Healthy EatingPlan of Work

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Logan County CES

Title:
Healthy Eating
MAP:
Accessing Nutritious Foods
Agents Involved:
Rachel Hance
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Food Preservation
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Situation:

Logan County is among the counties in Kentucky in the second highest category for death rates caused by heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Adult obesity is at 34% in Logan County which contributes to these unhealthy situations. Logan County also has a number of citizens living below the poverty level with over 16% of the total population below poverty and over 23% of children under the age of 18 living below the poverty level. Nutrition Education Programs help families gain access to food and stretch food dollars; communities to decrease hunger; and local food assistance programs to educate recipients on healthy and safe food preparation methods. Agents, paraprofessionals and volunteers are pivotal in training consumers and producers to maximize local access to food products from farm to table.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Kentuckians improve food management skills and healthy eating habits

Intermediate Outcomes:

Number who:

Apply improved food preparation skills, food management skills, food safety and healthy eating habits

Initial Outcomes:

Increase knowledge and understanding of healthy eating, food safety and food resource management

Learn about community support services to increase food security

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Increase knowledge and understanding of healthy eating, food safety and food resource management

Indicator: Individuals will indicate more knowledge and understanding of healthier food choices

Method: Survey and/or questions/answer session

Timeline: At end of program


Intermediate Outcome: Number who apply improved food preparation skills, food management skills, food safety and healthy eating habits

Indicator: Individuals will indicate more involvement in preparing their own food and making healthier food choices

Method: Mail out or email survey

Timeline: 3-6 weeks following program


Long-term Outcome: Kentuckians improve food management skills and healthy eating habits

Indicator: Individuals will be able to show healthier eating habits

Method: Mail out or email survey

Timeline: 8-10 weeks following program

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: General Public

Project or Activity: Plate It Up Kentucky Proud

Content or Curriculum: UK publications and resources

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, program assistants, specialists and volunteers, Kentucky CES publications and resources, local, state and federal partners, Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), USDA Food and Nutrition Sciences, Nutrition Education Programs (NEP)

Date: Fall 2018, Spring 2019


Audience: General Public

Project or Activity: Food Preservation

Content or Curriculum: UK publications and resources

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, program assistants, specialists and volunteers, Kentucky CES publications and resources, Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), Nutrition Education Programs (NEP)

Date: Spring 2019


Audience: Low income individuals and families

Project or Activity: LEAP

Content or Curriculum: UK publications and resources

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, program assistants, specialists and volunteers, Kentucky CES publications and resources, Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), Nutrition Education Programs (NEP)

Date: Winter 2019


Audience: General public, Low income individuals and families

Project or Activity: Farmer's Market

Content or Curriculum: UK publications and resources

Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, program assistants, specialists and volunteers, Kentucky CES publications and resources, local, state and federal partners, Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), USDA Food and Nutrition Sciences, Nutrition Education Programs (NEP)

Date: July, August 2018; June 2019



Success Stories

What's New in Healthy Snacks

Author: Rachel Hance

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

According to data from the Barren River District Health Department, Logan County ranks 39th out of 120 counties in terms of health and has an obesity rate of 36%.  Studies have shown that healthy eating habits contributes to better overall health and less risk of chronic diseases.  The Logan County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent taught “What’s New in Healthy Snacks” to homemakers in the Mammoth Cave Area to address one area of healthy eating.  Goals

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