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Impact Report
| For plan | KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (Quay County) |
| Date | October 27, 2011, 8:22 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Twenty-three people participated in the Annual Kitchen Creations Cooking School held in February, but only 16 completed all 4 sessions. Participants gained knowledge on meal planning and learned to cook foods in different ways. Many even tried new foods. Stir-frying is a new concept to many families and is a healthy way of preparing meals. Many expressed gratitude for the class. Over half reported that they had tried the tips presented and their blood sugar levels had gone down. One reported that her blood sugar had dropped 100 points. A retired Health Department Nutritionist assisted with the classes. To support our clientele with diabetes, a quarterly newsletter was developed with helpful tips, recipes, and a balanced menu example. Four issues of this newsletter were developed during this reporting period. Agent has received complements from Nurse Practitioners and they are encouraging their patients to sign up for it. Currently there are 182 on the mailing list. Throughout the year, met with 9 diabetics and their families to help them understand their diet better. Sessions focused on identifying carbohydrate foods and portion sizes, reading labels, and balancing meals. |