Community Health Advisors' Perceptions of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid
Year: 2009
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This article describes knowledge and perception of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DG) and MyPyramid from 106 Community Health Advisors (CHAs) representing underserved, hard-to-reach communities in Alabama and Mississippi. Only 16 (15%) were able to correctly identify the MyPyramid graphic and DG knowledge scores were low. However, most respondents strongly agreed they would like to know more about the DG (86%) and more should be done in their community to raise awareness (81%). The Internet was the least preferred method to communicate DG. More intense efforts and appropriate communication channels are needed to promote the DG and MyPyramid.
Source: Journal of Extension
Authors: Jamie Zoellner, Wendy Bounds, Carol Connell
Institution: University of Southern Mississippi
Language: English
Subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2178014515