Do YOU Want to Be One of the Jr Chefs of America?
10 March 2009
“More than 75% of children ages 6-11 do not eat the minimum of 3 servings of vegetables or 2 servings of fruit daily.”How to Teach Nutrition to Kids by Connie Liakos Evers, MS, RD
I know that quote sure applies to P1, my 7 year old and that is why Jr. Chef’s of America caught my eye. You remember them, right? I told you about them back in October.
Jr. Chefs of America is here to inspire a new generation of smart eaters and build parents’ confidence about their children’s’ skills in the kitchen. Featuring original webisodes, this new website is all about kids teaching kids the joy of cooking. Jr. Chefs of America realizes that the earlier a child can learn the importance of good nutrition and portion control, the more eager and knowledgeable they will be regarding eating healthy.
In the site’s original webisodes, kids are teaching their young audiences about kitchen safety, cooking healthy, and responsible meal possibilities. Using easy-to-follow instructions, Jr. Chefs of America even contains kid-friendly recipes for kids to try using the website’s safe, one-on-one environment.
“Obese children and adolescents are more likely to become obese as adults, ” from the New England Journal of Medicine. With childhood obesity reaching epic numbers, it is important for kids to learn the guidelines of healthy eating. Instead of being pressured by their parents, this website brings the information to them by their peers. Currently, Jr. Chefs of America is looking for more chefs to join their team.
Check out the details of the Webisode Cooking Contest:
- Open to kids 10 – 18 years old
- Deadline entry – April 17, 2009
- Winners announced – May 11, 2009
- Prizes are worth over $500
To learn more information about the contest, or explore Jr. Chefs of America for yourself, visit www.jrchefsofamerica.com.
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