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It Starts With Us
| 4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4001.2) | 500 |
Number of youth who can comfortably talk to others about their thoughts and feelings |
| 4001.3) | 530 |
Number of youth who indicate they are connected to caring adults who are interested in their success |
| 4001.4) | 961 |
Number of youth who apply the skills learned in 4-H and in other activities at home, school or in the community |
| 4001.5) | 230 |
Number of youth who reported that they can set and accomplish a goal |
| 4001.1) | 1166 |
Number of youth who indicated they know how to use information they are given to make decisions |
Author: Jacob Brandenburg
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Children living in Owsley and surrounding counties served by UK’s Robinson Center (RCARS) rank at the absolute bottom of the Robert Woods Johnson County Health Rankings for overall health outcomes. (Breathitt #120, Wolfe #119, Owsley #118, Leslie #117, Perry #116. 2018 data). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list childhood obesity as a contributing factor to many health issues. The CDC states that one way to combat childhood obesity is to consume a diet high in vegetables and
