Latinos Improve Food Habits through Nutrition Education.

Kaiser, Lucia L.; Sutherlin, Jeanette M.; Yoshida, Sallie C.; Murphy, Suzanne P.; Bresnick, Stuart D.

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ERIC Number: EJ572413

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Latinos Improve Food Habits through Nutrition Education.

Kaiser, Lucia L.; Sutherlin, Jeanette M.; Yoshida, Sallie C.; Murphy, Suzanne P.; Bresnick, Stuart D.

California Agriculture, v52 n4 p32-35 Jul-Aug 1998

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, a federally funded nutrition education program in California, is undertaking to assess the needs of Latino clients and develop culturally appropriate tools to evaluate changes in food-related behaviors. Latino participants in Fresno County reported improvements in reducing fat intake, using fruits and vegetables, shopping wisely, and thawing meat safely. (SAS)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Culturally Relevant Education, Eating Habits, Educational Strategies, Health Promotion, Mexican Americans, Needs Assessment, Nutrition Instruction, Program Development, Program Effectiveness

Publication Type: Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California

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