Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of program participants who plan for and prepare meals at home |
83 |
Number of participants who use knowledge and skills to improve food shopping management |
76 |
Number of participants who reported practicing safe storage, handling, and preparation of food |
85 |
Number of participants who utilize the food label to make healthy food choices |
109 |
Number of participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of vegetables per day |
46 |
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 |
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...
