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KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (Doña Ana County)
Plan Goals
Improve the health of Doña Ana County residents through education in healthy food choices, food preparation skills and food resource management practices
- Owner
- Karim Martinez
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KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior
Impact Reports
GENERAL NUTRITION
During the 2007-2008 program year, the agent offered 8 nutrition programs to a total of 335 participants. The agent also distributed nutrition information at 5 community events and/or health fairs. These community events included nutrition information and a healthy snack demonstration at the Hatch Ben Archer Health Center, Diabetes Wellness Day, the Las Cruces Home and Lifestyle Show, the City of Las Cruces National Night Out and the Hatch Chile festival. Total number of attendees was about 8,000. The information was available in English and Spanish.
During the 2007-2008 program year, the agent offered 8 nutrition programs to a total of 335 participants. The agent also distributed nutrition information at 5 community events and/or health fairs. These community events included nutrition information and a healthy snack demonstration at the Hatch Ben Archer Health Center, Diabetes Wellness Day, the Las Cruces Home and Lifestyle Show, the City of Las Cruces National Night Out and the Hatch Chile festival. Total number of attendees was about 8,000. The information was available in English and Spanish.
KITCHEN CREATIONS DIABETES COOKING SCHOOL
During the 2007-2008 Program year, the agent coordinated 3 Kitchen Creations programs in Las Cruces. A total of 90 individuals attended these programs.
At the end of the program, participants are asked: "How has participating in Kitchen Creations help you managed your diabetes?" Here is a compilation of all the responsed during Program Year 2007-2008:
54% I use the Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid to plan a day’s meal
56% I measure food portions
67% I use the 50/50 method to control the amount of carbohydrates I eat at a meal
74% I read food labels to find the amount of carbohydrates in a serving
54% I eat at least 2 servings of whole grains per day
56% I eat at least 2 servings of non-starchy vegetables at dinner
72% I use more herbs and spices to flavor foods instead of salt and fat
During the 2007-2008 Program year, the agent coordinated 3 Kitchen Creations programs in Las Cruces. A total of 90 individuals attended these programs.
At the end of the program, participants are asked: "How has participating in Kitchen Creations help you managed your diabetes?" Here is a compilation of all the responsed during Program Year 2007-2008:
54% I use the Diabetes Food Guide Pyramid to plan a day’s meal
56% I measure food portions
67% I use the 50/50 method to control the amount of carbohydrates I eat at a meal
74% I read food labels to find the amount of carbohydrates in a serving
54% I eat at least 2 servings of whole grains per day
56% I eat at least 2 servings of non-starchy vegetables at dinner
72% I use more herbs and spices to flavor foods instead of salt and fat
GENERAL NUTRITION
During the 2006-2007 program year, the agent offered 8 nutrition programs, 3 food safety programs, 2 diabetes (non-Kitchen Creations) and participated in 1 city-sponsored health event.
Evaluations from these programs showed over half of participants planned to make one or more of the following changes: use MyPyramid, and Nutrition Facts Labels to make food choices and plan meals, control portion sizes, increase fruit and vegetable consumption, Increase consumption of whole grains, adopt new more healthful food preparation and meal planning techniques use proper food handling techniques to increase food safety, adopt new food resource management techniques, increase physical activity
The agent also participated in multi-agency planning committees for the second annual Diabetes Wellness Day and First Annual Spring Into Health events. Other committee members included representatives from Mountain View Medical Center, La Clinica de Familia, Ben Archer Health Clinic, the NM Health Department, Dona Ana County Health and Human Services NMSU School of Nursing and NMSU Sothern Area Health Education Center.
Diabetes Wellness Day was held at the Dona Ana County Government Complex. It consisted of a national keynote speaker, various breakout sessions and an information tables hosted by representatives of community diabetes resources and reputable diabetes product vendors. There were 125 people with diabetes in attendance and about 50 people without diabetes.
Spring into Health was held at St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Participants were offered free health screenings along with educational sessions. There were also various health related agencies offering free educational material. There were over 100 people in attendance.
During the 2006-2007 program year, the agent offered 8 nutrition programs, 3 food safety programs, 2 diabetes (non-Kitchen Creations) and participated in 1 city-sponsored health event.
Evaluations from these programs showed over half of participants planned to make one or more of the following changes: use MyPyramid, and Nutrition Facts Labels to make food choices and plan meals, control portion sizes, increase fruit and vegetable consumption, Increase consumption of whole grains, adopt new more healthful food preparation and meal planning techniques use proper food handling techniques to increase food safety, adopt new food resource management techniques, increase physical activity
The agent also participated in multi-agency planning committees for the second annual Diabetes Wellness Day and First Annual Spring Into Health events. Other committee members included representatives from Mountain View Medical Center, La Clinica de Familia, Ben Archer Health Clinic, the NM Health Department, Dona Ana County Health and Human Services NMSU School of Nursing and NMSU Sothern Area Health Education Center.
Diabetes Wellness Day was held at the Dona Ana County Government Complex. It consisted of a national keynote speaker, various breakout sessions and an information tables hosted by representatives of community diabetes resources and reputable diabetes product vendors. There were 125 people with diabetes in attendance and about 50 people without diabetes.
Spring into Health was held at St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Participants were offered free health screenings along with educational sessions. There were also various health related agencies offering free educational material. There were over 100 people in attendance.
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.
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.
Karim Martinez has signed on to support KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior within Doña Ana County.