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Outcomes of Children's Cooking Programs: A Systematic Review of Intervention Studies
Klazine van der Horst1, Samantha Smith2, Amy Blom3
1School of Health Professions, Nutrition and Dietetics, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland.
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
|September 25, 2024
Summary
Cooking interventions can improve children's cooking skills and self-efficacy, but rarely impact dietary intake. More research is needed to identify factors for long-term success in children's cooking programs.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Child Development
Background:
- Children's participation in cooking programs is a growing area of interest for promoting healthy habits.
- Understanding the effectiveness of different intervention characteristics is crucial for program development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review randomized controlled trials on children's cooking interventions.
- To identify factors contributing to the success of these programs based on intervention characteristics.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of randomized controlled trials published between 1998 and 2022.
- Included studies focused on children's participation in cooking interventions, assessing outcomes like cooking skills, food acceptance, and dietary behavior.
Main Results:
- Twenty-three studies were included in the review.
- Positive outcomes frequently included improved cooking skills, self-efficacy, and child involvement.
- Improvements in dietary intake were rarely observed, and intervention quality varied significantly.
Conclusions:
- Standardized assessments and detailed intervention descriptions are needed to identify best practices.
- Hands-on cooking lessons show promise for enhancing knowledge and self-efficacy.
- Further research is required to determine long-term success factors for children's cooking programs.
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