Faithful Families Major Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
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 |
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...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
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