The Kids Cook Monday Program Can Help Reduce Child Obesity

Author(s)/Creator(s)

Mary Kate Schutt, Syracuse UniversityFollow

Description/Abstract

Childhood obesity is a growing U.S. population health problem. Regularly consuming fast food and other take-out meals is linked to higher rates of childhood obesity. While the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated takeout, rates of takeout and delivery have been increasing since 2012. Engaging children in preparing family meals can protect against childhood obesity and other risky behaviors. The Healthy Monday program, Kids Cook Monday, can support families to regularly cook meals together.

Document Type

Issue Brief

Keywords

Healthy Monday, Child Health, Nutrition

Disciplines

Public Health | Public Health Education and Promotion

Date

7-13-2021

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Language

English

Acknowledgements

My thanks to Alex Punch, Shannon Monnat, and Nicole Replogle for edits on previous versions of this brief.

Recommended Citation

Schutt, Mary Kate, "The Kids Cook Monday Program Can Help Reduce Child Obesity" (2021). Population Health Research Brief Series. 143.
https://surface.syr.edu/lerner/143

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