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Cooking Matters for Kids – Illinois is a hands-on nutrition education program that empowers children aged K-12th and Young Adults with special needs, with essential cooking skills and knowledge about healthy eating. In Illinois, the University of Illinois Extension collaborates with after-school programs to offer these classes, providing children with opportunities to learn about nutrition, food safety, and meal preparation. Through engaging activities, kids develop practical skills that extend beyond the kitchen, such as teamwork and communication .

To see the program in action, here's a sample video from a Cooking Matters for Kids class in Orange County, North Carolina above,

Cooking Matters for Kids – Tennesee is a hands-on nutrition education program that empowers children aged K-12th grades  with essential cooking skills and knowledge about healthy eating. In Illinois, the University of Illinois Extension collaborates with after-school programs to offer these classes, providing children with opportunities to learn about nutrition, food safety, and meal preparation. Through engaging activities, kids develop practical skills that extend beyond the kitchen, such as teamwork and communication .

Hear from a pre-teen in the Cooking Matters program to see how it has impacted her life for the better.