SNAP-Ed Instruction Helps Kids Eat Healthier
2015
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SNAP-Ed Instruction Helps Kids Eat Healthier
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2015
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University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Family Development
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Do nutrition education classes conducted in elementary schools by instructors trained in the principles of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) influence children to eat healthier foods? “Yes,” according to a study done by researchers from the University of Minnesota (U of M) Extension Center for Family Development. Data from the study show that attending the nutrition education classes increased the children’s willingness to try new vegetables, vegetable consumption in the short term immediately following completion of classes, and fruit consumption in the long term The study also showed that children transferred what they learned to other family members beyond healthy eating to related habits, such as participating in community gardens, helping with meal preparation, and more.
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This report summarizes the data from the SNAP-Ed implementation study.
This archival publication may not reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information available from the University of Minnesota Extension: https://www.extension.umn.edu.
This archival publication may not reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information available from the University of Minnesota Extension: https://www.extension.umn.edu.
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Hurtado, G. Ali. (2015). SNAP-Ed Instruction Helps Kids Eat Healthier. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/195681.
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