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Alabama Cooperative Extension System Alabama A & M University

URBAN EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (UEFNEP). “ NUTRITION EDUCATION ON THE MOVE”. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Alabama A & M University. UEFNEP Staff and Counties… . Dr. Donnie Cook, PI/Project Manager Terence Martin , MS - Program Coordinator.

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Alabama Cooperative Extension System Alabama A & M University

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  1. URBAN EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (UEFNEP) “NUTRITION EDUCATION ON THE MOVE” Alabama Cooperative Extension System Alabama A & M University

  2. UEFNEP Staff and Counties… Dr. Donnie Cook, PI/Project Manager Terence Martin , MS - Program Coordinator

  3. ALABAMA: HISPANICS FACTS…. • Hispanics represents about 4.1% of Alabama’s total population. • AAMU’s UEFNEP program serves 4 counties highly populated with Hispanic families: Marshall @ 12.8% , Morgan @7.8%, Limestone @5.7%, and Madison @4.7%. • The health status of Hispanics is consistently lower than blacks and whites for all age groups. • Hispanics and other minorities are at greater risk for obesity, high levels of blood sugar , blood pressure and blood cholesterol.

  4. Who is the Target Audience? Hispanics: Adults and Youths Pregnant and young Hispanic mothers with children 0-5 years. Hispanic Youth ages 6-14 from low-income families.

  5. PROGRAM DELIVERY • Paraprofessionals are trained to deliver nutrition education under the supervision of • nutrition specialists • coordinators • project manager

  6. Extension is Making a Difference Providing a series of nutrition education classes Creating awareness through flyers, seminars, and health fairs Educating via use of food demonstrations

  7. UEFNEP PROS • Partnerships • WIC Offices, • After-School Programs • Churches, and • ESL (English Second Language) ELL ( English Language Learner) Programs • Bilingual Staff • Nutrition Mobile Unit

  8. MAJOR PROBLEM • Mobile Unit before Restoration • Purchased by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Program Unit Limited participation from audience • Solution: “Take the classroom to the people”

  9. COUNTY PARTNERS WIC Staff and Program Assistant Carolina Hurtado (Limestone County)

  10. PROGRAMMING SESSION Program Participants In Limestone County

  11. FOOD DEMO Food Demonstration

  12. FOOD DEMO SAMPLING

  13. YOUTH GROUP Madison County

  14. PROGRAM COMPLETION

  15. YOUTH and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Marshall County

  16. YOUTH and HANDS-ON ACTIVITY

  17. EXPECTED OUTCOMES… Participants will: • Makewise food choices • Plan healthier meals • Applyfood safety skills when purchasing, preparing/cooking, and storing foods • Be physically active

  18. UEFNEP SPONSORS United States Department of Agriculture Alabama Cooperative Extension System Urban Affairs & Nontraditional Programs

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