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CAPSLO educators engaging young children in CATCH ECE activities

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UCCE partners with early childhood educators to increase physical activity in childcare for migrant farmworker families, supporting community health and wellness in Kern County

January 8, 2021

According to KidsData.org, almost 74% of Kern County adults are either overweight or obese. Furthermore, 2018 data from Department of Education Physical Fitness tests indicated that Kern fifth graders overweight or obese rates at 44.9%, were 5% higher than the state average.

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Educator shares CDC graphic and information on handwashing.

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Over 2,500 youth and adults statewide improve food safety practices after participating in EFNEP

January 8, 2021

By Chutima H Ganthavorn

The foodborne illness burden in the U.S. is estimated at 48 million cases, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3000 deaths each year (CDC.gov). This burden will likely increase during the coronavirus pandemic since more families are now cooking and preparing meals at home.

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Image of the West Coast Rodent Academy social media icon.

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West Coast Rodent Academy participants improve safe rodent management, contributing to increased ecological sustainability

January 6, 2021

By Niamh M Quinn, Kit Alviz

Commensal rodents, rats and mice, are among the most economically significant pests in the world. Three species of commensal rodents (Rattus rattus, Rattus norvegicus, and Mus musculus) are found in almost all California cities.

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Screenshot of instructors fro EFNEP Zoom class series with Ventanilla de Salud.

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EFNEP Partners with Mexican Consulate’s Ventanilla de Salud to Increase Food Security in Latinxs in San Bernardino

December 7, 2020

By Chutima H Ganthavorn

The Ventanilla de Salud (Window on Health) is a program that is implemented through 50 Mexican consulates in the United States.

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Eldon Bueno, CFHL, UCCE Kings Nutrition Educator explaining CATCH activities as participants stand and observe from around the workshop venue.

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Early childcare providers intend to increase physical activity in their classrooms after UCCE event, promoting healthy people and communities

November 20, 2020

The UCCE promotes healthy people and communities through an engaging physical activity workshop series where 63 early childhood education professionals reported positive learning experiences and the intention to adopt physical activity practices in early childhood education classrooms.

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