Success StorySnack Like a Super Hero



Snack Like a Super Hero

Author: Tiffany Calvert

Planning Unit: Ohio County CES

Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)

Plan of Work: Healthy & Safe Food Prep Methods; Farm-to-table; Farmer's Market; SNAP; Gardening; Food Dollars

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In a 2010, study by the Snack Food Association, 74% of consumers are trying to eat healthier. To educate individuals/ families on healthier options, the Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent utilized the “Snack like a Superhero” campaign. This Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education campaign was created to help limited resources families choose nutritious options.

Over 700 students at Western and Wayland Elementary schools were served monthly food tastings, agricultural and nutrition lessons, with cooking demos. Each students was given a recipe book of all the recipes sampled. These activities contributed to an integrated approach to learning centered on where food comes from, with an emphasis on buying local and consuming more fruits and vegetables.

Results show:

  • 84% of youth increased their knowledge of nutrition and its relationship to overall health.
  • 419 reported that they had increased their knowledge of the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables.

“Our school’s theme this year is “What’s your Super Power?”. Extension was perfect to partner with to assist our efforts to improve our students’ health habits and leadership abilities.” – Family Resource Coordinator 






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