According to the State of Childhood Obesity, Kentucky’s children between the ages of 10-17 have the highest obesity rate in nation with the obesity rate of 23.8%. According to www.countyhealthrankings.org, Hart County adults have an obesity rate of 40%.   The Hart County Extension Family Consumer Science Agent partnered with Hart County School’s Family Resource Youth Service Center Coordinators and school counselors to provide nutrition education in the schools. Teaching our children good nutrition is essential to promoting healthy lifestyles in our county. Through various middle school clubs including "Girls with Pearls", "Guys with Ties", "Girls' Club" and "Boys' Club" in five elementary schools in Hart County, the Family Consumer Science Agent discussed various food preparation tips, nutrition and demonstrated preparation of a Plan Eat Move recipe and Plate it up proud recipes.  Of the 78 students that participated in the program, 93% stated they would like to try the nutritious snack and would like to have it in their home setting.  Recipes and nutritious magazines (Chop, Chops) were given to the participants.