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DVD multimedia nutrition education curriculum for self-study
Utah Affiliate Family Consumer Science
  • J. Tawzer, Utah State University
  • Heidi LeBlanc, Utah State University
  • Nedra K. Christensen, Utah State University
  • Janet Anderson, Utah State University
  • Jennie Murri
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2010
Disciplines
Abstract

The State of Utah has one of the highest food insecurity rates in the nation. It is ranked in the top 4% in the nation of being food insecure and 34% of the state is considered low-income, defined as at or below 185% of poverty level (LeBlanc, Christofferson, & Christensen, 2008). These trends place Utah’s low-income population at increased risk of obesity and chronic disease. The Center of Hunger and Poverty reported a high rate of obesity among low-income individuals, with hunger, poverty, and obesity frequently occurring at the same time (USDA, 2009). With limited income, quantity is often more important than quality of food. Lower cost coupled with increased quantity foods usually equals foods that are higher in calories, fats, and sugars (Food Research and Action Center, 2006).

Citation Information
Smith, J., LeBlanc, H., Christensen N., Anderson, J., & Murri, J. (2010). DVD multimedia nutrition education curriculum for self-study. Utah Affiliate Family Consumer Science, 11(1) 34-46.