The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) had a positive write up in the Herald Journal on Friday, November 27. After 40 years of promoting healthy life diets, the organization, which provides free nutrition lessons to families and youth, has had a positive impact on people and this article is not modest in making it known. In 2008, 590,273 adults and youth were served through the program nationally- 13,800 of them in Utah. The results have been positive including, improved food safety practices, increased meal planning and shopping with a list. A graduate of EFNEP was cited in the article saying, "he learned to cook more nutritious meals, plan menus with his wife and save money and time when shopping for food." Paula Scott, Utah EFNEP Northern Region coordinator is quoted, "on average, more than 97 percent of all adult participants made at least one positive change in their eating habits when they completed the program. In 2008, the percentage of adults who exercised for at least 30 minutes a day increased from 48 to 81. Families reported saving 5 percent on groceries while also achieving a healthier lifestyle. Touching lives this way is one of the best rewards from working with EFNEP."
The outreach locations are given in the article as well as more information about the organization. I'm assuming this is a non-profit organization since there is no charge to participants. This is good PR, and is sure to improve opinions for and increase awareness of EFNEP.
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