Foods & Nutrition
Description
Foods & Nutrition is a national 4-H project. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County 4-H Office or order online at National 4-H Service Supply. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Foods & Nutrition.
Foods & Nutrition 1
What you can do in this project: learn what is good to eat and how to fix simple foods; fFix pizza, pancakes, fruit kabobs and granola bars; explore why calcium is important to our bodies; understand TV commercial messages about food.
Grades: 3-4
Resource: 07144, Six Easy Bites
Foods & Nutrition 2
What you can do in this project: make main dishes, e.g., meatballs, pasta and salads; learn to make basic muffins and biscuits; learn to change recipes; reduce fat content in recipes; discover how to store fruit and vegetables.
Grades: 5-6
Resource: 07146, Tasty Tidbits
Foods & Nutrition 3
What you can do in this project: learn to evaluate nutrition information and fad diets; develop your own exercise program; learn how to cook different cuts of meat; learn to divide large-quantity packages for family use; make baked chicken, breadsticks and stir-fried vegetables.
Grades: 7-9
Resource: 07148, You’re the Chef
Foods & Nutrition 4
What you can do in this project: learn how to make jelly, bake fish and marinate meat; conduct a food activity with young children; learn to divide recipes and make substitutions; plan menus on a budget.
Grades: 10-12
Resource: 07150, Foodworks
Foods & Nutrition Leader
Resources: 07730, Foods Curriculum Helper’s Guide
4H500, I'm a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?
Foods Preservation 1
What you can do in this project: learn the basics of preserving food safely; use UW-Extension Safe Food Preservation Series.
Grades: 6-12
Resources: B0430, Canning Fruits Safely
B1159, Canning Vegetables Safely
B2909, Making Jams, Jellies and Fruit Preserves
B3278, Freezing Fruits and Vegetables
Foods Preservation 2
What can I do in this project: continue learning food preservation techniques; use UW-Extension Safe Food Preservation Series.
Grades: 6-12
Resources: B2267, Homemade Pickles and Relishes
B2605, Tomatoes Tart and Tasty
B3345, Canning Meat, Wild Game, Poultry and Fish Safely
B3570, Canning Salsa Safely
Events
Want to learn more about Foods & Nutrition? Try the links below.
Foods & Nutrition Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including foods & nutrition. Watch
your county 4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension
office for details.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.
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County Fair 
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Foods & Nutrition
Project. Just follow these links!
American Dietetic
Association
This web site provides practical advice on incorporating the
food guide pyramid into your diet.
Dole Superkids
Provides information on fruits and vegetables through coloring
books, adventures, games and songs.
Fleischmann’s Yeast Bread World
Site includes product information, recipes, tips and troubleshooting.
Food Safety Information
At this government web site, youth and adults alike can find
lots of information on food safety. You can find everything from
curriculum for educators to tips to preparing bacteria-free foods.
King Arthur Flour Company
Site provides you with recipes for many different types of baked
goods and tips for successful baking.
Mayo
Clinic Health Oasis, Nutrition Center
Place to find good nutrition information in a fun, user-friendly
format.
Meals for You, My Menus
Site provides a long list of recipes, cookbooks, meal ideas,
tips and guides for preparing meals, links to make your own shopping
list, and nutritional health guide to help you in the kitchen.
National 4-H Online Foods Project
Activities and links to foods sites for youth, volunteers and educators.
Oconto County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many family, home and health
projects including links for fun project ideas on foods and nutrition
and foods preservation.
Recipe Link
Guide to what’s cooking on the web.
Red Star Yeast - Carol's Kitchen
Features bread-baking basics, recipes and frequently asked questions
about yeast.
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: MyPyramid.gov
This government site
has information on USDA's new food guide pyramid, an important source of information for consumers.
U.S. Food and Drug
Administration: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
At this government web site, you can stay current with all
the current regulations and information regarding what you eat.
U.S. General Services
Administration: Consumer
Information Center
This government web site offers a database of food-related books
and articles you can read online or order to read at home.
UW-Madison
Steenbock Library Resource Guide: Nutrition
Guide to links for many nutrition-related sites.
Wheat Foods Council
The council helps you to learn about the role of grain in your
diet.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Foods & Nutrition Project,
contact the following:
Cooperative Extension
Media Collection
This lending library features several foods and nutrition resources.
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
Publications
Source of many foods and nutrition booklets and resources from
UW-Extension.
UW-Extension
Food Preservation & Food Safety State Specialist: Barb
Ingham
UW-Extension
Nutrition Education State Specialist: Susan Nitzke
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Application for Registration as a Registered Judge for Wisconsin Fairs