Extension
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| 4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.1) | 100 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves |
| 4031.2) | 200 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices |
| 4031.3) | 92 |
Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves |
| 4031.4) | 230 |
Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food |
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Upon request of teachers the Lewis County Extension Office collaborated with the Family Resource Centers to conduct the Dollars and Sense Program at three elementary schools in the county. It was important to do the program because the teachers requested it to help them fulfill requirements of their core curriculum. It was important for the Extension office to do the program because it helped fulfill an assessed need in the Lewis County plan of work of teaching economics to school youth. B
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
In an effort to encourage healthy eating habits and to prevent youth and adult obesity, which is a major health concern in Lewis County, the Lewis County Extension Office conducted the Professor Popcorn program. According to stateofobesity.org. Kentucky has the eighth highest adult obesity rate in the nation, and the 14th highest obesity rate for youth ages 10 to 17. According to Kentuckyhealthfacts.org 80% percent of adults in Lewis County are overweight and of the 80%, 47% are cons
