We are gearing up for our 5^th Annual kids in the Kitchen event! The event will be held at the Melbourne Auditorium on Saturday March 6, 2010. This year’s KITK will feature the former Food Network Celebrity Chef, George Stella. 

Chef Stella is also a spokesperson for the International Junior League’s Kids in the Kitchen and participates in KITK events across the United States . Chef Stella was born in 1959 and had no way of knowing that by the age of 40 he would reach the weight of 470 pounds.  Being obese, George experienced serious heart problems that threatened his life and his career. With his experience in the food industry George has lost more than 265 pounds and is now revolutionizing the way one eats low-carb, and is working to inspire others. He became a best selling author with "Livin’ Low Carb," "Family Recipes Stella Style" and "Eating Stella Style."

We are also offering a health fair!  Booth space is available for you and is a great way to connect with children and their parents interested in fighting obesity.  You can display signs and distribute flyers to help recruit new clientele.  Due to Auditorium regulations you may NOT sell anything at the event.  The booth space is free but we request a donation for our raffles or goodie bags. (additional information coming soon)   

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Purpose
The goal of the Junior Leagues' Kids in the Kitchen initiative, which is supported by The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. and its member Leagues, is to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle choices and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues.

Outreach and Results
Junior Leagues’ Kids in the Kitchen is a 5-year-old program in which Junior League volunteers address the urgent issues surrounding childhood obesity and poor nutrition. Over 240 of the 292 Junior Leagues participate in the program, which includes free local events and hands-on activities that empower children to adopt healthy habits with the support of their caregivers. A website, http://www.kidsinthekitchen.org, provides comprehensive resources for children and their parents, including an interactive nutrition game provided by program sponsor, Cartoon Network, as well as tips, downloadable recipes and links to information and materials from educational partners such as the United States Department of Agriculture.

“The Junior Leagues have based our Kids in the Kitchen program on the belief that education and hands-on involvement are the first steps toward addressing the urgent issues surrounding childhood obesity,” said Debbie Brown Robinson, President of AJLI. “We are honored that this Association-wide program has been recognized for its innovative approach and impact in communities across four countries.”