Written Nutrition Education Materials Review Form

Source Information
Title
Subject Matter
Publication length
Date of publication
Author (if newly developed material) or Organization
Languages available
Copy cost
Resources Used (i.e. websites, publications, etc.) if applicable
Review Summary
Reviewer’s name
Date of submission
Date of review
Target audience for this material
Acceptable for target audience / Yes No
Is there a handout containing this information already available on azwic.gov, eatwellbewell.org, or choosemyplate.gov? / Yes No
Comments:
Reading and Comprehension Level
Yes / No / Comments
  1. Fourth grade reading level

  1. Title or picture attracts reader’s attention

3. Appropriate word usage
  • Words are familiar and appropriate to the target audience
  • Words are short, usually two syllables or less
  • New words are clearly defined
  • Vocabulary is consistent
  • Picture is appropriate and eye-catching

4. Appropriate sentence structure
  • Sentences are simple, short, specific and use the active voice
  • Material is free of grammatical errors

5. Appropriate paragraph structure
  • Paragraphs are limited to a single message
  • Main ides are clear and simply stated
  • Ideas flow smoothly and logically

6. Appropriate overall organization
7. Personal, positive and respective tone.
  • Uses personal pronouns and avoids gender bias
  • No derogative or belittling remarks

Content
Yes / No / Comments
  1. Accurate, credible resources and information based on current scientific evidence
  • References and resources are accurate and up-to-date
  • Material is free of sponsor/product bias
  • Author of material is credible source

  1. Information appropriate to age, gender, education level, culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and lifestyle of participants
  • Free of cultural bias and stereotyping

  1. Content addresses participant needs and concerns-supports Participant Centered Education (PCE)
  • Encourages conversation between staff and client
  • Considers where the participant is in the stages of change
  • Stresses the relationship between proper nutrition and good health

  1. Recipes meet the Bureau of Nutrition and Physical Activity (BNPA) guidelines.
  • BNPA guidelines for recipes can be found at the in the Arizona Nutrition Network Policies and Procedure Manual, Chapter 2.

  1. Available in alternate languages as appropriate

  1. Materials used for education or outreach include the WIC non-discrimination statement
  • This statement in English and Spanish is found at in the Policies and Procedures manual, Chapter 9, Section E.

Design and Quality
Yes / No / Comments
1. Appropriate use of color
  • Ink color and paper is used to enhance the appeal of the material
  • Print easy to read on background tints

2. Readable type size and style
  • Uses only one or two simple typefaces
  • Uses upper and lower case lettering
  • Bold, italic, or underlining used for emphasis only
  • Appropriate leading between lines
  • Minimum of 12 point size

3. Appropriate illustrations
  • Illustrations are simple and realistic
  • Located next to related ideas in text
  • Provide a reasonable representation of a variety of people and families

4. Clear and easy to read tables, charts, and graphs
  • Does not require further information or background information to be understood
  • Use is appropriate to target audience

  1. Uncluttered layout that balances white space, words, and illustrations

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