Success StoryIntroducing County Youth to Super Star Chef



Introducing County Youth to Super Star Chef

Author: Terence Clemons

Planning Unit: Bath County CES

Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum

Plan of Work: Making Positive Choices Toward a Healthier You

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In a 2012 Kids Count County Report, 41% of youth males are obese and 30% of youth females are obese. Bath County also has 1,714 children using Medicaid Program. Bath County School District reports that 72% of School Aged Youth are on free or reduced lunch program.  After learning of those alarming stats, Bath County 4-H along with Bath County Family and Consumer Sciences decided to offer a program that is diverse in it approach, fun, rewarding, and simple enough for youth to share with other family members.  After coordinating efforts, University of Kentucky Interns conducted a 3 day program, July 25-27, within Bath County named Super Star Chef.  An average of 14 youth, during these days learned about My Pyramid, how to use measuring equipment, executed cooking recipes, performed physical activity games, and much, much more.  Program attendees went home with recipes, aprons, cooking utensils, nutrition information, activities, and more.  Upon evaluating attendees and parents, youth reported learning nutrition facts, feeling confident to reading a recipe and making a dish, and learning the benefits of physical activity.  Parents reported seeing their child glow with confidence and enthusiasm to further their learnings at home.  






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