Samples of research evidence that link this activity to outcomes:
Training on nutrition/healthy foods preparation

Research citation

Evidence strength

Related outcome: Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables increases
Bartlett, S., et al. Evaluation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP): Final Evaluation Report. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 2013, https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/FFVP.pdf. View
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Related outcome: Consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables increases
Pérez-Escamilla, Rafael, et al. “Impact of Peer Nutrition Education on Dietary Behaviors and Health Outcomes among Latinos: A Systematic Literature Review.” Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, vol. 40, no. 4, July 2008, pp. 208–25. www.jneb.org, doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2008.03.011. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Food security increases
Dollahite, Jamie, et al. “The Impact of Nutrition Education on Food Insecurity among Low-Income Participants in EFNEP.” Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, vol. 32, no. 2, Dec. 2003, pp. 127–39. Wiley Online Library, doi:10.1177/1077727X03032002003. View
Growing
Related outcome: Knowledge of nutrition and healthy food preparation increases
Bartlett, S., et al. Evaluation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP): Final Evaluation Report. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, 2013, https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/FFVP.pdf. View
Growing
Related outcome: Knowledge of nutrition and healthy food preparation increases
Pérez-Escamilla, Rafael, et al. “Impact of Peer Nutrition Education on Dietary Behaviors and Health Outcomes among Latinos: A Systematic Literature Review.” Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, vol. 40, no. 4, July 2008, pp. 208–25. www.jneb.org, doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2008.03.011. View
Preliminary