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ERIC Number: EJ280667
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Apr
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A Peer Educator Approach to Nutrition for the Elderly.
Shannon, Barbara M.; And Others
Gerontologist, v23 n2 p123-26 Apr 1983
Describes a nutrition education program for the elderly in which 22 older adults were recruited and trained as peer educators to create interest in nutrition and serve as liaisons between peers and sound sources of nutrition information. Participants (N=933) reported that sessions were interesting and provided useful information. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Gerontology, Health Education, Nutrition Instruction, Older Adults, Peer Counseling, Program Descriptions, Program Development, Program Effectiveness, Training Methods, Volunteer Training
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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