Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2073 - Super Star Chef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2073.11) | 28 |
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
| 2073.10) | 29 |
Number of participants who reported the intention to spend more time in the kitchen preparing meals |
| 2073.6) | 29 |
Number of participants reporting intention to drink more water and/or drink less soda |
| 2073.5) | 28 |
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
| 2073.4) | 33 |
Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods |
| 2073.2) | 29 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits |
| 2073.1) | 38 |
Number of participants |
| 2073.3) | 25 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables |
Author: Katherine Alexander
Major Program: Super Star Chef
According to 2017 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, the obesity rate for children ages 9-12 in Kentucky is 20.2%. The Daviess County Extension Council has identified childhood obesity as an important health issue facing their community. Recent research has indicated that teaching cooking skills to children encourages healthier food choices, which can lower obesity rates. In an effort to address this problem, this summer the Daviess County 4-H and Family Consumer S
Author: Sharayha Clingenpeel
Major Program: Super Star Chef
In June, the NEP Super Star Chef Camp was offered to all of 4-H. The Director of Programs at the Boys and Girls Club saw this program and asked if we could offer it to Boys and Girls Club members. The Daviess County FCS Agent, All Areas Program Assistant, and one of the 4-H Agents set up a camp in July just for Boys and Girls Club members. Eleven youth were transported to the Daviess County Extension Office to participate in this three-day camp. Prior to the NEP Super Star Chef Camp, 9% of youth
