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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Monroe County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





2071 - LEAP
2071.1) 85

Number of participants

2071.2) 44

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits

2071.3) 28

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables

2071.4) 37

Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods

2071.5) 33

Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active

2071.6) 40

Number of participants reporting intention to make healthy beverage choices (e.g., drink less soda, drink less flavored/sport drinks)



Success Stories

LEAP For Exercise

Author: Stephanie Hestand

Major Program: LEAP

According to the United States Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, Children around the ages of six and seventeen need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Physical activity helps to build muscles and strengthen bones. Activities can include climbing or doing pushups to build muscles or running and jumping to strengthen bones. Other benefits to physical activity can help improve attention and memory and maintain a healthy weight. A Monroe County Elementary Summer Schoo

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