An innovative pilot evaluation of a pre-adolescent food literacy program- "Fresh Fuel: The CanU Food Club"
| dc.contributor.author | Witharana, Mihiri | |
| dc.contributor.examiningcommittee | Aukema, Harold (Human Nutritional Sciences) Mignone, Javier (Family Social Sciences) Caslor, Mike (CanU Board) | en_US |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Slater, Joyce (Human Nutritional Sciences) | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2015-09-14T16:42:31Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2015-09-14T16:42:31Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2015 | |
| dc.degree.discipline | Human Nutritional Sciences | en_US |
| dc.degree.level | Master of Science (M.Sc.) | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | “Fresh Fuel: The CanU Food Club” (Fresh Fuel) is the food and nutrition component of the larger CanU program aimed at improving the future well being of vulnerable children. A mixed-method case study evaluation was conducted with Fresh Fuel, employing a Utilization-Focused Evaluation approach. Results suggested that there were some gains in Fresh Fuel Participant (FFP) food and nutrition outcomes. Also, there were a variety of social benefits to FFPs, such as positive interaction with volunteers and peers, and having fun. Volunteers and practicum students developed career goals and skills. Results identified incompatible program goals, time limitations, inconsistent program implementation, and lack of direction in nutrition education; however, Fresh Fuel provided a supportive environment, hands on learning, and included positive nutrition discussions and food preparation experiences. The Utilization-Focused Evaluation approach has resulted in a meaningful report. Rigorous evaluations of Fresh Fuel and other food and nutrition programs are recommended. | en_US |
| dc.description.note | October 2015 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30791 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
| dc.rights | open access | en_US |
| dc.subject | Utilization-Focused Evaluation | en_US |
| dc.subject | Case-study evaluation | en_US |
| dc.subject | Participatory Action Research | en_US |
| dc.subject | Food and nutrition program evaluation | en_US |
| dc.title | An innovative pilot evaluation of a pre-adolescent food literacy program- "Fresh Fuel: The CanU Food Club" | en_US |
| dc.type | master thesis | en_US |
| local.subject.manitoba | yes | en_US |