There have been a number of changes for 2019 Food Challenge Rules. Please see below and be sure to read the Rules and Guidelines carefully!
Team Members:
To provide consistency with other Texas 4-H contests, as well as national contests, the number of team members for Food Challenge has changed. Teams will have at least 3 and no more than 4 members per team.
Contest Resources:
Contests resources have changed! Resources which will now be used for the contest include the following:
- MyPlate Mini-Poster
- Fight Bac Brochure
- Know Your Nutrients
- Food Challenge Worksheet
The previous resource of Altering Recipes for Good Health is now considered a training resource for agents and coaches to use when preparing teams for contest. Nutrient Needs at a Glance has been replaced with a more user friendly resource: Know Your Nutrients.
Supply Box Changes:
Quantities and sizes of a few items have changed. Please refer to the list for these changes. Also, a new “Gadget of the Year” has been added! This will change annually to give teams an opportunity to learn how to use various kitchen gadgets.
Presentation Changes:
ALL team members must now participate and have a speaking role during the presentation to the judges.
Scorecard Changes:
Scorecards have been updated to reflect subject matter to be included in presentations AND a new numerical scoring system. Although space is limited on the front of the scorecard for judge’s comments, agents should encourage judges to use back of sheet for commenting.
