Nutrition Education for Emerging Adults: Protocol for Program Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging adults (ie, those aged 18 to 25 years) in the United States exhibit the poorest diet quality among all adult age groups, contributing to adverse health and academic outcomes. Existing nutrition education programs often overlook this population, particularly those without children.

Objective

This study aims to present the development of a nutrition education curriculum for emerging adults, including its process and outcome evaluation strategies and measures.

Methods

The Fuel to Thrive program was adapted from an established state program for adults. The content was informed by reviewing the literature, conducting focus groups with health educators, and holding regular meetings with a curriculum committee. The final program consists of five 1-hour le

SUBMITTER: Rogus S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12856397 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature