Hopkins County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4051 - Health 4-H Core Curriculum
4051.1) 664

Number of youth that report making healthy lifestyle choices

4051.2) 22

Number of youth that report not engaging in risky behavior

4051.3) 25

Number of youth that report feeling good about themselves

4051.4) 74

Number of youth that report that they know how to handle stress



Success Stories

Let's Get Moving

Author: Katie Mills

Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum

                During Spring Break, Hopkins County hosted several programs during the day to build a healthier lifestyle with a day full of hands-on learning.  A “Let’s Get Moving” program was hosted at the Extension Office with seventeen youth in attendance.  This was an eight hour program that involved exercise, health knowledge, and making a nutritious lunch.  According to stateofobesity.org, Kentucky ranks as the

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Improving Healthy Snacking

Author: Katie Mills

Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum

Hopkins County ranks 4th highest in the state for childhood obesity, and 53th 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, Hopkins County Agent for Horticulture, the Hopkins County Health Department, an

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