Extension
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| 4061 - Health | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.1) | 109 |
Number of youth who were educated on health and well-being through 4-H programs (KOSA) |
| 4061.2) | 18 |
Number of youth who indicated they made healthy lifestyle choices as a result of what they learned through 4-H programming (PRACTICE) |
| 4061.6) | 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) |
| 4061.4) | 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) |
| 4061.3) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated they increased their daily number of servings of fruits and vegetables eaten as a result of 4-H programs (PRACTICE) |
Author: Courtney Brock
Major Program: Health
According to the PRC Community Health Report for Lincoln County, 42.1 % of youth ages 6 – 12 are reported as being overweight/obese. The Kentucky Department for Public Health also reports that only 17% of Kentucky students consume the recommended serving of fruits and vegetables daily. In an effort to combat this prevalent issue, the Lincoln County 4-H program was awarded a $1,000 grant from the KY 4-H Foundation to support at-home gardening programs for the entire family. The 4-H Gar
