Nutrition and Physical Activity Education:
A Maricopa County SNAP-Ed School Needs Assessment and Implications for Curriculum and Systems Changes
This report was commissioned by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) Office of Nutrition and Physical Activity (ONPA) and was funded entirely by Arizona Nutrition Network's Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) funding. The purpose of the needs assessment was to evaluate schools' needs pertaining to nutrition and physical activity as well as perceived barriers and recommendations for delivering this type of education in SNAP-Ed schools.
Saguaro Evaluation Group would like to recognize the thoughtful input and assistance of the program staff within MCDPH ONPA and the following Maricopa County school districts for hosting the focus groups: Pendergast, Deer Valley, Dysart and Creighton. Moreover, we would like to thank all the school administrators and staff who participated in the focus groups for sharing their time and experiences with us.
Download the Full ONPA Needs Assessment report by clicking here
Check out the report's Info Graphics below!
A Maricopa County SNAP-Ed School Needs Assessment and Implications for Curriculum and Systems Changes
This report was commissioned by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) Office of Nutrition and Physical Activity (ONPA) and was funded entirely by Arizona Nutrition Network's Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) funding. The purpose of the needs assessment was to evaluate schools' needs pertaining to nutrition and physical activity as well as perceived barriers and recommendations for delivering this type of education in SNAP-Ed schools.
Saguaro Evaluation Group would like to recognize the thoughtful input and assistance of the program staff within MCDPH ONPA and the following Maricopa County school districts for hosting the focus groups: Pendergast, Deer Valley, Dysart and Creighton. Moreover, we would like to thank all the school administrators and staff who participated in the focus groups for sharing their time and experiences with us.
Download the Full ONPA Needs Assessment report by clicking here
Check out the report's Info Graphics below!