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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
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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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
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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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryFruit and Veggie Fun



Fruit and Veggie Fun

Author: Kati Noble

Planning Unit: Breathitt County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

According to the State of Childhood Obesity, 16.2 percent of youth ages 10 to 17 are obese. It is important for youth to participate in physical activity and consume fruits and vegetables to stay healthy.

The Breathitt County SNAP-Ed Assistant, in partnership with the Breathitt County Public School System, taught the LEAP (Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary) curriculum. During one visit with a 1st grade class, the book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, was read to 28 students. As a part of the lesson, students tried fresh fruit, and learned about healthy fruits and vegetables. Students also learned the importance of staying healthy. 100% of the students indicated that they would ask their parents to buy fruits and vegetables.






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