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(Teens) Choose Healthy with Amanda from AgriLife Class # 4Teen Youth Program (Fitness and Kitchen Combo Class) In-Person
Mondays, April 8, 15, 22, 29 will be able to incorporate fitness activity and kitchen readiness/skills in the kitchen for a great healthy combination of learning. Lessons are about 15mintues and the rest is all hands on learning and doing. During the food demonstrations they can have the chance to practice their kitchen skills and we discuss food/ kitchen safety and some of the benefits that each food has to offer. Here are the lesson breakdowns.
Lesson 1 – All About MyPlate
- Explain the role of MyPlate.
- Discuss the different types of cuts.
- Students practice knife skills and measuring.
- Food Demo- Cranberry Chicken Salad
Lesson 2 – Living a Balanced Life
- Describe balance with food intake and energy output.
- Discuss strategies to be less sedentary.
- Students walk while discussing nutrition and energy balance.
- Food Demo- Fruit Pizza
Lesson 3 – Choosing Healthy Doesn’t Have to be Hard
- Discuss how to make more nutritious food/ drink choices.
- Discuss making healthy choices and influences on choices.
- Students practice measuring skills.
- Food Demo – Yogurt Parfait
Lesson 4 – Healthy Hydration
- Discuss the benefits of staying hydrated with water.
- Present an overview of different drink options.
- Provide visual of how much sugar is in common sugar-sweetened beverages.
- Food Demo- Fruit Smoothie
- Date:
- Monday, April 29, 2024
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Gym (Westside Community Center), Kitchen (Westside Branch), Lunch Room (Westside Community Center)
- Branch Location:
- Westside Community Center
Registration has closed.
Upcoming Events
Time Zone: Central Time - US & Canada (change)
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10
10:00am - 11:00am, Meeting Room , New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch).
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11
10:00am - 12:00pm, Meeting Room , New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch).
May
11
3:00pm - 5:00pm, Meeting Room , New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch).
May
12
1:00pm - 4:00pm, Meeting Room , New Braunfels Public Library (Main Branch).
Event Organizer
Jennifer Hernandez