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CHEF is an award winning program grounded in research and best practices endorsed by, among others, the USDA, the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Diabetes Association. CHEF has been rigorously evaluated by independent researchers including UT Health San Antonio, Texas A&M University – San Antonio, and Westat, Inc. a nationally recognized research and evaluation firm, and has been shown to have positive, statistically significant outcomes. These Impact Outcomes include improvements in student’s:

Nutrition Knowledge

Understanding and retention of basic nutrition concepts and healthy lifestyle tenets.

Self-Efficacy

Confidence/competence to apply lessons learned in CHEF class at home.

Healthy Eating Behavior

Adoption, implementation, and fidelity to healthy eating practices and the regular practice of cooking/eating at home.

Click here to see a peer-reviewed program evaluation published in Frontiers in Public Health.

Our Impact On The Community

Love this work that CHEF is doing at our school. We’ve heard so many cool stories already from families about how this is making a difference at home.
David Nungaray
David NungarayPrincipal, Bonham Academy
We cook together, we learn together, we shop together now, and it’s really brought us closer together in the kitchen and at the table.
Alicia Murphy
Alicia MurphyCHEF parent
We've built a camaraderie and a community around food at our school through the CHEF program.
Scott Albach
Scott AlbachPE Coach, Carroll Bell Elementary
Since I’ve been in the CHEF program, I’ve learned many new ways on making new foods and helping myself be healthy.
Yasmine
YasmineCHEF student
So many parents have approached me and told me how much they love the CHEF program. They noticed that their children started wanting to make healthier choices at home.
SAISD teacher
I’ve learned that eating healthy can prevent diseases when you grow older and that it keeps you in shape.
Trevon
TrevonCHEF Student
I just wanted to let you know that our first day of CHEF was a total hit! The kids had a great time learning how to make Tostadas Deliciosas and absolutely loved the lesson. Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity.
SAISD teacher
I’ve seen great improvements in my daughter’s eating habits and her willingness to participate in becoming more healthy.
David Limon
David LimonCHEF Parent
My experience with CHEF has impacted my personal eating and cooking habits tremendously. I would take home the lessons that were provided for us and make them for my family.
Erika Bustamante
Erika BustamantePE Coach, Highland Park Elementary
What I’ve learned about preparing healthy meals at home is that its super easy and you don’t need that much stuff. I used to cook my breakfast, and now I cook dinner and breakfast.
Isaiah
IsaiahCHEF student
There’s not one subject more important than teaching our children how to make healthy choices.
Beth Murguia
Beth MurguiaPE Coach, Cambridge Elementary
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