1. Donna Mehrle, MPH, RD, LD mehrled@missouri.edu 573-884-0929 1December 12, 2008

2. A new, interactive adult curriculum 2December 12, 2008

3. Developed by EFNEP Staff from Colorado State University University of California at Davis 3December 12, 2008

4. 4 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 MyPyramid Updated research-based health and nutrition information Updated research-based health and nutrition information Missouri is using the newest physical activity guidelines. December 12, 2008

5. 5 Features of the new curriculum: Features of the new curriculum:  Hands-on activities  Participants actively engaged in learning  All participant materials are at an appropriate reading level.  Based on proven adult learning theories. December 12, 2008

6. When participants complete the 8 lessons, they are better able to: 6  Plan healthy meals and snacks for their families  Keep food safe to eat  Save money  Make healthy choices when shopping  Be physically active December 12, 20086

7. The Lessons:  Get Moving!  Plan, Shop, $ave  Vary Your Veggies…Focus on Fruit  Make Half Your Grains Whole  Build Strong Bones  Go Lean With Protein  Make a Change  Celebrate! Eat Smart & Be Active 7December 12, 2008

8. 8 Each lesson contains:  Physical activity  Food activity and tasting  Tips for food safety, saving money, and parenting related to the topic of the lesson. December 12, 20088

9.  Visuals  Worksheets  Handouts  Enhancement items  Graduation certificates 9 All participant materials are available in English and Spanish Curriculum materials include: December 12, 20089

10. Visuals: 10December 12, 2008

11. Worksheet for each lesson: 11December 12, 2008

12. Handout for each lesson: 12December 12, 2008

13. 13 Enhancement items for each lesson December 12, 2008

14. 14 Graduation certificates: December 12, 2008

15.  Welcome  Anchor  Add  Apply 15 Each lesson contains: December 12, 2008

16.  Being Active  Food activity  Review  Away 16 Each lesson contains (continued): December 12, 2008

17. 17 Missouri Adult Entry and Exit Forms are being used in the pilot: December 12, 2008

18. When participants complete the 8 lessons, they are better able to: 18  Plan healthy meals and snacks for their families  Keep food save to eat  Save money  Make healthy choices when shopping  Be physically active December 12, 200818

19. Tentative Timeline : Pilot lessons Until April 2009 Determine Results June 2009 Revise CurriculumSept. 2009 Statewide Roll-out Oct. 2009 19December 12, 2008

20. 20 Thanks to: Marty Wood/Melissa McKarus (SW) Julie Casteel (C) Wanda Kibbe-Bowman (SC) Juana Lopez/Lupe Hernandez (WC) Jeanie Huey (SE) NPAs who are piloting the curriculum are from SW, C, SC, WC and SE. December 12, 2008

21. Questions? 21December 12, 2008