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Evidence-Based Practice |
| Description |
In 2003, the University of Idaho (UI) developed a four-lesson nutrition education curriculum, the Healthy Diabetes Plate, for people living with diabetes and their caretakers. The curriculum focused on the type and amount of food that diabetic individuals should consume at each meal.
The UI Extension Service faculty members delivered the curriculum in five rural and three urban counties in Idaho. In order to help the participants visually plan their meals, the lessons took place at individual homes, local supermarkets and restaurants. Pharmacist, podiatrists, and diabetes educators served as guest speakers.
The UI College of Agricultural and Life Sciences funded the development and evaluation of the program. |
| Goal / Mission |
The goal of the Healthy Diabetes Plate was to increase understandability and accessibility of diabetes nutrition education for people living with diabetes. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Pre and post curriculum surveys revealed that participants increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables (p<0.05) and that a greater proportion of participants were able to plan their meal correctly. Overall, the curriculum increased understandability and accessibility of diabetes nutrition education. |
| Categories |
Health / Diabetes
Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
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| Organization(s) |
University of Idaho |
| Date of Publication |
Jan 2007 |
| Date of Implementation |
Jan 2003 |
| Geographic Type |
Urban |
| Location |
State: Idaho |
| Primary Contact |
Martha Raidl, PhD, RD
University of Idaho
322 E Front St. Suite 180
Boise, ID 83702
208-364-4056
mraidl@uidaho.edu
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| For more details |
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/jan/06_0050.htm
http://www.extension.uidaho.edu/diabetesplate/
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| Target Audience |
Adults, Families |
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