4-H Foods & Nutrition Project

Among other topics, youth learn how to use MyPlate, avoid spreading germs while cooking, measure and mix ingredients, test baked goods for doneness, brown meat, and set the table for a family meal.

Objectives

• Learn about nutrition and MyPlate food groups
• Plan and practice smart food purchasing
• Practice food preparation skills
• Learn how to handle food safely
• Explore food science through experimentation
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to others

4-H Food & Nutrition Curriculum

Available from the Extension office or online at 4-H Food Curriculum

Food and Nutrition Curriculum

202018- Six Easy Bites Digital Download
4H461- Let’s Bake Quick Breads
4H481- Everyday Food and Fitness
4H487- Take a Break For Breakfast
4H469- Global Gourmet

Cooking Curriculum Series

01512Y- 4-H Cooking 101
01513Y- 4-H Cooking 201
01514Y- 4-H Cooking 301
01515Y- 4-H Cooking 401
01516F- 4-H Cooking Helper’s Guide

Food Science Series

01412Y- What’s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science Unit 1 “The Secrets of Baking” Youth Journal
01415F- What’s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science Unit 1 “The Secrets of Baking” Facilitator Guide
01412Y- What’s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science Unit 2 “The Power of Protein Chemistry” Youth Journal
01416F- What’s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science Unit 2 “The Power of Protein Chemistry” Facilitator’s Guide
01413Y- What’s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science Unit 3 “The Inner Mysteries of Fruits and Vegetables” Youth Journal
01417F- What’s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science Unit 3 “The Inner Mysteries of Fruits and Vegetables” Facilitator’s Guide
01414Y- What’s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science Unit 4 “Be a Food Scientist!” Youth Journal
01418F- What’s On Your Plate? Exploring Food Science Unit 4 “Be a Food Scientist!” Facilitator’s Guide

National 4-H Food Resources

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