Nutritition and Physical ActivityPlan of Work

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Henderson County CES

Title:
Nutritition and Physical Activity
MAP:
Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Agents Involved:
Druin, Hardy, Johnson, Lambert, Rideout
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Situation:
Henderson County unhealthy behaviors are higher than the area average as well as the state average: 18.9% of adults are reporting poor or fair health, 33.4% of adults are obese, and 11.6% of adults have diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control found nationally that only 29% of high school youth participated in physical activity and physical activity decreases as we age.
Long-Term Outcomes:
To improve the mental health and well-being of Henderson County citizens and increase the practice and promotion of physical activity and healthy eating daily.
Intermediate Outcomes:
Individuals will practice a healthy lifestyle decision-making that strengthens individuals ability to cope with normal life stressors.
Initial Outcomes:
Individuals will learn how to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Individuals will learn how to eat healthy and exercise

Indicator: What they already are doing to be healthy and what they have learned

Method: Pre/post test

Timeline: Fall 2019, Spring 2020


Intermediate Outcome: Individuals will make healthy lifestyle decisions

Indicator: what they have changed

Method: testimonial, survey

Timeline: 6 months after classes


Long-term Outcome: Success in eating healthy and exercise on a regular basis

Indicator: doctor report, overall health, knowledge

Method: survey, testimonial

Timeline: a year to date or after

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Residence of Henderson County

Project or Activity: Diabetes Classes

Content or Curriculum: Taking Ownership of Your Diabetes, Healthy Plate

Inputs: Extension Staff, Community Partners, Henderson Diabetes Coalition

Date: Fall 2019, Spring 2020


Audience: Residence of Henderson County

Project or Activity: Derby Tea

Content or Curriculum: UK Publication

Inputs: Extension Staff, Community Partners, FCS Advisory Council

Date: May 2020


Audience: Henderson County Youth

Project or Activity: Cooking Club

Content or Curriculum: Cooking 101

Inputs: Extension Staff, Community partners

Date: Sept. 2019- June 2020


Audience: Henderson County Youth

Project or Activity: Cooking Camp

Content or Curriculum: UK Publications

Inputs: Extension Staff, Fuel Up to Play 60, UK Staff

Date: May or June 2020


Audience: Henderson County Youth

Project or Activity: Dance Fit Club

Content or Curriculum: Dance Fit

Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers

Date: Sept. 2019-May 2020


Audience: Residents of Henderson County

Project or Activity: Farmer's Market Programming

Content or Curriculum: UK Publications

Inputs: Extension Staff, Master Gardeners

Date: Annually, May-October


Audience: Farmers of Henderson County

Project or Activity: Fit to Farm

Content of Curriculum: Extension Publications, Demonstrations

Inputs: Extension Staff, Extension Specialists, Local Businesses, Farmers

Date: winter 2020


Audience: Residence of Henderson County

Project or Activity: Saturday In the Garden Series

Content or Curriculum: Extension Publications, Demonstration Garden

Inputs: Extension Staff, Master Gardeners, Local business'

Date: Annually, spring and fall sessions


Audience: HESC Clientele

Project or Activity: Growing Independence Garden Project

Content or Curriculum: Extension Publications, Demonstration Garden

Inputs: Extension Staff, Master Gardeners, Local business'

Date: Annually beginning in 2019



Success Stories

Smarter Lunchrooms

Author: Amanda Hardy

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

According to the 2018 Annual SNAP-Ed Report for Kentucky, at least one out of 3 Kentucky children are overweight or obese. Nearly half of Kentucky children consume fruits less than once daily, well below the 1½ to 2 cups daily recommended by USDA MyPlate. Children who consume low amounts of fruits and vegetables are at greater risk for many nutrition related health problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control,” eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables daily ca

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Henderson Co Diabetes Coalition

Author: Amanda Hardy

Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)

The Henderson County Diabetes Coalition is made up individuals that either have diabetes, are health professionals such as local hospital dieticians, health department, pharmacist, community college nursing department, radio station, local restaurant owner, and community volunteers.  The Henderson County Diabetes Coalition conducts diabetes awareness and prevention through educational programs, marketing efforts by radio, newspaper and billboards.  The group provides diabetes education

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Healthy Cooking Classes

Author: Amanda Hardy

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

With many individuals with health concerns, many Americans want to learn to cook and eat healthier. Offering cooking classes monthly allows participants to practice and learn how easy cooking in the kitchen can be. Our target audience is adults that have little to no cooking experience. We do have some participants that come to learn how to cook for one or two people. We address basic cooking skills and easy recipes that they can adapt at home. Marketing efforts included monthly newsletters, rad

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