title: Evaluation of a nutrient guide as an educational tool.
abstract: This study evaluated the usefulness of a nutrient guide as a tool for teaching nutrition and food selection. It was the basis of a nutrition education program, which consisted of a series of mailed messages. Results were reported for 92 mothers and 55 fathers. The findings of this study suggest that the nutrient guide has the potential for being a useful teaching tool. Fathers and mothers who responded to the post-test found it understandable and useful. Most important, after participating in the nutrition education program based on the nutrient guide, respondents reported changes in their diets. An analysis of those who did use the guide indicated that educational level and previous nutrition knowledge were not selective factors.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007484:Iowa; D008297:Male; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013664:Teaching Materials