Tarrant County

Youth Program Impact (FY 2011-12)

The EFNEP-Youth program is directed toward low-income youth ages 6-12. These students participate in a series of fun and educational lessons on good nutrition and food safety. In FY 2011-12, 10,776 youth in Tarrant County participated in EFNEP as part of after school activities and summer programs.

Positive Food Behavior Changes:

The following results show how youth clients' food behaviors improved after attending EFNEP classes:

• 72% now eat a variety of foods.
• 84% increased knowledge of the essentials of human nutrition.
• 82% increased their ability to select low-cost, nutritious foods.
• 96% improved practices in food preparation and safety.
• 99% improved physical activity behavior or attitude.