More than something to eat : a nutrition education manual for food distribution programs on Indian reservations

686 Pages·1992·34.5 MB·English

by  Hankins, Louise

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A Nutrition Education Manual for
Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations
This manual addresses the importance of food. Food is more than something
to eat. Food is the source of the body’s nutritional needs. Making the right
food choices can contribute to overall good health and well-being.
Secondly, the title refers to the Food Distribution Program on Indian
Reservations (FDPIR), and the fact that FDPIR provides more than something
to eat. FDPIR provides participants with a level of security and peace of mind.
With the basic need for a source of nourishment for oneself and
one’s family satisfied, the FDPIR participant can focus on the fulfillment of
other needs.
This manual has as its overall goal to help make ongoing nutrition education
efforts an active and integral component of every food distribution program.
Seeing this goal realized will, indeed, ensure that “more than something to
eat” is provided to each FDPIR participant.
Prepared by:
Louise Hankins
Nutritionist
USDA-FNS
Southwest Regional Office
Oklahoma Field Office
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) is open to all eligible persons regardless of
race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap.
April 1992
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FOREWORD
The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has always been,
and will always remain, committed to providing quality nutrition assistance programs to
individuals and families in need. The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
(FDPIR) is one of those programs.
An integral component of all USDA food assistance programs is nutrition education. The
Southwest Regional Office of USDA-FNS takes great pride in this fact and strives to
continually foster the expansion of nutrition education efforts in all programs.
More Than Something To Eat, A Nutrition Education Manual for Food Distri¬
bution Programs on Indian Reservations is the result of one of several nutrition
education initiatives by the Southwest Regional Office. It was prepared in a spirit of hope
for more and greater nutrition education efforts in the future and is presented to FDPIR
State agencies in this same spirit.
It is with great pride that I present More Than Something To Eat.
RUTHIE JACKSON
Regional Administrator
USDA-FNS
Southwest Regional Office
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PREFACE
Background
In Fiscal Year 1991, the Southwest Regional Office (SWRO) of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) implemented a nutrition education
initiative targeting Native Americans participating in USDA food assistance programs.
These food assistance programs include the Food Distribution Program on Indian
Reservations (FDPIR), the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC), and the Title VI Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE).
In February 1991, a nutritionist was assigned to the Oklahoma Field Office to initiate
positive efforts toward the achievement of this initiative. Nutrition assistance visits were
made to various Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) participating in USDA food assistance
programs; local, regional, and national nutrition network linkages were established; diet-
related health problems of the Native American were researched; a pilot nutrition
education project was funded; and surveys of current nutrition education efforts were
conducted.
This nutrition education manual is one outcome of the Food and Nutrition Service’s
commitment to improving the nutritional well-being of the Native Americans it serves.
FDPIR Nutrition Education Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide ITOs with basic information regarding nutrition
and nutrition education activities. It is intended to serve as a “starting place” for planning
nutrition education presentations and projects. In addition, the manual is a source of
information regarding the utilization of USDA commodities. It is not, however, designed
as the answer to all nutrition or nutrition education concerns.
Designed in loose-leaf format, this document is considered a work in progress. As
additional nutrition-related materials are obtained, more recipes utilizing commodities
are located, new ideas, ways, and means to deliver nutrition messages take form, etc., it
is envisioned that this information will be added. Only by staying up-to-date and
constantly aware of what is happening can programs grow and improve.
It is the goal of USDA-FNS and the Southwest Regional Office that this manual will be
utilized by each Indian Tribal Organization to enhance the nutrition education activities
currently underway.
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