Success StoryChildhood Obesity in Warren County



Childhood Obesity in Warren County

Author: Nan Montgomery

Planning Unit: Allen County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

According to the National Institute for Children’s Health Quality, Kentucky has one of the highest prevalences of pediatric obesity in the nation. Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term serious health impacts. In an effort to fight childhood obesity in Warren County, the SNAP Education Assistant collaborated with local elementary schools in Warren County to teach students about healthy eating and gardening.

The SNAP Education Assistant taught the Professor Popcorn Curriculum, and 88% of children improved their abilities to choose foods according to Federal Dietary Recommendations. Additionally, 58% of children now choose vegetables for their afternoon snack. Eighty-five percent of children now use safe food handling practices. From the nutrition classes, 70% of children increased their daily physical activity.

 







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