Author: Benita Wade
Planning Unit: Christian County CES
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Leaping into Healthy Habits After School
In 2021-2022, according to the National Survey of Children’s Health, 17% of youth ages 10 – 17 had obesity. Kentucky rated significantly higher than average at 24%.
To combat this problem, the University of Kentucky’s Nutrition Education Program assistants go out into the community and teach youth and adults how to choose healthier food and drinks as well as inform them about food safety and physical activity.
The Christian County Senior Nutrition Education Program Assistant taught the LEAP for Health Curriculum (Literacy, Eating and Activity) to 2 schools under the EfNep (Expanded Food and Nutrition Program) in their afterschool programs.
The assistant went to the schools monthly and read health related books from the LEAP program, did various related activities and served healthy snacks.
According to pre and post-tests, 72% of all children improved their ability to choose foods according to FDA Dietary recommendations. The 3rd – 5th graders did especially well with 92% improving their knowledge or skills necessary to choose foods consistent with Federal Dietary guideline recommendations. In addition, 65% of all 3rd- 5th graders in the schools improved knowledge or behaviors related to food safety and 83% improved in 1 or more skills necessary to improve their physical activity practices.
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