AAFCS CNWE case studies
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The Certified Nutrition & Wellness Educator (CNWE) is a professional certification offered by the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). AAFCS describes it as a gold-standard, assessment-based credential developed by subject-matter experts in nutrition and wellness and aligned with national standards and competencies for nutrition and wellness education. The credential is open to educators across many disciplines and practice settings, including public K-12 and post-secondary education, community-based and government programs such as Cooperative Extension, WIC, and the YMCA, and business and industry settings such as grocery nutrition advisors, fitness and wellness programs, and food service. CNWE validates knowledge and skill in five areas: Wellness and Prevention; Nutrition Principles; Food Safety and Supply; Food Planning, Purchase and Preparation; and Teaching Pedagogy, Learning and Behavior Change. The AAFCS CNWE case studies are 5 cases and about 2,102 words.
1Post-Screening Follow-Up in a Rural Worksite
A rural employer with 140 workers holds a voluntary wellness screening. Of 96 participants, 31 have a BMI of 30 or higher, 22 have a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg or above on a single measurement, and 14 report two or more risk factors.
389 words, about 2 min2Iron and Protein for a Plant-Forward Cafeteria
A college dining hall wants to cut beef purchases by 40% and offer plant-forward entrées at every meal. The dietitian notes that many students are vegetarian or vegan, some are athletes in training, and a subset report fatigue.
497 words, about 2 min3Potluck Fundraiser and a Temperature Log
A community center hosts a fundraising potluck for 180 people. Volunteers prepare food at home and bring it in personal vehicles.
383 words, about 2 min4Budget-Constrained Menu for a Senior Meal Site
A senior meal site serves 60 lunches daily on a food cost of $2.10 per meal. The current menu repeats chicken thighs, white rice, canned green beans, white bread, and canned peaches.
425 words, about 2 min5Teaching Knife Skills to a Mixed-Ability Class
A community educator teaches a 90-minute knife skills class to 16 adults. Participants include a person with arthritis in both hands, a left-handed participant, two who have never cooked, and several experienced home cooks.
408 words, about 2 min