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| 2073 - Super Star Chef | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2073.3) | 10 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables |
| 2073.1) | 24 |
Number of participants |
| 2073.2) | 12 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits |
| 2073.4) | 18 |
Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods |
| 2073.5) | 11 |
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
| 2073.6) | 10 |
Number of participants reporting intention to drink more water and/or drink less soda |
| 2073.10) | 12 |
Number of participants who reported the intention to spend more time in the kitchen preparing meals |
| 2073.11) | 11 |
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
Author: Angelia Swihart
Major Program: Super Star Chef
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky adult obesity rates rank among the 10 highest in the US; and Kentucky youth rank among the 10 highest for obesity in the US. Thirty percent of Kentucky adults report not participating in any physical activity. The CDC also reports Kentucky adults rank in the 10 highest for poor consumption of fruits and vegetables in the US. In addition to these health indicators, according to the US Census, approximately 19% of Kentucky’
Author: Angelia Swihart
Major Program: Super Star Chef
Learning to cook is an essential life skill everyone should strive to develop at some point in their life. Involving kids in the kitchen is a great way to kickstart learning from a young age and comes with numerous benefits. Cooking with kids provides opportunities to teach them about food and nutrition. Involvement in meal preparation exposes them to new foods in a positive way and increases their likelihood of trying new foods, such as fruits and vegetables (van der Horst et al., 2014). Conseq
