Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 39, Issue 4 , Pages 205-213 , July 2007

Operation Frontline: Assessment of Longer-term Curriculum Effectiveness, Evaluation Strategies, and Follow-up Methods

  • Sara Swindle, MS
  • ,
  • Susan S. Baker, EdD
  • ,
  • Garry W. Auld, PhD, RD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Garry W. Auld, PhD, RD, 210 Gifford, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1571; Phone: (970) 491-7429; Fax: (970) 491-7252

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 Continuing Education Questionnaire available at www.sne.org/ Meets Learning Need Codes for RDs and DTRs 3020, 4010, and 4040.

PII: S1499-4046(07)00141-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2007.03.003

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 39, Issue 4 , Pages 205-213 , July 2007