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Ready, Set, Cook and Eat™


Ready, Set, Cook and Eat ™

GOALS1. Create a simple, tasty, healthy recipe

2. Build student food skills

3. Promote the family meal and communication

4. Engage entire student body, staff and families and build support for wellness policies


Ready, Set, Cook and Eat™Student led teams

(3-4 teams, 3 students &1 adult/team)Limited time, ingredients, and equipmentTheme (Grab and go snack, healthy breakfast,

sandwich, main dish, smoothie)Audience edu-tainmentSurprise bag of ingredientsPantryShowcase how would be servedClassroom and meal program application


Hear, See, and DO


Anywhere Kids Live, Learn, Work and Play


OR, Mom and Dad!!!


Develop quantity recipes for use in the school meal program

Provide leadership from school nutrition services to help kids

learn and grow healthy

Ready, Set, Cook and Eat™

“Kick it up a notch!!”


Work with local chefsJoin Chefs Move to Schools


Iron Chef or……….Ready Set, Cook and Eat™ with…..

Chefs Move to Schools!


Southwest ChickenTortilla Crunch

Ynot Burrito


Chef Partners with OCPS


Roasted Fish Crispy Slaw WrapLiberty Middle School

A crunchy taste delight! A pleasing combination of colors and textures, our Roasted Fish Crispy Slaw Wrap overflows with fresh vegetables, spicy fish, and a burst of citrus all contained in a whole grain tortilla, with fresh avocado providing the bow.


Where Do I Start?

• Partner with schools to offer RSCE events• Engage school wellness teams• Involve local chefs• Where, when, what – marketing• Student and parent participation• Quantify the recipes for the meal program• TELL YOUR SUCCESS STORY


Chef Inspired, Kid Approved


Healthy Kids Challenge“Empowering leaders to help kids learn and

grow healthy”

Vickie L. James, RD, LDFounder and Director

[email protected] 888-259-6287

www.healthykidschallenge.com

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