Authors

  1. Warmin, Andrew MS
  2. Sharp, Julia PhD
  3. Condrasky, Margaret D. EdD, RD, CCE

Abstract

Cooking with a Chef, developed for college-aged students, explored the effectiveness of a culinary nutrition program. Ninety-four participants were divided into group A, group B, and a control group. Group A received the program delivered by a professional chef and dietitian whereas group B was guided by the chef and an online nutrition component. A survey administered to measure self-efficacy regarding healthy eating behaviors demonstrated significant increases by groups who participated in the program. Programs such as Cooking with a Chef can be effective for increasing self-efficacy among college students, and online nutrition components should be further explored as teaching methods.