General Adult

Cooking for Health Academy

Alameda County

MyPlate
Fruits and/or vegetables
Whole grains
Protein
Fats
Salt/sodium
Sugar
Cooking
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Description

Alameda County developed 6-class series (2 hours each). Each class includes nutrition education, food safety, produce/shopping tips, cooking and food preparation skills, and a hands-on practice session.

Source:
Alameda County

Virtual Contact:

Annette Laverty at annette.laverty@acgov.org or Dale Murai dale.murai@acgov.org

Link:
To request copies, contact Annette Laverty at annette.laverty@acgov.org

Virtual Delivery notes:
Virtual components added

Number of Lessons

6 lessons

Length of Lesson

2 hours

Delivery Method
Series
Languages
English
Evidence Based Category
Practice Tested

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Recent Modification

DateModification TypeAgency NameNameEmailDescription of Modification
12/03/2020
Virtual Delivery
Alameda County Nutrition Services
Annette Laverty or Dale Murai
annette.laverty@acgov.org
ACPHD Nutrition Services has modified the Cooking for Health Academy curriculum to be taught virtually. The educator can teach and engage participants...Read more