Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

The Robertson County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent recognizes the connection between physical and financial health. In an effort to improve nutrition in Robertson County youth, the extension office developed a multi-event program. A six-week series on nutrition and exercise was taught to 39 Head Start children. Nutrition was emphasized to all 79 of 4th to 6th graders and several 4-H'ers. Two afterschool classes received nutrition education. A summer cooking class reached 43 children; several children enjoyed educational food classes at 4-H Camp. Extension Homemakers taught "Recipe for Life" to all 29 5th graders. Many parents reported knowledge gained and improvements made with their children. Health improvements in the present can mean fewer medical expenses in the future.

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