Success StoryIdentifying and Tasting Fruits and Vegetables
Identifying and Tasting Fruits and Vegetables
Author: Janey Cline
Planning Unit: KSU Administration
Major Program: LEAP
Plan of Work: Developing Healthy Lifestyles
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Poor nutrition and physical inactivity are tied to obesity. Recent research shows that among U.S. children ages 2 to 4, nearly 14% were overweigh and 13.5 were obese. Obesity has been shown to contribute to major health issues including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood cholesterol levels, low self-esteem, negative body image and depression in children.
To address these concerns, the Hart County Family and consumer Sciences Agent collaborated with the Hart County Head Start to offer the LEAP for Health program to 14 preschool students. Lessons focused on teaching children about nutritious foods, healthy eating habits, food safety and being physically active.
As a result of the program 100% of the children were able to recognize physical activity, and healthy snacks. 98% were more willing to try new fruits and vegetables. One child expressed their joy in learning about the various types of vegetables and how they grow. All the children were very excited to show the agent how much their spinach grew in their container gardens from week to week.
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