Author: Chelsea Young
Planning Unit: Owen County CES
Major Program: Recipes for Life
Plan of Work: Developing Healthier Families with Diet and Physical Activity
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Owen County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with 7 administrators and teachers with the Owen County School District to offer the Recipes for Life Program to 122 fifth-grade students. 18 volunteers worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills. A posttest evaluation was conducted to determine learning outcomes. As a result of the program, students gained the following knowledge and skills:
• Recognized the recommended handwashing steps.
• Identified the importance of using separate cutting boards for meat and fruits or vegetables.
• Identified best practices for kitchen clean-up.
• Identified ways to avoid burns in the kitchen.
• Identified safe knife handling techniques.
• Identified when to use a meat thermometer.
• Identified the sequence of steps in preparing a recipe.
• Identified correct technique for accurately measuring ingredients.
• Formulated time management strategies in meal preparation.
• Recognized the food groups that comprise MyPlate.
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