Improving Physically and MentallyPlan of Work

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Grant County CES

Title:
Improving Physically and Mentally
MAP:
Improving Lifestyle Decisions
Agents Involved:
Price, Ammerman, 4H
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Active Living and Health Promotions General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Nutrition and Food Systems General
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Local Food Systems
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Leadership
Situation:

The obesity epidemic threatens the quality and years of life of Kentuckians. Obese individuals are at an increased risk for many chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancers. The obesity rate in Kentucky increased 90 percent over the last 15 years. Thirty percent of individuals in the Commonwealth report no leisure-time physical activity. Increased consumption of unhealthy food, stress, and built environments that promote physical inactivity are largely responsible for the obesity epidemic. As a result, Kentuckians are dying from heart disease and cancer at higher rates than all Americans and they have a lower life expectancy, 75.5 years, compared to 78 years for Americans. Between 2006-2012 in Grant County: 31.2% (44.4%-20.4%) of adults reported having been diagnosed with high blood pressure and 26.6% (36.1%-18.8%) of adults reported fair or poor health.


Another epidemic hitting Grant County is substance abuse. In 2014 there were 13 deaths in Grant County attributed to overdose, and three Neighboring counties are in the top 5 counties with the highest amount of overdoses. This is a growing issue that has to be addressed in order to bring awareness and eventually decrease the amount of substance abuse


Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Knowledge Gained

Indicator: Participants are able to recognize the difference between good and bad habits

Method: Written or Oral Evaluation, Pre and Post Test

Timeline: Immediate


Intermediate Outcome: Behavior Change

Indicator: Making the choice to practice good behaviors including eating nutritious foods, increasing physical activity, avoiding substance abuse, etc.

Method: Oral and Written Evaluations, Pre and Post Tests.

Timeline: 1-3 Years


Long-term Outcome: Changes in the health and lifestyles of Grant County residents

Indicator: Lower obesity rates, higher life longevity, and increased physical activity

Method: Noticeable changes in census data, health organizations data, and policy changes that promote healthy lifestyles and that address substance abuse.

Timeline: 10 years

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Middle Schoolers

Project or Activity: Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours

Content or Curriculum: truth and Consequences

Inputs: Agents, schools, community organizations, community partners

Date: Spring 2021


Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Content or Curriculum: Weight the Reality Series

Inputs: Agent, Curriculum, volunteers

Date: Jan 2021


Audience: Adults with diabetes and Caretakers

Project or Activity: Taking ownership of your diabetes

Content or Curriculum: Taking ownership of your diabetes

Inputs: Agents, NKY Health Department, Dietitians, curriculum

Date: Summer 2021


Audience: Families

Project or Activity: Family Mealtime

Content or Curriculum: Family Mealtime

Inputs: Agents, Assistants, community partners.

Date: Fall 2021


Audience: Grant County Citizens of all ages

Project or Activity: Biggest Winner

Content or Curriculum: Various programs

Inputs: Agents, Snap Assistant, program assistants, community partners, FFLAG

Date: April 2021


Audience: 3rd – 8th graders

Project or Activity: 4-H Boot Camp

Content or Curriculum: Various programs

Inputs: Agents, volunteers, schools

Date: October 2020 – April 2021


Audience: 3rd – 5th graders

Project or Activity: 4-H Fun, Fitness & Food Afterschool program

Content or Curriculum: Various programs

Inputs: Agents, Snap Assistant, program assistants, community partners, FFLAG

Date: Fall 2020


Audience: 3rd – 5th graders

Project or Activity: Fitness Club

Content or Curriculum: Various programs

Inputs: Agents, Snap Assistant, program assistants, community partners, FFLAG

Date: January 2021


Audience: Grant County Citizens of all ages

Project or Activity: promoting local food systems

Content or Curriculum: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud

Inputs: Agents, farmers market, curriculum

Date: Summer 2021


Audience: adults

Project or Activity: Food Preservation

Content or Curriculum: UK Publications

Inputs: Agents, farmers market, curriculum

Date: Summer 2020


Audience: Preschool

Project or Activity: LEAP

Content or Curriculum: LEAP

Inputs: Agents, assistants, curriculum

Date: 2020-2021 School year


Audience: 5th Grade Students

Project or Activity: Recipe for Life

Content or Curriculum: Recipe for Life

Inputs: Agents, assistants, volunteers, schools, and curriculum

Date: Spring 2021


Audience: adults

Project or Activity: Food Preparation/Plate It Up KY Proud

Content or Curriculum: UK Publications

Inputs: Agents, farmers market, curriculum

Date: Summer 2021



Success Stories

Starting Bulbs to Brighten Winter Days

Author: Chris Ammerman

Major Program: Master Gardener

The worldwide health pandemic has shifted outreach options and the steady uptick in positive cases linger doubts over the heads as to when we will see the end.  In an effort to provide some positive energy into an otherwise dreary winter season, local Master Gardeners virtually collaborated to create a bulb starting initiative to place some spring blooms in the homes of the citizens of Grant County.Lead by Extension Master Gardeners, a take home planting and propagation program was develope

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Bringing Laughter and Happiness in Uncertain Times

Author: Rachael Price

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected our communities. The pandemic has brought new challenges and struggles that many have not had to deal with before, including an increase in overall mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.  With this in mind, the Grant and Boone County Family and Consumer Sciences programs teamed up to bring a new program, Laughter, Motivation, and A Blueprint to Happiness, to our communities.This two part program developed by the University of Arkansas

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Teaching Healthy Living and Reaching New and Underserved Audiences Virtually

Author: Rachael Price

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Obesity and lack of physical activity is a continued concern for Kentuckians.  In Grant County, the adult obesity rate is 35.6% while physical activity rate is only 30.2%.  To combat this the Grant County Family and Consumer Sciences Program, and SNAP Education Program collaborated to offer a series of classes to discuss healthy living, finances, and physical activity.  Topics discussed included My Plate, portion control, reading food labels, general food safety, the importance of

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