FOOD RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (planning meals, comparing prices, and using a grocery list)

“SNAP-Ed has helped me learn how and what to feed my family in a healthy, low-cost way.”

“I was able to cut my $180 food shopping bill to $90 by using techniques taught in the ‘Plan, Shop, and Save’ lesson.”

“The classes were very informative and now that I know how to read labels, I can make better choices and eat less of the bad foods.”

“Everything starts with my grocery list now.”

FOOD SAFETY (thawing and storing food properly)

“Since I started taking the SNAP-Ed classes, I have been organizing my food (using the oldest first) and I also quit thawing my food at room temperature.”

“I now make sure I put cold food away in the fridge right away after learning that bacteria can grow quickly.”

“I had never used a food thermometer before and started using the one I got in class. Now I know how fast bacteria can grow in food.”

TESTIMONIALS FROM AGENCIES“Parents keep sharing stories about preparing recipes from the SNAP-Ed Cookbook and how their kids enjoy the healthy meals and snacks.” – The Village Preschool

“SNAP-Ed has helped our patients make better nutritional decisions when it comes to feeding their families using basic nutrition and easy, low cost recipes.” – Doctors Care Clinic

“Our clients enjoyed learning basic nutrition and have been able to make healthy changes in their lives.” – Arapahoe Mental Health

Testimonials from Participants

For more information about the program, please visit: www.snaped.colostate.edu

* United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, genetic information, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed).

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact 1-888-818-0063.

Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education

(SNAP-Ed) is a nutrition education program funded through

USDA-FNS*. SNAP-Ed’s mission is to provide educational

programs that increase the likelihood that people eligible for

SNAP will make healthy food choices within a limited

budget and choose physically active lifestyles

consistent with the Dietary Guidelines

for Americans.

CSU Extension

2012 Annual Report

SNAP-Ed for AdultsParticipants learn to:

✤ Plan nutritious meals✤ Be more active✤ Stretch their food dollars✤ Practice safe food handling✤ Prepare healthy recipes

SNAP-Ed paraprofessional educators deliver evidence-based curricula to adults. In an 8 to 11 lesson series, participants learn about healthy food preparation, nutrition, food safety, food budgeting, and physical activity through hands-on activities.

ADULT IMPACTS AND OUTCOMES In federal year 2012, 720 adult participants were taught the SNAP-Ed series of classes in Colorado by 5.5 FTE staff.

The majority of participants reported improvement in behaviors related to healthy eating (92%), budgeting and food resource management (90%),food safety (70%), and physical activity (56%). These improved behaviors will help families eat healthier and stretch their food dollars.

NUTRITION PRACTICES (planning meals, making healthy food choices, using less salt in food preparation, and reading nutrition labels)

“Taking the SNAP-Ed classes opened my eyes!! I had no idea how much sugar is in soft drinks!”

“I stopped adding salt after cooking food and reduced salt during cooking.”

“I am now eating a variety of vegetables and fruits and know how to fix them. I am eating healthier foods and drinking more water.”

Testimonials from Participants

Healthy Families Newsletter The Healthy Families newsletter was delivered to SNAP and SNAP-eligible adults and was aimed at reinforcing educational messages from the Eating Smart • Being Active curriculum.

Newsletter DevelopmentSix focus groups (3 English, 3 Spanish) were conducted with individuals in Eating Smart • Being Active classes.

Focus group participants indicated wanting:

✤ healthy eating ideas

✤ recipes

✤ tips about child nutrition

✤ physical activity ideas

✤ easy-to-read format

✤ attention-grabbing colors

✤ resources and contact information

✤ bilingual options

✤ relevant information

FeedbackAs of September 30th, 2012, 313 individuals responded to a survey distributed with the newsletters. Of the 313 respondents:

✤ 37% received the newsletter from mailings,

✤ 63% received the newsletter at an agency,

✤ 36% made the recipe in the newsletter, while 54% were planning to make the recipe,

✤ Depending on the issue, 40% to 63% tried the physical activity, and

✤ 70% of the Spanish readers were likely to try the physical activity, versus 40% of English readers.

To access previous newsletters, go to: www.snaped.colostate.edu/newsletters.shtml

“My son never eats vegetables but our educator made a recipe with vegetables in cooked fried rice and he ate the vegetables. Now we also use whole wheat grains, and use foods before they expire.”

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Asian

White

67% of all races report being Hispanic/Latino

Colorado Adult ParticipantsHelping Families Eat Better for Less

Helping Families Eat Better for L

Healthy FamiliesNew “You” Resolutions!

The New Year is when people make resolutions. If you

plan to make a resolution to change how you eat or

how active you are, take small steps. You are more

likely to be successful if you start slowly.Choose healthy eating habits rather than a “fad” diet.

Keep in mind:� Make half your grains whole.

� Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.� Choose lean sources of protein such as fi sh,

chicken, beans and lentils.� Choose low-fat or fat free dairy sources. � Reduce the amount of sugar by choosing water

instead of sweetened drinks.Begin a new physical activity routine slowly. If your

physical activity includes walking:� Choose to walk where it is fl at.

� Increase the amount of time you walk by 5 minutes every day.� Listen to your body and make changes slowly.

� Make it fun. Find a friend to walk with to be your

activity partner.� If you have to skip a day, just get back to your

activity as soon as you can.� As you get stronger, add something challenging

such as walking up a hill or climbing some steps.

To learn about all of these topics and more, enroll in a free nutrition education class where

you’ll learn how to:• Eat healthy • Plan meals• Cook for less • Be activeTo sign up call 1-888-818-0063.

Winter

Be Active!Moving to music is fun and good exercise for all ages!

Flashlight Boogie: • Close the curtains and turn down the lights.• Play fun music.• Shine the fl ashlight on each kid and adult as they

dance.• Show off your best dance moves!

• Use scarves to twirl as you dance.Also, clean the house while dancing to the music.

Ways to $ave• More expensive items are at eye level on grocery

store shelves. Look on the bottom or top shelves for

cheaper items. • Fresh fruits and vegetables are usually cheaper when

they are in season. Always compare prices fi rst.

• Buy canned fruits and veggies when they are not in

season.• Drink water instead of sweetened drinks.

• Cook at home instead of eating out.• Put limp carrots or celery in soups, or place them in

a bowl of iced water to re-crisp them.Talk to your health care provider before making big changes to what you eat or how active you are.

SNAP-Ed for AdultsParticipants learn to:

✤ Plan nutritious meals✤ Be more active✤ Stretch their food dollars✤ Practice safe food handling✤ Prepare healthy recipes

SNAP-Ed paraprofessional educators deliver evidence-based curricula to adults. In an 8 to 11 lesson series, participants learn about healthy food preparation, nutrition, food safety, food budgeting, and physical activity through hands-on activities.

ADULT IMPACTS AND OUTCOMES In federal year 2012, 720 adult participants were taught the SNAP-Ed series of classes in Colorado by 5.5 FTE staff.

The majority of participants reported improvement in behaviors related to healthy eating (92%), budgeting and food resource management (90%),food safety (70%), and physical activity (56%). These improved behaviors will help families eat healthier and stretch their food dollars.

NUTRITION PRACTICES (planning meals, making healthy food choices, using less salt in food preparation, and reading nutrition labels)

“Taking the SNAP-Ed classes opened my eyes!! I had no idea how much sugar is in soft drinks!”

“I stopped adding salt after cooking food and reduced salt during cooking.”

“I am now eating a variety of vegetables and fruits and know how to fix them. I am eating healthier foods and drinking more water.”

Testimonials from Participants

Healthy Families Newsletter The Healthy Families newsletter was delivered to SNAP and SNAP-eligible adults and was aimed at reinforcing educational messages from the Eating Smart • Being Active curriculum.

Newsletter DevelopmentSix focus groups (3 English, 3 Spanish) were conducted with individuals in Eating Smart • Being Active classes.

Focus group participants indicated wanting:

✤ healthy eating ideas

✤ recipes

✤ tips about child nutrition

✤ physical activity ideas

✤ easy-to-read format

✤ attention-grabbing colors

✤ resources and contact information

✤ bilingual options

✤ relevant information

FeedbackAs of September 30th, 2012, 313 individuals responded to a survey distributed with the newsletters. Of the 313 respondents:

✤ 37% received the newsletter from mailings,

✤ 63% received the newsletter at an agency,

✤ 36% made the recipe in the newsletter, while 54% were planning to make the recipe,

✤ Depending on the issue, 40% to 63% tried the physical activity, and

✤ 70% of the Spanish readers were likely to try the physical activity, versus 40% of English readers.

To access previous newsletters, go to: www.snaped.colostate.edu/newsletters.shtml

“My son never eats vegetables but our educator made a recipe with vegetables in cooked fried rice and he ate the vegetables. Now we also use whole wheat grains, and use foods before they expire.”

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

NutritionPractices

Food ResourceManagement

Food Safety Physical Activity

92%90%

70%

56%

Improved Behavior

1% 11%5%

5%1%

77%

Not Provided

American Indian orAlaskan Native

African American or Black

More than one race

Asian

White

67% of all races report being Hispanic/Latino

Colorado Adult ParticipantsHelping Families Eat Better for Less

Helping Families Eat Better for L

Healthy FamiliesNew “You” Resolutions!

The New Year is when people make resolutions. If you

plan to make a resolution to change how you eat or

how active you are, take small steps. You are more

likely to be successful if you start slowly.Choose healthy eating habits rather than a “fad” diet.

Keep in mind:� Make half your grains whole.

� Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.� Choose lean sources of protein such as fi sh,

chicken, beans and lentils.� Choose low-fat or fat free dairy sources. � Reduce the amount of sugar by choosing water

instead of sweetened drinks.Begin a new physical activity routine slowly. If your

physical activity includes walking:� Choose to walk where it is fl at.

� Increase the amount of time you walk by 5 minutes every day.� Listen to your body and make changes slowly.

� Make it fun. Find a friend to walk with to be your

activity partner.� If you have to skip a day, just get back to your

activity as soon as you can.� As you get stronger, add something challenging

such as walking up a hill or climbing some steps.

To learn about all of these topics and more, enroll in a free nutrition education class where

you’ll learn how to:• Eat healthy • Plan meals• Cook for less • Be activeTo sign up call 1-888-818-0063.

Winter

Be Active!Moving to music is fun and good exercise for all ages!

Flashlight Boogie: • Close the curtains and turn down the lights.• Play fun music.• Shine the fl ashlight on each kid and adult as they

dance.• Show off your best dance moves!

• Use scarves to twirl as you dance.Also, clean the house while dancing to the music.

Ways to $ave• More expensive items are at eye level on grocery

store shelves. Look on the bottom or top shelves for

cheaper items. • Fresh fruits and vegetables are usually cheaper when

they are in season. Always compare prices fi rst.

• Buy canned fruits and veggies when they are not in

season.• Drink water instead of sweetened drinks.

• Cook at home instead of eating out.• Put limp carrots or celery in soups, or place them in

a bowl of iced water to re-crisp them.Talk to your health care provider before making big changes to what you eat or how active you are.

FOOD RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (planning meals, comparing prices, and using a grocery list)

“SNAP-Ed has helped me learn how and what to feed my family in a healthy, low-cost way.”

“I was able to cut my $180 food shopping bill to $90 by using techniques taught in the ‘Plan, Shop, and Save’ lesson.”

“The classes were very informative and now that I know how to read labels, I can make better choices and eat less of the bad foods.”

“Everything starts with my grocery list now.”

FOOD SAFETY (thawing and storing food properly)

“Since I started taking the SNAP-Ed classes, I have been organizing my food (using the oldest first) and I also quit thawing my food at room temperature.”

“I now make sure I put cold food away in the fridge right away after learning that bacteria can grow quickly.”

“I had never used a food thermometer before and started using the one I got in class. Now I know how fast bacteria can grow in food.”

TESTIMONIALS FROM AGENCIES“Parents keep sharing stories about preparing recipes from the SNAP-Ed Cookbook and how their kids enjoy the healthy meals and snacks.” – The Village Preschool

“SNAP-Ed has helped our patients make better nutritional decisions when it comes to feeding their families using basic nutrition and easy, low cost recipes.” – Doctors Care Clinic

“Our clients enjoyed learning basic nutrition and have been able to make healthy changes in their lives.” – Arapahoe Mental Health

Testimonials from Participants

For more information about the program, please visit: www.snaped.colostate.edu

* United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, genetic information, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed).

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact 1-888-818-0063.

Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education

(SNAP-Ed) is a nutrition education program funded through

USDA-FNS*. SNAP-Ed’s mission is to provide educational

programs that increase the likelihood that people eligible for

SNAP will make healthy food choices within a limited

budget and choose physically active lifestyles

consistent with the Dietary Guidelines

for Americans.

CSU Extension

2012 Annual Report