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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Evaluating the USDA Fresh Fruit &Vegetable Program. Blake Barnes, Amber Jamelske, Bryan Reinhold, Kevin Reinhold and Liz Reinke Lori Bica and Eric Jamelske Economics & Psychology Departments University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Evaluating the USDA Fresh Fruit &Vegetable Program
Evaluating the USDA Fresh Fruit &Vegetable Program
Blake Barnes, Amber Jamelske, Bryan Reinhold, Kevin Reinhold and Liz Reinke
Lori Bica and Eric Jamelske
Economics & Psychology Departments University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Chippewa Valley Center for
Economic Research & Development
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
OverviewOverview
Introduction & Background USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program 1st Try at Evaluating Program A 2nd Chance 2008-09 Evaluation Results 2009-10 Research Plans Questions and Discussion
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
IntroductionIntroduction
Rising childhood obesity (CDC, Surgeon General, USDHHS).
Inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption.
F&V intake has been shown to be effective in weight management and also lower risk of disease (CDC, Surgeon General, USDHHS).
USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) was created to improve nutrition and help combat childhood obesity (2002).
The Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program In WIThe Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program In WI
2008-09
-56 schools
-$870,996
-$50.97 per student
-program becomes national
-US Farm Bill
2006-07
-WI added as pilot
-25 schools
-$1 million
-$67.70 per student
2009-10
-73 schools
-$1.35 million
-$50.20 per student
2007-08
-2006-07 money left over
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
2006-07 Evaluation Process (1st Try)2006-07 Evaluation Process (1st Try)
Pre-program survey Post-program survey I & Post-program survey II
Questions on student knowledge of and attitudes toward fruits and vegetables as well as F/V consumption.
Average daily F/V intake (across 3 days)
Intervention schools (25) & matched control schools (15)– before and after experiment
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2006-07 Evaluation Results (1st Try)2006-07 Evaluation Results (1st Try)
Students participating in the program showed an increased willingness to try new fruit and vegetable items served in school.
Unfortunately we were not able to say anything about the program impact on F/V consumption.
Largely due to flawed survey design and implementation.– too many schools, not enough manpower
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4 Eau Claire schools– All elementary schools, 2 program and 2 control (not 40)
Hands on survey administration– Walk students through each question
New survey design (same survey timing, pre-post1-post2, 3 total)– Day In The Life Questionnaire– Average daily incidence of F/V intake (3 days)– Not caloric intake or number of servings F/V
2008-09 Evaluation Process (2nd Chance)2008-09 Evaluation Process (2nd Chance)
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Fruit & Vegetable Snack DistributionFruit & Vegetable Snack Distribution
Free F/V morning snack in the classroom
School 1: Four days per week– watermelon, cucumber, apple, peach, none
School 2: Three days per week– none, grapes, carrots, apple, none
Pre-Test: Daily Fruit and Vegetable IntakePre-Test: Daily Fruit and Vegetable Intake
Post-Test: Daily Fruit and Vegetable IntakePost-Test: Daily Fruit and Vegetable Intake
-School 1: watermelon (92%), cucumber (73%), apple (81%), peach, none
-School 2: none, grapes (84%), carrots (62%), apple, none
Post Test Morning Snack ComparisonPost Test Morning Snack Comparison
Free F/V morning snack (3/4 days per week) – School 1: watermelon (92%) – School 2: none
Change in F&V Intake Regression Change in F&V Intake Regression
Control Variables– lunch type, race, gender, grade
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The FFVP Works!The FFVP Works!
Strong ↑ FV intake of participating students by providing free access to during the morning snack period.
No evidence of ↑ FV intake without free access.
If students are provided with free FV…..
THEY WILL EAT THEM!
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
2009-10 Research Design2009-10 Research Design
4 New schools, 2 surveys (pre and post)
Normal intervention and intensive intervention (incentives)
Matched control schools
Focus on F/V intake analysis
Study incentives
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ConclusionConclusion
Very important and timely project.
Hopeful that our newest evaluation process will yield even more meaningful and valuable results.
Give schools the tools to increase F/V consumption
Other WI schools may collect similar data.
Other states may also use this research protocol.
More InformationMore Information
F as in Fat– http://healthyamericans.org/reports/obesity2009/
USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program– http://www.fns.usda.gov/cga/FactSheets/FFVP_Quick_Facts.htm
WI Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program– http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/ffvp.html
Centers For Disease Control & Prevention– http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/fruitsvegetables/index.html
Produce For Better Health– http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/
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