ERIC Number: EJ1172812
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Feb
Pages: 14
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Feasibility of Implementing a School Nutrition Intervention That Addresses Policies, Systems, and Environment
Bergman, Jacqueline J.; Linnell, Jessica D.; Scherr, Rachel E.; Ginsburg, David C.; Brian, Kelley M.; Carter, Rosemary; Donohue, Susan; Klisch, Shannon; Lawry-Hall, Suzanne; Pressman, Jona; Soule, Katherine; Zidenberg-Cherr, Sheri
Journal of Extension, v56 n1 Article 1FEA6 Feb 2018
We conducted a process evaluation of the Shaping Healthy Choices Program, a multicomponent school-based nutrition program, when implemented in partnership with University of California (UC) CalFresh and UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE). There were positive impacts on participating students, but results varied across counties, possibly due to variation in fidelity to the curriculum and implementation of program components. Our evaluation identified the strength of UCCE in delivering nutrition education and a need for additional support and training for building capacity to effect change in school policies, systems, and environment. Because educators throughout Extension are working to integrate programs addressing policies, systems, and environment, our results may have applicability in other Extension programs.
Descriptors: Nutrition Instruction, Comprehensive School Health Education, Partnerships in Education, Extension Education, College School Cooperation, Program Effectiveness, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation, Eating Habits, Food, Physical Activity Level, Health Behavior, Family Involvement, Wellness, School Policy, Pretests Posttests, Questionnaires
Extension Journal, Inc. e-mail: joe-ed@joe.org; Web site: http://www.joe.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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