Success StoryThe Butler County Nutrition Education Program
The Butler County Nutrition Education Program
Author: Michele Moore
Planning Unit: Butler County CES
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
The Butler County NEP paraprofessional taught 66 limited resource
families how to serve more nutritious meals, to keep foods safe, and to utilize local food
resources effectively. 100% of NEP families made an improvement in the nutritional
quality of their diet.
75.3% of NEP graduate families consumed a diet of higher quality because they
planned meals using My Plate, considered healthy choices, and used the "Nutrition Facts" label.
61.4% of families increased the frequency of moderate physical activity for 30 minutes
per day. 30% of families began feeding their children breakfast. 62% of
families demonstrated an improvement in safe food handling practices and hand washing
behavior.
78.5% of families learned to plan meals ahead of time and use a grocery list to guide
food selections. A 76% improvement was shown in food price comparison behavior.
Families showed an 18% decrease in meals eaten away from home. There were
27% fewer families who could not afford to eat properly.
39% of families were able to use community food resources, such as food pantries,
less often due to increased skill at food resource management.
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