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| 4061 - 4-H Health Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.1) | 23 |
Number of youth who indicated they pay attention to how much fruit they eat each day (Common Measures – HE 1) |
| 4061.2) | 26 |
Number of youth who indicated they pay attention to how many vegetables they eat each day (Common Measures – HE 2) |
| 4061.3) | 13 |
Number of youth who indicated they pay attention to how much water they drink each day (Common Measures – HE 3) |
| 4061.4) | 76 |
Number of youth who indicated they eat breakfast every day or most days (Common Measures – HE 6) |
| 4061.5) | 207 |
Number of youth who indicated they learned about healthy food choices through 4-H (Common Measures – HE 10) |
| 4061.6) | 36 |
Number of youth who indicated they pay attention to how active they are each day (Common Measures – BA 1) |
| 4061.7) | 11 |
Number of youth who indicated they pay attention to how much time they spend in front of a screen (TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone) each day (Common Measures – BA 2) |
| 4061.8) | 201 |
Number of youth who indicated they talked about ways to be active in 4-H (Common Measures – BA 5) |
| 4061.9) | 37 |
Number of youth that report they know how to handle stress |
| 4061.10) | 90 |
Number of youth who report making healthy lifestyle choices |
Author: Christy Eastwood
Major Program: 4-H Health Core Curriculum
Obesity is a concern in communities all across the Commonwealth. According to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation more than 1 in 3 children in Kentucky is overweight or obese. Studies show that overweight kids are likely to become overweight or obese adults. There are a lot of reasons for obesity: bad eating habits, poor nutrition and low or no physical activity. This trifecta puts our community’s children at risk for serious health issues that start when they are y
