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| 2063 - Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2063.1) | 167 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify vegetables |
| 2063.2) | 167 |
Number of children grades K-2 who could identify fruits |
| 2063.3) | 0 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating vegetables |
| 2063.4) | 0 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report eating fruit |
| 2063.5) | 0 |
Number of children grades 3-5 who report intention to ask their family to buy their favorite fruit or vegetables |
| 2063.6) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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: Lynn Blankenship
Major Program: Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access
According to Kentucky Health facts, only 19 - 23% of Metcalfe County Residents consume the recommended # of servings of fruits and vegetables daily. The prevalence of individuals diagnosed with type II Diabetes is 20%, which is 4 percentage points higher than the State average. Each preschool and kindergarten classroom at Metcalfe County Elementary School, received six different LEAPS sessions using different books, from the Metcalfe County Extension Agent for FCS Education, SN
