The Nebraska SNAP-Ed program was designed to encourage improved behavioral outcomes in nutrition, physical activity and obesity prevention, with an eye toward the needs of target populations and barriers to accessing healthy foods and activity. Jean Ann Fischer, extension educator in nutrition and health sciences and human sciences program leader in Nebraska Extension, leads this effort. SNAP-Ed is focused on food systems and health equity; childhood health; and adults, families and communities. The overarching goal is to reduce the level of obesity, chronic disease and health disparities through various evidence-based interventions. The program leverages partnerships with stakeholders at the local, state, regional and national levels.
