Faithful Families Major Program

413

Total Hours

Contributed.

678

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

127

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits per day

46

Number of participants who choose water more frequently than sugar-sweetened beverages

83

Number of individuals reporting adoption of physical activity practices

64

Number of faith-based organizations implementing one or more changes in policy, systems, or environments to promote healthy eating and physical activity

72

Number of participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of vegetables per day

46

Number of participants who utilize the food label to make healthy food choices

109

Number of participants who reported practicing safe storage, handling, and preparation of food

85

Number of participants who use knowledge and skills to improve food shopping management

76

Number of program participants who plan for and prepare meals at home

83

Stories

Faithful Families Builds Healthy Families

Lawrence County Kentucky is statistically higher in the number of residents that have chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and more. According to Kentucky Health Facts 42% of Lawrence County residence are in less than good health. With this knowledge in mind the Lawrence County Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education developed a program using the Faithful Families Curriculum.The Faithful Families group met monthly at the Louisa United Methodist church. The group le...

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  • Faithful Families

    In many Kentucky counties, limited resources and the environment may serve as barriers for healthy lifestyle choices related to nutrition and physical activity. As a novel strategy to improve the envi... Read More

  • Faithful Families Builds Healthy Families

    Lawrence County Kentucky is statistically higher in the number of residents that have chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and more. According to Kentucky Health Facts 42% of Lawrence ... Read More

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