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G. Damio, MS; R. P erez-Escamilla, PhD, Yale School of Public Health Objective: The main objectives of this presentation are to describe a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Ed- ucation nutrition program delivered in partnership with 7 public schools around the state of Connecticut and present the results of a teacher survey evaluating these services. Use of Theory or Research: Program process evalua- tion. Target Audience: Low-income children. Description: PANA (Programa Aprender Nutrici on y Alimentaci on) is a culturally appropriated program designed to teach sound nutrition and food choices to low-income families in Connecticut. PANA includes the delivery of 6 interactive puppet shows targeting prekinder- garten through third-grade children attending public schools in 7 inner-city or town school districts schools across the state. All these presentations promote healthy eating and other healthy lifestyles. Program staff works very closely with teachers to coordinate their curriculum with the nutrition topics presented. Evaluation: Teachers ll out satisfaction surveys at the end of each presentation. During the 2010 to 2011 year 1,302 surveys were collected. Results show a high level of teacher satisfaction: 82% rated the puppet shows as very good or excellent; 98.5% would recommend them to others, and 91% perceived that children's nutrition knowl- edge improved a fair amount or a lot. Conclusions and Implications: Teachersqualitative comments conrmed the usefulness and high quality of the puppet shows to advance the nutrition education needs of disadvantaged children in Connecticut. Funding: USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education. P120 Evaluation of the Food Day School Curriculum to Teach Children Why and How to EAT REAL K. Porter, MS, RD, [email protected], Teachers College Columbia University, 525 West 120th Street, Box 137, New York, NY 10027; P. Koch, EdD, RD; R. Kotek, MS; M. Hays, MS, MEd; I. Contento, PhD, CDN Objective: To access how the Food Day School Curricu- lum (FDSC) affected studentsunderstandings and behaviors. Design, Setting and Participants: We conducted qualitative interviews with elementary-school students who received FDSC at summer camp or in after-school pro- grams. Intervention: The FDSC is 5 lessons focused on the be- havioral messages of Eat Real, Mostly Plants, and Not Too Much. Each lesson added cooking and eating recipes that complemented the lesson's behavioral message. Outcome Measures and Analysis: Forty-eight students received one-on-one, semistructured interviews in which they described the ‘‘meaning’’ of FDSC behavioral mes- sages and ‘‘applications’’ in their lives. Interviewers were 4 trained graduate students, 2 of whom also taught les- sons. We scored studentsresponses on a 3-point ‘‘Got It’’ scale (1 ¼ little understanding, 2 ¼ some understand- ing, and 3 ¼ strong understanding) and then coded for themes. Results: For ‘‘meaning’’ questions, 49% and 38% received scores of 3 and 2, respectively. The themes related to why the behavior is important or specic actions that demon- strated the behavior, eg, ‘‘.cut down on processed food and only eat a little bit.’’ For the ‘‘application’’ questions, 56% and 38% received scores of 3 and 2, respectively. The themes in these answers reected specic strategies to engage in the behavior in their lives, eg, ‘‘My mom al- ways gives me a bag with fruit and veggies cut up and I eat [them] at breakfast, lunch and snack.’’ Some students discussed hindering factors, eg, ‘‘the store cannot help me because it has chips and all I'm gonna want is junk food.’’ Conclusions and Implications: Students who received FDSC during this preliminary study understood and applied FDSC messages in their lives. Funding: None. P121 Spilling the Beans: A Survey of Educators’ Knowledge, Use, and Preferred Communication Methods Related to Dry Edible Beans J. Garden-Robinson, PhD, RD, LRD, julie.garden-robinson@ ndsu.edu, North Dakota State University, Health, Nutrition and Exercise SciencesEML 351, NDSU Department 7270, PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 Objective: This study determined the knowledge and consumption behavior regarding dry edible bean use among nutrition educators employed in extension and public health programs, as well as perceptions of their cli- ents. The study determined preferred educational tools and methods of acquiring new information related to nutri- tionally enhanced varieties. Design, Setting and Participants: After review by nu- trition and plant-breeding experts and acceptance of the protocol by the university's Institutional Review Board, an online survey was disseminated through listservs and contacts with extension specialists and their networks. Par- ticipants were 733 extension specialists, agents, and public health educators from 43 states. Outcome Measures and Analysis: Frequency data were analyzed with the SPSS computer program. Qualitative data were analyzed with thematic analysis. Results: About 99% reported serving beans in their homes, with 47% reporting serving beans at least 1 time per week. Kidney beans (81%), black beans (78%), and pinto beans (73%) were the most commonly served. The perceived usage among their clients was signicantly lower. Educators were aware of these health benets: P119 (continued) Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Volume 44, Number 4S, 2012 Poster Abstracts S71 Continued on page S72

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Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior � Volume 44, Number 4S, 2012 Poster Abstracts S71

G. Damio, MS; R. P�erez-Escamilla, PhD, Yale School ofPublic Health

Objective: The main objectives of this presentation are todescribe a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Ed-ucation nutrition program delivered in partnership with 7public schools around the state of Connecticut and presentthe results of a teacher survey evaluating these services.Use of Theory or Research: Program process evalua-tion.Target Audience: Low-income children.Description: PANA (Programa Aprender Nutrici�on yAlimentaci�on) is a culturally appropriated programdesigned to teach sound nutrition and food choices tolow-income families in Connecticut. PANA includes thedelivery of 6 interactive puppet shows targeting prekinder-garten through third-grade children attending publicschools in 7 inner-city or town school districts schoolsacross the state. All these presentations promote healthyeating and other healthy lifestyles. Program staff worksvery closely with teachers to coordinate their curriculumwith the nutrition topics presented.Evaluation: Teachers fill out satisfaction surveys at theend of each presentation. During the 2010 to 2011 year1,302 surveys were collected. Results show a high level ofteacher satisfaction: 82% rated the puppet shows as verygood or excellent; 98.5% would recommend them toothers, and 91% perceived that children's nutrition knowl-edge improved a fair amount or a lot.Conclusions and Implications: Teachers’ qualitativecomments confirmed the usefulness and high quality ofthe puppet shows to advance the nutrition educationneeds of disadvantaged children in Connecticut.Funding: USDA Supplemental Nutrition AssistanceProgram-Education.

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P120 Evaluation of the Food Day SchoolCurriculum to Teach Children Whyand How to EAT REALK. Porter, MS, RD, [email protected], TeachersCollege Columbia University, 525West 120th Street, Box137, New York, NY 10027; P. Koch, EdD, RD; R. Kotek, MS;M. Hays, MS, MEd; I. Contento, PhD, CDN

Objective: To access how the Food Day School Curricu-lum (FDSC) affected students’ understandings andbehaviors.Design, Setting and Participants: We conductedqualitative interviews with elementary-school studentswho received FDSC at summer camp or in after-school pro-grams.Intervention: The FDSC is 5 lessons focused on the be-havioral messages of Eat Real, Mostly Plants, and NotToo Much. Each lesson added cooking and eating recipesthat complemented the lesson's behavioral message.OutcomeMeasures and Analysis: Forty-eight studentsreceived one-on-one, semistructured interviews in which

they described the ‘‘meaning’’ of FDSC behavioral mes-sages and ‘‘applications’’ in their lives. Interviewers were4 trained graduate students, 2 of whom also taught les-sons. We scored students’ responses on a 3-point ‘‘GotIt’’ scale (1 ¼ little understanding, 2 ¼ some understand-ing, and 3 ¼ strong understanding) and then coded forthemes.Results: For ‘‘meaning’’ questions, 49% and 38% receivedscores of 3 and 2, respectively. The themes related to whythe behavior is important or specific actions that demon-strated the behavior, eg, ‘‘.cut down on processed foodand only eat a little bit.’’ For the ‘‘application’’ questions,56% and 38% received scores of 3 and 2, respectively.The themes in these answers reflected specific strategiesto engage in the behavior in their lives, eg, ‘‘My mom al-ways gives me a bag with fruit and veggies cut up and Ieat [them] at breakfast, lunch and snack.’’ Some studentsdiscussed hindering factors, eg, ‘‘the store cannot helpme because it has chips and all I'm gonna want is junkfood.’’Conclusions and Implications: Students who receivedFDSC during this preliminary study understood andapplied FDSC messages in their lives.Funding: None.

P121 Spilling the Beans: A Survey of Educators’Knowledge, Use, and PreferredCommunication Methods Related to Dry EdibleBeansJ. Garden-Robinson, PhD, RD, LRD, [email protected], North Dakota State University, Health,Nutrition and Exercise Sciences–EML 351, NDSUDepartment 7270, PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050

Objective: This study determined the knowledge andconsumption behavior regarding dry edible bean useamong nutrition educators employed in extension andpublic health programs, as well as perceptions of their cli-ents. The study determined preferred educational tools andmethods of acquiring new information related to nutri-tionally enhanced varieties.Design, Setting and Participants: After review by nu-trition and plant-breeding experts and acceptance of theprotocol by the university's Institutional Review Board,an online survey was disseminated through listservs andcontacts with extension specialists and their networks. Par-ticipants were 733 extension specialists, agents, and publichealth educators from 43 states.OutcomeMeasures andAnalysis: Frequency data wereanalyzed with the SPSS computer program. Qualitativedata were analyzed with thematic analysis.Results: About 99% reported serving beans in theirhomes, with 47% reporting serving beans at least 1 timeper week. Kidney beans (81%), black beans (78%), andpinto beans (73%) were the most commonly served. Theperceived usage among their clients was significantlylower. Educators were aware of these health benefits:

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heart health (92%), weight management (87%), andblood sugar management (69%). Brochures with recipes(76%), step-by-step recipes with photos (68%), lessonplans for adults (67%), tips to reduce intestinal comfort(63%), and lesson plans for children (54%) were preferred.From a list, participants selected their top 3 preferred waysto learn about nutritionally enhanced bean varieties.Product samples (76%), e-mails (64%), labels with ap-proved health claims (43%), and Web sites (43%) rankedthe highest.Conclusions and Implications: Survey results are guid-ing the creation of educational materials and fostering‘‘field to table’’ communication among breeders and nutri-tion educators.Funding: Bean Coordinated Agricultural Project (Bean-CAP) through a grant from the USDA.

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P122 Theory of Planned Behavior: Applicationto Soy Milk Intake of WIC ParticipantsA. Wheeler, BS, [email protected], University ofIllinois, 905 South Goodwin Avenue, 238 Bevier Hall,Urbana, IL 61801; K. Chapman-Novakofksi, RD, PhD

Objective: To determine whether Theory of Planned Be-havior (TPB) variables predict soy milk intake.Design, Setting and Participants: Self-administeredquestionnaires examining soy foods intake, behavioral be-liefs, subjective norms, motivation, and intention (TPB) ina sample of Special Supplemental Nutrition Program forWomen, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants in 2 Illi-nois counties (n ¼ 380).Outcome Measures and Analysis: Cronbach a wasgreater than .70. Subjective norms and motivation com-bined to subjective norm beliefs. Age, education, and eth-nicity (Kruskal-Wallis), correlations among TPB variables,and stepwise regression analyses (intention dependentvariable).Results: Intake of soy products was low; most partici-pants did not know that soy milk was WIC approved.Attitudes reflecting subjective norm beliefs, health ben-efits knowledge, and using soy in recipes were low. Inone county, 61% of the intention variance was ex-plained by subjective norm and motivation, and in theother county, 73% of the variance was explained bythese variables, as well as behavior beliefs and availabil-ity (P < .001). No differences were found according toage or education; there were significant differences forethnicity (P < .001), except for knowledge and behaviorbeliefs.Conclusions and Implications: Theory of Planned Be-havior variables predicted intention to consume soy milk.Although most participants believed that soy milk wasa healthy food, there is a need for education regarding spe-cific health benefits, cooking with soy, and overallincreased awareness of soy inWIC packages. More researchis needed on soy intake amongWICmothers and children,its effect on calcium intake, and the role soy milk may play

in addressing lactose intolerance, vegetarian diets, andtaste preferences.Funding: Illinois Soybean Association.

P123 Perceptions of the Adequacy of NutritionServices, the Clinic Environment, andCustomer Service among WIC Participantsand Staff in the Mid-Atlantic RegionR. Morgan, MPH, [email protected], AltarumInstitute, 1200 18th Street NW, Suite 700, Washington,DC 20814; L. Sallack, MPH, RD, Altarum Institute

Objective: To better understand participant experiencesand the quality of services offered through the Special Sup-plemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, andChildren (WIC). Providing quality nutrition educationand services is a priority for the WIC program, and whenthe services provided meet or exceed participants’ expecta-tions, they are often more likely to participate fully in theprogram and to adopt healthy behaviors.Design, Setting and Participants: The WIC partici-pants completed interviews on-site at their clinic, and staffcompleted online surveys. A total of 443 participant inter-views and 1,592 staff surveyswere conducted across 9 statesand territories in the WIC program's Mid-Atlantic Region.Outcome Measures and Analysis: Qualitative andqualitative analyses of interviews and surveys were per-formed.Results: Eighty-three percent of participants stronglyagreed that the WIC staff talk with them about ways tokeep their family healthy and eating healthy. AlthoughWIC participants selected receiving information on howwell their child is growing as most valuable, staff selectedreceiving the WIC foods. Fifty-eight percent of staffstrongly agreed that they are effective at helping partici-pants improve their eating, breastfeeding, and activitychoices. Seventy-three percent of participants reportedmaking nutrition or lifestyle changes since receiving WIC.Conclusions and Implications: The WIC participantsvalue spending time with nutrition staff and are receivinginformation that has caused them tomake changes in theirlifestyle. Some staff do not fully recognize the influencethey have and underestimate participant perceptions ofthe quality of services offered.Funding: Adagio Health.

P124 Using Target Audience Input to DriveModifications of a Physical Activity Programfor PreschoolersJ. Roach, MS, RD, [email protected], ColoradoState University, Department of Food Science andHumanNutrition, Campus Delivery 1571, Fort Collins, CO80523-1571; L. Bellows, PhD, MPH, RD; V. Lee, MS, RD;R. Keigan, MA; J. Anderson, PhD, RD

Objective: To use target audience input to guide the mod-ification of a physical activity program for preschoolers.