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| 2073 - Super Star Chef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2073.11) | 17 |
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
| 2073.10) | 19 |
Number of participants who reported the intention to spend more time in the kitchen preparing meals |
| 2073.6) | 18 |
Number of participants reporting intention to drink more water and/or drink less soda |
| 2073.5) | 17 |
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
| 2073.4) | 19 |
Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods |
| 2073.2) | 19 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits |
| 2073.1) | 19 |
Number of participants |
| 2073.3) | 19 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables |
Author: Denise Wooley
Major Program: Super Star Chef
According to 2017 data from the State of Obesity website, the obesity rate for children ages 10 to 17 in Kentucky is 19.3%. This places Kentucky at third highest in the nation for childhood obesity rates in this age group. 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, last summer the Graves County Family Consumer Science agent conducted the Super St
