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N800, Revised February 2006

Kids in the Kitchen

Kids in the KitchenEditor's note
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Karen Elliott
Karen Nissen
Christine Dewberry
Candance Gabel
Barbara Willenberg
Updated by
Ellen Schuster
Barbara Willenberg

An updated summer and after-school program for kids ages 6 to 15 years that uses MyPyramid!

Kids in the Kitchen encourages young people to eat healthier meals and snacks as a result of hands-on cooking experiences. Youth participants learn to prepare simple, healthy foods they can make for themselves and their family members.

Levels A and B contain seven lessons that cover topics such as basic cooking skills, good nutrition, healthy food choices, food safety and physical activity.

Level C contains eight lessons that cover the topics found in Levels A and B, as well as a lesson on planning and preparing a complete meal based on MyPyramid for Kids.

Kids in the Kitchen contains classroom materials for three age levels:


 

Each lesson includes kid-friendly handouts such as recipes and tips for how to use kitchen equipment safely.

Kids in the Kitchen is a cooperative project with Kansas State University's Kids a Cookin' program. Get Kids a Cookin' videotapes.

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