Nutrition Environment Measures Survey (NEMS) Training

NEMS tools are used to observe and measure food nutrition access and price within grocery stores and restaurants. Workshop participants learn how to conduct a nutrition environment assessment.  Part 1 of the training is a classroom session covering basics of nutrition and measurement concepts, tools, and best practices. Part 2 involves fieldwork in stores and restaurants, followed by a review and discussion of the fieldwork. Participants can also attend an optional train-the-trainer workshop to learn how to organize and conduct a NEMS training.

Audience
The workshop is intended for public health practitioners and researchers as well as community leaders and advocates.

Duration
NEMS basic training is 2-1/2 days (about 20 hours). The train-the-trainer workshop additional 1/2 day (4 hours).