Extension
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| 2063 - Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2063.1) | 460 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify vegetables |
| 2063.2) | 464 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify fruits |
| 2063.3) | 520 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating vegetables |
| 2063.4) | 499 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating fruit |
| 2063.5) | 272 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report intention to ask their family to buy their favorite fruit or vegetables |
| 2063.6) | 267 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report the intent to ask their family to keep fruits in a place where they can reach them |
| 2063.7) | 54 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report intention to ask their family to keep cut-up vegetables in a place where they can reach them |
Author: Andrea Stith
Major Program: Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access
Barren County residents face the challenges of overweight (62%) and obesity (32%). Families often rely on fast food and convenience foods which are high in calories, sugar, fat, and sodium. To combat this health issue, Barren County Cooperative Extension Agent for Horticulture teamed up with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Education team to conduct a 3-day Super Star Chef Camp. The maximum of 20 youth, ages 9 to 17 years old, participated in Super Star Chef. All were first t
