Michigan State University Extension
Extension Food Safety Education - FSQ96034
12/01/96
Materials Format: Report with pictures Date Materials Produced: 1993
Project Number: 91-EFSQ-1-4034 University: New Mexico State University Project Director: Jeanne Gleason New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service Box 30003, Department 3AI Las Cruces, NM 88003
Phone: 505-646-5658 Fax: 505-646-2702 E-mail - jgleason@nmsu.edu
This project has been completed.
Contact the Project Director or the Food Safety and Quality Contact at your state Cooperative Extension Service program for information and/or availability of this report.
Abstract: This 18 page report describes a touch a touchscreen multimedia information program, Walk in Beauty with Food Safety, that was designed to deliver food safety and quality information to Navajo audiences at a city market, Food Distribution Center, youth and WIC centers, and Navajo Chapter Houses. A computer controlled system incorporated computer graphics, laser disc video, computer generated text, and English/Navajo audio. Social and cultural issues were addressed in the materials. Topics included food safety and food quality when buying, transporting, preparing, and storing food; food safety and food quality concerns affecting health and concerns in remote locations. The system was housed in a mobile kiosk that circulated in Navajo lands. Results of the effectiveness of the project are given in the report.