The course highlights two case examples of best practices in nutrition and physical activity programs for adults.  The programs will be reviewed compared based on their strengths, challenges, future needs, and areas for potential growth.  Additionally, resources will be made available.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify ways to incorporate nutrition education into a food aid program
• Determine ways within a program to provide additional connections for underserved populations
• Examine the use of marketing and technology in nutrition and physical activity programs appropriate for the target population
• Apply aspects of two "best practices" examples to your current program or program planning

 

Target Audience:  Dietitians, Nurses, Policy/ Planner, General Public Health Staff

 

Tier(s) and Competency Domain(s):  Tier Two – Analytical/ Assessment Skills, Policy Development/ Program Planning Skills, Communication Skills, Cultural Competency Skills, Community Dimensions of Practice Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills.

 

Duration:  ~ 30 minutes

 

Continuing Education Information:  0.5 CECH for CHES

CHES Provider number:  99036

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest

Format: Web-based Training, Self-Study

 

Created/Updated:  10/4/2016

 

Author(s):  Allison Root, MS, RD