According to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “The best way to teach kids about eating right is to get them into the kitchen to prepare healthy meals together. Cooking is a valuable life skill that teaches children about nutrition and food safety, as well as building math, science, literacy and fine motor skills.” However, with busy schedules and convenience of fast food restaurants, many youth are at a disadvantage when it comes to gaining skills in the kitchen and acquiring know
Nutrition, physical activity and AG literacy were identified by the Webster County Extension Council as top priority educational needs in Webster County. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, adolescent’s ages 6-17 need to get sixty minutes of moderate physical activity every day to prevent poor lifestyle habits that can lead to health problems later in life. Youth are eating less than the recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables. Unfortu
