Success Stories

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  June

  Simpson County Community Baby Shower

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the early years of a childs life are very important for later health and development, and parents and caregivers need support and the right...

  
  

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  June

  Preschool Pumpkin Days

  According to the Governors Office of Early Childhood, only 44.1% of Kentucky children and 43.5% of Logan County children were ready to enter kindergarten in 2022. The Kentucky State University Area Ag...

  
  

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  January

  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 age...

  
  

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  October

  Cooking Camps Teach Valuable Nutrition Concepts and Kitchen Skills

  According to 2022 data from the State of Childhood Obesity website, 24.6% of Kentucky children ages 10 to 17 have obesity. This places Kentuckys childhood obesity rates at second highest in the nation...

  
  

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