Extension
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with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables |
4764 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits |
5020 |
Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods |
4933 |
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
4598 |
Number of participants reporting intention to make healthy beverage choices (e.g., drink less soda, drink less flavored/sport drinks) |
3246 |
Number of participants |
9226 |
Nutrition, physical activity and ag literacy were identified by the Webster County Extension Council as top priority educational needs in Webster County. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, adolescents ages 6-17 need to get sixty minutes of moderate physical activity every day to prevent poor lifestyle habits that can lead to health problems later in life. Youth are eating less than the recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, youth and familie...
