Author: Sherry Ragsdale
Planning Unit: Oldham County CES
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Since behavior risks associated with obesity start in the childhood years, it is important for children establish healthy eating habits. In order to help address this problem, a series of six lessons was conducted by the Oldham County Extension Service EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) assistant in two Oldham County schools. The Organ Wise Guys were used to teach the youth how to make healthy nutritional choices and to establish healthy eating habits. Physical activity was also taught by the Health/PE teacher.
A total of 216 youth, K-!st grade, participated. 935 of the youth improved their ability to make healthier nutritional choices. It was noted by the teachers, that the youth were bringing healthier snacks for snack time. Also, the teachers noted thta the youth were helping to select healthier snacks with their parents.
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