PersonKentucky Extension Reporting System

Benita

Benita Wade

SNAP-Ed Program assistant


Program Areas

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education





Success Stories

  • 30

    September

    Healthy Behaviors Lead to Long-Term Results

    According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), one in 6 Americans reports experiencing a substance use disorder (SUD).Thankfully, many who suffer with SUD seek help to overcome addiction and get ...

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  • 24

    September

    Making Choices to be Healthy and Fit

    The connection between obesity and lack of physical activity has been long documented. According to County Health Ranking and Roadmaps, recent data shows that 29% of Kentuckians reported participating...

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  • 18

    September

    Leaping into Healthy Habits After School

    Leaping into Healthy Habits After SchoolIn 2021-2022, according to the National Survey of Childrens Health, 17% of youth ages 10 – 17 had obesity. Kentucky rated significantly higher than average at 2...

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  • 09

    February

    It’s Never too Late to Learn Healthy Habits

    According to census data by the Kentucky State Data Center (KSDC), the population aged 65 and older is at 17%. Life expectancy in Kentucky is 75.1 years compared to 78.5 years in the US overall. The N...

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