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Overview of Pilot Adult Curriculum. Donna Mehrle, MPH, RD, LD mehrled@missouri.edu 573-884-0929. A new, interactive adult curriculum. Developed by EFNEP Staff from Colorado State University University of California at Davis.
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Overview of Pilot Adult Curriculum Donna Mehrle, MPH, RD, LD mehrled@missouri.edu 573-884-0929
A new, interactive adult curriculum
Developed by EFNEP Staff from Colorado State University University of California at Davis
Updated research-based health and nutrition information Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 MyPyramid Missouri is using the newest physical activity guidelines.
Features of the new curriculum: • Hands-on activities • Participants actively engaged in learning • All participant materials are at an appropriate reading level. • Based on proven adult learning theories.
Plan healthy meals and snacks for their families • Keep food safe to eat • Save money • Make healthy choices when shopping • Be physically active When participants complete the 8 lessons, they are better able to: 6
The Lessons: • Get Moving! • Plan, Shop, $ave • Vary Your Veggies…Focus on Fruit • Make Half Your Grains Whole • Build Strong Bones • Go Lean With Protein • Make a Change • Celebrate! Eat Smart & Be Active
Each lesson contains: • Physical activity • Food activity and tasting • Tips for food safety, saving money, and parenting related to the topic of the lesson. 8
Curriculum materials include: All participant materials are available in English and Spanish • Visuals • Worksheets • Handouts • Enhancement items • Graduation certificates 9
Each lesson contains: • Welcome • Anchor • Add • Apply
Each lesson contains (continued): • Being Active • Food activity • Review • Away
Missouri Adult Entry and Exit Forms are being used in the pilot:
Plan healthy meals and snacks for their families • Keep food save to eat • Save money • Make healthy choices when shopping • Be physically active When participants complete the 8 lessons, they are better able to: 18
Tentative Timeline: Pilot lessons Until April 2009 Determine Results June 2009 Revise Curriculum Sept. 2009 Statewide Roll-out Oct. 2009
NPAs who are piloting the curriculum are from SW, C, SC, WC and SE. Thanks to: Marty Wood/Melissa McKarus (SW) Julie Casteel (C) Wanda Kibbe-Bowman (SC) Juana Lopez/Lupe Hernandez (WC) Jeanie Huey (SE)