“A neighbor participated in the Nutrition Facts Label lesson and learned what the nutrition facts label was and how to use it. After the lesson, the neighbor felt empowered to get healthier, stating ‘Learning about the nutrition facts label will allow me to take control of what I am putting into my body.’”
“One of the neighbors shared that she wanted to start losing weight and drinking more water. I suggested that she join a group and start walking 3-5 miles a day and maybe add a reminder on her phone to drink water throughout the day. She started walking in her neighborhood in the morning and also…
“Our participant Frances was interactive throughout these classes, and at the final class she confirmed that the information had opened her up to trying new recipes that both her and her daughter could enjoy. She shared during the last class that her daughter has several allergies that have caused a divide between the food she…
“One of the neighbors approached my table and mentioned that she engages in 30 minutes of muscle-strengthening exercises followed by 30 minutes on the treadmill. She inquired if this regimen would be sufficient to count as adequate physical activity. I assured her that it was. She then shared, ‘I quit smoking, and I am trying…
