What Is It?
The Healthy Snack Master Competition was identified by the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Action Team as a program that, when combined with other actions in our community, has a reasonable chance of making a difference in healthy food consumption as well as weight status in our community.
The audience for this strategy is the community at large. This strategy aims to make a difference at the individual level-- increasing knowledge and influence on individual attitudes and beliefs towards health. Implementation will take place community-wide in Jackson County
The Healthy Snack Master Competition is sponsored by the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) and is open to all individuals or groups (i.e. classes, afterschool programs, clubs, etc.) in K-12th grade in Jackson County Public Schools. Students are encouraged to create an original recipe and turn it in to their school's cafeteria manager. Submitted recipes are reviewed by members of SHAC. The top student and group entries go on to compete in the Healthy Snack Master Competition. A panel of judges determines the winning healthy snack based on taste, appearance, healthfulness, and creativity. Superlatives are also awarded for the Best Bite, People's Choice, and Most Creative Name.
Partners
- Jackson County Public Schools
- Role: Plan, organize, and implement events
- Jackson County Department of Public Health
- Role: Assist in program implementation, program promotion
Updates
2017 Updates
For the 7th Annual Healthy Snack Master Competition, 10 students participated in the competition. There were Individual and Group winners, with additional superlatives.
Healthy Snack Master Chefs, with the panel of judges, at the 7th Annual Competition.
2016 Updates
The 6th Annual Healthy Snack Masters Competition received 17 recipe submissions. After careful review, 12 were selected to participate in the competition. There were 5 winners selected, who were awarded with cooking kits.