Purpose

The best practices guide is designed to assist county educators, contractors and collaborators with SNAP-Ed statewide Extension nutrition and physical activity strategy implementation. This tool serves as a resource for implementing multi-component interventions and evidence-based curricula to improve the health and wellbeing of Nevadans. Within this guide is information to assist with increasing the appeal of healthful nutrition and physical activity in each community.

Throughout the following section, information can be found on: practices and activities common to each strategy, activities and interventions unique to each strategy, suggested timelines of implementation, strategy efforts towards sustainability, and grant reporting indicators.

Strategy Areas

Extension’s statewide Health and Nutrition Program reaches various target populations through five strategies. Each strategy is led by statewide health and nutrition specialists and composed of one or multiple program officers, community educators and additional support as necessary. Multi-component interventions and evidence-based curricula being implemented in each community will fall under one or more of these strategy areas.

The five strategies are:

Healthy Kids Early Start, preschool-age children 3-5 years old, their teachers and their families within the structure of the preschool or classroom setting.
Healthy Kids Healthy Schools, school-aged children within the structure of the classroom, lunchroom or school environment.
Healthy Food Systems, children, adults and older people through garden activities and farmers markets.
Healthy Living Sustainable Recovery, people in recovery for substance use disorder and their families.
Healthy Aging, older adults within the context of places where they eat, live, learn and play.

For the complete report on Getting Started; Policy, Systems, Environmental Activities; Program Delivery Essentials; Evaluation Indicators; Theoretical Model and more, use the link below to download the PDF version.

Helm, M. M., Buffington, A., Lindsay, A. R. 2022, University of Nevada, Reno Extension Statewide Health and Nutrition Program Best Practices Guide for Program Implementation (First Edition), Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Informational Publication

Printable Version (PDF)

Extension Associated Contacts

Macy Helm

Anne R. Lindsay

Also of Interest:


A Systematic Scoping Review to Characterize the Challenges in US Food Banks (USFB) and Pantries The purpose of this systematic scoping review was to characterize the challenges in the U.S. food banks and to identify areas for further research and intervention. Angeline Jeyakumar, Sandra Nyarko, Jamie Benedict and Holly Gatzke 2024, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Volume 56, Issue 8, Supplement 1, August 2024, Page S24
The Expanding Scope of Nutrition Transition Research: Need for New Domains and Measures Nutrition transition (NT) studies are yet to benefit from domains beyond the theoretical framework (TF). This gap is significant as health challenges have evolved with time. This paper aims to review the expanding scope of NT research. Angeline Jeyakumar, Deepa Agrawal, Siddhi Deshpande, Devishree Dunna, Swapnil Godbharle, Hema Kesa, Anjali Radkar and Athreyee Sinha 2024, Current Developments in Nutrition
Eat Smart Be Active - Eat Fruits and Veggies Every Day! This publication encourages parents to help their kids eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Weigel, D. 2022, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Eat Smart Be Active - Go, Slow & Whoa: What Should I Know? This publication helps families recognize foods that are the smartest choices, using a traffic light as a metaphor. Weigel, D. 2022, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Eat Smart Be Active - MyPlate and the Five Food Groups This publication introduces families to MyPlate, the USDA's updated model for healthy food choices. Weigel, D. 2022, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno

Associated Programs

Healthy Aging Initiative

Using Extension's expertise, the HAI team can connect you with the resources to navigate aging and its trends. HAI programs are offered for older adults and those who partner with them to provide care and support, including careers in aging exploration for middle and high school students and incoming college freshmen. We provide expert nutrition and physical activity training information for elders, caregivers and professionals. We have sponsorship options for tours and professional education.

University of Nevada, Reno Extension Statewide Health and Nutrition Program Best Practices Guide for Program Implementation (First Edition)

Purpose

Strategy Areas

The five strategies are:

Healthy Kids Early Start, preschool-age children 3-5 years old, their teachers and their families within the structure of the preschool or classroom setting.
Healthy Kids Healthy Schools, school-aged children within the structure of the classroom, lunchroom or school environment.
Healthy Food Systems, children, adults and older people through garden activities and farmers markets.
Healthy Living Sustainable Recovery, people in recovery for substance use disorder and their families.
Healthy Aging, older adults within the context of places where they eat, live, learn and play.

Published by: Helm, M. M., Buffington, A., Lindsay, A. R., 2022, University of Nevada, Reno Extension Statewide Health and Nutrition Program Best Practices Guide for Program Implementation (First Edition), Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Informational Publication