1. Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP)
The Community Nutrition Education Program (CNEP) is administered by the OSU Cooperative Extension Service.
CNEP receives support from the USDA and the Department of Human Services.

2. CNEP
Community Nutrition Education Programs encompass two programs. EFNEP: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Ex ONE or SNAP- ED: Oklahoma Nutrition Education. Part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. and Nutrition Education Program
EFNEP is funded through USDA and NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
SNAP-ED is the educational component of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funded through USDA Food and Nutrition Services.

3. EFNEP
Oklahoma State Cooperative Extension has been providing EFNEP for over 30 years. EFNEP provides basic food and nutrition lessons to limited resource families with children and limited resource youth. USDA – National Institute of Food and Ag (NIFA) Provides oversight Land-Grant Universities - OSU & Langston.

4. EFNEP
Educational approach
Community-based
Relationship-driven
Hands-on
Directly impacts economic, obesity, and food insecurity challenges that hinder the health and well-being of the population.

5. EFNEP
Evaluation and reporting directly to federal government and is analyzed nationally.
WebNEERS: Nutrition education evaluation and reporting system

6. ONE or SNAP - ED
It is the nutrition education program for Oklahoma food stamp recipients and the food stamp eligible. The ONE Program is sponsored by the Food and Nutrition Service of USDA and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service in cooperation with the Food Stamp Program of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. USDA - FNS Provides oversight OSU, OU (ONIE), CHICKASAW NATION & OKTEP Deliver SNAP- Ed in Oklahoma

7. ONE or SNAP - ED
Goal
To improve the likelihood that persons eligible for SNAP will make healthy choices within a limited budget and choose active lifestyles consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate

8. CNEP
Our goal is to create behavior change in four core areas:
Diet quality
Physical activity
Food resource management
Food safety

9. Who is eligible for CNEP?
Eligible for Food Assistance
People attending Food Banks
WIC & Head Start in Select Counties
Low-Income Seniors and youth
Food Stamps
Commodities
To be eligible for this program individuals or families must be eligible or receiving food stamps or commodities.
The ONE program may also serve those receiving WIC & Head Start in certain counties where it has been found that 50% of WIC & Head Start populations in these counties have incomes at or below 185% of poverty.
Seniors with limited incomes and other qualifiers may also participate
In addition, individuals receiving TEFAP or receives food from a non-profit organization that gets its food from a regional food bank is eligible for our program

10. Nutrition Education for Limited Income Families
Personalized
Long & Short Term
Group or In-Home
Family Needs
Long & Short Term
Both programs are personalized to meet the different needs of the participants.
Families may participate in the program for up to a year. There are also situations where a family is unable to commit to that length of time. We offer two enrollment options, long-term and short-term. Our short term program consists of the basic lessons and can be completed in a short amount of time. Currently, graduates are enrolled an average of 6 months and participate in 14 lessons.
We work with families in their homes or in small groups. Groups may be existing community groups or groups formed by the participants themselves.
Lessons are geared to address the needs of the family such as snacks for children or nutritional needs during pregnancy . All lessons address consuming a healthy diet with limited resources.

11. Coach for Positive Behavior Change
Peer Teaching
Hands-on Learning
Relevant to needs of participant
Weekly Lessons
Mini-Goals
Our goal goes beyond increased knowledge to that of a positive behavior change on the part of the participant.
This is accomplished by a close, supportive relationship between the participant and the NEA who acts as a nutrition coach.
The lessons give the participant the opportunity to learn new basic skills, such as making and following a grocery list, or planning a menu for their family.
The weekly lessons give the participants time to practice the new skill and incorporate the new ideas from the lesson.
At the end of each lesson the participant and NEA select a mini-goal for the participant to accomplish during the week.

12. Reaching Families in Need
In 2018, CNEP reached 2,982 adults and 55,673 youth directly and 9,925 family members indirectly.

13. Nutrition Education Assistants (NEAs)
Community Based
Paraprofessionals
Experience with Public Assistance
Some graduated from our program
The work of our Nutrition Education Assistants is the cornerstone of our success.
CNEP employs and educates individuals within the community to serve as teaching paraprofessionals known as Nutrition Education Assistants (NEA)
The NEAs ability to relate to the family is vital to the success of the program. We often hire program graduates and those who have received public assistance in the past.

14. Faithful Families Eating Smart and Moving More
Adult Programs
Fresh Start
Faithful Families Eating Smart and Moving More
Long & Short Term
Both programs are personalized to meet the different needs of the participants.
Families may participate in the program for up to a year. There are also situations where a family is unable to commit to that length of time. We offer two enrollment options, long-term and short-term. Our short term program consists of the basic lessons and can be completed in a short amount of time. Currently, graduates are enrolled an average of 5 months and participate in 14 lessons.
We work with families in their homes or in small groups. Groups may be existing community groups or groups formed by the participants themselves.
Lessons are geared to address the needs of the family such as snacks for children or nutritional needs during pregnancy . All lessons address consuming a healthy diet with limited resources.

15. Fresh Start
Research Based Curriculum developed by North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Long & Short Term
Both programs are personalized to meet the different needs of the participants.
Families may participate in the program for up to a year. There are also situations where a family is unable to commit to that length of time. We offer two enrollment options, long-term and short-term. Our short term program consists of the basic lessons and can be completed in a short amount of time. Currently, graduates are enrolled an average of 6 months and participate in 14 lessons.
We work with families in their homes or in small groups. Groups may be existing community groups or groups formed by the participants themselves.
Lessons are geared to address the needs of the family such as snacks for children or nutritional needs during pregnancy . All lessons address consuming a healthy diet with limited resources.

16. Options
Short term option: 8 core lessons and could last from 2months to 4 months depending on how often the participant/s can meet
Long term Option: From 8 core lessons to 21 lessons depending on participant/s needs and interests. Could last from 4 months to 10 months depending on how often participant/s can meet.

17. Examples of Lessons: My Plate Plan: Know what is for Dinner
Choosing More Fruits and Vegetables
Fix it Safe
Shop for Value, Check the Facts
Eating Smart Throughout the Lifecycle: Feeding Infants & Children
Making Smart Drink Choices
Choosing to Move More Throughout the Day
Information presented in our program is research based.
Topics include basic nutrition and safe food handling practices following USDA recommendations.
Many of our lessons help the learners develop skills that will allow them to use stretch available resources and be able to provide healthy food for their families every day of the month. The lessons are taught with hands-on activities, such as actual food preparation.
In addition to basic nutrition information, the curriculum also includes lessons and information on increasing activity for better health.

18. Examples of Visual Aids
Food Models
Food cut-outs
Posters with pictures
MyPlate portions
Information presented in our program is research based.
Topics include basic nutrition and safe food handling practices following USDA recommendations.
Many of our lessons help the learners develop skills that will allow them to use stretch available resources and be able to provide healthy food for their families every day of the month. The lessons are taught with hands-on activities, such as actual food preparation.
In addition to basic nutrition information, the curriculum also includes lessons and information on increasing activity for better health.

19. Evaluation Tools 24 Hour Food Recall
CNEP Food & Physical Activity Questionnaire
Since our goal is to coach towards positive behavior change our evaluation tools are designed to measure that change.
The 24-hour food recall is a tool which what the participant has eaten in the past 24 hour period is documented. This is done at enrollment and exit from the program. We can then determine if they increased their intake of specific food groups, such as fruits and vegetables.
The CNEP survey is also conducted at entry and exit. It measures a change in behavior in areas of resource management, food safety and nutrition practices. (Show example and discuss one question on survey.)

20. As a Result…
93% of adults participating in Fresh Start demonstrated a positive change towards a healthy diet in FY 2018.
Documented Increases:
Fruits
Vegetables
Documented Decrease:
Calories from Solid Fats and Added Sugars
Based on these evaluations 93% of program graduates show a positive change towards a healthy diet.
We have documented increases in the consumption of fruits and vegetables as well as a decrease in the amount of calories from solid fats and added sugars.
Americans typically do not consume enough fruits and vegetables, and they consume too much from solid fats and added sugars. Therefore, these improvements plays a vital role in decreasing cholesterol, and preventing chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.

21. As a Result…
35% of adults participating in Fresh Start reported eating less food than they wanted less often in order to feed their family. 46% of adults participating in Fresh Start reported planning meals before grocery shopping more often.
Other positive changes include the fact that 35% of participants ate less than they wanted less often.
46% more often planned meals before grocery shopping.

22. Some of our Partners Collaborative Partners: DHS
OK Department of Health
University of Oklahoma
Chickasaw, Creek, & Comanche Nations
WIC
Regional Food Banks
Low-income Housing Authorities
Public Schools & Child Nutrition Programs
Langston University (1890 institution)
Our collaborative partners include the DHS, County Health Departments and other community agencies and organizations. In addition, we have formed a Nutrition Network with other nutrition education providers to share resources and avoid the duplication of services.
We also partner with grocery stores across the state with our Gleaning program. Stores donate out-of-date produce that the NEAs then distribute to program participants. NEAs incorporate the fresh produce into lessons as a teaching tool relating to food safety, preparation, storage, and nutrition.

23. Faithful Families Collaborative Partners:
Faithful Families Eating Smart and Moving More – Research based curriculum develop by North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Uses the same lessons as Fresh Start.
Engages faith communities in health education, environmental changes to support health, and community-wide health initiatives. health education, environmental changes to support health, and community-wide health initiatives.
Our collaborative partners include the DHS, County Health Departments and other community agencies and organizations. In addition, we have formed a Nutrition Network with other nutrition education providers to share resources and avoid the duplication of services.
We also partner with grocery stores across the state with our Gleaning program. Stores donate out-of-date produce that the NEAs then distribute to program participants. NEAs incorporate the fresh produce into lessons as a teaching tool relating to food safety, preparation, storage, and nutrition.

24. Youth Programs
Show Me Nutrition
Long & Short Term

25. Total Youth Served
In 2018, CNEP reached 55,673 Oklahoma youth directly utilizing Show Me Nutrition, OrganWise Guys, and Farm to You.

26. Show Me Nutrition Comprehensive nutrition curriculum for K-5th grade
Several important health themes are taught in each grade level
nutrition, food safety, physical activity, media influence and body image 
Age-appropriate content, activities and handouts make learning about healthy eating fun for students
Includes family newsletters that help family members and caregivers support learning from each grade level

27. Show Me Nutrition Impacts
Youth K – 5th Impacts:
74% of youth improved their abilities or knowledge to choose healthy foods
23% of youth improved their physical activity practices or knowledge
39% of youth improved safe food handling practices or knowledge

28. 40’ x 40’ enclosed walk-through exhibit Includes 9 stations
Oklahoma Farmland
Designed to involve kindergarten through 6th-grade students in learning how foods from the farm are used by their bodies for good health.
Farmer’s Life
The Farmer’s Market
The Mouth
The Stomach
The Intestines
The Muscle
The Bone
The Brain

30. Groups of approximately 10 children go through the exhibit together.
The groups are rotated every 6 minutes.
9 stations x 6 minutes = approximately 1 hour to complete the exhibit with rotation time included.
Station volunteers are provided with a script to guide them through their station topic.

31. Impacts
As part of a comprehensive nutrition/health intervention, Farm to You was found to enhance behavior change among 4th and 5th grade students.
The exhibit was also found to have a statistically significant enhancement on self-reported behavior change in students who were exposed to both classroom nutrition education lessons and the exhibit compared to those exposed solely to the classroom lessons.

32. Reach
Since implementation, Farm to You has visited all the counties in orange.

33. Showed statistically significant improvements in
A science-based, cost-effective elementary school nutrition and physical activity program
By bringing the body to life via lovable organ characters, kids of all ages learn what it really means to live a healthy lifestyle.
Showed statistically significant improvements in
children’s weight and blood pressure measures
higher average standardized test scores

34. Impacts Youth K – 5th Impacts:
75% of youth improved their abilities or knowledge to choose healthy foods
24% of youth improved their physical activity practices or knowledge
42% of youth improved safe food handling practices or knowledge

35. A hands-on cooking program that teaches important life skills for eating smart
Students in grades 8-12
Lessons cover how to choose healthy foods and prevent food borne illness.
With a cooking demonstration in each lesson, students learn by doing.

36. Youth Partnerships