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| 2063 - Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2063.1) | 36 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify vegetables |
| 2063.2) | 36 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify fruits |
| 2063.3) | 22 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating vegetables |
| 2063.4) | 25 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating fruit |
| 2063.5) | 9 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report intention to ask their family to buy their favorite fruit or vegetables |
| 2063.6) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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: Vicki Wynn
Major Program: Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access
Kentucky kids consistently rank low in consuming fruits and vegetables. The Super Star Chef Cooking Camp (SSCCC) teaches hands-on nutrition, healthy eating, and basic cooking skills. Campers learn that healthy eating can be fun, taste good, and improve overall health. Forty children in Marshall County have participated in camp during the past two summers, and reports from parents and families have been overwhelmingly positive. One dad remarked, "Our son loves to help in the kitchen, and he
