Extension
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| 2063 - Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2063.1) | 1195 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify vegetables |
| 2063.2) | 1195 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify fruits |
| 2063.3) | 1195 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating vegetables |
| 2063.4) | 1195 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating fruit |
| 2063.5) | 1195 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report intention to ask their family to buy their favorite fruit or vegetables |
| 2063.6) | 1195 |
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) | 1195 |
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: Katherine Jury
Major Program: Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access
Hopkins County ranks 4th highest in the state for childhood obesity, and 54th out of 120 counties for overall health outcomes. One important factor that contributes to obesity and health outcomes is healthy eating. In an effort to combat these problems, the Hopkins County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Science, in partnership with the SNAP-Ed. Assistant, Hopkins County Agents for 4-H and Youth Development, the Hopkins County Health Department, and the West Area Health Education Center
