Youth Activity Idea
Cookoff for a Healthy Body
Purpose
Have fun and build unity as we use a cooking competition to show God that we appreciate the gift of our bodies.
Instructions
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Let the youth choose a recipe and ingredients they will need (if you have many youth, you could divide them into teams so that everyone has a chance to participate).
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Assign roles, like budget keeper, recipe reader, nutrition monitor, ingredient mixer, and cleanup specialist.
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Discuss labels, portion sizes, cost, nutrition, and avoiding waste. Leaders guide discussion and ensure safety but allow the youth make decisions.
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After the food is prepared, groups sample each other’s creations. A ward member could be invited to judge the meals or snacks and award prizes. Alternatively, the youth could deliver the food to people in need.
Let’s Talk About It
Read Doctrine and Covenants 89:18–21. Which of these blessings do you want in your life?
How did the truth that our body is sacred influence choices we made when preparing these meals?
How is preparing to cook a meal or snack similar to spiritual preparation?
How can inviting Jesus Christ into everyday choices (like what we eat and how we care for our bodies) help us become more like Him?