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Impact Report

For plan KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (Curry County)
Date October 14, 2008, 8:28 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report An “Emergency Preparedness” program was presented at Melrose Senior Citizens, Curry Resident Center, Baxter Senior Center, Grady Senior Center, Extension Homemakers Leader Training, and at the Clovis Carver Library. The participants learned the importance of having an Emergency Food Pantry List. A kit was shown at each class with the foods and supplies from the Emergency Supply list. The participants also gained knowledge on why and how to make a plan in the event an emergency occurs and the importance of food safety .115 people participated in the workshop, along with distributing information to 120 others. A great deal of discussion was held to talk about basic supplies that need to be prepared and other information that pertains to being prepared. Two leader trainings were presented on German Foods and Cajun Cooking. These trainings provided background information on the foods prepared in these cultures, introduced different cooking techniques, along with how to adapt some of the recipes into lower fat recipes. Participants gained knowledge in healthy food choices, meal planning, food preparation, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. Participants expressed after seeing how easy the recipes were and tasting the foods they would use these recipes. A workshop on “Vegetable Gardening” was presented as a leader training. The home economist partnered with Kurt Jaymes, owner of a local nursery, to distribute information on how to provide your family with fresh vegetables. The home economist emphasized the importance of vegetables in your diet along with extension publications on various vegetables. Kurt provided helpful hints on growing a productive garden. Participants reported that with the economy the way it is, this will be useful information for themselves and to pass along to family and friends. As a result of this program new clientele came by the extension office to pick up further information. Three “Food Preservation” workshops were presented to 28 adult and youth. The program provide information on recommended equipment, proper methods used to water bath and pressure can, and emphasized food safety. Some of the participants had canned before but wanted a refresher course in updated information. For some of the others it was a first time experience in food preservation. As a result of these workshops the food preservation entries at the county fair increased by 68 jars. Testing of pressure canning gauges was also available. This agent also aided the Extension Program Assistant in preparing nutrition programs for 2200 youth in area schools. These programs targets My Pyramid and the importance of eating a well balanced diet, proper exercise, and healthy snack choices. Diabetics and the Holidays was presented to 58 people at Parkland Baptist Church and to walk in clientele at the Extension Office. Information included: Making Healthy Food Choices, Reading Labels, Revising Recipes, Holiday Meal Planning, Exercise, and Portion Distortion. The clientele that received this information responded that this information should help them and/or family members during the holidays. ICAN In Curry County, the ICAN program has one Nutrition Educator that teaches many hands-on learning lessons which includes; basic nutrition, healthy food choices, reading food labels, meal planning, food preparation, food safety, and food budgeting. The home economist provides training and advice to the ICAN Nutrition Educator as needed. This year, 1276 people have attended ICAN nutrition classes with 249 youth and 61 adults graduating. The programs were conducted at Headstart, ISD, Hartley House, Grady School, Clovis Housing, Cheyenne Senior Citizens, Baxter Current Senior Citizens, Light House Mission, WIC, Barbara Ann’s Daycare, Hawkins Preschool, and My School. 87% of the participants reported knowledge gained on programs given, with 20% of the participants actually will make changes.