Increasing African-American Participation in Nutrition Education Programs for Low-Income Consumers

Authors

• Nicelma J. King, University of California, DavisFollow
• Barbara Turner, Los Angeles County Cooperative ExtensionFollow

Volume

42

Issue

42

Abstract

This article documents the dramatic decline in African American participation in the EFNEP and FSNEP programs offered by Los Angeles County Cooperative Extension, although nutrition-related health concerns among this population have increased. The authors conducted a series of key informant interviews and focus groups in African American communities throughout L.A. County to gain insight on how to increase the participation of African-Americans in nutrition education classes. Study findings suggest that specific marketing strategies for African-Americans, including cultural relevance, support teams, food demonstrations, and de-emphasizing the "low income" focus, would help facilitate this goal.

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Recommended Citation

King, N. J., & Turner, B. (2004). Increasing African-American Participation in Nutrition Education Programs for Low-Income Consumers. Journal of Extension, 42(3), Article 11. https://doi.org/10.66752/1077-5315.4820