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Tween Cuisine (Grades 5-7) In-Person
This 6-session series teaches basic cooking skills and healthy eating. Kids will make a healthy snack at each class. Classes are especially designed for 5th-7th graders. Registration is required. Students should plan on attending all six sessions: June 5,12 19, & 26 and July 3 & 10.
Lessons include:
• Eat Smart - Using MyPlate and practice basic cooking skills
• You Are What You Eat - Using Nutrition Fact Labels, and the importance of physical activity
• Power Up With Breakfast - Strategies for eating a healthy breakfast everyday, food safety, and muscle and bone-strengthening activities
• Find the Fat - Choose foods that are low in saturated fat and high in nutrients, Use the Go, Slow, Whoa method, and limiting screen time
• Watch Out for Added Sugar - Use Nutrition Fact Labels to recognize sources of added sugars, and make a plan to limit added sugars
• Snack Attack - Choose snacks that are nutrient-dense and low in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium