Browsing by Author "Sherman, Shelley"

Now showing 1 - 11 of 11
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Assessing Food Shopping and Preparation as a Mediating Factor Associated with Healthy Outcomes
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2013-10) Lovett, Kathleen; Hurtado, G Ali; Bain, Jamie; Sherman, Shelley; Katras, Mary Jo
    To understand the relationship of food shopping and preparation of USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) key nutrition messages have on other key nutrition messages, a quasi-experimental design was developed using data from Minnesota’s 2012 SNAP-Ed evaluation system. SNAP-Ed participants attended a series of nutrition education classes delivered by Extension staff along with schools and community-based organizations and completed a retrospective evaluation survey. Correlations were used to assess self-reported changes for the food shopping and preparation key message. Results found that food shopping and preparation key message was significantly correlated with other key messages and mediation association of food shopping and preparation with low-fat calcium-rich foods, limiting added sugar, food safety and increasing physical activity were also significant. Food shopping and preparation key message is relevant when discussing other nutrition concepts and in future program development and research.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Environmental Scan: Metro Regional Report
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2012) Allen, Rose; Heins, Rosemary K; Hooper, Sue; Keo, Phalla; Phipps, Sharmyn; Rhodes, Felisha; Sheridan, Suzanne; Sherman, Shelley; Shurilla, Ali
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Good Foods, Good Fathering: A Community-Extension Partnership to Engage Low Income Urban Fathers In Their Child’s Nutrition
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2013-10) Sherman, Shelley; Straub, Terry; Jones, Clarence; Katras, Mary Jo
    Research shows the importance of parental guidance in making healthy food choices. Fathers, specifically non-residential fathers, are often left out of the conversation when it comes to grocery shopping, meal planning and food preparation. They tend to cater to their children’s wants rather than making healthy food choices With funding from the Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives Institute, Extension’s Simply Good Eating and Master Gardener programs and a community partner designed a participatory research pilot project to bring low-income, non-residential fathers back to the kitchen with the goal of linking growing,preparing and shopping for healthy food with building healthy family relationships. While this project required patience and flexibility, the fathers eloquently expressed how participation in this project changed the way they thought about feeding, parenting and nurturing their children. The community- Extension partnership was invaluable in providing healthy and positive food experiences for a group that has not been engaged by Extension.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Listening to Learn Using Focus Groups and Building Relationships in Underserved Communities
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2010) Hinz, Lisa; Spanier, Toby; Sherman, Shelley
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Nutrition for the Underserved: The Implications: Focus Group Results: Low-Income Latinos
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2008-03) Brown, Arthur; Marczak, Mary S; Sherman, Shelley
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Nutritious Food for the Classroom
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2012) Caskey, Mary; Sherman, Shelley
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Participant Outcomes Related to Five Key Nutrition Messages MN Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program –Education (SNAP‐Ed): 2009 Evaluation
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2010) Barno, Trina; Lovette, Kathleen; Sherman, Shelley; Hurtado, G. Ali; Yon, KyuJin; Gold, Abby
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Planning for Success in the SNAP-Ed Classroom: Strategies for Engaging Modern Learners in Health & Nutrition
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2013-10) Sherman, Shelley; Hurtado, G.Ali; Marczak, Mary; Letourneau, Sue; Perdue, Laura; Barno, Christine; Lovett, Kathleen; Brady, Alison
    This poster describes the program implementation of a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) in Extension. The presentation will focus on planning strategies for successful program delivery. We conducted an Implementation Evaluation using multiple method case studies. Data sources included interviews with facilitators and participants, observations, and surveys. Evaluators transcribed and coded 15 interviews with SNAPEd participants and educators to better understand what types of session planning strategies contribute to effective implementation of health and nutrition programs. The interviews asked whether these strategies engaged new learners, as well as how planning contributes to classroom management and the quality of the learning environment. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to great SNAP-Ed implementation, skilled session planning strategies can be used to effectively engage learners in a low-tech, yet highly interactive classroom. Furthermore, content adaptation during implementation was relevant to connect participant immediate needs with program objectives/ goals. Considerations for program planning are explored.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Reaching Southeast Asian Families with a Healthy Nutrition Message
    (University of Minnesota Extension, 2013-10) Keo, Phalla; Sherman, Shelley
    Minnesota ranks high among states for the health and education of its people, but some of the largest disparities in the nation also exist here. Minority communities, such as the Southeast Asian community, show disproportionately greater rates of obesity, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and other nutritionally related diseases. Extension’s Simply Good Eating (SGE) nutrition education program collaborated with a California program to adapt and pilot a curriculum titled Building Healthy Families, developed for the Hmong community. Building Healthy Families sparked the interest of local partner agencies. The curriculum was adapted in 2012, has the potential to bridge a gap and fill a need in these communities due to similar values and challenges. The adaptations have the twin goals of increasing healthy behaviors and reducing the risk of chronic diseases and obesity in these groups.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Simply Good Eating for English Language Learners Program Demonstrates Positive Participant Outcomes
    (University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development, 2012) Sherman, Shelley; Lovett, Kathleen D.; Barno, Christine A.; Gold, Abby; Hurtado, G. Ali; Joeng, Ju Ri
    The Simply Good Eating for English Language Learners curriculum has been in use in Minnesota since 2008. It uses a hands-on approach to teach nutrition concepts to immigrants and others with limited English skills. Recent analysis of survey data indicated statistically significant improvements in reported food intake, food safety and food resource management practices related to the number of sessions attended.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Using Photographs and Visual Aids in SNAP-Ed Program Evaluation
    (St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension Service, 2011-10) Lovett, Kay; Sherman, Shelley; Barno, Trina; Hurtado, Ghaffar Ali; Gold, Abby
    2007 U.S. Office of Management and Budget Rating of the National SNAP-Ed Program: “Results Not Demonstrated” A rating of Results Not Demonstrated (RND) indicates that a program has not been able to develop acceptable performance goals or collect data to determine whether it is performing.