LEAPMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of participants |
9215 |
Number of participants reporting intention to make healthy beverage choices (e.g., drink less soda, drink less flavored/sport drinks) |
5471 |
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
5507 |
Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods |
6322 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits |
6509 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables |
6350 |
Stories
Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Pre-School/Primary (LEAP)
The Kentucky Center for Statistics (.gov), reports that Kindergarten readiness in Gallatin County is 27.2% (2023), with Kentucky reporting 46.2% (2023). According to U.S. News & World Report, “the Gallatin County Lower Elementary is a public school enrolling 71% economically disadvantaged students.” “TheLEAP forHealth (LEAPstands forLiteracy,Eatingand Activity forPre-school/Primary) curriculumis aseriesof32lessons thatuse storybooksandactivitiestoteachchildren aboutnutritiousfoods, healthyeatin...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
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