SNAP-Ed participants increase fruit and vegetable consumption

Authors

Heidi LeBlanc, Utah State UniversityFollow
S. Haws
N. Christensen
D. Christensen
D. Christofferson

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

91

Abstract

Benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables are documented, yet more than 75 percent of Americans do not eat the recommended servings advised by the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate. Through a self-reported post/pre behavior checklist, the Utah State University Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–Education (SNAP-Ed) demonstrated an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption in low-income individuals through consistent education incorporating four or more lessons over a period of five years.

Recommended Citation

LeBlanc, H., Haws, S., Christensen, N., Christensen, D., & Christofferson, D. (2013). SNAP-Ed participants increase fruit and vegetable consumption. Journal of National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 7,91. Retrieve from http://www.neafcs.org/assets/documents/journal/2012-jneafcs.pdf