Training Needs of Nutrition Educators Engaged in Policy,Systems, and Environmental Approaches |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY;2. Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY;1. Department of Nutrition, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO;2. Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO;3. Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK;4. Department of Statistics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO;1. Department of Family and Community Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA;2. Department of Public Health Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA;3. Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, Wageningen, Netherlands;4. Department of Humanities, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA;5. Department of General Internal Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Hershey, PA;1. Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN;2. Department of Nutrition and Health Science, College of Health, Ball State University, Muncie, IN |
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| Abstract: | ObjectiveAssess training needs of nutrition educators incorporating policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) approaches into their obesity prevention efforts, to identify content for online training.MethodsConducted a national, online survey of state and local Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education professionals engaged in PSE efforts.ResultsRespondents (n = 601) rated the importance of 24 training topics related to planning, implementing, and evaluating PSE approaches. Most (21) topics were rated very important or essential, confirming the need for a comprehensive approach. Paired-sample t tests found significant differences (P <0.001) in some training needs between local and state staff (eg, training in evaluation rated higher for state staff). Training needs did not differ by program, region, or length of employment. The top 5 settings for PSE efforts were schools, farmers’ markets, food banks/pantries, community gardens, and after-school programs.Conclusions and ImplicationsResults informed the development of an online training for program implementers. Future research will be needed to assess and refine training needs further, which will evolve as nutrition educators gain more experience in PSE approaches. |
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