Use of a computerized kiosk in an assessment of food safety knowledge of high school students and science teachers

Authors
Endres, J Welch, T Perseli, T
Citation
J. Endres et al., Use of a computerized kiosk in an assessment of food safety knowledge of high school students and science teachers, J NUTR EDUC, 33(1), 2001, pp. 37-42
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
Food Science/Nutrition
Journal title
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION
ISSN journal
00223182 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
37 - 42
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3182(200101/02)33:1<37:UOACKI>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
A multimedia touch-screen kiosk was used to assess food safety knowledge an d convey food safety principles to 93 high school science teachers and 165 students. The kiosk program based on the FightBAC(TM) messages informed use rs of correct responses and reasons for the response. Teachers correctly an swered more questions than students; however, for the areas of hand washing , sources of foodborne illness, and handling of leftover foods, at least 40 % of both students and teachers provided incorrect answers.