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V Karamanian1, B Zepka2, A Ernst2
1Health Promotion Council, Public Health Management Corporation, Philadelphia, PA19102, USA.
Public Health Nutrition
|July 11, 2020
Summary
The Nutrition for Life program improved nutrition knowledge, self-efficacy, and behaviors in adults eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Goal-setting strategies led to increased fruit and vegetable intake and healthier lifestyle choices.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Adults eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) often face challenges in adopting healthy eating habits.
- Nutrition education programs are crucial for improving health outcomes in vulnerable populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Nutrition for Life (NFL) program, a goal-setting nutrition education intervention.
- To assess the impact of NFL on knowledge, self-efficacy, and behavior among SNAP-eligible adults.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative, repeated-measures design was employed.
- Data were collected via self-report at baseline, post-intervention, and at 1-week and 1-month follow-ups.
- The intervention utilized a 4-week goal-setting strategy focusing on nutrition, physical activity, and meal planning.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated significant improvements in nutrition knowledge, self-efficacy, and behavior.
- A notable increase in daily vegetable (0.31 cup) and fruit (0.39 cup) intake was observed at 1-week follow-up.
- Healthier behaviors, including increased weekly meal planning (14.8% to 50%), daily physical activity (16.7% to 36%), and water consumption with meals (39% to 70.6%), were reported at 1-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Goal-oriented nutrition education programs show promise for promoting positive behavior change in SNAP-eligible adults.
- The Nutrition for Life program is an effective approach for enhancing dietary habits and lifestyle choices in this population.
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