Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.1) | 338 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves |
| 4031.2) | 338 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices |
| 4031.3) | 338 |
Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves |
| 4031.4) | 170 |
Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food |
Author: Rebecca Konopka
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
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 4-H Agents had multiple requests for cooking classes for children. To address this need they developed “Kids Can Cook Camp” for yout
