Keywords
evaluation framework
nutrition education
outcome assessment
program improvement
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Abstract
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) plays a crucial role in promoting healthy food choices and physically active lifestyles among low-income populations. This article proposes a comprehensive evaluation framework for SNAP-Ed initiatives to assess the program's reach, implementation, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness. The framework incorporates key components such as needs assessment, process evaluation, outcome evaluation, and economic evaluation. By integrating various data sources and methods, the proposed framework enables a holistic understanding of the program's strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. It emphasizes the importance of rigorous evaluation methods to measure the impact of SNAP-Ed interventions on nutrition knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and overall health outcomes. The framework aims to provide a structured approach for SNAP-Ed Implementing Agencies to demonstrate the program's effectiveness and guide decision-making for continuous improvement.
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