Success Stories

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  July

  Virtual 5K in May: Improving Mental Health and Increasing Movement Throughout the State of Kentucky

  Low levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. These behaviors are now considered major public health concerns and requi...

  
  

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  15

  July

  Smarter Lunchrooms Movement

  Healthy eating in childhood and adolescence is important for proper growth and development and to prevent various health conditions. Consuming the recommended amount of vegetables each day is linked t...

  
  

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• 15

  July

  Equipping FCS Extension Agents to do Policy, Systems, and Environmental Work

  The Cooperative Extension Service (CES) infrastructure and subject matter expertise are well suited for harnessing the autonomy and self-sufficiency commonly found in rural communities to create healt...

  
  

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  July

  Faithful Families - Agent In-Service

  Partnerships between The University of Kentucky Family Consumer Science Extension and faith-based organizations is a relatively new concept. Faith-based organizations are trusted entities within many ...

  
  

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