Project Eat is a synthesis of public health and educational reform research. Based on the socio-ecological model of social change and educational reforms models of professional learning communities, the organization formerly known as the Nutritional Learning Community Coalition seeks to provide integrated nutrition education and physical activity promotion interventions that change the behaviors of students and foster academic achievement. The consistent correlation between health disparities and the achievement gap in the students we serve assures us that by providing them access to healthy choices, provides them access to academic success and healthy lives.
The local evaluation of Project EAT features outcome and process evaluation components to measure project effectiveness and to assess the extent of implementation, coverage, fidelity, and reaction. Following a need/resource assessment, a site-based nutrition committee develops a plan reflecting the school environment. Results from student, staff and parent surveys, focus groups, along with other evaluation tools, are used to monitor program effectiveness
Elementary level Success!
Success! Program implementation has resulted in measured increases in the consumption of fruits and vegetables among elementary students.
Table 2 –Mean Change in the Frequency of Daily Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables from pre to post for ALL of the elementary school students participating in the evaluation (in Hayward, Livermore and San Lorenzo combined)
|
Pretest
Mean |
Posttest
Mean |
Mean
Difference |
p-value |
Daily consumption of vegetables for ALL students in 05-08 (n=352) |
0.34 |
0.48 |
+0.14 |
*.007 |
Daily consumption of fruits for ALL students in 05-08 (n=352) |
0.87 |
0.78 |
-0.09 |
.267 |
Daily consumption of vegetables and fruits for ALL students in 05-08 (n=352) |
1.21 |
1.26 |
+0.05 |
.621 |
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