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Food Smarts for College Students
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Food Smarts for College Students
This evidence-based, flexible curriculum is designed for leading nutrition workshops with college-aged young adults. The interactive food and nutrition literacy and meal preparation activities guide them to improved food and nutrition literacy, greater nutrition security, and the adoption of healthy dietary habits for their busy lives, limited resources, and growing independence.
Participant Goals:
- Learn basic nutrition concepts to support physical and mental health
- Learn time-saving, budget-friendly skills for shopping, planning, and meal preparation to sustain a healthy diet
- Address changing food choices and eating habits during the college years
- Strengthen confidence and self-awareness to establish a healthy, independent lifestyle
Activity Highlights:
- Preparation of balanced and satisfying meals for limited space, budget, and time
- Peer-to-peer sharing to reinforce healthy habits
- Discussions about the journey towards responsibility for self nourishment
Audiences:
- Teens and young adults (18-25)
Settings:
- In-Person (recommended)
- Virtual
- Community space—no kitchen required
Curriculum Materials:
- Instructor Guide
- Participant Workbook
Research and Outcome Evaluation Data:
- Contact curriculum@leahspantry.org
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Training Description
This unique training will equip participants to facilitate the Food Smarts for College Students and Emerging Adults curriculum. Participants will:
- Learn how to implement the curriculum
- Explore the relationship between positive and adverse experiences and nourishment
- Develop compassionate facilitation strategies
- Consider best practices for working with this age group
Training Details for Food Smarts for College Students
Cost
$100
Audience
For agency staff, volunteers, and community leaders.
Self-paced + two live Zoom sessions (see Training Calendar)
Please Note:
If an agency has multiple participants, each participant must register separately to gain access to our online training system.
Training Customizations
Leah’s Pantry offers a variety of customizable training options. Contact us to learn more.
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Food Smarts for College Students workshops in California
If you would like Leah’s Pantry educators to facilitate Food Smarts for College Students workshops in your community, fill out the interest form below. We will get back to you within in 3 business days with pricing and availability.