Success Story4H Day Camp learns Nutrition Education through Gardening
4H Day Camp learns Nutrition Education through Gardening
Author: Michele Moore
Planning Unit: Butler County CES
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Outcome: Initial Outcome
The 2018-19 State of Kentucky Childhood Obesity Report indicates that Kentucky Children rank number one in the nation for childhood obesity. In response, the Butler County Nutrition Education Program Assistant, in conjunction with the Butler County Extension Agent for 4H and Youth Development, worked to teach youth in Butler County to make healthy choices.
During two weeks in May and June 2021 the Butler County Nutrition Education Program Assistant taught over 50 youth at 4H day camp in Butler County. Gardening sustainability was taught using NEP curriculum, and by planting squash, cucumbers and strawberries in a demonstration garden. Youth also planted strawberry plants in containers to take home and care for. MyPlate was taught with various NEP curriculum and reinforced with healthy lunches provided by summer feeding program. At the end of the camp 88% of the K-5 students improved their ability to choose foods according to FDA recommendations, and 75% gained knowledge in ability to prepare simple nutritious affordable food.
The Butler County Nutrition Education Program Assistant and the Butler County Extension Agent for 4H and Youth Development worked together to elicit positive health decisions in the lives of the Butler County youth.
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