Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, and preparation of food |
10124 |
Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation of food |
8169 |
Number of individuals who report intention to cook more |
8296 |
Number of individuals who report preparing more healthy home cooked meals |
5372 |
Kentucky Youth rank among the 10 highest for obesity in the US. In fact, in 2010 21.1% of children ages 2-4 were identified as obese in Carter County. Involving children in food preparation has been proven to successfully increase the consumption of nutritious food in children. The Carter County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and 4H Agents had multiple requests for cooking classes for children. To address this need they developed “Kids Can Cook Camp” for youth.The three- day program was ...
