Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
478 |
Number of participants who reported the intention to spend more time in the kitchen preparing meals |
503 |
Number of participants reporting intention to drink more water and/or drink less soda |
473 |
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
470 |
Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods |
1124 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits |
1023 |
Number of participants |
1228 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables |
1048 |
Kentucky Youth rank among the highest in the US for obesity. In fact, in 2020 only 6% of Carter County youth consumed the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. Involving children in food preparation has been proven to successfully increase the consumption of nutritious food in children. The Carter County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Agents partnered together to offer Super Star Chef.The three- day program was offered twice in the summer to forty-three youth ages 9-12. Th...
