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Impact Report

For plan KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (Do๑a Ana County)
Date October 16, 2007, 1:28 am
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report KITCHEN CREATIONS DIABETES COOKING SCHOOL During the 2006-2007 Program year, the agent coordinated 4 Kitchen Creations programs in Las Cruces. A total of 120 individuals attending these programs. At the last session, participants were asked, “How has participating in Kitchen Creations helped you managed you diabetes?” Here are some of their responses: • I’d learn how to eat the 50-50 method and to watch how much is in everything with carbs and grams and servings. • It helped me a lot even though I am not diabetic. If I have daughters with diabetes I am able to help them. • How to cook low fat food. • Eat less. • I have diabetic family members but I have been using the recipes on myself. And in the 4 weeks I have actually noticed a difference in how I feel and how my clothes fit. I have been much more conscious about what I am eating. • I now read labels and watch portions size. I’m buying food differently too. • Now I am not fearful of eating. (I just need to watch what and how much to eat.) • I’m not diabetic, but I’m less likely to develop it if I eat healthier and I can cook healthier for those who may or are diabetic. • Given me more skill in reading labels. Shown me the healthy cooking can be good tasty too. • I’m learning more about balance and portion control. • Learning how to balance carbs, proteins and fats. • It shows me how fun it can be. • Use less sugar in cooking. • I have lowered my blood sugar level 20 points overall. • Smarter health choices. • I learned how various foods and portions size affect glucose levels-give me a “good feel” for how what I am eating affects me. Also learned how to cook healthy and understand food labels. • You will be wiser about the food choices you make and preparing the food. • Helpful time. • Learning to cook better for me and my family. • I know how to prepare with certain spices and foods. • More comfortable with the food choices substitution available to me. Also meeting other people and being able to discuss and interact with other that has this disorder.