Questions and Answers
Which of the following reasons demonstrate the need for moving Extension programs to online or social media platforms?
Why is it important to know the health of a population when creating nutrition programs?
Risk factors like being overweight and decreased physical activity, increased risk for diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and impact on healthcare costs and social environment.
What is a focus area in the Food and Nutrition Unit housed under?
Family Community Health
What is a program focused on educating college students on Extension, nutrition, and basic life skills?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the component of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's mission?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Extension Programs
- Transition of Extension programs to online and social media platforms is essential due to changing audience demographics and needs.
Importance of Population Health in Nutrition
- Understanding the health of a population is critical for effective nutrition program development.
- Key risk factors include overweight status and reduced physical activity levels.
- Increased health risks encompass diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease.
- Poor health impacts healthcare costs and social environments.
- Education and literacy levels are necessary to identify and address community needs in nutrition education.
Food and Nutrition Unit
- The Food and Nutrition Unit focuses on Family Community Health, emphasizing family involvement and health awareness.
LIFE 101 Program
- LIFE 101 is designed to educate college students about Extension services, nutrition, and essential life skills.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Mission
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is part of the land-grant university system, emphasizing educational outreach.
- The mission involves collaboration across multiple disciplines to enhance program effectiveness.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge on the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service's Extension Program Specialists and their strategies for nutrition programs. This quiz focuses on the transition of Extension programs to online platforms and the importance of understanding population health. Perfect for students in NUTR 210.
