Evaluating EFNEP audience change through attrition patterns

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to determine whether the characteristics ofparticipants in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) have changed through the years. The study entailed the analysis of records on EFNEP program dropouts in Pierce County, Washington, in 1986, 1988 and 1989. Findings revealed that the program enrollees and dropouts in 1989 had higher education, better incomes and more sufficient diet than those in the previous years. The change in characteristics was attributed to the adoption of new instruction and recruitment strategies in 1989.

Nutrition, Pierce County, Washington

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EFNEP: reaching out to families in poverty

Article Abstract:

The Cooperative Extension Service created the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) which is designed to educate the low-income people on how to improve their diet and gainmaximum nutrition from available food resources. The program employs paraprofessionals who were taught by professional home economist. The Cooperative Extension Service's EFNEP may educate more people by employing the program delivery approach. It is better than setting up soup kitchens and giving away food stamps.

Analysis, Social policy, Poor, Nutrition counseling, United States. Department of Agriculture. Extension Service

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Behaviors to reduce dietary fat and related factors in the over-45 population

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A study was undertaken to determine the perceptions and behaviors of adults in the Northwestern States on lessening dietary fat intake. The study entailed a mail survey of 510 respondents whose ages ranged from 45 to 94 years. Findings revealed that more than 50% of the participants had tried reducing their dietary fat consumption through the sole use of low-fat milk, avoidance of fatty foods and inclusion of more fruits and vegetables in meals.

Low-fat diet, Low fat diet, Adults, Dietary fat, Pacific Northwest, Northwestern States

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