Publications by authors named "Michelle Oppen"
J Nutr Educ Behav
September 2011
Article Synopsis
- Health care providers can play a crucial role in promoting healthy eating and active living, but face challenges such as lack of reimbursement, time constraints, and limited knowledge about effective interventions.
- The report focuses on the potential for implementing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) in Federally Qualified Health Centers, drawing from the Central Valley Health Network's experience.
- It outlines the suggested primary prevention roles for health care providers, relevant SNAP-Ed policies, successful implementation strategies in these health centers, and offers recommendations for future initiatives.
