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URBAN EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (UEFNEP). “ NUTRITION EDUCATION ON THE MOVE”. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Alabama A & M University. UEFNEP Staff and Counties… . Dr. Donnie Cook, PI/Project Manager Terence Martin , MS - Program Coordinator. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Alabama Cooperative Extension SystemAlabama A & M University
URBAN EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (UEFNEP)
“NUTRITION EDUCATION ON THE MOVE”
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UEFNEP Staff and Counties…
Dr. Donnie Cook, PI/Project Manager
Terence Martin , MS - Program Coordinator
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ALABAMA: HISPANICS FACTS…. Hispanics represents about 4.1% of
Alabama’s total population. AAMU’s UEFNEP program serves 4
counties highly populated with Hispanic families: Marshall @ 12.8% , Morgan @7.8%, Limestone @5.7%, and Madison @4.7%.
The health status of Hispanics is consistently lower than blacks and whites for all age groups.
Hispanics and other minorities are at greater risk for obesity, high levels of blood sugar , blood pressure and blood cholesterol.
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Who is the Target Audience?
Hispanics: Adults and Youths Pregnant and young Hispanic
mothers with children 0-5 years.
Hispanic Youth ages 6-14 from low-income families.
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PROGRAM DELIVERY
Paraprofessionals are trained to deliver nutrition education under the supervision of
• nutrition specialists• coordinators• project manager
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Extension is Making a Difference Providing a series of nutrition
education classes
Creating awareness through flyers, seminars, and health fairs
Educating via use of food demonstrations
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UEFNEP PROS Partnerships
WIC Offices, After-School Programs Churches, and ESL (English Second Language)
ELL ( English Language Learner) Programs
Bilingual Staff Nutrition Mobile Unit
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MAJOR PROBLEM
Limited participation from audience
Solution: “Take the classroom to the people”
Mobile Unit before Restoration Purchased by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Program Unit
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COUNTY PARTNERS
WIC Staff and Program Assistant Carolina Hurtado (Limestone County)
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PROGRAMMING SESSION
Program Participants In Limestone County
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FOOD DEMO
Food Demonstration
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FOOD DEMO SAMPLING
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YOUTH GROUP
Madison County
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PROGRAM COMPLETION
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YOUTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Marshall County
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YOUTH and HANDS-ON ACTIVITY
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EXPECTED OUTCOMES…
Participants will:• Make wise food choices• Plan healthier meals• Apply food safety skills when purchasing,
preparing/cooking, and storing foods
• Be physically active
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UEFNEP SPONSORSUnited States Department of Agriculture
Alabama Cooperative Extension SystemUrban Affairs & Nontraditional Programs