Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Shonda Johnston
Major Program: Recipes for Life
Clark County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with the counselors and FRC at Baker Intermediate School to offer the Recipes for Life Program to 358 fifth-grade students over three days in December of 2023. The Clark County Horticulture, ANR, and 4-H agents also assisted in the implementation of this program. Since all public-school 5th graders attend Baker, the students were divided into three groups based on their homerooms. Each group, consisting of about 119 students,
Author: Alivia Faris
Major Program: Recipes for Life
The Scott County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension Agent collaborated with Southern Elementary School administrators and teachers within the Scott County School District to offer the Recipes for Life Program to 77 fifth-grade students. Over 30 volunteers worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills. Additionally, Scott County Extension Office Staff assisted with the program. Prior to the program the FCS Agent taught lessons at Southern Ele
Author: Shelley Meyer
Major Program: Recipes for Life
The problemHarrison County, Kentucky established Recipes for Life (RFL) in 2008. Homemakers from the community wanted to teach and mentor young people with a skill set that would help them later in life. Youth obesity has increased over the last 25 years with diet quality indicators including low fruit and vegetable intake (CDC). Seeing the need for cooking skills and nutrition knowledge, RFL was established as a hands-on, interactive opportunity for fifth grade students to practice cooking tech
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Recipes for Life
According to 2024 County Health Rankings, Clinton County is ranked among the least healthy counties in Kentucky particularly in terms of health factors which represent those things we can modify to improve the length and quality of life for residents. To continue the promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors, Clinton County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and Nutrition Education Assistant collaborated with nine administrators and teachers with the Clinton County School District to offer the Re
Author: Chelsea Young
Major Program: Recipes for Life
Owen County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with 15 administrators and teachers with the Owen County School District to offer the Recipes for Life Program to 130 fifth-grade students. 24 volunteers worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills throughout the week. A post­test evaluation was conducted to determine learning outcomes. As a result of the program, students gained the following knowledge and skills:93% recognized th
Author: Jean Najor
Major Program: Recipes for Life
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend consuming fruit and vegetables daily to reduce the risk for diet-related chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, some cancers, and obesity. A nutritious diet is important for proper growth from childhood to adulthood. Research has shown that youth with nutritious eating habits are more likely to sustain such habits into adulthood. Despite these findings, fruit and vegetable consumption among American youth falls short. Addi
Author: Julie Brown
Major Program: Recipes for Life
Warren County 4-H Youth Development Agent collaborated with Family Resource Youth Service Center at Plano Elementary School to offer the Recipes for Life Program to 19 students. Two volunteers worked with students in a hands-on education setting to teach important life skills. A pre-test/post-test evaluation was conducted to determine learning outcomes. As a result of the program, students gained the following knowledge and skills.48% identified the importance of using separate cutting boards fo
