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Impact Report

For plan KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (Torrance County)
Date November 1, 2010, 4:57 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report The Torrance County Extension Home Economics Agent worked closely with local church officials and restaurant owners to bring Kitchen Creations to two locations in Torrance County. A series of Kitchen Creations was held in Mountainair at a local restaurant where 14 individuals participated in the weekly courses and a series of classes was held in Estancia at a local church building where 4 individuals participated in a two week series. Evaluations of each class expressed the learning experiences each participant gained from the course Participants learned how to use a variety of sugar substitutes, the 50/50 plate, meal planning and how to cook tasty nutritious meals to meet dietary needs. Many participants expressed how much they enjoyed the hands on preparation of meals. The participants stated they would more than likely use the knowledge gained from the classes as part of everyday food/diet decisions.