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KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (Lincoln County)
Plan Goals
Improve health of Lincoln County residents through healthy food choices, food preparation skills and food resource management.
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KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior
Impact Reports
24 individuals participated in the 2008 Kitchen Creations diabetes cooking school. During the four sessions participants learned how to use the Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid and 50/50 method to plan meals, how to identify serving sizes and number of servings, exercise management principles, and preparation of heart-healthy meals.
17 participants completed the Kitchen Creations program evaluation during the 4th session of classes in 2008. Evaluation statistics for the diabetes cooking school indicate that 80% read food labels, 60% use the 50/50 method to control the amount of carbohydrates they eat at a meal, 46% of participants now use the Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid, , and 40% now eat at least two servings of non-starch vegetables at dinner.
86% of participants were able to list knowledge gained as a result of participating in the Kitchen Creations diabetes cooking school which included how to eat healthier, how to read food labels, fat content in foods, food portions, and carbohydrates. The comment section of the program evaluation indicated that the participants not only gained knowledge but also enjoyed the class. One participant stated, “Exchanging information with others with the same problem like diabetes was a good way of learning. I have felt different (better) health wise since I started this class.”
17 participants completed the Kitchen Creations program evaluation during the 4th session of classes in 2008. Evaluation statistics for the diabetes cooking school indicate that 80% read food labels, 60% use the 50/50 method to control the amount of carbohydrates they eat at a meal, 46% of participants now use the Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid, , and 40% now eat at least two servings of non-starch vegetables at dinner.
86% of participants were able to list knowledge gained as a result of participating in the Kitchen Creations diabetes cooking school which included how to eat healthier, how to read food labels, fat content in foods, food portions, and carbohydrates. The comment section of the program evaluation indicated that the participants not only gained knowledge but also enjoyed the class. One participant stated, “Exchanging information with others with the same problem like diabetes was a good way of learning. I have felt different (better) health wise since I started this class.”
During the 2007-2008 FY the Agent worked with the ICAN Nutrition Educator to recruit participants to increase nutrition education in Lincoln County. The Agent provided support and supervision to one ICAN Nutrition Educator by conducting staff meetings, assisting staff with programs, and evaluations. Nutrition Education classes were presented to K-5 students, in collaboration with Lincoln County Head Start, Capitan Public Schools, Ruidoso Schools, Hondo Schools, Carrizozo Schools, and Corona Schools, Capitan Library summer program, White Mountain Elementary Summer Youth program, and two local Daycare facilities.
The ICAN program in 2007-2008 graduated 448 youth which was a 50% increase over 2006-2007 FY. Evaluations show that throughout Lincoln County many participants implemented new food buying practices, resulting in healthier eating and increased nutrition, as well as making food dollars stretch and increase the value of food stamps.
Classes on adult nutrition were taught at The Nest (domestic violence center), and in an effort to recruit adult participants posters, fliers and news letters were distributed to participants of the Income Support Division, WIC, Walk in the Woods, and health Fairs.
The ICAN program in 2007-2008 graduated 448 youth which was a 50% increase over 2006-2007 FY. Evaluations show that throughout Lincoln County many participants implemented new food buying practices, resulting in healthier eating and increased nutrition, as well as making food dollars stretch and increase the value of food stamps.
Classes on adult nutrition were taught at The Nest (domestic violence center), and in an effort to recruit adult participants posters, fliers and news letters were distributed to participants of the Income Support Division, WIC, Walk in the Woods, and health Fairs.
The nutrition and health of individuals and families is directly connected to quality of life. The Lincoln County Advisory Committee identified food and nutrition as a high priority for programming in Lincoln County. In response to the Advisory Committee's recommendations the Agent writes two nutrition columns per month for the Ruidoso News in the Health and Lifestyle section of the newspaper. The Ruidoso News has 16,000 subscribers and the Agent has recieved positive comments from Lincoln County residents about the nutritional information provided.
Kitchen Creations: A Cooking School for People with Diabetes and Their Families was conducted in FY 2006 with 31 participants in Ruidoso. Classes were team taught by the Agent and a local Registered Dietitian. The four-series cooking school focused on increasing knowledge of meal planning, dietary and exercise management princples, and preparation of heart-healthy meals using the 50/50 plate method. This has been a successful collaboration between Lincoln CES,Ruidoso Schools, and Lincoln County Health Department.
The ICAN program in Lincoln County utilizes one nutrition educator to provide educational nutrtional classes for youth and adults who are low income or who participate in the Food Stamp program. Classes are designed based on the participants needs and focus on hands-on-learning. The Agent administers the ICAN program in Lincoln County. Administration of the ICAN program includes supervising the nutrition educator, conducting staff meetings, budgeting, conducting progam and staff evaluations and assisting staff with programs. Collaboration with Headstart, New Mexico Works, Income Support Division, Capitan Public Schools, Ruidoso Schools, Hondo Schools, Carrizozo Schools, and Corona Schools. The ICAN program in 2006-2007 graduated 225 youth and 28 adults. Evaluations show that many participants implemented new food buying practices, resulting in healthier eating and increased nutrtion, as well as making food dollars stretch and increase the value of food stamps.
Kitchen Creations: A Cooking School for People with Diabetes and Their Families was conducted in FY 2006 with 31 participants in Ruidoso. Classes were team taught by the Agent and a local Registered Dietitian. The four-series cooking school focused on increasing knowledge of meal planning, dietary and exercise management princples, and preparation of heart-healthy meals using the 50/50 plate method. This has been a successful collaboration between Lincoln CES,Ruidoso Schools, and Lincoln County Health Department.
The ICAN program in Lincoln County utilizes one nutrition educator to provide educational nutrtional classes for youth and adults who are low income or who participate in the Food Stamp program. Classes are designed based on the participants needs and focus on hands-on-learning. The Agent administers the ICAN program in Lincoln County. Administration of the ICAN program includes supervising the nutrition educator, conducting staff meetings, budgeting, conducting progam and staff evaluations and assisting staff with programs. Collaboration with Headstart, New Mexico Works, Income Support Division, Capitan Public Schools, Ruidoso Schools, Hondo Schools, Carrizozo Schools, and Corona Schools. The ICAN program in 2006-2007 graduated 225 youth and 28 adults. Evaluations show that many participants implemented new food buying practices, resulting in healthier eating and increased nutrtion, as well as making food dollars stretch and increase the value of food stamps.
Marsha Palmer has signed on to support KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior within Lincoln County.