Cost benefit analysis shows that for every $1 spent on EFNEP programming, there is a potential savings of about $10 for program participants.
impact statement issue
Participants in The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) stand to greatly benefit from consistent, quality nutrition programming though Cooperative Extension. In educational settings, they will be able to identify barriers (and solutions) to healthy eating and feel empowered to sustain these changes beyond the duration of an educational series.
impact statement response
The "dialogue approach" is promoted and implemented in what is being considered high-quality nutrition programs through Cooperative Extension. All internal trainings model this approach, program delivery engages audiences with this approach, and technical assistance/evaluation subjectively measures adherence to this approach and seeks to improve fidelity to this model with the development and implementation of strong lesson plan series.
impact statement summary
Nutrition programming through Cooperative Extension programs focus not only on updated nutrition content but also the quality of program delivery and lasting behavioral impacts in the target audience. To this end, trainings on both nutrition content, facilitation methods, and program management are delivered in county, regional, statewide, and multi-state settings.
