Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Teen Cuisine is an evidenced-based, cooking and nutrition education curriculum through the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The curriculum targets middle school students that have limited access to resources. Offered in school and community settings, participants are taught in small groups, face-to-face, or remotely. Referrals, school partnerships, and agency collaborations are welcome.
Developed by Virginia Cooperative Extension, Teen Cuisine helps teens become self-sufficient in the kitchen, while teaching healthy habits that last a lifetime. Through the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, EFNEP modifies the Teen Cuisine curriculum to teach simpler concepts and activities to youth in 5th grade (Teen Cuisine), while teaching more challenging concepts and activities to students in 6th through 8th grade (Teen Cuisine Encore).
Lesson Titles and Topics
This curriculum is a series of six lessons. Each lesson includes a variety of activities on nutrition, food safety, food preparation, and physical activity. Typically, class sessions last approximately 45 minutes, utilizing interactive PowerPoint presentations, gamification, and hands-on activities. Young people learn how to prepare simple, healthy foods they can make for themselves and their family members at home.
- Lesson 1: Eat Smart
- Topics: MyPlate, Variety of Foods, Knife Safety
- Lesson 2: You Are What You Eat
- Topics: Food Labels, Portion Sizes
- Lesson 3: Power Up with Breakfast
- Topics: Breakfast, Whole Grains, Lean Protein
- Lesson 4: Find the Fat
- Topics: Go, Slow, and Whoa Method, Saturated Fat, Safe Cooking Temperatures
- Lesson 5: Kick the Sugar Habit
- Topics: Added Sugars, Empty Calories
- Lesson 6: Snack Attack
- Topics: Nutrient-dense Snacks and Beverages
For more information, contact your local Extension office or follow Alabama EFNEP on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AUEFNEP.
Teen Cuisine Downloads
| Thumbnail | Name | PDF (English) | PDF (Spanish) |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Teen Cuisine Pocket Folder, FCS-2474 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Customizable Pocket Folder, FCS-2516 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine My Physical Activity Log, FCS-2478 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Customizable Activity Log, FCS-2517 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Certificate of Recognition, FCS-2403 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Flyer, FCS-2479 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Customizable Flyer, FCS-2518 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Recipe Cards, FCS-2530 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Encore Recipe Cards, FCS-2531 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Encore Flyer, FCS-2583 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Encore Pocket Folder, FCS-2584 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Encore Certificate of Recognition, FCS-2585 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Nutrition Facts Food Label Poster, FCS-2453 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Customizable Nutrition Facts Label Poster, FCS-2503 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Nutrition Facts Food Label Handout, FCS-2594 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Plastic Bag, FCS-2504 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Water Bottle, FCS-2506 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Lunch Bag Graphic, FCS-2483 | ||
 | Teen Cuisine Stretch Band Graphic, FCS-2493 |