2002 journal article

Extending the reach of nutrition education for older adults: Feasibility of a Train-the-Trainer approach in congregate nutrition sites

JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR, 34, S48–S52.

co-author countries: United States of America 🇺🇸
author keywords: Train-the-Trainer; congregate nutrition site; older adult; nutrition education
MeSH headings : Aged; Feasibility Studies; Female; Food Services; Health Education / methods; Humans; Male; Nutritional Sciences / education
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Added: August 6, 2018

Low-income older adults are difficult to reach with nutrition education. This study examines the feasibility of a Train-the-Trainer approach using congregate nutrition site (CNS) managers to deliver nutrition education. The study suggests that CNS managers were receptive to the role of trainer, CNS participants were satisfied with this method, and the acceptability of managers as trainers did not vary with participants' levels of risk of malnutrition. Although the sample size (53 participants and 4 managers) and convenience sampling method limit generalizability, the promising results suggest the potential benefits of this method and the need for further study.