University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is a statewide network of researchers and educators. UC ANR is the bridge between local issues and the power of UC research.
UC ANR and TCHAS Curricula (Farm to Fork, Nutrition to Grown On, and Hunger Attack!). Curriculum and delivery training via webinars. In-person trainings at the TCHAS Kick-Off Conference. On-going technical assistance, support, materials, and training at the county level. Teens-as-Teachers resources. To date: Evaluation data on demographics, knowledge indicators, and hours of lessons delivered.
Youth Program Evaluation Enrollment FormNational Evaluation Tools K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Demographics Data
Hours of Lesson Delivery – Orange County Program Statistics Number of LessonsM=9.55 Number of SessionsM=6 Number of HoursM=6 Number of MonthsM=2.36 Program Duration Total Number of Lessons105 Total Number of Hours66
Demographics Data – Orange County
Hours of Lesson Delivery – San Bernardino County Program Statistics Number of LessonsM=5.82 Number of SessionsM=6.09 Number of HoursM=6.64 Number of MonthsM=1 Program Duration Total Number of Lessons64 Total Number of Hours73 Total Number of Months11
Demographics Data – San Bernardino County
Knowledge Indicators – San Bernardino County Improvement of Behavior K-2nd Physical Activity Practices27% (38 of 142) children improve their physical activity practices Diet Quality Practices69% (98 of 142) children improve 1 or more knowledge or skill(s) necessary to choose foods consistent with Federal Dietary Guideline recommendations. 37% (53 of 142) children improve 2 or more knowledge or skill(s) Food Safety Practices70% (99 of 142) children improve knowledge or skill related to handling food safely
Knowledge Indicators – San Bernardino County Improvement of Behavior 3 rd -5 th Physical Activity Practices36% (62 of 174) children and youth improve 1 or more knowledge, skill(s), or behavior necessary to improve their physical activity practices Diet Quality Practices65% (113 of 174) children and youth improve 1 or more knowledge or skill(s) necessary to choose foods consistent with Federal Dietary Guideline recommendations. 46% (80 of 174) improve 2 or more knowledge or skill(s) and 29% (51 of 174) children and youth improve 3 or more Food Safety Practices60% (51 of 85) children and youth improve 1 or more knowledge, skill(s), or behavior(s) related to handling food safely
Knowledge Indicators – San Bernardino County Improvement of Behavior 6 th -8 th Physical Activity Practices67% (33 of 49) youth adopt or improve 1 or more habit(s) or behaviors related to physical activity and 20% (10 of 49) youth adopt or improve 2 or more. Diet Quality Practices76% (37 of 49) youth adopt and practice 1 or more food selection behavior(s) consistent with Federal Dietary Guideline recommendations. 55% (27 of 49) youth adopt and practice 2 or more and 35% (17 of 49) youth adopt and practice 3 or more. Food Safety Practices53% (26 of 49) youth adopt and practice 1 or more behavior(s) necessary to handle food safely. Food Resource Management Practices49% (24 of 49) youth adopt or improve 1 or more knowledge or skill(s) necessary to prepare simple, nutritious, affordable food.
Knowledge Indicators – San Bernardino County Improvement of Behavior for All Youth Physical Activity Practices36% (133 of 365) Children and youth improve their physical activity practices or gain knowledge. Diet Quality Practices68% (248 of 365) Children and youth improve their abilities to choose foods according to Federal Dietary Recommendations or gain knowledge. Food Safety Practices64% (176 of 276) Children and youth use safe food handling practices more often or gain knowledge. Food Resource Management Practices49% (24 of 49) Children and youth improve their ability to prepare simple, nutritious, affordable food or gain knowledge