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with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of youth who participated in education related to family and consumer sciences (KOSA) |
18154 |
Number of youth who completed a 4-H Family and Consumer Science Project (PRACTICE) |
7273 |
Number of youth who practiced financial decision-making skills as a result of what they learned in 4-H (SEEC) |
5757 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
4488 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
4728 |
According to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS), 43% of all food spending in 2012 was on food away from home, compared to just 25% in 1970. Foods prepared away from home are higher in calories, total fat, and saturated fat and lower in calcium, fiber, and iron. Although there are many reasons why away-from-home food is the foundation of many Americans diets, one factor is the decline in cooking skills. That is why Teen Cuisine aims to empower teens to adopt healthier lifestyles by teaching...
