ERIC Number: EJ1322652
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 5
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School Pantry Cook-Off: An Approach to Educate Youth on Food Insecurity
Lee, Siew Guan; Manker, Gretchen; Ghimire, Nav; Foist, Laura; Buck, Julie
Journal of Extension, v59 n4 Article 9 2021
The "School Pantry: Mystery Food Box Cook-Off " is a program designed to increase awareness of food insecurity among youth and teach strategies to prepare healthy foods on a budget. A pre-and-post survey showed a statistically significant difference in participants' overall knowledge, skills, and confidence level after the program compared to before the program. Findings revealed a hands-on nutrition education strategy via cook-off could educate youth on food insecurity and increase their knowledge and confidence to make healthy and affordable meals at home. Other Extension educators seeking to address food insecurity and food preparation skills among youth can replicate this program.
Descriptors: Foods Instruction, Hunger, Health Promotion, Program Effectiveness, Cooking Instruction, Extension Education, Secondary School Students, Nutrition Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Idaho
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