National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month, and the University of Illinois Extension and 4-H have a fun opportunity to enhance youth cooking skills. When it comes to nutrition and health, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We are putting together educational cooking kits designed to inspire the inner chef, help youth gain confidence while working in the kitchen, and educate youth about healthful eating plans.

This project is ideal for families to work on together or for youth with cooking experience. Youth will learn to make either hummus or a chickpea salad wrap and how to individualiz...