The 4-H Food Challenge manual has been updated for the 2011-2012 4-H year and is now posted online.
The major changes are related to the contest resources, with MyPlate replacing MyPyramid. The resources are referenced throughout the document; however, the resource section is located on page 19. The changes to the resources are summarized below.
In preparation for the Food Challenge, participants should not limit themselves to studying only the resources provided at the contest. Resources that may be helpful include (but are not limited to):
• MyPlate – www.myplate.gov
• Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 – www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2010/DietaryGuidelines2010.pdf
• Fight Bac! – www.fightbac.org
• Cooking Basics for Dummies, 3rd edition
The following resources will be provided to teams at the Food Challenge. All are available online at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/healthy_lifestyles/index_healthy_lifestyles.php
Resource 1: Choose My Plate – 10 Tips to a Great Plate
Resource 2: Fight Bac – Fight Foodborne Bacteria Brochure
Resource 3: Nutrient Needs at a Glance (Updated 7/11)
Resource 4: Altering Recipes for Good Health
The direct link to the 4-H Food Challenge manual and resources is: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/healthy_lifestyles/index_healthy_lifestyles.php
