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Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

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

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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 StoryRe Think Your Drink Challenge!



Re Think Your Drink Challenge!

Author: Maelyn Dotson

Planning Unit: Lawrence County CES

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Plan of Work: Health and Well-being of Individuals and Families

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Nearly 50% of adults in the United States do not drink enough water. The human body consists of about 60% water, and if you don’t drink enough water, dehydration can have a variety of effects on the body. Studies show that dehydration can even impair aspects of brain function.

Upon observation, youth in Lawrence County don’t drink nearly enough water. Children are often seen carrying around sugary drinks such as soda and juices. Children take behaviors and habits learned in childhood into adulthood, and if children learn proper water consumption habits now, it will carry with them throughout life and result in healthier living all around. This is how the ‘Re-Think Your Drink” challenge originated! Fallsburg Elementary 4th and 5th grade students participated in a 3-month long water intake challenge. All 55 students received their own water 16 oz water bottle. At the end of each month, if each student completed their intake goal, they received the prize for that month. Over 90% of students met their goal each month and said they consumed more water because of this challenge! This program was such a success and we plan to incorporate it into more schools in this upcoming program year.  







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