Time, Money, or Knowledge: What factors are associated with implementing youth cooking programs?

• DOI: 10.34068/joe.61.02.08
• Publication Date: 2023-09-21T05:22:30Z
• Authors: Alison Berg; Nancy Taylor; Courtney Brown; Silvia Giraudo
• Keywords: Demographics

Research suggests participating in youth hands-on cooking programs, like those offered by Extension and 4-H, can improve nutrition behaviors reduce the risk for obesity. We surveyed [STATE] professionals (n = 127) to explore factors (e.g., employee characteristics, resources, county demographics) related offering programs curricula used. Over 2/3 of participants offer reported creating their own curriculum. More years experience, having received Specialist training, increased confidence were positively these programs. Results suggest training could increase program implementation standard may be needed.