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 [email protected] or Dale Murai [email protected]

Link:
To request copies, contact Annette Laverty at [email protected]

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
ACPHD Nutrition Services has modified the Cooking for Health Academy curriculum to be taught virtually. The educator can teach and engage participants...Read more