HealthMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of youth who were educated on health and well-being through 4-H programs (KOSA) |
33337 |
Number of youth who indicated they made healthy lifestyle choices as a result of what they learned through 4-H programming (PRACTICE) |
19302 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
9495 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
10924 |
Number of youth who indicated they increased their daily number of servings of fruits and vegetables eaten as a result of 4-H programs (PRACTICE) |
14805 |
Stories
Nutrition Education
Obesity is an issue in Ballard County and in the country. Youth obesity is a growing concern.Ballard County Extension Programs partner with the school systems 21st Century program with a focus on nutrition education. Youth learn about My Plate, food groups, serving sizes and portion sizes. Nutrition games are played like nutrition Jeopardy and Bingo. Food lessons are shared to raise awareness of food groups, a balanced diet and portion control. Physical activity is a part of the lessons as well....
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
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- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
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