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| 4051 - Health 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 610 |
Number of youth that report making healthy lifestyle choices |
| 4051.2) | 559 |
Number of youth that report not engaging in risky behavior |
| 4051.3) | 413 |
Number of youth that report feeling good about themselves |
| 4051.4) | 68 |
Number of youth that report that they know how to handle stress |
Author: Dominique Wood
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky has the seventh highest adult obesity rate in the nation, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America released August 2017. Kentucky's adult obesity rate is currently 34.2 percent, up from 21.7 percent in 2000 and from 12.7 percent in 1990. By offering varieties of nutritious foods, youth will feel empowered to choose healthier food options. In cooperation with the school administration, the 4-H agent in Livingston County introduced 4-H Food Explorers
