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In School (Youth learners)
After School/Summer School (Youth learners)
Preschoolers
Parents
Job Centers
WIC
Gardens
Health Clinics
Disabled Adults
Senior Dining
Food Pantries
Other Adult Groups
Home Visits
Other--Hunger Awareness

In School (Youth learners)

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Fruits & Vegetables—their importance and making good choices

To collect information from parents of children who have participated in several WNEP lessons over several weeks

Parents of children (K – grade 3) who have participated in WNEP lessons

Parent Survey/Questionnaire
In English and Spanish

(send completed forms to Gayle Coleman)

Parent Survey: Child’s Fruit & Veggie Consumption—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Handwashing—its Importance and “How To”

To collect information from parents of children who have participated in a WNEP lesson on Handwashing

Parents of children (K – grade 3) who have participated in WNEP lessons

Parent Survey/Questionnaire
In English and Spanish

(send completed forms to Gayle Coleman)

Parent Survey: Child’s Handwashing Practices—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Fruits & Vegetables—their importance and making good choices

Use when you have the opportunity to conduct a series of lessons including at least one lesson on fruits & vegetables; lead youth in Guided Goal Setting activity after F & V lesson and follow-up on progress toward Goals at least one week later

4th through 8th grade students

Guided goal setting.
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

 

Guided Goal Setting—Instructions & Forms - Word doc
(Includes Parent passive consent letter in English and Spanish)

  • Choosing healthful foods
  • Grain foods and whole grains
  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Milk group and other Calcium-rich foods
  • Meat and beans group
  • Choosing beverages
  • Being physically active/balancing activity and food intake
  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

K through 8th grade students

Youth Evaluation Tools - PDF file from Youth Curriculum Sourcebook.
Before and after lesson "cartoon" question.
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

Youth Evaluation Instructions and Forms - Word doc
(Includes Parent passive consent letter in English and Spanish)

Youth Evaluation Tools - PDF file

 

  • Healthful foods away from home

 

As part of “Making Fast Food Choices” lesson

Older youth (12 – 17 yrs)  participating in "Making Fast Food Choices" lesson

Simulated menu selection.
Responses recorded on "Making Fast Food Choices" recording form

(send forms to Gayle Coleman)

“Making Fast Food Choices” Evaluation Instructions & Form - Word doc

“Making Fast Food Choices” Lesson plan - PDF file

  • Portion awareness
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Milk & other CA rich foods
  • Grain foods/whole grain
  • Being physically active/balancing activity and food intake
  • Snack food choices
  • Vending spending

As part of lesson on each topic

Older youth (12 – 17 yrs) participating in "Stepping Up to a Healthy LifeStyle" lessons designed for teens

After lesson questions: "Before today.." and "After today.."
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

http://www.nutrisci.wisc.edu/
nutrinet/kids.html

  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean
  • Handling and storing food safely

 

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

Older Youth (12 – 17 yrs) participating in Food Safety lessons related to Fight BAC messages

After lesson questions: “What will you do?”
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

Food Safety Evaluation—Questions and Forms - Word doc

  • Fruit and vegetables—especially related to increasing variety

 

In conjunction with nutrition education in a youth garden

Youth who participated in a series of lessons at the garden site

Pre and Post "Vegetable Election"

(enter data at
gardeneval.cfm)

Youth Gardening Evaluation—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

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After School/Summer School (Youth learners)

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Fruits & Vegetables—their importance and making good choices

To collect information from parents of children who have participated in several WNEP lessons over several weeks

Parents of children (K – grade 3) who have participated in WNEP lessons

Parent Survey/Questionnaire
In English and Spanish

(send completed forms to Gayle Coleman)

Parent Survey: Child’s Fruit & Veggie Consumption—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Handwashing—its Importance and “How To”

To collect information from parents of children who have participated in a WNEP lesson on Handwashing

Parents of children (K – grade 3) who have participated in WNEP lessons

Parent Survey/Questionnaire
In English and Spanish

(send completed forms to Gayle Coleman)

Parent Survey: Child’s Handwashing Practices—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Fruits & Vegetables—their importance and making good choices

Use when you have the opportunity to conduct a series of lessons including at least one lesson on fruits & vegetables; lead youth in Guided Goal Setting activity after F & V lesson and follow-up on progress toward Goals at least one week later

4th through 8th grade students

Guided goal setting.
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

Guided Goal Setting—Instructions & Forms - Word doc
(Includes Parent passive consent letter in English and Spanish)

  • Choosing healthful foods
  • Grain foods and whole grains
  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Milk group and other Calcium-rich foods
  • Meat and beans group
  • Choosing beverages
  • Being physically active/balancing activity and food intake
  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

K through 8th grade students

(see Instructions for age-appropriateness of particular tools)

Youth Evaluation Tools - PDF file from Youth Curriculum Sourcebook.
Before and after lesson "cartoon" question.
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

Youth Evaluation Instructions and Forms - Word doc
(Includes Parent passive consent letter in English and Spanish)

Youth Evaluation Tools - PDF file

  • Healthful foods away from home

 

As part of “Making Fast Food Choices” lesson

Older youth (12 – 17 yrs) participating in "Making Fast Food Choices" lesson

Simulated menu selection.
Responses recorded on "Making Fast Food Choices" recording form

(send forms to Gayle Coleman)

“Making Fast Food Choices” Evaluation Instructions & Form - Word doc

“Making Fast Food Choices” Lesson plan

  • Portion awareness
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Milk & other CA rich foods
  • Grain foods/whole grain
  • Being physically active/balancing activity and food intake
  • Snack food choices
  • Vending spending

As part of lesson on each topic

Older youth (12 – 17 yrs) participating in "Stepping Up to a Healthy LifeStyle" lessons designed for youth

After lesson questions: "Before today.." and "After today.."
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

http://www.nutrisci.wisc.edu/
nutrinet/kids.html

  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean
  • Handling and storing food safely

 

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

Older Youth (12 – 17 yrs) participating in Food Safety lessons related to Fight BAC messages

After lesson questions: “What will you do?”
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

Food Safety Evaluation—Questions and Forms - Word doc

  • Fruit and vegetables—especially related to increasing variety

 

In conjunction with nutrition education in a youth garden

Youth who participated in a series of lessons at the garden site

Pre and Post "Vegetable Election"

(enter data at
gardeneval.cfm)

Youth Gardening Evaluation—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

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Preschoolers

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Choosing healthful foods
  • Fruits & Vegetables

To collect information from parents of children who have participated in several WNEP lessons over several weeks

Parents of preschool children who have participated in WNEP lessons

Parent Survey/Questionnaire

(send completed forms to Gayle Coleman)

Parent Survey: Child’s Fruit & Veggie Consumption—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Handwashing—its Importance and “How To”

To collect information from parents of children who have participated in a WNEP lesson on Handwashing

Parents of preschool children who have participated in WNEP lessons

Parent Survey/Questionnaire
In English and Spanish

(send completed forms to Gayle Coleman)

Parent Survey: Child’s Handwashing Practices—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

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Parents

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Feeding infants
  • Feeding toddlers and preschoolers
  • (especially the division of responsibility for feeding)

Evaluation is designed to be used with parents before and after the “Sharing Food Tasks” lessons

Parents participating in "Parents & Children Sharing Food Tasks" lessons

Pre and Post questions on "Sharing Food Tasks" questionnaire

(data into WNEP database)

“Sharing Food Tasks” Evaluation Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Healthful foods away from home

 

As part of “Making Fast Food Choices” lesson

Parents participating in "Making Fast Food Choices" lesson

Simulated menu selection.
Responses recorded on "Making Fast Food Choices" recording form

(send forms to Gayle Coleman)

“Making Fast Food Choices” Evaluation Instructions & Form - Word doc

“Making Fast Food Choices” Lesson plan - PDF file

  • Portion awareness
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Milk & other Calcium rich foods
  • Grain foods/whole grain
  • Being physically active/balancing activity and food intake
  • Snack food choices
  • Shopping for food
  • Choosing beverages
  • Using garden produce

As part of lesson on each topic

Parents participating in "Stepping Up to a Healthy LifeStyle" lessons

After lesson questions: "Before today.." and "After today.."
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

http://www.nutrisci.wisc.edu/
nutrinet/families.html

  • Determining resources for food
  • Planning and tracking spending
  • Living within a spending plan
  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Shopping for food
  • Eating away from home on a budget

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

Parents participating in Food Resource Management lessons using Money For Food (or similar lessons)

After lesson question(s): 1 or 2 questions per lesson
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

“Money for Food” Evaluation Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean
  • Handling and storing food safely

 

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

Parents participating in Food Safety lessons related to Fight BAC messages

After lesson questions: “What will you do?”
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

Food Safety Evaluation—Questions and Forms - Word doc

  • Series of lessons on various topics related to healthful food choices

Use with learners who have participated in a series of lessons and have had time to use what they have learned

Parents participating in a series of diet quality lessons

Pre and Post Survey over time
"Diet Quality Behavior Questions." Questionnaire can be revised to include only relevant questions.

(data into WNEP database)

Multi-session Diet Quality Evaluation—Questions & Forms - Word doc

  • Grain foods and whole grains

Use with learners who have participated in a lesson on Whole Grains

Parents in single lesson on whole grain foods

Whole Grains questions:
Q#1 pre and post;
Q#2 and Q#3 post only

(data into WNEP database)

Whole Grains Evaluation Questions & Forms - Word doc

  • Fruit and vegetables

Before and after "What's the Best Fruit?" or "What's the Best Vegetable?" lesson

Parents participating in "What's the Best Fruit?" or "What's the Best Vegetable?" lesson

Pre- and post-lesson questions included in the lessons

(data into WNEP database)

“Best Fruit”/”Best Vegetable” Evaluation—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Shopping for food (esp. food labels)

Use before and after any lesson on reading Nutrition Facts labels

Parents in a single lesson on using Nutrition Facts

Pre- and post-lesson questions related to Nutrition Facts labels

(data into WNEP database)

Reading Labels Evaluation Questions—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Preparing food

Use with learners who have participated in a series of lessons and have had time to use what they have learned

Parents participating in a series of “Sisters in Health” lessons

Pre and Post Surveys found on pages 105-106 of “Sisters in Health” materials

Sisters in Health Evaluation Instructions - Word doc

Information about Sisters in Health Lessons

  • Using garden produce to improve food security & dietary quality

 

In conjunction with education in a community garden. For adults who garden at community gardens or received produce from such gardens

Parents who have worked in a community garden and participated in nutrition education there

"Now" and "then" questions on Gardening Questionnaire

(data into WNEP database)

Instructions and tools will be available later in the year

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Job Centers

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Determining resources for food
  • Planning and tracking spending
  • Living within a spending plan
  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Shopping for food
  • Eating away from home on a budget

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

Adults participating in Food Resource Management lessons using Money For Food (or similar lessons)

After lesson question(s): 1 or 2 questions per lesson
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

“Money for Food” Evaluation Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Portion awareness
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Milk & other Calcium rich foods
  • Grain foods/whole grain
  • Being physically active/balancing activity and food intake
  • Snack food choices
  • Shopping for food
  • Choosing beverages
  • Using garden produce

As part of lesson on each topic

Adults participating in "Stepping Up to a Healthy LifeStyle" lessons

After lesson questions: "Before today.." and "After today.."
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

http://www.nutrisci.wisc.edu/
nutrinet/adults.html

  • Healthful foods away from home

 

As part of “Making Fast Food Choices” lesson

Adults participating in "Making Fast Food Choices" lesson

Simulated menu selection.
Responses recorded on "Making Fast Food Choices" recording form

(send forms to Gayle Coleman)

“Making Fast Food Choices” Evaluation Instructions & Form - Word doc

“Making Fast Food Choices” Lesson plan - PDF file

  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean
  • Handling and storing food safely

 

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

Adults participating in Food Safety lessons related to Fight BAC messages

After lesson questions: “What will you do?”
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

Food Safety Evaluation—Questions and Forms - Word doc

  • Grain foods and whole grains

Use with learners who have participated in a lesson on Whole Grains

Adults in single lesson on whole grain foods

Whole Grains questions:
Q#1 pre and post;
Q#2 and Q#3 post only

(data into WNEP database)

Whole Grains Evaluation Questions & Forms - Word doc

  • Fruit and vegetables

Before and after "What's the Best Fruit?" or "What's the Best Vegetable?" lesson

Adults participating in "What's the Best Fruit?" or "What's the Best Vegetable?" lesson

Pre- and post-lesson questions included in the lessons

(data into WNEP database)

“Best Fruit”/”Best Vegetable” Evaluation—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Shopping for food (esp. food labels)

Use before and after any lesson on reading Nutrition Facts labels

Adults in a single lesson on using Nutrition Facts

Pre- and post-lesson questions related to Nutrition Facts labels

(data into WNEP database)

Reading Labels Evaluation Questions—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

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WIC

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Grain foods and whole grains
  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Choosing healthful foods
  • Preparing food
  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean
  • Handling and storing food safely

Use after a learn-while-you-wait lesson on one of the selected topics

WIC participants; following learn-while-you-wait lesson on selected topics (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, use of WIC foods, handling food safely)

Interview: 1-3 questions
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

Learners at WIC—Evaluation Questions & Forms - Word doc

  • Various

Use when you want to gather information from staff at WIC about what they know or have heard about what WIC participants have learned from WNEP lessons

WIC staff

WIC staff Survey/Questionnaire

(send completed forms to Bev Phillips)

Survey of WIC Staff about WNEP Outcomes—Instructions & Form - Word doc

  • Portion awareness
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Milk & other CA rich foods
  • Grain foods/whole grain
  • Being physically active/balancing activity and food intake
  • Snack food choices
  • Shopping for food
  • Choosing beverages

Using garden produce

As part of lesson on each topic

Adults participating in "Stepping Up to a Healthy LifeStyle" lessons

After lesson questions: "Before today.." and "After today.."
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

http://www.nutrisci.wisc.edu/
nutrinet/families.html

  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Shopping for food (esp. food labels)

Use before and after any lesson on reading Nutrition Facts labels

Adults in a single lesson on using Nutrition Facts

Pre- and post-lesson questions related to Nutrition Facts labels

Reading Labels Evaluation Questions—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

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Gardens

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Using garden produce to improve food security & dietary quality

 

In conjunction with education in a community garden. For adults who garden at community gardens or received produce from such gardens

Adults who have worked in a community garden and participated in nutrition education there

"Now" and "then" questions on Gardening Questionnaire

(data into WNEP database)

Instructions and tools will be available later in the year

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Health Clinics

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Grain foods and whole grains
  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Choosing healthful foods
  • Preparing food
  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean
  • Handling and storing food safely

Use after a learn-while-you-wait lesson on one of the selected topics

Clinic participants; following learn-while-you-wait lesson on selected topics (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, handling food safely)

Interview: 1-3 questions
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

Learners at Health Clinics Evaluation—Questions and Forms - Word doc

  • Portion awareness
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Milk & other CA rich foods
  • Grain foods/whole grain
  • Being physically active/balancing activity and food intake
  • Snack food choices
  • Shopping for food
  • Choosing beverages
  • Using garden produce

As part of lesson on each topic

Adults participating in "Stepping Up to a Healthy LifeStyle" lessons

After lesson questions: "Before today.." and "After today.."
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

http://www.nutrisci.wisc.edu/
nutrinet/families.html

  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Shopping for food (esp. food labels)

Use before and after any lesson on reading Nutrition Facts labels

Adults in a single lesson on using Nutrition Facts

Pre- and post-lesson questions related to Nutrition Facts labels

(data into WNEP database)

Reading Labels Evaluation Questions—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

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Disabled Adults

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Choosing healthful foods
  • Portion awareness
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Being physically active/balancing activity and food intake
  • Snack food choices
  • Shopping for food (esp. food labels)
  • Choosing beverages
  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean
  • Handling and storing food safely

Use when you want to gather information from staff at the agencies that serve disabled adult learners about what they know or have heard about what the participants have learned from WNEP lessons

Agency staff

Survey of Agency Staff at Teaching sites for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

(send completed forms to Bev Phillips)

Survey of Agency Staff at Teaching sites for Adults with Developmental Disabilities—Instructions & Form - Word doc

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Senior Dining

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Various

When you want to gather information about the value of WNEP programming to Dining Center managers & their observations about participants knowledge and behavior changes

Senior Dining Center managers

Senior Dining Center managers Survey
Completed surveys are collected and compiled locally.

Senior Dining Evaluation - Word doc

  • Healthful foods away from home

As part of “Making Fast Food Choices” lesson

Senior Adults participating in "Making Fast Food Choices" lesson

Simulated menu selection.
Responses recorded on "Making Fast Food Choices" recording form

(send forms to Gayle Coleman)

“Making Fast Food Choices” Evaluation Instructions & Form - Word doc

“Making Fast Food Choices” Lesson plan

  • Portion awareness
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Milk & other CA rich foods
  • Grain foods/whole grain
  • Being physically active/balancing activity and food intake
  • Snack food choices
  • Shopping for food
  • Choosing beverages

As part of lesson on each topic

Senior Adults participating in "Stepping Up to a Healthy LifeStyle" lessons designed for seniors

After lesson questions: "Before today.." and "After today.."
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

http://www.nutrisci.wisc.edu/
nutrinet/seniors.html

  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean
  • Handling and storing food safely

 

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

Senior Adults participating in Food Safety lessons related to Fight BAC messages

After lesson questions: “What will you do?”
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

Food Safety Evaluation—Questions and Forms - Word doc

  • Grain foods and whole grains

Use with learners who have participated in a lesson on Whole Grains

Senior Adults in single lesson on whole grain foods

Whole Grains questions:
Q#1 pre and post;
Q#2 and Q#3 post only

(data into WNEP database)

Whole Grains Evaluation Questions & Forms - Word doc

  • Fruit and vegetables

Before and after "What's the Best Fruit?" or "What's the Best Vegetable?" lesson

Senior Adults participating in "What's the Best Fruit?" or "What's the Best Vegetable?" lesson

Pre- and post-lesson questions included in the lessons

(data into WNEP database)

“Best Fruit”/”Best Vegetable” Evaluation—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Shopping for food (esp. food labels)

Use before and after any lesson on reading Nutrition Facts labels

Senior Adults in a single lesson on using Nutrition Facts

Pre- and post-lesson questions related to Nutrition Facts labels

(data into WNEP database)

Reading Labels Evaluation Questions—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Choosing healthful foods
  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean
  • Handling and storing food safely
  • Healthful foods away from home
  • Eating away from home on a budget
  • Foods with little salt

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

Senior Adults participating in “Nutrition for the Young at Heart” lessons

End-of-lesson Question for a particular lesson
OR
Follow-up question (about previous lesson) asked at beginning of the next session

Questions and instructions are in the lessons

Data recorded on Evaluation Summary Sheet

(data into WNEP database)

Nutrition for the Young at Heart lessons and evaluation questions

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Food Pantries

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Using garden produce to improve food security & dietary quality

 

In conjunction with education in a community garden. For adults who garden at community gardens or received produce from such gardens

Adults who have worked in a community garden and participated in nutrition education there

"Now" and "then" questions on Gardening Questionnaire

(data into WNEP database)

Instructions and tools will be available later in the year

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Other Adult Groups

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Determining resources for food
  • Planning and tracking spending
  • Living within a spending plan
  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Shopping for food
  • Eating away from home on a budget

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

Adults participating in Food Resource Management lessons using Money For Food (or similar lessons)

After lesson question(s): 1 or 2 questions per lesson
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

“Money for Food” Evaluation Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Portion awareness
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Milk & other CA rich foods
  • Grain foods/whole grain
  • Being physically active/balancing activity and food intake
  • Snack food choices
  • Shopping for food
  • Choosing beverages
  • Using garden produce

As part of lesson on each topic

Adults participating in "Stepping Up to a Healthy LifeStyle" lessons

After lesson questions: "Before today.." and "After today.."
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

http://www.nutrisci.wisc.edu/
nutrinet/adults.html

  • Healthful foods away from home

As part of “Making Fast Food Choices” lesson

Adults participating in "Making Fast Food Choices" lesson

Simulated menu selection.
Responses recorded on "Making Fast Food Choices" recording form

(send forms to Gayle Coleman)

“Making Fast Food Choices” Evaluation Instructions & Form - Word doc

“Making Fast Food Choices” Lesson plan

  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean
  • Handling and storing food safely

 

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

Adults participating in Food Safety lessons related to Fight BAC messages

After lesson questions: “What will you do?”
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

Food Safety Evaluation—Questions and Forms - Word doc

  • Various

Use with learners who have participated in a series of lessons and have had time to use what they have learned

Adults participating in a series of diet quality lessons

Pre and Post Survey over time
"Diet Quality Behavior Questions." Questionnaire can be revised to include only relevant questions.

(data into WNEP database)

Multi-session Diet Quality Evaluation—Questions & Forms - Word doc

  • Grain foods and whole grains

Use with learners who have participated in a lesson on Whole Grains

Adults in single lesson on whole grain foods

Whole Grains questions:
Q#1 pre and post;
Q#2 and Q#3 post only

(data into WNEP database)

Whole Grains Evaluation Questions & Forms - Word doc

  • Fruit and vegetables

Before and after "What's the Best Fruit?" or "What's the Best Vegetable?" lesson

Adults participating in "What's the Best Fruit?" or "What's the Best Vegetable?" lesson

Pre- and post-lesson questions included in the lessons

(data into WNEP database)

“Best Fruit”/”Best Vegetable” Evaluation—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Shopping for food (esp. food labels)

Use before and after any lesson on reading Nutrition Facts labels

Adults in a single lesson on using Nutrition Facts

Pre- and post-lesson questions related to Nutrition Facts labels

(data into WNEP database)

Reading Labels Evaluation Questions—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Preparing food

Use with learners who have participated in a series of lessons and have had time to use what they have learned

Adults participating in a series of “Sisters in Health” lessons

Pre and Post Surveys found on pages 105-106 of “Sisters in Health” materials

Sisters in Health Evaluation Instructions - Word doc

Information about Sisters in Health Lessons

  • Using garden produce to improve food security & dietary quality

 

In conjunction with education in a community garden. For adults who garden at community gardens or received produce from such gardens

Adults who have worked in a community garden and participated in nutrition education there

"Now" and "then" questions on Gardening Questionnaire

(data into WNEP database)

Instructions and tools will be available later in the year

Return to top

Home Visits

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • Determining resources for food
  • Planning and tracking spending
  • Living within a spending plan
  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Shopping for food
  • Eating away from home on a budget

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

Adults participating in Food Resource Management lessons using Money For Food (or similar lessons)

After lesson question(s): 1 or 2 questions per lesson
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

“Money for Food” Evaluation Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Portion awareness
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Milk & other CA rich foods
  • Grain foods/whole grain
  • Being physically active/balancing activity and food intake
  • Snack food choices
  • Shopping for food
  • Choosing beverages
  • Using garden produce

As part of lesson on each topic

Adults participating in "Stepping Up to a Healthy LifeStyle" lessons

After lesson questions: "Before today.." and "After today.."
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

http://www.nutrisci.wisc.edu/
nutrinet/families.html

  • Making lower fat choices at a fast food restaurant

As part of “Making Fast Food Choices” lesson

Adults participating in "Making Fast Food Choices" lesson

Simulated menu selection.
Responses recorded on "Making Fast Food Choices" recording form

(send forms to Gayle Coleman)

“Making Fast Food Choices” Evaluation Instructions & Form - Word doc

“Making Fast Food Choices” Lesson plan

  • Keeping hands and surfaces clean
  • Handling and storing food safely

 

Each tool can be used for a single lesson on the related topic

For a series of lessons, use one appropriate tool for each lesson

Adults participating in Food Safety lessons related to Fight BAC messages

After lesson questions: “What will you do?”
Responses recorded on Reporting form

(data into WNEP database)

Food Safety Evaluation—Questions and Forms - Word doc

  • Various

Use with learners who have participated in a series of lessons and have had time to use what they have learned

Adults participating in a series of diet quality lessons

Pre and Post Survey over time
"Diet Quality Behavior Questions." Questionnaire can be revised to include only relevant questions.

(data into WNEP database)

Multi-session Diet Quality Evaluation—Questions & Forms - Word doc

  • Feeding infants
  • Feeding toddlers and preschoolers
  • (especially the division of responsibility for feeding)

Evaluation is designed to be used with parents before and after the “Sharing Food Tasks” lessons

Parents participating in "Parents & Children Sharing Food Tasks" lessons

Pre and Post questions on "Sharing Food Tasks" questionnaire

(data into WNEP database)

“Sharing Food Tasks” Evaluation Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Grain foods and whole grains

Use with learners who have participated in a lesson on Whole Grains

Adults in single lesson on whole grain foods

Whole Grains questions:
Q#1 pre and post;
Q#2 and Q#3 post only

(data into WNEP database)

Whole Grains Evaluation Questions & Forms - Word doc

  • Fruit and vegetables

Before and after "What's the Best Fruit?" or "What's the Best Vegetable?" lesson

Adults participating in "What's the Best Fruit?" or "What's the Best Vegetable?" lesson

Pre- and post-lesson questions included in the lessons

(data into WNEP database)

“Best Fruit”/”Best Vegetable” Evaluation—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

  • Planning meals and snacks
  • Shopping for food (esp. food labels)

Use before and after any lesson on reading Nutrition Facts labels

Adults in a single lesson on using Nutrition Facts

Pre- and post-lesson questions related to Nutrition Facts labels

(data into WNEP database)

Reading Labels Evaluation Questions—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

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Other--Hunger Awareness

Topics/Lesson Content When to Use this Evaluation Who is Evaluated Method to collect data Instructions and Tools
  • “Hunger Close to Home” or other program designed to raise awareness about food insecurity and hunger

Use as a post-event evaluation following a hunger awareness lesson or activity

Community partner participants (agency staff)

Four End of session questions on Questionnaire

(enter data at hungereval.cfm)

Hunger Awareness Evaluation—Instructions & Forms - Word doc

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November 22, 2008
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