The Benefits of Cooking and Nutrition Education Through 4-H
I have so many fun memories of participating in 4-H programs growing up. I participated in programs raising sheep, goats, and pigs; building rudimentary circuits; learning to sew, completing service projects, gaining leadership skills, and learning about cooking and nutrition. Many of these learning opportunities were the foundations of life skills I’m still utilizing today. Perhaps none more so than the cooking and nutrition education.
The effects of healthy eating are impactful in so many ways. Good nutrition is tied to supporting and maintaining muscles, boosting immunity, strengthening bones, lowering the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers, helping to support digestive system function, as well as maintaining a healthy weight. These benefits significantly impact long term health and quality of life.
Chopped! International: A Pamlico County 4-H Program
We are happy for youth to have the opportunity to learn about good nutrition, develop safe food preparation practices, and learn about the world. Chopped! International is a 4-H spin club meeting the fourth Tuesday of the month. Last year we learned about Russia, Greece, Egypt, Italy, and breakfasts around the world!
Each session we develop our knife skills and food preparation. We also learn about the country whose food we are making. We learn where the country is located, the form of government, the languages, and some of the culture.
We have had our first Chopped of the fall! We explored Paraguayan food, making Chipa Guazú, and Paraguayan Guiso.
Upcoming Pamlico County 4-H Programs and Activities
While we are all in on learning about nutrition and safe food practices, we are also stoked for our 4-H It’s Electric program, our Ag 101 program with the Pamlico Christian Academy, upcoming podcasting, and finalizing this year’s project record books!
Pamlico County 4-H at the State Fair
We are also very excited to be highlighting Pamlico County 4-H with the district booth at the State Fair! If you journey to the State Fair this year, be sure to check out our booth and all the other 4-H exhibits!
How to Register for Pamlico County 4-H Programs
These 4-H Programs have been bringing the fun all year, and I can’t wait to finalize our upcoming programs list! Looking to sign up for one of our upcoming 4-H programs? Please give us a call or send me an email!
How to Enroll in 4-H Online
To complete your registration, you’ll also need to enroll in 4-H Online – it’s required for all NC 4-H programs. Don’t worry if you’re new to the process, if you have any trouble at all, just give us a call. We’re happy to walk you through it step by step!
Stay Updated on Pamlico County 4-H Programs and Events
Want to stay in the loop about future programs and events? Be sure to sign up for our Pamlico 4-H email list so you never miss an update. If you have questions or just want to learn more about what 4-H has to offer here in Pamlico County, reach out to Kait Neeland at (252) 745-4121 or kait_neeland@ncsu.edu.
