Residents at Good Shepherd Villas are now preparing healthier dishes for their potluck luncheons using the recipes that were prepared in class.Ī parent from Dale Roy Preschool shared with her son’s teacher at parent teacher conferences that she has been using the “go food” and “whoa food” supplemental education sheets that were sent home to help her son eat healthier foods. Participants are also more confident in using basic cooking skills and in making at least one positive change in their household as a result of their participation in the program. There was also a growth of participants who are no longer or are now rarely worrying that their food will run out. When surveyed, the adult and senior participants indicated an increase in their whole grain consumption after taking part in the classes. The adult and senior participants engaged in great conversation while learning about MyPlate, how to make healthy choices on a limited budget, how to increase physical activity, and the importance of food safety. The youth participants learned a lot about the five food groups that are represented in the MyPlate model, the importance of physical activity, healthy snacking and beverage choices, and proper handwashing skills. The majority of these sites have been participating in biweekly classes, and some of them have been meeting weekly. SNAP-Ed partnered with the following agencies during the past year: Ashland Head Start, Ashland Pregnancy Center, Ashland Public Library, Ashland YMCA, Dale Roy, Family and Children’s First Council, Good Shepherd Villas, Lifeworx, Loudonville Head Start, Loudonville Public Library, Mill Run Place, Sullivan Head Start, and The Learning Center. In 2016, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) reached 236 adult and 2,759 youth participants in 236 direct education classes.
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