There is solid statistical evidence that home economics classes and teaching cooking skills are linked to healthier dietary behaviors and improved knowledge about nutrition, with some programs also showing positive impacts on obesity and related health indicators[1][2][3].
In summary, teaching people to cook through home economics classes does lead to increased confidence and knowledge, improved dietary behavior, higher fruit and vegetable consumption, and can have positive impacts on weight and family health, particularly in intervention studies with structured follow-up[1][2][3][5].