ERIC Number: EJ953146
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Apr
Pages: 5
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Functional Foods Programs Serve as a Vehicle to Provide Nutrition Education to Groups
Cirignano, Sherri M.
Journal of Extension, v49 n2 Article 2IAW3 Apr 2011
An increase in consumer interest in functional foods provides an opportunity for FCS educators to use this topic in Extension programming to promote current nutrition recommendations. The Functional Foods for Life Educational Programs (FFL) are a curriculum of six evidence-based mini-seminars that highlight specific functional foods that have the potential to benefit health. Program participants are introduced to a variety of facts about each food, including research findings and consumption recommendations. FFL has reached a large and varied audience and ha generated preliminary positive outcomes. This article explores the FFL model as an option for providing nutrition education to groups. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Nutrition Instruction, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Health Behavior, Eating Habits, Health Promotion, Educational Opportunities, Teaching Conditions, Curriculum Development, Food, Evidence, Nutrition, Program Development, Adult Educators, Extension Agents
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New Jersey
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