- In Wood County, 19 new gardens have been created at childcare centers serving 1,800 children. The gardens support early learning about healthy eating and increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables.
- More than 200 second- through fourth-grade students at 10 Wood County elementary schools participated in Fit-tastic, an eight-week afterschool program that helped them develop healthier eating and physical-activity habits.
- Two local United Way organizations are incorporating wellness-outcomes objectives into their grant contracts with 58 community-based organizations, affecting both the staff and populations they serve.
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Communities Putting Prevention to Work Federal Youth Schools Residents and community members Local businesses Local Government Health department Healthcare community Farming and agricultural communities Community-based organization Childcare Worksite wellness Sustainable food Physical education Joint use Health equity Gardens Farmers' markets Farm-to-school Access to fresh foods Rural Linking Health & Sustainable Agriculture Food & Activity