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| 4041 - Family and Consumer Science | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.5) | 240 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
| 4041.3) | 480 |
Number of youth who practiced financial decision-making skills as a result of what they learned in 4-H (SEEC) |
| 4041.2) | 295 |
Number of youth who completed a 4-H Family and Consumer Science Project (PRACTICE) |
| 4041.1) | 775 |
Number of youth who participated in education related to family and consumer sciences (KOSA) |
| 4041.4) | 240 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
Author: Renata Farmer
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
A recent study from Harris Interactive revealed that 80% of parents believe that their children are being taught personal money matters in school, yet 90% of high school students and 87% of college students say that whatever they know about money they learn from their parents. Statistics find that most children merely imitate the saving and spending habits they see modeled at home. The Knox County 4-H program responded to requests by teachers for consumer programs by collaborating with the Youth
Author: Renata Farmer
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a person should consume fruits and vegetables daily as part of a healthy eating pattern to reduce their risk for chronic diseases such as, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and obesity. According to the CDC, children are eating more fruit, but their fruit and vegetable intake is still too low. Recommendations by the USDA, range from 1-2 cups for fruits and 1-3 cups for vegetables. In Knox County, Kentucky, the
