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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