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Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Delivering Nutrition Education to Youth In Maryland

Integrating Physical Activity into Nutrition Programming for Youth

In 1998-99, EFNEP youth educators delivered nutrition education programs to 9,141 youth in conjunction with

• In School Programs
• After School Programs
• Summer Programs
• Year Long Programs

In 1998-99, EFNEP youth educators delivered nutrition education programs to 9,141 youth in 11 Maryland counties and the city of Baltimore.

EFNEP Youth Message

• Be Active - Have Fun
• Snack the Pyramid Way
• Read Labels
• Eat 5 Fruits and Vegetables each day
• Drink water, 1% milk or skim milk, 100% juice
• Juice drinks and soda are 'sometimes foods'

As a result of participating in EFNEP

• 73% of youth now eat a variety of foods
• 68% of youth increased knowledge of the essentials of human nutrition
• 69% of youth increased their ability to select low-cost, nutritious foods
• 60% of youth improved practices in food reparation and safety

Evaluation

• Eat more often from the bottom of the pyramid
• Eat less often from the top of the pyramid