Logan County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





2071 - LEAP
2071.3) 236

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables
2071.2) 236

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits
2071.4) 236

Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods
2071.5) 0

Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active
2071.6) 0

Number of participants reporting intention to make healthy beverage choices (e.g., drink less soda, drink less flavored/sport drinks)
2071.1) 236

Number of participants


Success Stories

LEAP

Author: Rachel Hance

Major Program: LEAP

According to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Kentucky has one of the highest prevalence for pediatric obesity in the nation.  Approximately 37% of Kentucky children ages 10-17 years are considered overweight or obese according to BMI-for-age standards. Half of Kentucky’s children in poor families are overweight or obese. In the Mammoth Cave Area, the incidence rates for adult and youth overweight and obesity, are above the national average. Studies have shown tha

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