Author: Kate Thompson
Planning Unit: Campbell County CES
Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
Plan of Work: Family & Consumer Sciences Education - Enhance Life Skills and Build Consumer Awareness
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Many kids today consume prepackaged foods which are heavily processed, packed with added sugar, salt, and fat. This can lead to childhood obesity. In Kentucky, 38% of children aged 10-17 are considered overweight or obese (Cabinet of Health and Family Services, 2023). In order to promote healthy nutritious meals, the Campbell County Extension Office taught cooking classes to a local homeschool coop group.
Ten 6th-8th grade homeschool students participated in three hands-on cooking classes at the Campbell County Extension Office. The students learned knife and measuring skills along with MyPlate. They tried new foods and learned the importance of healthy eating. Curriculum and recipes from Super Star Chef, Plate It Up, and NEP were utilized. At the end of the last session, written surveys showed the following:
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