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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals who recognize how to safely hold a chef’s knife |
845 |
Number of individuals who recognize cross contamination issues when cooking |
825 |
Number of individuals who identify how to correctly wash fruits and vegetables |
868 |
Number of individuals who differentiate among foods that belong in the five major food groups |
947 |
Number of individuals who recognize the daily physical activity recommendations for youth |
769 |
According to 2017 data from the State of Obesity website, the current obesity rate for children ages 10-17 in Kentucky is 19.3%. This places Kentucky at third highest in the nation for childhood obesity rates in this age group. In addition, the Marshall County Extension Council identified childhood obesity as a grassroots issue facing the community. Recent research has indicated that teaching cooking skills to children encourages healthier food choices, which can lower obesity rates. Last summer...
