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Teaching kids to cook is a great way to introduce them to skills, lessons and interests that can last them a lifetime, according to a news release from Parkview Health.
Children who cook are more apt to make healthy food choices. Reading recipes and measuring ingredients exercises kids’ science, math and language skills. In addition, cooking with others teaches teamwork and the value of experimenting and creating together. Seeing ingredients transform into a tasty creation they can serve to others gives kids pride in their capabilities, and budding chefs in Kosciusko County can get that same sense of accomplishment when Parkview Health’s Kids in the Kitchen comes to Warsaw on Thursday, Feb. 29.
This free, fun, hands-on class will take place in the Martin’s Supermarket School of Cooking, 1150 Huskey Trail (second floor), at 5:30 p.m. During the class, children will:
• Get practical nutrition education using MyPlate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s colorful nutrition guide to choosing a healthy balance of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy at each meal.
• Learn about kitchen safety.
• Learn how to read a recipe, follow an assigned recipe and create their own culinary masterpiece.
Katie Fulk, MA, RDN, LD, Youth and Family Well-being community outreach dietitian, Parkview Health, will lead the class.
“Kids who know how to cook enjoy eating wholesome foods,” said Fulk. “The aim of Kids in the Kitchen is to give youngsters an engaging experience, help them feel comfortable in the kitchen and show them they can make delicious food!”
Kids in the Kitchen is for children ages 3 and up. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Aprons of various sizes and kid-friendly kitchen tools are provided.
Registration is required because space is limited. Call 260-266-6500 or toll free 844-835-0003 to register. Registration closes at noon on the Tuesday prior to class.
For more information, email CenterforHealthyLiving@parkview.com.
