Assessing the Self-Efficacy and Barriers of Nutrition Counselors in Providing Nutrition Education in Cameroon, Africa

Abstract

designed half their plate with vegetables using the healthy plate model increased from 12% to 76.4%. A significant increase in dietary diversity was also documented (Z¼-3.058, p<.002). Conclusions and Implications: Nutrition education was shown to be an effective approach for reducing geophagic practices in rural Kenya and improving overall dietary intake. Practical Importance: This pilot intervention showed that it is imperative to identify women at risk and provide nutrition education to combat this disordered eating.