Patricia Thonney
Extension Associate
2009
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Current Activities
Current Extension Activities
A 1-year extension of Cooking Skills to Promote Healthy Food Behaviors for Youth was granted to complete data analysis, research papers, and statewide training.
Biography
Biographical Statement
Patricia Thonney has received state and national awards for her work in curriculum development since joining the faculty in 1977. She retired October 1, 2009 but is completing work on an evaluation instrument and statewide training for Cooking Up Fun! Vary Your Veggies. This integrated nutrition, youth development program helps youth, ages 9 to 15, gain independent food skills. Emphasis is on reaching youth from low income families in after school settings.
Education
M.S. 1977 - Washington State University, Foods & Nutrition
B.S. 1975 - Purdue University, Foods & Nutrition
Keywords
youth development
food skills
cooking skills
nutrition education
Courses, Websites, Pubs
Related Websites
www.cookingupfun.cornell.edu
Selected Publications
Thonney PF and Bisogni CA (2006) Cooking Up Fun! A youth development strategy that promotes independent food skills. J Nutr Educ Behav 38(5):321-323.