is looking for a little help
from its friends.
Sponsored by:
The
Fraternity of Executive
Chefs
of Las Vegas
| Chefs for Kids, Inc. is a
nonprofit initiative of the Fraternity
of Executive Chefs of Las Vegas . The goal of the program is to eliminate
malnutrition and hunger through education and awareness. Presently, nine
schools take part in the intensive in-school nutrition program. From
70% to 96% of students in these schools qualify for the free and reduced
meal programs. The Chefs of Las Vegas recognize the needs of these children,
and have chosen to answer these needs through education.
With the help of nutritionists
from the University of Nevada,
Cooperative Extension , the Chefs for Kids Program was developed to
teach first and second grade students about the origin, use, and need for
food. Students also learn about healthy food combinations and choosing
foods that provide the greatest benefit to their bodies. In eleven years,
the program has served over 10,500 children. During the 2003-2004
school year the program should reach every first grade student in the Clark
County School District through the use of an instructional video curriculum.
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| The chefs and food purveyors
visit the schools each year to promote healthy eating habits. They prepare
a special breakfast once a month at one of the nine participating elementary
schools that receive the program, strengthening the concept of eating breakfast.
In addition to volunteering their time to the program, the chefs also work to raise funds that help support the program. The chefs support this program through their annual Chefs for Kids Dinner . |
