Powell County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent offered the Superstar Chef Camp program to 12 students. The agent worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills. A pre-test/ post test evaluation was conducted to determine learning outcomes. 

As a result of the program, students gained the following knowledge and skills:

•          50% recognized foods that are part of the protein group.

•          100% identified the right way to hold a knife.

•          100% identified the right way to guide food when using a knife.

•          85% identified how germs get transferred to food.

•          85% identified the four steps to safe food.

•          85% understood how to read nutrition labels.

•          85% identified when to use a meat thermometer.

•          100% identified how many minutes a day they should be physically active to stay healthy.

•          85% identified the correct technique for accurately measuring ingredients.

•          100% identified the safe position for a pot handle while cooking.

•          100% recognized the best way to clean fruits and vegetables before eating.

Following the program, students also gained confidence in their food preparation skills:

•          100% more students agreed that they could make a meal with fruit.

•          100%   more students agreed that they could make a meal with vegetables.

•          100% more students agreed that they could help make a family meal.

•          100% more students agreed that they could cut up food using a knife.

•          100% more students agreed that they could measure ingredients correctly.

•          100% more students agreed that they could follow recipe directions.

•          100% more students agreed that they could use a recipe with help.

•          100% more students agreed that they could use a handheld can opener.

•          100% more students agreed that they could cook eggs on a stove.

In addition, as a result of attending the Superstar Chef Camp program, students plan to make the following behavior changes:

•          100% can identify healthy foods.

•          100% plan to drink more water.

•          100% plan to drink less soda.

•          100% plan to be more physically active.

•          100% plan to eat more fruits.

•          100% plan to eat more vegetables.

•          100% plan to try new foods.