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SNAP-Ed Improves Food Safety Practices through Nutrition Education
Journal of National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
  • D. Christofferson
  • K. Allen
  • J. Smith
  • Heidi LeBlanc, Utah State University
Document Type
Article
Publisher
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Publication Date
1-1-2013
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Abstract

Snap-Ed nutrition education classes and food demonstrations allow for observation and modeling of correct food safety practices. Through the Utah State University’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAPEd), low-income participants completing four or more nutrition education lessons completed a retrospective post/pre behavior questionnaire. Results demonstrated increased intent to follow food safety practices by properly cooking, chilling, and separating food items, as well as properly cleaning food preparation surfaces.

Citation Information
Christofferson, D., Allen, K., Smith, J., & LeBlanc, H. (2013). Food safety practices improve through SNAP-Ed participation. Journal of National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 7, 98. Retrive from http://www.neafcs.org/assets/documents/journal/2012-jneafcs.pdf