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| 4041 - 4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.1) | 8 |
Number of youth who know how to follow a recipe to make something to eat |
| 4041.2) | 0 |
Number of youth how know how to make changes to a recipe |
| 4041.3) | 8 |
Number of youth who know how to use measuring cups and spoons |
| 4041.4) | 0 |
Number of youth who know how to use knives safely |
| 4041.5) | 8 |
Number of youth who know how to handle hot pots and pans safely |
| 4041.6) | 8 |
Number of youth who know how to keep their cooking area clean to stop germs spreading |
Author: Christina A. Martin
Major Program: 4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
Many life skills that used to be taught at home 30-40 years ago must be learned in other ways now. Cooking healthy meals is one of those life skills. With over 20% of youth ages 10-19 considered overweight or obese, Kentucky ranks third in the nation for overweight youth (stateofobesity.org). Learning to prepare healthy foods through proper cooking techniques leads to healthier adults because they can use these skills for a lifetime. Learning to cook also leads to more se
Author: Christina A. Martin
Major Program: 4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
Nutrition education and healthy lifestyles were identified by local leadership councils to be an educational priority for youth to help combat obesity crisis in the state. According to the Trust for America’s Healthy Survey and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Kentucky’s obesity rate for children ages 10-17 has increased to over 21%. Instructing children with the aspects of healthy nutritional choices at a young age is critical to addressing issues of weight. The
