Kid's Bucks

Author: Christa O'Cull

Major Program: LEAP

Describe the Issue or Situation. 90% of adults in Kentucky do not consume the recommended daily serving of fresh fruit and vegetables.  Therefore, we believe that children, as well, do not eat the recommended daily serving of fresh fruit and vegetables.  There are very few grocery stores in Lewis County.  Now that Dollar General has limited fruit/veggies, families can purchase these items.  Many families have no mode of transportation in Lewis County and often live miles and

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LEAP: A Partnership Approach to Healthy Lifestyle Choices in Preschoolers

Author: Jody Paver

Major Program: LEAP

In the Fall of 2024, a committee was formed to address the issues of healthy eating and physical activity habits as they relate specifically to Lincoln County Preschool students.  The committee consisted of The Lincoln County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, the Lincoln County Family Resource Center Coordinators for the 5 Elementary Schools in the county (all containing preschools), the Preschool Interagency Committee including the Preschool Director and the Communi

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LEAP in Logan County

Author: Megan Treadway

Major Program: LEAP

Poor nutrition and physical inactivity are tied to obesity. Recent research shows that among U.S. children, ages 2 to 4, nearly 14% were overweight and 13.5% were obese. Obesity rates for children ages 6 to 11 was even higher at 17 .5%. Obesity has been shown to contribute to major health issues including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood cholesterol levels, low self-esteem, negative body image and depression in children.To address these concerns, the Area Extension Agent for

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