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Stirring Up Health Cooking Contest Teaches Children About Healthy Foods
Stirring Up Health Cooking Contest Teaches Children About Healthy Foods
Posted on Feb 15, 2012 by Maggie LaBarbera
Don't miss your chance to enter the Stirring Up Health Recipe for Middle School.
Cooking is such a great way for kids to learn about healthy foods while creating meals and trying new recipes.
Here is the information about this contest from our partners at Healthy Kids Challenge!
Hurry, March 2, is the last day to enter.
Teachers, Home Schools, Youth Leaders or Parents
Join Healthy Kids Challenge in its 10th year offering healthy cooking fun for 7th and 8th graders with the "Stirring Up Health™" National Middle School Recipe Contest! Educational partners include Johnson & Wales University and Home Baking Association.
Kids learn basic food preparation and cooking skills they'll use throughout life, with this hands-on experience. Engage the kids you know to create or modify a recipe to make it healthier, using USDA MyPlate guidelines.
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Contest is open September 1, 2011 - March 2, 2012
Winners announced March 30, 2012 |
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Open to all kids currently enrolled in 7th or 8th grade |
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Entry rules, contest categories, prizes
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