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Impact Report
| For plan | KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (Lea County) |
| Date | September 24, 2007, 8:40 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Feeding Healthy Families As a result of some changes in the meal programs in the Hobbs Elementary Schools and the Tatum Elementary Schools a program on choosing healthy foods and snacks was set up for the parents. A total of 46 parents and their children attend both programs. Through a written evalution the parents were able to express the following information they learned from the program: *45% of the parents were able to see how to use some processed foods with raw foods to make a quick and healthy meal for their families. *45% of the parents expressed their willingness to adapt a healthier way of preparing foods. *30% of the parents who attended the program have begun to involve their families in mealtime planning and preparation. *30% of the parents who attended the program have begun using alternative cooking methods (ie crockpot cooking) to have a nutritious meal for their family. *15% of the parents who attended the program reported their food budgets have stayed the same of decreased as they begin to change their eating habits. |