Deck 11: Keys to Successful Nutrition Education Interventions

Question 1

What settings are relevant for nutrition education?

Answer 1

Nutrition interventions have occurred in public, government, and commercial settings. Possible locations for nutrition interventions include the consumer marketplace, communities, health care settings, worksites, and schools.

Question 2

Describe the four needs assessment categories.

Answer 2

The four needs assessment categories for a target audience include health needs (e.g.: disease prevalence, mortality rates, disability issues, physical, mental, and spiritual wellness), educational needs (e.g.: knowledge, attitudes, motivation, skills), resource needs (e.g.: income, food availability, lifestyle factors, social support), and developmental needs (e.g.: intellectual, social, emotional, physical development).

Question 3

Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research methods for data collection.

Answer 3

Quantitative research collects and analyzes numerical data that can be measured for statistical significance. Quantitative methods encompass analysis of standardized surveys, systematic observations, experiments, and epidemiologic data. On the other hand, qualitative research incorporates the collection and analysis of non-numerical sources such as participant observations, focus group interviews, and in-depth interviews with individuals.

Question 4

Explain three types of nutrition education approaches used by various agencies.

Question 5

Describe the importance of using theory in designing nutrition education interventions.

Question 6

What are the major principles of social marketing?

Question 7

What is the difference between goals and objectives as learner outcomes?