Amish Naturals, a natural food product company, has partnered with The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. (AJLI) on its renowned “Kids in the Kitchen” education initiative. The program was started in 2006 in response to statistics showing that nearly one-third of children and adolescents in North and South America will be overweight by 2010, and therefore at increased risk of contracting Type II diabetes, high blood pressure and numerous other ailments associated with high cholesterol, not to mention social problems that affect self-esteem. Since the program’s inception, more than 240 Junior Leagues have participated in the grassroots initiative to empower children to adopt healthier lifestyles.
Amish Naturals President and CEO, David Skinner, Sr. is excited about the partnership and stated, “As a company committed to bring premium food products to the nation’s table that not only taste great, but are truly good for you, our partnership with the Kids in the Kitchen program is a natural fit for us.”
The program is free to participants and provides, via Junior League’s website, helpful, entertaining and educational material focused on childhood health. Stacey DeHass, Amish Naturals’ executive chef, will embark on a city-by-city culinary tour to help youngsters learn about healthy eating and involve them in the preparation of their own meals and snacks.
“I’m delighted to be involved in an initiative that helps thousands of kids share in the fun of learning to select and prepare delicious foods that enhance their own lives and help their families stay healthy too,” said Executive Chef for Amish Naturals, Stacey DeHass.
“The Junior Leagues are determined to remain in the forefront of this struggle to enable children to take proper care of their bodies and control their future health,” said AJLI President, Sandi Kemmish. “With the help of companies like Amish Naturals, we are able to continue the grassroots Kids in the Kitchen campaign to provide children with hands-on education activities related to nutrition and healthy meal preparation. We believe that education and hands-on involvement are the first steps toward addressing the urgent issues surrounding childhood obesity.”
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