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| 4051 - Health 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 132 |
Number of youth that report making healthy lifestyle choices |
| 4051.2) | 0 |
Number of youth that report not engaging in risky behavior |
| 4051.3) | 0 |
Number of youth that report feeling good about themselves |
| 4051.4) | 0 |
Number of youth that report that they know how to handle stress |
Author: Julie Brown
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, Kentucky has one of the highest prevalence for pediatric obesity in the nation. Approximately 33.5% of Kentucky children ages 10-17 years are considered overweight or obese. To combat high obesity rates for elementary school children the Warren County 4-H Youth Development agents presented 292 lessons focusing on nutrition and physical activity. Over the past seven months the agents have educated over 1800 children in kindergarten through s
