Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4041 - Family and Consumer Science | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.5) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
| 4041.3) | 398 |
Number of youth who practiced financial decision-making skills as a result of what they learned in 4-H (SEEC) |
| 4041.2) | 398 |
Number of youth who completed a 4-H Family and Consumer Science Project (PRACTICE) |
| 4041.1) | 398 |
Number of youth who participated in education related to family and consumer sciences (KOSA) |
| 4041.4) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Upon request of teachers the Lewis County Extension Office collaborated with the Family Resource Centers to conduct the Dollars and Sense Program at Tollesboro Elementary. It was important to do the program because youth need to learn skills that will help them when they get out of school and need to make decisions on how to spend their money. “Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts: mastery, belonging, ind
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Forty percent of Lewis County adults are overweight and only five percent eat the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables according to Kentuckyhealthfacts.org. Because of high rates of obesity, fifth grade students learn about nutrition using the Professor Popcorn curriculum during their monthly 4-H club meetings. Seven lessons were taught to 146 fifth grade students on nutrition. Students learned about eating healthy, serving sizes, the importance of trying new foods, eating from the five f
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to the on-line source, Nutrition Source, “A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar, which can help keep appetite in check.” Learning this early and using this information though out one’s life can have lifetime health benefits. Knowing that nutrition education is importan
