Carolyn Ashton, Lynette Black Dec 2016

Ya4-H! Youth Advocates For Health: Impact Of A 4-H Teens-As-Teachers Program, Mary E. Arnold, Jeffrey M. Flesch, Carolyn Ashton, Lynette Black

Journal of Extension

This article reports the results of an evaluation of the YA4-H! Youth Advocates for Health—Teens as Teachers program. Consistent with previous research on the impact of teen teaching, the teens participating in the program gained confidence and skill with regard to teaching younger youths. The program also affected the teens' understanding that they are role models for younger youths and their desire to be role models. Additionally, the teens learned the content they taught and adopted new healthful behaviors. These results are promising and add to the growing body of evidence suggesting that teens learn and adopt practices they teach …

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Sharing Resources: A Bistate Extension Specialist Position, Londa Nwadike, Jo Britt-Rankin, Paula Peters Dec 2016

Sharing Resources: A Bistate Extension Specialist Position, Londa Nwadike, Jo Britt-Rankin, Paula Peters

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As Extension budgets across the United States continue to tighten, sharing a specialist between states could become an increasingly effective way to provide high-quality programming at a lower total cost. This article describes the working modalities, benefits, challenges, and outputs of an existing two-state Extension consumer food safety specialist position. Overall, this bistate position has been beneficial to both states involved. The model could be implemented in other states, and the descriptions of aspects of the position provided in this article may be instructive for states considering such an option.

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Climate Change Challenges For Extension Educators: Technical Capacity And Cultural Attitudes, Terrie A. Becerra, Gerad Middendorf, Amber Campbell, Peter Tomlinson Dec 2016

Climate Change Challenges For Extension Educators: Technical Capacity And Cultural Attitudes, Terrie A. Becerra, Gerad Middendorf, Amber Campbell, Peter Tomlinson

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We surveyed Extension educators in the southern Great Plains about their attitudes and beliefs regarding climate change, their interactions with constituents surrounding climate change, and challenges they face in engaging constituents on the topic of climate change. Production-oriented and sociocultural challenges in meeting constituents' information needs exist. Educators reported (a) lacking capacity for addressing climate change issues and (b) needing information, especially regarding drought and extreme or unseasonable weather events and related management practices. Educators also identified a need for more educational resources, including print materials and online decision aids. Implications are relevant to educators working beyond the study area …

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Evaluating An Integrated Nutrition And Parenting Education Program For Preschoolers And Their Parents, Yaebin Kim Oct 2016

Evaluating An Integrated Nutrition And Parenting Education Program For Preschoolers And Their Parents, Yaebin Kim

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The main purpose of the study described in this article was to test the effectiveness of Little Books and Little Cooks, a 7-week integrated nutrition and parenting education intervention designed to improve eating habits of families, strengthen relationships between parents and their children, and improve preschoolers' cooking skills. Participant families showed promising change related to enhancing children's cooking skills, along with improved parent-child interactions, eating behaviors among children, and feeding practices of parents. These findings suggest that a multidisciplinary, integrated approach addressing both nutrition and parenting is an effective way to help parents guide their children toward healthful eating behaviors.

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Million Hearts: Key To Collaboration To Reduce Heart Disease, Patricia Brinkman Oct 2016

Million Hearts: Key To Collaboration To Reduce Heart Disease, Patricia Brinkman

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Extension has taught successful classes to address heart disease, yet heart disease remains the number one killer in the United States. The U.S. government's Million Hearts initiative seeks collaboration among colleges, local and state health departments, Extension and other organizations, and medical providers in imparting a consistent message when educating the public about heart disease. Extension plays a key role in conveying this message and promoting cultural adaptations related to food preferences and meal preparation that will help people make necessary behavior changes. Partnering around the same message could improve Extension's ability to reduce the risk of heart disease and …

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Assessment Of The Impact Of Viticulture Extension Programs In Virginia, Gustavo F.C. Ferreira, Tremain Hatch, Tony K. Wolf Oct 2016

Assessment Of The Impact Of Viticulture Extension Programs In Virginia, Gustavo F.C. Ferreira, Tremain Hatch, Tony K. Wolf

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The study discussed in this article assessed the impact of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) on the Virginia wine grape industry. An online survey was developed and administered to members of the Virginia Vineyards Association. The results indicate that the resources and recommendations VCE and Virginia Tech have provided have been beneficial to Virginia grape growers, although growers who operate larger farms, produce wine commercially, or have higher levels of viticulture training are less likely to benefit from the relevant programs. Growers operating near where the programs are often delivered and those with higher levels of experience have benefited the most.

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Marathon Month Promotes Healthful Lifestyles For Extension Employees, Joseph L. Donaldson, Beth A. Bell, John J. Toman, Shirley Hastings Oct 2016

Marathon Month Promotes Healthful Lifestyles For Extension Employees, Joseph L. Donaldson, Beth A. Bell, John J. Toman, Shirley Hastings

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This article describes Marathon Month, a workplace wellness program for Extension employees. The program promoted physical activity by challenging employees to walk or run the length of a marathon (26.2 mi) or half marathon (13.1 mi) over the course of 1 month. Of the 317 participants, 90% achieved a self-set goal of completing a full or half marathon, and 31% reported losing weight, with an average weight loss of 4.2 lb per person. Another reported benefit was increased workplace camaraderie. A number of practical ideas, such as sending email reminders and using social media, are provided to facilitate replication in …

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Evaluating Nutrition Education Programming By Using A Dietary Screener, Jennifer Schultz, Ruth Litchfield Oct 2016

Evaluating Nutrition Education Programming By Using A Dietary Screener, Jennifer Schultz, Ruth Litchfield

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Short dietary assessment instruments known as screeners have potential for use in evaluating nutrition education programming because detecting change in dietary intake can demonstrate movement toward program goals. Using screeners results in objective dietary intake data but involves less administrative time, training, and cost than other evaluation methods. This article describes use of the Block Screener for Fruits, Vegetables, and Fiber (BSFVF) as a pre- and posteducation evaluation tool for an Extension nutrition education program. Findings showed that graduates’ intakes of fruits, vegetables, fiber, and certain nutrients significantly increased. Implications related to use of the BSFVF for evaluation of routine …

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Anger Management Program Participants Gain Behavioral Changes In Interpersonal Relationships, Suzanne Pish, Teresa Clark-Jones, Cheryl Eschbach, Holly Tiret Oct 2016

Anger Management Program Participants Gain Behavioral Changes In Interpersonal Relationships, Suzanne Pish, Teresa Clark-Jones, Cheryl Eschbach, Holly Tiret

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RELAX: Alternatives to Anger is an educational anger management program that helps adults understand and manage anger, develop communication skills, manage stress, and make positive behavioral changes in their interpersonal relationships. A sample of 1,168 evaluation surveys were collected from RELAX: Alternatives to Anger participants over 3 program years (2013–2015). A dependent t-test on the mean composite scores for the group and calculation of individual preprogram-to-postprogram change scores showed that the program was effective overall. The RELAX: Alternatives to Anger curriculum is appropriate for workplace wellness programs, Extension programming for audiences such as farm families and 4-H volunteers, and Extension …

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Master Gardener–Led Lessons Increase Knowledge In Gardening And Environmental Science For Iowa Summer Camp Youth, Bruce J. Black, Cynthia Haynes, Denny Schrock, Kevin Duerfeldt Oct 2016

Master Gardener–Led Lessons Increase Knowledge In Gardening And Environmental Science For Iowa Summer Camp Youth, Bruce J. Black, Cynthia Haynes, Denny Schrock, Kevin Duerfeldt

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Gardening and nutrition lessons for children can affect knowledge, actions, and behaviors that support more healthful lifestyles. The objective of the study described in this article was to determine the effectiveness of a master gardener–led education program for youth at a week-long summer camp in Iowa. Garden knowledge was assessed via a pretest, a posttest, and a 6-month follow-up. Campers increased their garden knowledge after the week-long camp. In addition, a 6-month follow-up questionnaire was mailed to parents to obtain information about changes in participants' behaviors. More than 75% of parents noticed positive garden-related behavior changes in their children.

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Systematic Review Of Physical Activity Objectives In Extension Strategic Plans: Findings And Implications For Improved Public Health Impact, Samantha M. Harden, Anne Lindsay, Alicia Everette, Katherine B. Gunter Oct 2016

Systematic Review Of Physical Activity Objectives In Extension Strategic Plans: Findings And Implications For Improved Public Health Impact, Samantha M. Harden, Anne Lindsay, Alicia Everette, Katherine B. Gunter

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Extension programming that incorporates both physical activity and dietary behaviors is necessary for the prevention of certain chronic diseases, including obesity. The purpose of the study presented here was to systematically identify the presence of physical activity objectives in the strategic plan for each Extension system in the United States. Few Extension systems (13) included physical activity in their strategic plans, yet lack of inclusion of physical activity in a strategic plan may limit the degree to which a system supports physical activity objectives and outcomes. As strategic plans lead to strategic thinking, the integration of physical activity objectives may …

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Evaluating The Feasibility Of A Gardening And Nutrition Intervention With A Matched Contact-Control Physical Activity Intervention Targeting Youth, Ramine Alexander, Jennie Hill, Karissa Grier, Lorien Macauley, Alisa Mckenzie, Tadashi Totten, Kathleen Porter, Jamie M. Zoellner Oct 2016

Evaluating The Feasibility Of A Gardening And Nutrition Intervention With A Matched Contact-Control Physical Activity Intervention Targeting Youth, Ramine Alexander, Jennie Hill, Karissa Grier, Lorien Macauley, Alisa Mckenzie, Tadashi Totten, Kathleen Porter, Jamie M. Zoellner

Journal of Extension

The study reported here involved Cooperative Extension as a key research partner and was guided by a community-based participatory research approach and a feasibility study framework. The research objective was to assess four indicators of feasibility (i.e., acceptability, demand, implementation, and limited-effectiveness) of a gardening and nutrition program delivered at three youth community sites as compared to a matched contact-control physical activity intervention delivered at three different youth community sites. Conducted in a medically underserved region, the mixed-methods, quasi-experimental study revealed numerous opportunities for and barriers to increasing youths' willingness to try fruits and vegetables and increasing physical activity among …

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Factors Related To Motivating Adult Somalis With Refugee Status To Volunteer For 4-H, Mitchell D. Mason, Kristy L. Ouellette Oct 2016

Factors Related To Motivating Adult Somalis With Refugee Status To Volunteer For 4-H, Mitchell D. Mason, Kristy L. Ouellette

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Focus group interviews were held with adult Somali immigrants to assess their likelihood of volunteering for 4-H in Maine. This qualitative study was undertaken to identify best practices for engaging the growing Somali-Mainer population as a volunteer base. Results of the study demonstrate that Somali immigrant adults are willing to volunteer for 4-H when the outcome will be higher academic achievement for their children and when volunteering matches their cultural expectation of helping others. Additionally, Somali adults reported limitations related to their ability to volunteer, particularly language barriers and child-care commitments.

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Utility Of The Living (Well Through) Intergenerational Fitness And Exercise Program As A County-Delivered Extension Program, Ashleigh J. Sowle, Sarah L. Francis, Jennifer A. Margrett, Warren D. Franke Aug 2016

Utility Of The Living (Well Through) Intergenerational Fitness And Exercise Program As A County-Delivered Extension Program, Ashleigh J. Sowle, Sarah L. Francis, Jennifer A. Margrett, Warren D. Franke

Journal of Extension

Rural-residing older adults are not participating in regular physical activity. Extension is in an excellent position to fill this programming void through transdisciplinary programming such as the Living (well through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise (LIFE) program. Qualitative evaluation was conducted to assess the LIFE program's utility as an Extension-delivered program. Nearly all LIFE program managers were satisfied with the program and were likely to recommend it to others. Best liked program features and attributes were the ready-to-use curriculum, corresponding training, and intergenerational and rural focuses. These results suggest that the LIFE program is viewed as appropriate for delivery by Extension.

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New Approach To School Health Initiatives: Using Fitness Measures Instead Of Body Mass Index To Evaluate Outcomes, Joshua Phelps, Amanda Smith, Stephany Parker, Janice Hermann Aug 2016

New Approach To School Health Initiatives: Using Fitness Measures Instead Of Body Mass Index To Evaluate Outcomes, Joshua Phelps, Amanda Smith, Stephany Parker, Janice Hermann

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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service provided elementary school students with a program that included a noncompetitive physical activity component: circuit training that combined cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility activities without requiring high skill levels. The intent was to improve fitness without focusing on body mass index as an indicator of fitness. Youths (111) in grades 3–5 underwent President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition testing at baseline and program completion. Significant improvements were observed in average fitness measures among youths who participated in the circuit training. Extension professionals looking for new tools to use with school-based physical activity programs may consider circuit …

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Adolescent Healthful Foods Inventory: Development Of An Instrument To Assess Adolescents' Willingness To Consume Healthful Foods, Amber B. Mcguerty, Melissa Cater, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul, Georgianna Tuuri Aug 2016

Adolescent Healthful Foods Inventory: Development Of An Instrument To Assess Adolescents' Willingness To Consume Healthful Foods, Amber B. Mcguerty, Melissa Cater, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul, Georgianna Tuuri

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Interventions to increase adolescents' healthful food and beverage consumption often fail to demonstrate change. An alternative is to measure a shift in willingness to consume these items as an indicator of movement toward change. A survey was developed to estimate willingness to consume a variety of foods and beverages. Twenty items were identified from five focus group interviews with adolescents. A survey of 234 youths indicated their willingness to consume each item. Exploratory factor analysis resulted in lists of high-fat/sugar-rich items and more healthful foods. Extension educators can use the survey instrument to demonstrate early positive participant change as they …

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Implementing Good Practices Programs To Encourage Production Of High-Quality, Safer Produce In Mississippi, Barakat S.M. Mahmoud, Eric T. Stafne, Christine H. Coker, Gary R. Bachman Aug 2016

Implementing Good Practices Programs To Encourage Production Of High-Quality, Safer Produce In Mississippi, Barakat S.M. Mahmoud, Eric T. Stafne, Christine H. Coker, Gary R. Bachman

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Fifty-four growers/producers attended four 1-day good agricultural practices (GAP) and good handling practices (GHP) workshops at four locations in Mississippi. Pre- and postworkshop survey data indicated that the participants' food safety knowledge increased by 15%. Furthermore, the workshops helped producers develop their own food safety plans. The workshops also trained the producers to be prepared for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) GAP and GHP audits. To assist producers in preparing for these audits, two mock audits were conducted after the workshops. As a result of the program, several producers became ready to be audited, and at least one producer became …

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Cooking Healthy, Eating Smart: A Strategically Timed Formative Evaluation Of A Community-Based Nutrition And Food Safety Program For Rural Older Adults, Angela Fraser, Morgan G. Chao, Elaine J. Amella, Martina Mueller Jun 2016

Cooking Healthy, Eating Smart: A Strategically Timed Formative Evaluation Of A Community-Based Nutrition And Food Safety Program For Rural Older Adults, Angela Fraser, Morgan G. Chao, Elaine J. Amella, Martina Mueller

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The use of focus groups to formatively evaluate community-based curricula after development and before pilot testing is not highlighted in the literature. In the study discussed in this article, research with four focus groups, composed of 46 women aged 65 years and older and belonging to eight South Carolina Family and Community Leaders clubs, was conducted to evaluate the Cooking Healthy, Eating Smart (CHES) curriculum. The CHES curriculum was tailored based on suggestions from the older adults. Extension professionals can better prepare a curriculum for pilot testing in the community by conducting a formative evaluation using focus groups with community …

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Key Resources For Creating Online Nutrition Education For Those Participating In Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, Marie C. Stosich, Heidi Leblanc, Janette S. Kudin, Debra Christofferson Jun 2016

Key Resources For Creating Online Nutrition Education For Those Participating In Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, Marie C. Stosich, Heidi Leblanc, Janette S. Kudin, Debra Christofferson

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Internet-based nutrition education is becoming an important tool in serving the rural, low-income community, yet the task of creating such programming can be daunting. The authors describe the key resources used in developing an Internet-based nutrition education program for those participating in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education. Extension program providers wanting to create an online program may benefit from becoming familiar with the resources and ideas described in this article.

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An Adolescent Nutrition Learning Model To Facilitate Behavior Change In Overweight Teens, Kimberly J. Young, Samantha A. Ramsay, Laura B. Holyoke Jun 2016

An Adolescent Nutrition Learning Model To Facilitate Behavior Change In Overweight Teens, Kimberly J. Young, Samantha A. Ramsay, Laura B. Holyoke

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Understanding the process by which adolescents learn about nutrition is necessary for developing tailored education that leads to sustainable behavior change. Teens aged 15–17 participating in an obesity prevention program were interviewed. From the data, three themes emerged and informed development of an adolescent nutrition learning model. The themes were (a) valuable nutrition information provided by a reputable source, (b) hands-on learning as a learning preference, and (c) the linking of concepts learned to behavior change. The adolescent nutrition learning model that resulted encapsulates obese adolescents' process for learning about nutrition to bring about behavior change and can be integrated …

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Promoting Nutrition And Wellness Statewide Through An Electronic Newsletter, Morgan Bahl, Sarah L. Francis Jun 2016

Promoting Nutrition And Wellness Statewide Through An Electronic Newsletter, Morgan Bahl, Sarah L. Francis

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The Words on Wellness (WOW) newsletter was designed as an electronic newsletter intended to provide research-based nutrition and wellness information to Iowans. An evaluation was conducted to assess to what extent the newsletter is being used by its readership and whether readers are making lifestyle changes as a result. Those who completed the online survey (n = 154) report making lifestyle changes and finding the information to be current, understandable, and relevant to their lives. These results indicate that the use of indirect nutrition and wellness educational materials (i.e., a newsletter) is effective in promoting research-based information that results in …

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Social Media As A Supplement To Face-To-Face Education: The Perspectives Of Expanded Food And Nutrition Education Program Paraprofessionals And Graduates, Sarah R. Elmer, Judy A. Harrison, Vanessa R. Da Silva Jun 2016

Social Media As A Supplement To Face-To-Face Education: The Perspectives Of Expanded Food And Nutrition Education Program Paraprofessionals And Graduates, Sarah R. Elmer, Judy A. Harrison, Vanessa R. Da Silva

Journal of Extension

Using social media is an inexpensive, innovative approach to supplementing direct education provided by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Focus group research was conducted with EFNEP paraprofessionals (n = 33) and participants (n = 39) to inform the development of a social media presence for the program. Although recommendations by EFNEP's social media committee focus on providing online articles, focus group results suggest that content should be presented as colorful pictures and videos, portraying recipes and nutrition tips. Also, the study highlights the importance of using engaging, colorful visuals when using social media as a form of …

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