Teens teach youth about healthy foods and cooking
Submitted by Victoria and Ja... on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 07:05.
Childhood obesity is very high in Alaska. The cold, long, dark winters add to a sedate lifestyle and selection of unhealthy foods. In our community, a lot of young children go home to empty houses or are unsupervised. This activity would provide an activity that teaches a healthy life skill and provides a fun, safe activity for elementary aged youth. It also allows teens to serve as mentors to these youth and hopefully will connect some parents to information on quick and healthy foods that even kids can prepare.
Submitted by kathleenvik on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 13:17.
Childhood obesity is very high in Alaska. The cold, long, dark winters add to a sedate lifestyle and selection of unhealthy foods. In our community a lot of young children go home to empty houses or are unsupervise. This activity would provide an activity that teaches a healthy life skill and provides a fun , safe activity for elementary aged youth. It also allows teens to serve as mentors to these youth and hopefully will connect some parents to information on quick and healthy foods that even kids can prepare. This will encourage more family time together.