SNAP-Ed Improves Food Safety Practices through Nutrition Education

Authors

D. Christofferson
K. Allen
J. Smith
Heidi LeBlanc, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Journal of National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Volume

7

Publisher

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Publication Date

1-1-2013

First Page

98

Abstract

Snap-Ed nutrition education classes and food demonstrations allow for observation and modeling of correct food safety practices. Through the Utah State University’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAPEd), low-income participants completing four or more nutrition education lessons completed a retrospective post/pre behavior questionnaire. Results demonstrated increased intent to follow food safety practices by properly cooking, chilling, and separating food items, as well as properly cleaning food preparation surfaces.

Recommended Citation

Christofferson, D., Allen, K., Smith, J., & LeBlanc, H. (2013). Food safety practices improve through SNAP-Ed participation. Journal of National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 7, 98. Retrive from http://www.neafcs.org/assets/documents/journal/2012-jneafcs.pdf