Oldham County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 4051 - Health 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 44 |
Number of youth that report making healthy lifestyle choices |
| 4051.2) | 0 |
Number of youth that report not engaging in risky behavior |
| 4051.3) | 0 |
Number of youth that report feeling good about themselves |
| 4051.4) | 0 |
Number of youth that report that they know how to handle stress |
Success Stories
Kids Cooking Academy
Author: Kelly Woods
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Introducing healthy cooking in schools has many benefits: Children may try new and healthy foods. Recent research published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics indicates that children engaged in tactile experiences, such as handling foods, have less food neophobia (food fear) and greater acceptance of eating a variety of foods. A kitchen is a learning lab for children that can involve all of their senses. While kneading, tossing, pouring, smelling, cutting, and feeling foods
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