Marshall County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 2063 - Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2063.1) | 63 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify vegetables |
| 2063.2) | 63 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify fruits |
| 2063.3) | 55 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating vegetables |
| 2063.4) | 79 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating fruit |
| 2063.5) | 58 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report intention to ask their family to buy their favorite fruit or vegetables |
| 2063.6) | 31 |
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) | 29 |
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 |
Success Stories
Super Star Chef Cooking Camp for Kids
Author: Vicki Wynn
Major Program: Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access
According to recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 44.6% of Kentucky adolescents reported consuming fruit less than one time daily, and 42.7% reported consuming vegetables less than one time daily. Nutrition education takes on a whole new life when combined with teaching cooking skills to kids. Research shows children are more willing to try new healthful foods when they help with snacks or meal preparation. 
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