Snap-Ed Success Story 2018-2019

Nancy F. Owens. NEP/SNAP-Ed Assistant

A Healthier You

Work with families to help them feel more self-sufficient. To make small changes in their life style that would make a big difference and have a long term outcome. 

The Allen County NEP/SNAP-ED paraprofessional taught 64 limited resource

families how to serve more nutritious meals, to keep foods safe, and to utilize local food 

resources effectively.  98.4% of NEP/SNAP-Ed families made an improvement in the nutritional 

quality of their diet.      

91% of NEP/SNAP-Ed graduate families consumed a diet of higher quality because they 

planned meals using My Plate, considered healthy choices, and used the "Nutrition Facts" label.  

55% of families increased the frequency of moderate physical activity for 30 minutes 

per day. 88 % of families demonstrated an improvement in safe food handling practices and hand washing behavior. 

87 % of families learned to plan meals ahead of time and use a grocery list to guide 

food selections. An 80 % improvement was shown in food price comparison behavior.  

Families showed a 53 % decrease in meals eaten away from home.  There were 

55% decrease in families that ate less than they wanted. A 58% of the families felt they had enough food to provide for their families. 58% decrease in families that drink soda, sweet tea and fruit punch.