According to the American Heart Association, teaching youth how to prepare their own food will give them a skill they can use for a lifetime, they will be more likely to eat healthier as adults, and build self-confidence. (Cooking With Your Children; Web MD; May 30, 2008.) Rowan County Food Service students are learning new techniques and foods by Cooking in the Calendar, so far dishes such as Sweet Potato Nachos  and rice dishes have been introduce to 15 youth, for a new way of cooking with a twist on better nutrition.

100% tried the new dishes

80 % enjoyed the flavors

65% discussed preparing these dishes at home