Needed: Evaluation Experts in Nutrition Education K-6 Summer Program 2013
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CookShop Classroom for After-School 2013 | Food Bank For New York City
CookShop Classroom for After-School uses hands-on exploration and cooking activities to help children ages 6 to 12 learn to enjoy and appreciate a healthful diet. The curriculum consists of 6 lessons, each 45 minutes in lengths. Lessons focus on the USDA's MyPlate, the five food groups and the benefits of eating a balanced diet that is rich in nutrients and low in added sugar and fat.
Food Bank For New York City trains, equips, and provides support to the After-School workshop leaders who implement these engaging lessons and lay the foundation for positive, healthful eating habits that will last for life.
In 2012, 46 sites implemented the CookShop Classroom for After-School program and nearly 120 people participated at least one workshop (no duplicates).
Food Bank For New York City seeks to understand the impact of participation in CookShop Classroom for After-School on participants' attitudes and behaviors around healthy eating. The aim of this evaluation is to study the impacts on knowledge, attitudes and behavior related to healthy eating following participation in CookShop Classroom for After-School;
It is expected that the evaluation will include, but not be limited to, the following areas. Note that existing information about these questions should be reviewed and referenced as part of the evaluation project.
1. Understanding of why healthy eating is important among participants
2. Knowledge of how to make healthy food choices among participants
3. Familiarity with MyPlate five food groups and healthy foods among participants
4. Desire to eat healthy food among participants
5. Consumption of healthy food among participants
