Mixed methods evaluation of nutrition education for limited resource audiences

Authors

Amanda J. Skalka, Iowa State UniversityFollow
Sarah L. Francis, Iowa State UniversityFollow
Ulrike Genschel, Iowa State UniveristyFollow
Ruth E. Litchfield, Iowa State UniversityFollow

Volume

61

Issue

3

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.03.15

Abstract

This paper presents an exploratory evaluation of pilot nutrition education programs, Plan Shop Save Cook (PSSC). Behavior change between two nutrition education programs, Buy Eat Live Healthy (BELH; n=92 and PSSC; n=42), was examined using pre- and post-program questionnaire responses. Both programs resulted in significant improvement in food resource management (FRM) behaviors; however, there was no significant difference in the amount of change between the programs. Qualitative data suggests participants perceived label reading as the most useful information provided in the PSSC programs. The current findings suggest short-term behavior change can be achieved with a limited dose program.

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Recommended Citation

Skalka, A. J., Francis, S. L., Genschel, U., & Litchfield, R. E. (2024). Mixed methods evaluation of nutrition education for limited resource audiences. The Journal of Extension, 61(3), Article 15. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.03.15