Martin Countians are living in poverty, are food insecure and are experiencing preventable diseases such as obesity.  IN 2013, martin County residents had an obesity rate of 39.3%

To address this issue, the Martin County 4-H and Family and Consumer Sciences programs partnered with the Family Resource Centers to host a day Camp for your ages 9-18.  This camp provided hands-on nutrition education focusing on preparing healthy foods and how to easily incorporate fruits and vegetables into meals.  The participants made a Super Food Smoothie with a Fender Blender, thisch is a bike that makes the smoothie by pedaling.  In addition to learning about healthier food options, the participants learned about the importance of physical activity. 

As a result of this program, 67 youth participants learned how to create a smoothie, how to easily incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables into a snack or a meal and now understand the importance of daily physical activity.  90% of the participants stated they liked the tase of the smoothie and 80% stated they would make a Super Food.