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KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (Bernalillo County)
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Improve health of Bernalillo County residents through healthy food choices, food preparation skills and food resource management.
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KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior
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Ideas for Cooking and Nutrition- Bernalillo County ICAN program
In February 2011 the ICAN Home Economist in Bernalillo County retired. The Home Economist took on the duties of the ICAN program, supervising and instructing 9 ICAN educators until a replacement was hired and began working in mid-July. Weekly meeting and trainings as well as personal instruction were shared with the ICAN educators. Some of the training topics were; cooking with herbs and spices, updates on food safety topics, using whole grains and safe food preservation practices. When the new ICAN Home Economist began the Home Economist spent many days helping her learn the job and making the transition. In August of 2010 the two Home Economists worked together to hire an additional two ICAN educators bringing that number to 11.
In February 2011 the ICAN Home Economist in Bernalillo County retired. The Home Economist took on the duties of the ICAN program, supervising and instructing 9 ICAN educators until a replacement was hired and began working in mid-July. Weekly meeting and trainings as well as personal instruction were shared with the ICAN educators. Some of the training topics were; cooking with herbs and spices, updates on food safety topics, using whole grains and safe food preservation practices. When the new ICAN Home Economist began the Home Economist spent many days helping her learn the job and making the transition. In August of 2010 the two Home Economists worked together to hire an additional two ICAN educators bringing that number to 11.
Cooking Solo
There is a need among single and widowed seniors for information on cooking for one person. This year the Home Economist developed this one or two hour program which is titled “Cooking Solo”. There have been several requests for such a program and the Home Economist has presented Cooking Solo many times this year at senior centers, garden clubs and church groups. In addition to tips on cooking for one the class has a strong emphasis on food safety.
There is a need among single and widowed seniors for information on cooking for one person. This year the Home Economist developed this one or two hour program which is titled “Cooking Solo”. There have been several requests for such a program and the Home Economist has presented Cooking Solo many times this year at senior centers, garden clubs and church groups. In addition to tips on cooking for one the class has a strong emphasis on food safety.
Super Fit Family Challenge
The Super Fit Family Challenge is a collaborative effort in Albuquerque with the nutrition education team from the Albuquerque Public Schools, The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Albuquerque and University of New Mexico pediatrics and dietitians working on childhood obesity issues, Albuquerque Community Centers and Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension urban 4H and Home Economics. The 8 week evening program is designed to reach families with children who are at risk of becoming or are obese with a message of healthy eating and activity for the entire family. The Home Economist has been a part of this effort since it began here in 2008. The Home Economist has taught a portion of the classes during the fall of 2010 at the Martinez Town Community Center with 11 families participating in the program and in the Spring of 2011 in the International District with 7 families participating. The Home Economist provided lessons for the parents; Feeding your Family Healthy on a Budget and Meal Planning.
The Super Fit Family Challenge is a collaborative effort in Albuquerque with the nutrition education team from the Albuquerque Public Schools, The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Albuquerque and University of New Mexico pediatrics and dietitians working on childhood obesity issues, Albuquerque Community Centers and Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension urban 4H and Home Economics. The 8 week evening program is designed to reach families with children who are at risk of becoming or are obese with a message of healthy eating and activity for the entire family. The Home Economist has been a part of this effort since it began here in 2008. The Home Economist has taught a portion of the classes during the fall of 2010 at the Martinez Town Community Center with 11 families participating in the program and in the Spring of 2011 in the International District with 7 families participating. The Home Economist provided lessons for the parents; Feeding your Family Healthy on a Budget and Meal Planning.
Healthy New Mexico Cuisine
In January of 2011 an article came out in the Albuquerque Journal about the NMSU Kitchen Creation Program without publishing who the class was actually for, diabetics in Bernalillo County. Because of the number of phone calls received asking if they could come to this “free” cooking school the home economist decided to offer a Healthy New Mexico Cuisine class. This 4 hour class covered basic information of making a recipe healthier, then using recipes from the NMSU (Kitchen Creation) New Mexico Recipes Book we prepared several of the recipes. Home Economists from surrounding counties came and participated in the class as well. They have or will be offering Healthy New Mexico Cuisine in their counties. The class was very well attended and evaluations were positive.
In January of 2011 an article came out in the Albuquerque Journal about the NMSU Kitchen Creation Program without publishing who the class was actually for, diabetics in Bernalillo County. Because of the number of phone calls received asking if they could come to this “free” cooking school the home economist decided to offer a Healthy New Mexico Cuisine class. This 4 hour class covered basic information of making a recipe healthier, then using recipes from the NMSU (Kitchen Creation) New Mexico Recipes Book we prepared several of the recipes. Home Economists from surrounding counties came and participated in the class as well. They have or will be offering Healthy New Mexico Cuisine in their counties. The class was very well attended and evaluations were positive.
Kitchen Creation II
One of the diabetes educator (Kathy Chavez) who works directly with the Home Economists on the Kitchen Creation program saw a need for additional lessons to be available on cooking and meal planning for type 2 diabetics. During this program year the Home Economist worked with the diabetes educator in piloting a part 2 of Kitchen Creation. This curriculum is broken into 4, 2 hour lessons. The first session of KCII was in November of 2010 serving some 12 participant and the second time the class was offered in April 2011 for 17 students. The class was well received and will become a regular Home Economics program in Bernalillo County for people with diabetes who are looking for additional information. Unlike Kitchen Creations this part II is taught by the Home Economist alone and there is not a cooking component in the class so the cost is minimal.
One of the diabetes educator (Kathy Chavez) who works directly with the Home Economists on the Kitchen Creation program saw a need for additional lessons to be available on cooking and meal planning for type 2 diabetics. During this program year the Home Economist worked with the diabetes educator in piloting a part 2 of Kitchen Creation. This curriculum is broken into 4, 2 hour lessons. The first session of KCII was in November of 2010 serving some 12 participant and the second time the class was offered in April 2011 for 17 students. The class was well received and will become a regular Home Economics program in Bernalillo County for people with diabetes who are looking for additional information. Unlike Kitchen Creations this part II is taught by the Home Economist alone and there is not a cooking component in the class so the cost is minimal.