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Impact Report

For plan KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (Lincoln County)
Date October 26, 2010, 6:17 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Kitchen Creations 18 individuals participated in the 2010 Kitchen Creations diabetes cooking school. During the four sessions participants learned how to use the Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid and 50/50 method to plan meals, how to identify serving sizes and number of servings, exercise management principles, and preparation of heart-healthy meals. 9 participants completed the Kitchen Creations program evaluation during the 4th session of classes in 2010. Evaluation statistics for the diabetes cooking school indicate that 100% read food labels, 33% use the 50/50 method to control the amount of carbohydrates they eat at a meal, 66% eat at least 2 servings of whole grains per day, and 77% now eat at least two servings of non-starch vegetables at dinner. Participants were able to list knowledge gained as a result of participating in the Kitchen Creations diabetes cooking school which included how to eat healthier, how to read food labels, fat content in foods, food portions, and carbohydrates. The comment section of the program evaluation indicated that the participants not only gained knowledge but also enjoyed the class. Some of the participant’s comments were: ”Fast moving and interesting knowledgeable teachers"; "I understand more about 15 grams carbs per serving"; "Course was well organized"; "Class is very informative"! The residents of Lincoln County do not have access to a Certified Diabetes Educator or Registered Dietitian due to lack of resources. Therefore the collaboration with the RD and the Home Economist teaching the Kitchen Creations class is valuable to Lincoln County residents who have diabetes and their caregivers. ICAN During the 2009-2010 FY the ICAN Nutrition Educator recruited participants and increased nutrition education in Lincoln County. Support and supervision was provided to one ICAN Nutrition Educator by conducting staff meetings, assisting staff with programs, and evaluations. Nutrition Education classes were presented to K-4 students, in collaboration with Lincoln County Head Start, Capitan Public Schools, Ruidoso Schools, Hondo Schools, Carrizozo Schools, and Corona Schools, after schools programs, summer programs, and local Daycare facilities. The ICAN program in 2009-2010 graduated 463 youth and 8 adults. Evaluations show that throughout Lincoln County many participants implemented new food buying practices, resulting in healthier eating and increased nutrition, as well as making food dollars stretch and increase the value of food stamps. Classes on adult nutrition were taught to the 12th Judicial Juvenile Drug Court participants. In an effort to recruit adult participant’s posters, fliers and newsletters were distributed to participants of the Income Support Division, WIC, and Health Fairs. General Nutrition Cooking with Kids was taught to two 4th grade classes at White Mountain Elementary school in Ruidoso. The students (53) learned about NM family owned and operated farms that grow apples, salad greens, tomatoes, chile and other foods. The students learned about the nutrients contained in apples, greens, tomatoes, chile and math skills after completing a bar graph. A workshop about the nutritional benefits of chile, how to prepare, and the growing stages of NM chile were presented to a group of Lincoln county residents (25). A booklet "Traditional New Mexico Cuisine" was developed for class. Cooking Class "Fall Flavors" was presented to 35 residents of Lincoln County. The class gained knowledge in the area of nutrition benefits of sweet potatoes, pumpkins, red peppers, and a booklet about "Fall Flavors" was developed for the participants. Extension collaborated with local Beef Council during Ag Day for Capitan Schools and a presentation was given on nutritional advantages of beef to K-5 students. Also Extension collaborated with Lincoln County Community Health Council during the Maze of Life with a nutrition booth. The experiential maze was an interactive life-size game designed to help teens better understand the consequences of decisions. The 8th grade classes from Lincoln County attended (200) the two day program.