Marshall County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





2073 - Super Star Chef
2073.1) 25

Number of individuals who recognize how to safely hold a chef’s knife
2073.2) 25

Number of individuals who recognize cross contamination issues when cooking 
2073.3) 25

Number of individuals who identify how to correctly wash fruits and vegetables 
2073.4) 25

Number of individuals who differentiate among foods that belong in the five major food groups
2073.5) 25

Number of individuals who recognize the daily physical activity recommendations for youth


Success Stories

Super Star Chef Cooking Camp for Kids

Author: Vicki Wynn

Major Program: Super Star Chef

Super Star Chef Cooking Camp for Kids

According to 2017 data from the State of Obesity website, the current obesity rate for children ages 10-17 in Kentucky is 19.3%. This places Kentucky at third highest in the nation for childhood obesity rates in this age group. In addition, the Marshall County Extension Council identified childhood obesity as a grassroots issue facing the community. Recent research has indicated that teaching cooking skills to children encourages healthier food choices, which can lower obesity rates. Last summer

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