ISU Service Learning Program:
Diet, Physical Activity and Cancer
Ruth S. MacDonald, RD, PhD
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Iowa State University
Sources of Information about Diet, Physical Activity and Cancer
Service Learning
“a method of teaching, learning and reflecting that combines academic
classroom curriculum with meaningful service, frequently youth service, throughout the community”
Wikipedia
Develop and incorporate cancer education modules into selected core courses
Engage students in service learning projects
Evaluate and assess effectiveness and impact of each project
Outcomes in Curriculum
2000 Students since 2008
20 Students since 2008
PINK = Power in Nutrition Knowledge
Saturday workshops
Newsletters
Webpage
Student presentations
Cancer support groups
Nursing homes
Lunch-N-Learns on campus
Youth programs
Social groups
Establish a suitable delivery platform and structure
Create learning modules
Test and evaluate the module with a local community group
Modify and adjust the module structure
Create additional learning modules
Disseminate the program to 4 communities
Create additional modules
Disseminate the program throughout the Midwest
Compact Disk Delivery
Topics on Nutrition information related to cancer
Powerpoints
Handouts
Activities
Web-based Delivery
Same material available through the web
Interactive
Accessible
Linked to resources
Current Activities
Future Plans
Continue Service Learning course
Enhance content and impact of presentations
Build web page resources
Translate into Spanish?