Extension
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| 2063 - Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2063.1) | 150 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify vegetables |
| 2063.2) | 200 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify fruits |
| 2063.3) | 0 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating vegetables |
| 2063.4) | 0 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating fruit |
| 2063.5) | 0 |
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: Karli Giles
Major Program: Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access
During the month of February, the Jessamine County Extension Office presented Healthy Snacks to 18 Preschool classes at Early Learning Village. The goal of the program was to emphasize the importance of healthy foods to eat. This was done by reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar followed by a craft activity. Before reading the book, the students were asked to name good, healthy foods and the answers were: broccoli, apples, carrots, pickles, pizza, hot dogs, and cake. Students were asked to raise t
