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IMPACT OF EATING FROM THE GARDEN PROGRAM ON STUDENTS

Extension Education

Lala Kumar
HORTICULTURE SPECIALIST - RET
Lee's Summit

Abstract

\r\n The Eating from the Garden program for fourth and fifth grade students is a University of Missouri Extension program, which is funded by the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City. The program provides research based information to high- need youth in schools and community centers through gardening and nutrition lessons and activities. The main objectives of the program are to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, and to promote healthier food choices, gardening knowledge and physical activities with the help of area partners and trained volunteers. During the school year 2010-2011, approximately 1025 students in 46 class rooms in 30 schools and community centers prepared and maintained a garden at their sites and attended 13 biweekly lessons of the Eating from the Garden curriculum. This curriculum includes fruit and vegetable tasting opportunities, nutrition information and activities, gardening information and hands –on development of the garden. An evaluation of the program was conducted with the help of the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Institute for Human Development in the school year 2010-2011. Results indicated positive behavioral changes among students who attended the program. Through this poster the authors will share the evaluation results and a general background of the Eating from the Garden program for the benefit of our Extension colleague.  

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Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.

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Authors: L. A. Kumar, K. Elliott, R.M. Millsap, M. Fusselman
  1. Kumar, L. Horticulture Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri, 64015
  2. Elliott, K. Nutrition Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri, 64127
  3. Millsap, R. Nutrition Garden Coordinator, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri, 64015
  4. Fusselman, M. Volunteer Coordinator, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri, 64015