abstract: Pediatric obesity is a continuing concern in the United States. Preventative intervention methods in the form of nutrition education, including hands-on cooking lessons may improve personal choices for healthy eating. This study assessed the effectiveness of Arizona State University’s Camp CRAVE, a one-week course promoting healthy eating and teaching basic cooking skills. Children ages 9-13years (mean 10.3years, n=31) participated in a pre- and post-test survey to assess if the one-week course would increase self-efficacy to cook at home and increase knowledge of nutrition. The course showed significant increase in the participants’ nutrition knowledge and preference for healthier food options. There was a significant improvement in the children’s confidence levels to prepare meals at home. Further research on family socioeconomic status and parental perception of cooking at home would be beneficial. / Dissertation/Thesis / Masters Thesis Nutrition 2017
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:asu.edu/item:45552 |
| Date | January 2017 |
| Contributors | Bell, Kelly Marie (Author), Johnston, Carol (Advisor), Shepard, Christina (Advisor), Mayol-Kreiser, Sandra (Committee member), Arizona State University (Publisher) |
| Source Sets | Arizona State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Masters Thesis |
| Format | 86 pages |
| Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/, All Rights Reserved |
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