ERIC Number: EJ954437
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Dec
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1077-5315
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Online Nutrition Education: Enhancing Opportunities for Limited-Resource Learners
Case, Patty; Cluskey, Mary; Hino, Jeff
Journal of Extension, v49 n6 Article 6RIB5 Dec 2011
Delivering nutrition education using the Internet could allow educators to reach larger audiences at lower cost. Low-income adults living in a rural community participated in focus groups to examine their interest in, experience with, and motivators to accessing nutrition education online. This audience described limited motivation in seeking formal nutrition education. However, they were interested in relevant, compelling tools emphasizing cooking and saving money. The likelihood of using the Internet for food/nutrition information was influenced by website characteristics. The insights from the study will help educators design online tools that capture and sustain the interest of low-income clientele. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Low Income Groups, Focus Groups, Nutrition, Audiences, Internet, Nutrition Instruction, Rural Areas, Motivation, Cooking Instruction, Consumer Education, Money Management, Electronic Learning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oregon
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