FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES RESOURCE PROFILE
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RESOURCE NAME Omega-3 Fats |
DATE CREATED/REVISED2001 and Ongoing |
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION (include major objectives)This program helps increase knowledge and awareness about omega-3 fatty acids and provides ideas for increasing omega-3 intake and safe use of supplements. Visit on the web at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/humannutrition/omega3.htm |
LONG-TERM INTENDED OUTCOMES
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Enhanced Nutritional Quality of the Food Supply |
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TIME COMMITMENTCannot be determined |
DURATIONCannot be determined |
DIFFICULTYIntermediate READING LEVELHigh school |
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AUDIENCE |
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Adults in general |
High school students |
Retail food stores |
Low-income |
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Retirees |
Mental health professionals |
College students |
Food stamp recipients |
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New parents |
Paraprofessionals |
Teachers |
Women |
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Dietitians |
Young adults |
Health professionals |
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SUBJECT |
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Food handling practices |
Mental health |
Health promotion |
Normal nutrition |
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COMPONENTS |
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION |
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Brochure |
Media releases |
Face-to-face |
Peer interaction |
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Newsletter/update |
Evaluation data |
Group meetings |
Personal contact with agent |
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Recipes |
Handouts |
Internet |
Learn on their own |
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Resource lists |
Leader’s guide |
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Website |
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SKILL EMPHASIS |
LEADER TRAINING REQUIRED? |
SPECIALIST SUPPORTConsultation with agents Single county visits Multi-county visits Area meetings Media participation Leader training Evaluation training |
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Knowledge Behavior change |
Yes |
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LEADER TRAINING LEVEL |
FREQUENCY OF LEADER TRAINING |
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Intermediate |
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PROGRAM RESOURCES LISTMF2519 Omega-3 Fats You Can and Should Eat – Lesson MF 2520 Omega-3 Fats You Can and Should Eat – Leader Guide “Heart Healthy Omega 3’s” – Brochure Website: www.oznet.ksu.edu/humannutrition/omega3.htm Articles in Spotlight Newsletter – 2001 3 (3):5 Power point presentation upon request Flaxseed Health Brochure, U.S. Mills: Needham, PA 02494 |
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CONTACT PERSON/ADDRESS/PHONEMary Meck Higgins, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., CDE Justin Hall, Room 202 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66506 785-532-1671 FAX: 785-532-1678 E-mail: mhiggins@ksu.edu |
ORDER FROM Shelly Burklund Department of Human Nutrition Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66506 785-532-1670 FAX: 785-532-1678 E-mail: sburklun@ksu.edu |
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