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selected (environmental change). Nutrition education can increase awareness of the need for changing behavior and encourage making specific behavior-change plans (Stages of Change: Transtheoretical Model). Target Audience: Library youth service providers; limited-resource teens. Description: The University of Maryland Extension Educator collaborates with Baltimore County Library Youth Services to create a healthier food environment. Each year, approximately 3,000 teens participate in Baltimore County Library programs. In April 2009, youth service providers received healthy snack food shopping ideas (http:// tinyurl.com/1snacks). In conjunction with a popular weekly electronic gaming program, nutrition education is offered to teen participants in a limited-resource community library. Teens prepare and taste healthy foods they can easily make at home (http://tinyurl.com/1recipes). Evaluation: University of Maryland Extension Educator observes the library snack food environment; compares snack foods purchased pre- and postintervention; gathers qualitative evaluation statements indicating intention to change or actual behavior change. Conclusions and Implications: Grocery store receipts confirm that healthier snack foods are now offered in county library youth programs. Qualitative program evaluation indicates that some participants are asking their caregivers to purchase healthier foods and some prepare the healthy recipes at home. A Baltimore County Local Management Board grant provided food preparation equipment. University of Maryland Extension and Food Supplement Nutrition Education programs support material costs.
P109 Participant-centered Education: Building a New Model for WIC Nutrition Education Karen Deehy, MS, RD, [email protected]; Jan Kallio, MS, RD, LDN, [email protected], Altarum Institute, 4 Milk Street, 3rd Floor, Portland, ME 04101; Fatima Hoger, MS, RD, LD, [email protected], Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, 3601 C Street, Suite 978, PO Box 240249, Anchorage, AK 995240249; Kay Klumpyan, RD, [email protected], State of Nevada WIC Program, 3811 Charleston Boulevard, Suite 205, Las Vegas, NV 89102; Karen Sell, RD, [email protected]; Linda Yee, MPH, [email protected], Arizona Department of Health Services, 150 North 18th Avenue, Suite 310, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Objective: To assess the readiness of the Western Region WIC states to implement participant-centered nutrition education (PCE) and to develop a PCE model for WIC service delivery. The main objective of PCE is to enhance the effectiveness of WIC nutrition education and improve the overall health and well-being of WIC families. Design, Setting and Participants: Formative research included a combination of qualitative and quantitative research and an in-depth literature review and included online surveys, staff and participant interviews, and
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observational assessments in 24 WIC clinics throughout the Western Region WIC states. Outcome Measures and Analysis: Online surveys were collected and analyzed. On-site assessment forms and interview and focus group findings were collected, coded, and summarized by themes. Results: The Western Region USDA-FNS and WIC state agencies, through a partnership with Altarum Institute, used this research to developd a comprehensive, healthoutcome service delivery model, featuring PCE as the core concept of the model. Key themes from state and local findings guided the development of the model. The PCE model is flexible and systems oriented, contains strong training and mentoring components, and integrates cultural sensitivity to best reach program participants. Conclusions and Implications: The PCE model has the potential to improve nutrition services offered by WIC and other community nutrition programs, enabling participants to make positive health-related behavior changes that will influence long-term health outcomes. The features of the PCE model provide a systemwide framework for programs to implement PCE into their service model. This project was funded by 13 Western Region WIC state agencies with USDA-FNS Western Regional Office WIC funds.
P110 The Healthy Food Slide Rule: Foods in Appropriate Amounts for Healthy, Active Families Linda Gossett, MPA, BA, [email protected], University of Idaho, 5880 Glenwood Street, Boise, ID 83714; Barbara Abo, MS, BS, University of Idaho; Elaine Long, PhD, RD, LD, MS, BS, [email protected], 1910 University Drive, MS 1835, Boise State University, Boise, ID 837251835 Objective: Adults and youths should consume nutrientdense foods from all food groups in appropriate amounts, depending on one’s age, sex, and activity level. Use of Theory or Research: The Eat Right for Life nutrition education curriculum developed by the University of Florida Cooperative Extension for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) provided the structure for nutrition classes. Educators developed the Healthy Food Slide Rule, using the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid.gov food group recommendations. Target Audience: Racially and culturally diverse, low-income adults and youths. Description: EFNEP nutrition advisors taught a series of 6 Eat Right for Life nutrition lessons incorporating the Healthy Food Slide Rule. This tool provided hands-on learning activities; comments and suggestions were recorded. Evaluation: Nutrition advisors taught 10 groups (n ¼ 50) with the slide rule. Comments indicated the slide rule reinforced the lessons. Parents talked with their children about eating healthy foods, portion sizes, and the importance of physical activity. Program constraints, time, and low literacy limited additional feedback from participants. Continued on page S130
selected (environmental change). Nutrition education can increase awareness of the need for changing behavior and encourage making specific behavior-change plans (Stages of Change: Transtheoretical Model). Target Audience: Library youth service providers; limited-resource teens. Description: The University of Maryland Extension Educator collaborates with Baltimore County Library Youth Services to create a healthier food environment. Each year, approximately 3,000 teens participate in Baltimore County Library programs. In April 2009, youth service providers received healthy snack food shopping ideas (http:// tinyurl.com/1snacks). In conjunction with a popular weekly electronic gaming program, nutrition education is offered to teen participants in a limited-resource community library. Teens prepare and taste healthy foods they can easily make at home (http://tinyurl.com/1recipes). Evaluation: University of Maryland Extension Educator observes the library snack food environment; compares snack foods purchased pre- and postintervention; gathers qualitative evaluation statements indicating intention to change or actual behavior change. Conclusions and Implications: Grocery store receipts confirm that healthier snack foods are now offered in county library youth programs. Qualitative program evaluation indicates that some participants are asking their caregivers to purchase healthier foods and some prepare the healthy recipes at home. A Baltimore County Local Management Board grant provided food preparation equipment. University of Maryland Extension and Food Supplement Nutrition Education programs support material costs.
P109 Participant-centered Education: Building a New Model for WIC Nutrition Education Karen Deehy, MS, RD, [email protected]; Jan Kallio, MS, RD, LDN, [email protected], Altarum Institute, 4 Milk Street, 3rd Floor, Portland, ME 04101; Fatima Hoger, MS, RD, LD, [email protected], Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, 3601 C Street, Suite 978, PO Box 240249, Anchorage, AK 995240249; Kay Klumpyan, RD, [email protected], State of Nevada WIC Program, 3811 Charleston Boulevard, Suite 205, Las Vegas, NV 89102; Karen Sell, RD, [email protected]; Linda Yee, MPH, [email protected], Arizona Department of Health Services, 150 North 18th Avenue, Suite 310, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Objective: To assess the readiness of the Western Region WIC states to implement participant-centered nutrition education (PCE) and to develop a PCE model for WIC service delivery. The main objective of PCE is to enhance the effectiveness of WIC nutrition education and improve the overall health and well-being of WIC families. Design, Setting and Participants: Formative research included a combination of qualitative and quantitative research and an in-depth literature review and included online surveys, staff and participant interviews, and
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observational assessments in 24 WIC clinics throughout the Western Region WIC states. Outcome Measures and Analysis: Online surveys were collected and analyzed. On-site assessment forms and interview and focus group findings were collected, coded, and summarized by themes. Results: The Western Region USDA-FNS and WIC state agencies, through a partnership with Altarum Institute, used this research to developd a comprehensive, healthoutcome service delivery model, featuring PCE as the core concept of the model. Key themes from state and local findings guided the development of the model. The PCE model is flexible and systems oriented, contains strong training and mentoring components, and integrates cultural sensitivity to best reach program participants. Conclusions and Implications: The PCE model has the potential to improve nutrition services offered by WIC and other community nutrition programs, enabling participants to make positive health-related behavior changes that will influence long-term health outcomes. The features of the PCE model provide a systemwide framework for programs to implement PCE into their service model. This project was funded by 13 Western Region WIC state agencies with USDA-FNS Western Regional Office WIC funds.
P110 The Healthy Food Slide Rule: Foods in Appropriate Amounts for Healthy, Active Families Linda Gossett, MPA, BA, [email protected], University of Idaho, 5880 Glenwood Street, Boise, ID 83714; Barbara Abo, MS, BS, University of Idaho; Elaine Long, PhD, RD, LD, MS, BS, [email protected], 1910 University Drive, MS 1835, Boise State University, Boise, ID 837251835 Objective: Adults and youths should consume nutrientdense foods from all food groups in appropriate amounts, depending on one’s age, sex, and activity level. Use of Theory or Research: The Eat Right for Life nutrition education curriculum developed by the University of Florida Cooperative Extension for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) provided the structure for nutrition classes. Educators developed the Healthy Food Slide Rule, using the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid.gov food group recommendations. Target Audience: Racially and culturally diverse, low-income adults and youths. Description: EFNEP nutrition advisors taught a series of 6 Eat Right for Life nutrition lessons incorporating the Healthy Food Slide Rule. This tool provided hands-on learning activities; comments and suggestions were recorded. Evaluation: Nutrition advisors taught 10 groups (n ¼ 50) with the slide rule. Comments indicated the slide rule reinforced the lessons. Parents talked with their children about eating healthy foods, portion sizes, and the importance of physical activity. Program constraints, time, and low literacy limited additional feedback from participants. Continued on page S130