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Kids
In The Kitchen.
Oregon State
Extension Food and Nutrition
Program educators delivered programs to 854 families with 1,256
children 19 years of  age and younger. In addition, the program
reached 2,873 youth with nutrition education. Evaluations showed
that a high percentage of the participants adopted practices they
learned in the lessons. In one county, 95 percent reported better
hand-washing practices, 60 percent tried new foods, and 80
percent learned how to use kitchen equipment safely. Nevada’s
“Chefs for Kids” nutrition program taught children the
importance of healthy food choices. The program reached more than
11,000 students. Follow-up evaluation showed 78% of participants
understood the connection between healthy diets, exercise, energy
and overall health.
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