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  September

  Families Cooking Together

  Describe the Issue or Situation.Obesity rates have tripled in the past 30 years, in part because Americans are depending on convenience foods that have more calories than nutrients. Due to this rise, ...

  
  

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  September

  Small Steps to a Healthy Life

  Describe the Issue or Situation.Compared to the national average, Kentucky is one of the most challenged states dealing with substance misuse, substance use disorder, and overdose. Percentage estimate...

  
  

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  October

  Developing Healthy Habits

  According to 2017-2020 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, the obesity rate for children ages 6 to 11 is 20.7%. Recent research has indicated that teaching cooking skills...

  
  

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  October

  Improving Lifestyles

  Easy access to unhealthy foods, increased stress, and limited opportunities for physical activity all create challenges and barriers for Kentucky families in making healthy lifestyle choices. Accordin...

  
  

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