Knox County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





2071 - LEAP
2071.3) 7

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables

2071.2) 7

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits

2071.4) 75

Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods

2071.5) 0

Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active

2071.6) 0

Number of participants reporting intention to make healthy beverage choices (e.g., drink less soda, drink less flavored/sport drinks)

2071.1) 90

Number of participants



Success Stories

Planting and Growing a Seed

Author: Kelsee Dewees

Major Program: LEAP

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

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