Journal Club 3: Self-Perceived Cooking Skills in Emerging Adulthood Predict Better Dietary Behaviors and Intake 10 Years Later

About the Webinar

A growing body of evidence suggests that developing skills in cooking and meal preparation is associated with healthier diets and eating behaviors. Yet, most of this research is based on cross-sectional data or short-term evaluations of cooking interventions. In this presentation I will discuss findings of a longitudinal study which suggest that self-perceived cooking skills during early adulthood predict better eating behaviors over the longer term. Related JNEB article. 

About the Presenter

Jennifer Utter, PhD, MPH, RD, University of Auckland
Jennifer Utter is an associate professor at the School of Population Health, University of Auckland. Her research interests span nutrition, public health and adolescent health. She is particularly interested in how cooking and eating together as a family impacts the health and well-being of young people.