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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




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryHead Start



Head Start

Author: Bobbie Hancock

Planning Unit: Mercer County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Senior Assistant partnered with Head Start where the NEP assistant met with three different classrooms each month totaling 50 students. The NEP assistant read a story that accompanied the LEAP Program. Following the story children were able to make their own snack like Smoothies in a bag, fruit salsa and apple nachos. 98% of the students tried the snack each month with 95% of students stating they would like to eat it again. Students also reviewed the My Plate so they could identify different foods and put them in the right food group. The students also learned the origin of their food. The children received the recipes each month where they could have the opportunity to make it again at home with their families. Several families have stated to the NEP Assistant that their child came home talking about the recipe wanting to make it. 






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