Boone, Kristina (author), Penner, Karen (author), and Zenger, Becky (author)
Format:
Conference proceedings
Publication Date:
2001-07-28
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 116 Document Number: C11981
Journal Title Details:
9 pages
Notes:
The document is available in electronic or paper format, Paper presented to the Research Special Interest Group, 2001 ACE/NETC Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 28 July- 01 August 2001
9 pages., Online via UI e-subscription, Researchers examined Internet access and interest in receiving nutrition education via social media application among low-income adults participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed).Results indicated similar Internet accessibility in southern Illinois among low-income populations compared with national rural rates. Interest in using online nutrition education varied among participants according to age. Overall, 49% of middle-aged adults aged 33-64 years and 87% of seniors aged 65 years or older reported they would not use online nutrition education.
