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| 2063 - Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2063.1) | 252 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify vegetables |
| 2063.2) | 252 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify fruits |
| 2063.3) | 330 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating vegetables |
| 2063.4) | 330 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating fruit |
| 2063.5) | 330 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report intention to ask their family to buy their favorite fruit or vegetables |
| 2063.6) | 330 |
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) | 330 |
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: Morgan King
Major Program: Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access
According to the most recent studies of 2011 21% of Kentucky youth ages 2 -17 are considered obese. Greenup Co. has an obesity rate of 31.9%. The obesity rate of Greenup County is higher than the state average. This results in an even higher risk of developing serious chronic diseases such as diabetes.In collaboration with the Greenup Co. School System and the Greenup Co. Extension NEP Assistant Morgan King, 146 third grade students participated in a six week-long series. The Snap Ed assistant u
