Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4051 - Health 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 948 |
Number of youth that report making healthy lifestyle choices |
| 4051.2) | 0 |
Number of youth that report not engaging in risky behavior |
| 4051.3) | 948 |
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: Gary Druin
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
BODY WALKThe Epidemic -There is a growing problem with the health and well-being of our youth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky has the fifth-highest rate of obesity in the nation. (National Health and Examination Survey). During the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in Kentucky, the rates remain high and one in five children are overweight. Kentucky has the 14th highest obesity rate for youth ages 10 to 1
