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The Nutrition Lab: Bringing Hands-on Food Education to P-12 Students
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- This article provides an overview of innovative teaching methods used to develop food preparation skills in P-12 students with a goal of improving nutrition habits and decreasing risk for overweight and obesity. Delivered in four sessions and based on constructs from Social Cognitive Theory, the program provides opportunities for authentic skill application and practice. Post-assessment results suggest that the program improved self-efficacy related to nutrition skills for the target population. Discussion includes recommendations for implementing similar programming in other schools, suggested funding opportunities, and suggestions for needs assessment.
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- 2021-05-01