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| 4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.1) | 127 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves |
| 4031.2) | 127 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices |
| 4031.3) | 120 |
Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves |
| 4031.4) | 127 |
Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food |
Author: Cecelia Hostilo
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
The obesity epidemic threatens the quality and years of life of Kentuckians and Trigg Countians. Obese individuals are at increased risk for many chronic health conditions, including type-2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some types of cancers. The Healthcare Profile for winter 2014 indicates that 33.8% of adults are obese and 35.3% are physically inactive. 11.8% of adults in the county have diabetes. 28.7% (23.2-33.45) of Trigg Countians report having been diagnosed with high
Author: Cecelia Hostilo
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Each year 4-H Youth Development, Trigg Family Resource Center, and a 7th grade Social Studies teacher from Trigg County Middle School team up to present 4-H Reality Store, a financial simulation that provides students an opportunity to experience making real life financial decisions based on certain perameters such as career choice and grad point average. This year 157 seventh grade Trigg County Middle School students went through the simulation. The Trigg County FCS agent spent days
