An Active Learning Model for Promoting Healthy Cooking and Dietary Strategies Among South Asian Children: A Proof-of-Concept Study.

: South Asian children living in Canada have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors compared to their non-South Asian counterparts, and poor dietary habits may contribute to this health disparity. : This study uses a pre-post intervention design to examine the impact of a family-focused, "hands-on" cooking workshop on improving three cooking and dietary strategies: (1) using healthy cooking techniques, (2) practicing portion control, and (3) making healthy substitutions. We recruited 70 South Asian parent-child dyads (n = 140) across four elementary schools in Surrey, British Columbia.