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
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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