This curriculum addresses the need for increased awareness and understanding of consuming trout as a nutritious food option. It aims to fill the gap in nutrition education by focusing on the health benefits of trout and equipping families with practical skills to incorporate trout into their weekly meals. Designed as a 12-module, video-based course, the curriculum is intended for parents or guardians with children aged 4-9 years. Each module guides families through preparing a trout-centered recipe that promotes hands-on learning and family participation. The course is structured to be flexible, allowing participants to complete one module per week over 12 weeks at their own pace.
Curriculum topics and content include nutritional benefits of trout, food safety guidelines, and strategies for creating a positive mealtime environment using child-centered nutrition phrases (Figure 1). Content also features a special "DIY Pond to Plate" module, connecting families to Idaho’s aquaculture industry through the expertise of University of Idaho aquaculture scientists. Each module has knowledge checks to gauge comprehension and reinforce key learning points. The curriculum will go through an evaluation process including a peer-review and content validation. Expert reviewers were chosen to create a diverse panel to provide expertise in each area including food safety, aquaculture, nutrition and child education. Expert reviewers will complete a content validation form which then will be scored to create content validity index (CVI). All 12 modules will receive an individual CVI score based on content and scientific accuracy. The overall course will receive a CVI score based on learning outcomes, assessments, course modules and social cognitive theory constructs. The CVI score shows the agreement rate of reviewers for each scoring criteria and ranges from 0-1. An accepted item should have a CVI of 0.8 or higher and 0.79 or lower will indicate a need for revision. By doing so, we aim to offer a comprehensive, research based educational resource that encourages healthy eating habits and empowers families to integrate trout into their weekly diet. The curriculum will be available through University of Idaho Extension publishing in English and eventually translated to Spanish for anyone to access.