Extension
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| 2065 - Food Preparation | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2065.1) | 545 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, and preparation of food |
| 2065.2) | 545 |
Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation of food |
| 2065.3) | 300 |
Number of individuals who report intention to cook more |
| 2065.4) | 500 |
Number of individuals who report preparing more healthy home cooked meals |
Author: Kathy Byrnes
Major Program: Food Preparation
People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier and consume fewer calories than those who cook less, according to research from John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Researchers found that when people cook most of their meals at home, they consumer fewer carbohydrates, less sugar and fat than those who cook less – or not at all. They recommend that people who cook infrequently may benefit from cooking classes and menu preparation coaching.In an effort to encou
Author: Kathy Byrnes
Major Program: Food Preparation
People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier and consume fewer calories than those who cook less, according to the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research. Tufts University agrees, “restaurant meals, whether fast food or not, tend to be higher in calories and lower in nutritional quality than foods prepared at home.”The Kenton and Boone County Cooperative Extension Agents addressed this topic in coordination with the Family Mealtime initiative by hold
