LaRue County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 2071 - LEAP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2071.1) | 450 |
Number of participants |
| 2071.6) | 20 |
Number of participants reporting intention to make healthy beverage choices (e.g., drink less soda, drink less flavored/sport drinks) |
| 2071.5) | 100 |
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
| 2071.4) | 175 |
Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods |
| 2071.2) | 100 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits |
| 2071.3) | 100 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables |
Success Stories
LEAP for Health
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: LEAP
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014), children eat fewer fruits and vegetables than the daily recommended amounts. Poor nutrition and physical inactivity have been linked to obesity (Hill, 2006: Slyper, 2004; Stubbs and Lee, 2004). Obesity is a major health risk that is tied to problems such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood cholesterol levels, low self-esteem, negative body image and depression in children (American Heart Association, 20
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