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| 4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.1) | 52 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves |
| 4031.2) | 61 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices |
| 4031.3) | 53 |
Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves |
| 4031.4) | 67 |
Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food |
Author: Julia Wilson
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the American Heart Association, teaching youth how to prepare their own food will give them a skill they can use for a lifetime, they will be more likely to eat healthier as adults, and build self-confidence. In Edmonson County, youth do not have the opportunity to take family and consumer science classes at school. Their only opportunity to learn food preparation is from family, friends, community classes or extracurricular activities like 4-H. During the 2017 State Fair, the
