Food and Nutrition

The 4-H Food and Nutrition project helps participants learn to make healthy food choices, improve energy and alertness, reduce disease and illness risks, and gain knowledge of nutrients.  Major learning experiences are centered around nutrition, menu planning, food buying, preparation and food safety, careers and cultural influences.

 

4-H Food Show

Qualifying participants in the County 4-H Food Show can advance to the District 4-H Food Show, which is part of District Round Up in May. Senior members, 14 and older are then eligible to advance to State competition depending on their placing at District.


Entry Forms/Paperwork for the Food Show Competition:

If you are entering the County Food Show, the paperwork you need to complete is the same paperwork as the District Show. If you can save it to your computer, please do so – this will make it easier for you if you advance to the District Show.  3 complete sets are due to the 4-H office.  *Remember that Eligibility Forms are due at Event Check In on the day of the event, unless otherwise noted.  It is the MEMBER’S responsibility to obtain an eligibility form, get it signed and turn it in on time.

County Food Show:  Saturday, January 28, 2012 entry forms used are the District forms, found under ‘Events and Contests’ and ‘Roundup’ on the District 9 website.

  • Call in deadline to participate in County show: January 9
  • Entry forms/Paperwork due at the Extension Office by: January 18

District Food Show: Saturday, May 5, 2012 entry forms are  found under ‘Events and Contests’ and ‘Roundup’ on the District 9 website.

State Food Show entry forms are found at the State website.

 

4-H Food Challenge

The 4-H Food Challenge is a contest that allows participants to demonstrate their culinary knowledge and skills. From a set of predetermined ingredients provided, teams of 3 to 5 4-H members must develop a recipe and prepare the dish within 40 minutes. Teams then make a presentation to a judging panel, explaining the preparation steps, serving size, food safety concerns, nutrition value and cost of the dish.

County Food Challenge – February 11, 2012

  • Call in deadline to participate in County show: January 9, 2012
  • Eligibility Forms are due at check-in

District Food Challenge-May 4, 2012

State Food Challenge entry forms are found at the state website.

 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Food Challenge Contest

This contest is similar to the 4-H Food Challenge, but it is for individual entries only, instead of teams.  It is open to Senior aged 4-H’ers.  Entries can be completed at the Major Show Entry Night of your choice, either Monday, November 7th or Tuesday, November 8th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the County Extension Office.  Click the link above for more details.

 

County Food and Nutrition Committee
The County Food and Nutrition Committee is made of adult volunteers, project leaders and youth members. This committee is responsible for assisting in planning county wide efforts including workshops, training and other support. The committee also provides leadership for the County Food Show & Food Challenge including theme, decorating, judges’ gifts, etc. Please contact the office if you are interested in serving on this committee.

 

Community Service and Leadership

Check online – the state web site usually puts new service project information up in Sept/Oct. Be creative! Educating others about health and nutrition is a great outreach. Try to organize something with your school, club, church or other groups.


4-H Food & Nutrition Project Resources:

4-H Food Nutrition Resource Guide
4-H Food Project brochure
Foods and Nutrition Majors and Careers

Food Safety Resources

Food Safety – Fight Bac Website

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Food Safety – Fight Back Brochure
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Cooking Food Safely
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State Food Show Guidelines & Info

State Food Show web site Especially important to Senior 4-H’ers