Harris, Lynn (author), Keim, Kathryn S. (author), Liddil, Audrey (author), and Ruby, Mary Lou (author)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07870
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., Food-borne illnesses caused by improper food handling in the home is a major food safety concern. To determine what consumers know about food safety, and food handling practices, a survey was developed, piloted and mailed to 1,003 randomly selected residences throughout the state of Idaho (return rate = 52%). Food safety knowledge and food safety practice items that were part of the survey included: food preparation (cooking raw eggs), food storage (leaving poultry out for long periods of time), environmental concerns (pesticide residues), and food preservation (canning green beans). Results indicate that younger consumers and those with less education knew less about food safety and safe food handling. Information regarding these results will help nutrition educators target food safety education to populations that are at higher risk for having a food-borne illness because of lack of knowledge and poor food handling practices.
Benedict, Jamie A. (author), Dodds, Mary (author), Leontos, Carolyn (author), Omaye, Stanley (author), Tyler, Peggy (author), and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Department of Nutrition, Reno, NV
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07868
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., Recent survey findings show that consumers' concerns related to food safety are not congruent with actual risk. This may, in part, be attributed to media coverage of these issues. The goal of this Extension program was to improve the ability of consumers to make informed decision related to food safety be enhancing the media's reporting of related issues. A resource manual was developed and distributed to television, newspaper, and radio reporters in three Western states. The manual includes material on ten different food safety topics, sample news stories, a dictionary of terms, suggested readings, and resource directory. Telephone interviews conducted with 60% of the recipients (n=141) 3-6 months following distribution, indicated that 54% had used the manual. Those who had, found the manual timely (95%), and helpful (97%). The information provided on foodborne illness was used most often - corresponding to reporters' ratings of public interest.
Ries, Carol P. (author), Tracy, Melanie D. (author), and Eastern Illinois University
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07898
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of cooking knowledge among adults of various ages. A convenience sample of 280 adults (71% female) completed a 40-item MC basic cooking knowledge test. The test was developed in consultation with two non-professional, experienced family cooks and validated by a panel of foods and nutrition faculty. The KR20 coefficient for reliability was 0.81. ANOVA was used to compare scores of males and females of the four age cohorts (20-35 yrs., 36-50 yrs, 51-65 yrs., and 66+ yrs.) from rural and urban areal. The mean score for the total group was 75% correct indicating a moderate level of basic cooking knowledge. Over two-thirds (68%) of the total sample scored 70% correct or better. Females (78% correct) scored significantly higher than males (68% correct). Participants aged 35-65 yrs. scored higher than did those aged 20-35 yrs. or 66+ yrs. (79 vs. 70 and 72%, p<0.001). Participants who lived in rural areas (pop.<50,000) as children (78% correct) scored higher (p<0.05) than did their urban counterparts (pop > 50,000, 73% correct). Knowledge comparisons made within each age cohort indicated that females scored higher than males, but no significant differences were found between participants with rural or urban backgrounds. Results indicate that while many adults are fairly knowledgeable about basic cooking procedures, a substantial proportion are not; therefore, food preparation education is warranted.
Kendall, Patricia (author), Swanson, Marilyn A. (author), and Swanson: Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID; Kendall: Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07869
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., Two hundred and twelve Idaho citizens participated in the "Train the Trainer" Safety and Food excellence (S.A.F.E.) educational program during 1993. Idaho's effort was part of an eight state strategy to reduce the risk of illness from foods served to individuals with weakened immune systems. Funding was obtained through the FY92 ES-USDA Food Safety and Quality Initiative. S.A.F.E., a four hour leader training program, is an action-oriented program which teaches professionals, paraprofessionals an volunteers to present education programs aimed at changing specific food handling practices. Individuals who work with the elderly or other high-risk population groups were targeted. The seven Idaho programs were team taught by the Extension Food Safety Specialist, a county Extension Home Economist and an Environmental Health Specialist from the local health district. Participants received three food safety posters, learned appropriate food safety practices and teaching strategies and set personal behavior goals. Mean knowledge scores increased from 89% to 96%. Ninety seven percent of the participants set personal food safety behavior goals. At a three month self-reported evaluation, a majority met their goals "most of the time" and almost all met their goal "some of the time". Over 950 food safety posters have been distributed. Estimates suggests each poster has been seen by an average of 25 individuals. The trained program leaders have utilized food safety educational strategies from the S.A.F.E. workshop and reached between 4 and 282 others.
Miller, M. Mark (author) and Riechert, Bonnie P. (author)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07848
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection; also presented at the Media and the Environment Conference, Reno, NV, April 7-9, 1994, Mimeographed, 1994. 28 p. Paper presented at the International Agricultural Communicators in Education Conference, Moscow, ID/Pullman, WA, July 16-20, 1994.
Coplin, Sharron (author), Medeiros, Lydia C. (author), Saddam, Alma M. (author), and Ohio State University. Columbus, OH
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07874
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., The adult population with reading levels below the fourth grade was identified through a Home Economics program needs assessment. Food and Nutrition specialists and professional staff developed a series of low literacy fact sheets covering nutrition, food safety, recipe preparation and food buying. Reading level of the fact sheets varies from third to sixth grade. The items were reviewed by the local literacy council and pilot tested with Adult Basic Education classes and at congregate meal sites. Camera-ready copies have been provided to County Extension Home Economists for use in a variety of programs. Ohio agents have reported collaborating with more than 30 agencies and organizations to distribute these materials. Additional fact sheets are being prepared for inclusion in the series.
Benedict, Jamie A. (author), Good, Alice M. (author), Tyler, Peggy, L. (author), and Department of Nutrition, University of Nevada, Reno
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07895
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., Newspapers, magazines, television and radio are often the only exposure the public has to information on environmental risk. However, a recent study of network news coverage demonstrated a disparity between the media and scientists on leading environmental risk issues (Lichter, Rothman & Mills, 1993). The medial overemphasized certain factors that scientists rated as only minor. To determine the nature of food safety news coverage in Nevada, a descriptive study was conducted of news and opinion/editorial articles appearing in the 36 Nevada newspapers during a two-year period (July '91 to July '93). All articles related to food safety were collected and categorized according to type, topic and source (n=312). Findings showed that of the 256 news articles appearing during that time, a significant proportion (71%) were from wire services. The five topics appearing most often were foodborne illness (37%), public policy (18%), food tampering (12%), food contaminants (10%), and safe food handling (10%). Opinion/editorial pieces (n=56) were varied and included syndicated columns, editorials, letters to the editor and cartoons. Findings from this study may be useful in working with the media to improve consumers' understanding of food safety and quality issues.
Kurzynske, Janet (author / University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1994
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 97 Document Number: C07871
Notes:
James F. Evans Collection, Ham, Mimeographed, 1994. 1 p. Presented at the Society for Nutrition Education, Portland, OR, July 16-20, 1994., Food safety and quality has become a much publicized issue with emphasis on the responsibility of farmers, processors/packers, and foodservice; however, the majority of foodborne disease is a direct result of improper handling at home. Older children are becoming more responsible for food purchasing and preparation. Surveys reveal that 73% of teenagers do grocery shopping for the family, and 33% prepare at least four meals a week for themselves and others. Employment trends indicate that children will become even more responsible for food buying and preparation. A collaborative effort between Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association volunteers, encourages preschool children to learn and increase their knowledge and practice of food safety so that these techniques become part of their routine. A story and a flipchart describing food safety concerns appropriate for young children was developed. The story asks the question, "Why did I get sick?" This question serves as the evaluation for learning by asking it before and after the explanatory flipchart is presented. Evaluation of practice will be made by an additional contact with the preschool children at a later date.
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