OVERVIEW OF PILOT ADULT CURRICULUM

Donna Mehrle, MPH, RD, LDmehrled@missouri.edu

573-884-0929

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A new, interactive adult curriculum

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Developed by EFNEP Staff from

Colorado State University University of California at Davis

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Dietary Guidelines for

Americans, 2005

MyPyramid

Updated research-based health and nutrition information

Missouri is using the newest physical activity guidelines.December 12, 2008

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Features of the new curriculum:

Hands-on activities Participants actively engaged in

learning All participant materials are at an

appropriate reading level. Based on proven adult learning

theories.

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When participants complete the 8 lessons, they are better able to:

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Plan healthy meals and snacks for their families

Keep food safe to eat Save money Make healthy choices when

shopping Be physically active

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The Lessons:

Get Moving! Plan, Shop, $ave Vary Your Veggies…Focus on

Fruit Make Half Your Grains Whole Build Strong Bones Go Lean With Protein Make a Change Celebrate! Eat Smart & Be

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Each lesson contains: Physical activity Food activity and tasting Tips for food safety, saving

money, and parenting related to the topic of the lesson.

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Visuals Worksheets Handouts Enhancement items Graduation certificates

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All participant materials are available in English and

Spanish

Curriculum materials include:

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Visuals:

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Worksheet for each lesson:

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Handout for each lesson:

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Enhancement items for each lesson

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Graduation certificates:

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Welcome Anchor Add Apply

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Each lesson contains:

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Being Active Food activity Review Away

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Each lesson contains(continued):

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Missouri Adult Entry and Exit Forms are being used in the pilot:

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When participants complete the 8 lessons, they are better able to:

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Plan healthy meals and snacks for their families

Keep food save to eat Save money Make healthy choices when

shopping Be physically active

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Tentative Timeline:Pilot lessons Until April

2009Determine Results June 2009Revise Curriculum Sept. 2009Statewide Roll-out Oct. 2009

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Thanks to:Marty Wood/Melissa McKarus (SW)

Julie Casteel (C)

Wanda Kibbe-Bowman (SC)

Juana Lopez/Lupe Hernandez (WC)

Jeanie Huey (SE)

NPAs who are piloting the curriculum are from SW, C,

SC, WC and SE.

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Questions?

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