The Impact of SNAP-ED and EFNEP on Program Graduates 6 Months After Graduation
Volume
49
Issue
5
Abstract
Research was conducted to determine if graduates from either the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education or Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program maintained behavioral changes 6 months after completing the program. Staff asked graduates to complete a 10- or 15-question behavior checklist that was identical to the entry and exit survey completed by clients. Thirteen of the 15 behavior questions were significantly improved from pre to post as well as pre to follow-up (p<0.001). Results of the study reported here support that clients who participate in nutrition education programs can retain their behavior change at least 6 months post-graduation.
Recommended Citation
Koszewski, W., Sehi, N., Behrends, D., & Tuttle, E. (2011). The Impact of SNAP-ED and EFNEP on Program Graduates 6 Months After Graduation. The Journal of Extension, 49(5), Article 22. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol49/iss5/22