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| 2071 - LEAP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2071.4) | 61 |
Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods |
| 2071.5) | 69 |
Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active |
| 2071.6) | 52 |
Number of participants reporting intention to make healthy beverage choices (e.g., drink less soda, drink less flavored/sport drinks) |
| 2071.3) | 38 |
Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables |
| 2071.2) | 46 |
umber of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits |
| 2071.1) | 69 |
Number of participants |
Author: Lynn Blankenship
Major Program: LEAP
Poor nutrition and physical inactivity are tied to obesity. Recent research shows that among U.S. children, ages 2 to 4, nearly 14% were overweight and 13.5% were obese. Obesity rates for children ages 6 to 11 was even higher at 17 .5%. Obesity has been shown to contribute to major health issues including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood cholesterol levels, low self-esteem, negative body image and depression in children. To address these concerns, the County Extens
