Alabama Cooperative Extension SystemAlabama A & M University
URBAN EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (UEFNEP)
“NUTRITION EDUCATION ON THE MOVE”
UEFNEP Staff and Counties…
Dr. Donnie Cook, PI/Project Manager
Terence Martin , MS - Program Coordinator
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.
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.
PROGRAM DELIVERY
Paraprofessionals are trained to deliver nutrition education under the supervision of
• nutrition specialists• coordinators• project manager
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
UEFNEP PROS Partnerships
WIC Offices, After-School Programs Churches, and ESL (English Second Language)
ELL ( English Language Learner) Programs
Bilingual Staff Nutrition Mobile Unit
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
COUNTY PARTNERS
WIC Staff and Program Assistant Carolina Hurtado (Limestone County)
PROGRAMMING SESSION
Program Participants In Limestone County
FOOD DEMO
Food Demonstration
FOOD DEMO SAMPLING
YOUTH GROUP
Madison County
PROGRAM COMPLETION
YOUTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Marshall County
YOUTH and HANDS-ON ACTIVITY
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
UEFNEP SPONSORSUnited States Department of Agriculture
Alabama Cooperative Extension SystemUrban Affairs & Nontraditional Programs