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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


LEAPMajor Program

1530

Total Hours

Contributed.

13708

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

544

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of participants

2445

Number of participants reporting intention to make healthy beverage choices (e.g., drink less soda, drink less flavored/sport drinks)

1376

Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active

1425

Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods

1676

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits

1636

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables

1608

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LEAP in Logan County

Poor nutrition and physical inactivity are tied to obesity. Recent research shows that among U.S. children, ages 2 to 4, nearly 14% were overweight and 13.5% were obese. Obesity rates for children ages 6 to 11 was even higher at 17 .5%. Obesity has been shown to contribute to major health issues including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood cholesterol levels, low self-esteem, negative body image and depression in children.To address these concerns, the Area Extension Agent for ...

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