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Impact Report
| For plan | Nutrition Education and Behavior (Colfax County) |
| Date | November 3, 2011, 11:08 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | “Nutritional Needs of Head Start Youth” Each year the home economist works with Mora/Colfax Head Start site directors in order to provide nutritional programs to the parents of students enrolled in the program. Over 100, parents, teachers and site directors in Raton and Springer received materials focusing on the 2-5 year old Kid’s MyPyramid; the new MyPlate; healthy eating habits, including picky eating behaviors; and ways parents and children can incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives. Parents also requested basic information on budgeting for family meals and cutting costs while still providing nutritious meals for their families. These efforts have resulted in an increased awareness of basic nutrition concepts by the parents and teaching staff, thereby benefiting the children involved. The home economist was also asked to serve as a community member on the Mora/Colfax Head Start Policy Council, which meets monthly to discuss policies and procedures, hiring of staff, budgets and other issues pertinent to the overall program. |