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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