Author: Rachel Hance
Major Program: LEAP
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Author: Janey Cline
Poor nutrition and physical inactivity are tied to obesity. Recent research shows that among U.S. children ages 2 to 4, nearly 14% were overweigh and 13.5 were obese. 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 Hart County Family and consumer Sciences Agent collaborated with the Hart County Head St
Author: Lynn Blankenship
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
Author: Luke Fries
The SNAPEd Assistant in Nelson County to serve one of the greatest needs of the county; nutrition and access to healthy and local foods. In December of 2020, Nelson County FCS Extension, with the support of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the State Nutrition Education Program Office, adapted LEAP programming to a virtual platform. Under the supervision of the FCS Agent, the SNAPEd Assistant in Nelson County held virtual LEAP classes with Bardstown Early Childhood
Author: Karli Giles
During the month of February 2021, Kindergarten classes at JELV viewed the Healthy Habits video presentation by Karli Giles, the Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences in Jessamine County. The presentation covered areas such as handwashing, proper facial masks use, and not spreading germs. Results from the program are listed below:21 classes viewed the presentation397 total students viewedChildren were asked the following questions before viewing the presentation. The percentage
Author: Allison Lewis
Children learn the basic essentials of everyday life; such as healthy eating and physical activity, at a very young age. This way they can form good habits that they can carry with them throughout their adult life. Teaching children when they are in their early stages of life is important if you want them to learn and maintain these habits. Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Preschoolers (LEAP) is a series that teaches children about staying healthy, being physically active, and the importance o
Author: Joan Bowling
The COVID-19 pandemic forced schools and preschools to close their doors for a long period of time compelling teachers to find alternatives to instruction techniques. The LEAP for Health curriculum stood out as a program that could be modified using video to give young children an opportunity to learn about nutritious foods, healthy eating habits and being physically active. The Kenton County Family and Consumer Sciences agent addressed Family Resource Center Coordinators during an adviso
Author: Anita Jones
In 2019, 33.9 % of children in Carter County lived in poverty. 23.9% lived in households where food was an insecurity. The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Assistant Senior partnered with the elementary schools in Carter County to teach Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary for (LEAP) to all the 1st graders in Carter County. The NEP Assistant had 5 sessions with the first graders. The children learned about nutrition and a nutrition newsletter was sent home to the p
