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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ953870
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jun
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1077-5315
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An Evaluation of Nutrition Education Program for Low-Income Youth
Kemirembe, Olive M. K.; Radhakrishna, Rama B.; Gurgevich, Elise; Yoder, Edgar P.; Ingram, Patreese D.
Journal of Extension, v49 n3 Article 3RIB5 Jun 2011
A quasi-experimental design consisting of pretest, posttest, and delayed posttest comparison control group was used. Nutrition knowledge and behaviors were measured at pretest (time 1) posttest (time 2) and delayed posttest (time 3). General Linear Model (GLM) repeated measure ANCOVA results showed that youth who received nutrition education lessons significantly improved their nutrition knowledge and nutrition behaviors compared to those who did not participate in the lessons. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Control Groups, Quasiexperimental Design, Nutrition, Pretests Posttests, Nutrition Instruction, Low Income Groups, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Experimental Groups, Knowledge Level, Eating Habits, Health Behavior, Attitude Measures, Youth Programs, Achievement Gains, Food Standards, Comprehensive School Health Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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