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| 4061 - Health | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.1) | 220 |
Number of youth who were educated on health and well-being through 4-H programs (KOSA) |
| 4061.2) | 165 |
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: Kimberly Ragland
Major Program: Health
The 2021 Kids Count data ranks Kentucky 38th nationally in youth health, and 14% of Kentucky's children live in a high-poverty area, an adverse community environmental factor that impacts a child's ability to thrive (KYA, 2022). These high-poverty communities often struggle with equitable access to indoor and outdoor spaces. This inequity is heightened in winter due to fewer daylight hours and colder outdoor temperatures. Given physical activity is a key component of youth health, this c
