Rockcastle County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





4041 - Family and Consumer Science
4041.2) 10

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming

4041.1) 319

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming



Success Stories

Cooking up Confidence

Author: Alyssa Cox

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Cooking up Confidence

According to 2017 data from the State of Obesity website, the obesity rate for children ages 10 to 17 in Kentucky is 19.3%. This places Kentucky at third highest in the nation for childhood obesity rates in this age group. In addition, the Rockcastle County Extension Council identified childhood obesity as a grassroots issue facing the community. Recent research has indicated that teaching cooking skills to children encourages healthier food choices, which can lower obesity rates. In an effort t

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