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UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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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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