Developing Healthy LifestylesPlan of Work

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Hart County CES

Title:
Developing Healthy Lifestyles
MAP:
Enhancing the Health and Well Being of Indivduals and Families Across the Life Span
Agents Involved:
Huffman, Cline
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family Development General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Active Living and Health Promotions General
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Nutrition and Food Systems General
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Health
Situation:

“School-readiness” is a broad term that refers to multiple precursor cognitive, physical, and social-emotional skills that indicate young children are prepared to learn and thrive in the school environment. A wide body of research shows a strong foundation in school readiness is indicative of school success. Emerging research also indicates that there is a synergistic effect when early learning activities activate physical and cognitive skills simultaneously, as opposed to doing so in isolation. However, in the state of Kentucky only 50% of children are deemed “school-ready” when they enter Kindergarten.  These numbers indicate a need for more activities that support school-readiness by building multiple skill sets simultaneously.

The Centers for Disease Control found in a nationally representative survey that only 29% of high school youth participated in at least 60 minutes of physical activity on each of the seven days before the survey. Participation in physical activity decreases as we age.Only 13% of Hart County residents get the daily recommended number of fruits and vegetables each day. (Kyhealthfacts.org)

People are living longer. Kentucky’s current population of seniors (65+) is 16.4% (2019 Census Data). By 2040 it is projected that every district will see an increase in the percent of the population that is age 65 and older (Zimmerman/KY by the Numbers). As the largest and fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, older adults influence everything from consumer behavior to health-care costs (U.S. Census). While we may be adding years to life, there is concern about life quality. This is because a person’s life expectancy, the total number of years a person is expected to live, does not always match a person’s “health span”—time spent in good health (Institute of Medicine). The life expectancy of Kentuckians, 75.1 years, fluctuates as much as 9 years between counties and ranks among the bottom five states. Heavily influenced by life-long lifestyle behaviors and choices, including quality of diet, physical activity and tobacco use, the Kentuckian health span is also below national averages. Kentucky FCS can help individuals and families establish healthy lifestyle behaviors and relationships throughout the lifespan as way to positively influence optimal aging and help reduce issues such as chronic disease, obesity, opioid and alcohol abuse, and mental illness. 


Long-Term Outcomes:

 Adults and Youth maintain positive health habits.

•    Individuals are at a lower risk for serious disease and illness.

•    Individuals are at a lower risk for physical and emotional distress.

•    As a result of participating in Extension programming Hart County citizens will make improvements to their health which will lead to them having a better quality of life.


Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:
Learning Opportunities:

Learning Opportunities (repeat as needed):

 Audience:  9th Grade Youth
Project or Activity: Truth and Consequences
Content or Curriculum: Truth and Consequences Curriculum
Inputs: School Staff; Extension Council
Date: Fall 2020

Audience: 7th Grade Youth
Project or Activity: STOP Program
Content or Curriculum: STOP Curriculum
Inputs: School Staff
Date: 2020-2021 School Year

Audience: 4th Grade Youth
Project or Activity: Farm Safety Day Camp
Content or Curriculum: Farm Safety Handbook; Hand Washing Lessons
Inputs: School System Staff & Family Resource Centers
Date: September 2020

Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Shape Up for Spring
Content or Curriculum: Weight The Reality Series Curriculum
Inputs: General Population
Date: April 2019

Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Recipe Testing and Publication
Content or Curriculum: Plate it Up! Kentucky Proud
Inputs: General Population
Date: July 2020- June 2021

Audience: Adults and Youth
Project or Activity: Learning to Can, Freeze, and Dry Fruits and Vegetables
Content or Curriculum: Food Preservation
Inputs: Youth and Adults
Date: July 2020 - June 2021

Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Youth Fruit and Vegetable Access
Content or Curriculum: LEAP
Inputs: Youth
Date: July 2020- June 2021

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Improving Parenting Skills

 Content or Curriculum: Nurturing Parenting

 Inputs: Adults

 Date: July 2020- June 2021

Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Farmers Market
Content or Curriculum: Famers Market
Inputs: Adults
Date: July 2020- August 2021

Audience: Adults 

Project or Activity: Raising Awareness about Alzheimer’s  
Content or Curriculum: Know the 10 Signs
Inputs: Adults
Date: Fall 2020

Audience: Adults 

Project or Activity: Aging Gracefully
Content or Curriculum: Keys to Embracing Age
Inputs: Adults
Date: Fall 2020

Audience:  7th Grade Students

Project or Activity:  Positive Choices

Content or Curriculum:  4-H Health

Inputs:  Youth

Date:  Fall 2020

Audience:  High School FMD Students

Project or Activity:  Preparing Healthy Meals

Content or Curriculum:  4-H Health

Inputs:  Youth

Date:  Fall 2020 –Spring 2021

Audience:  Youth and Adults

Project or Activity:  Cook Together Eat Together

Content or Curriculum:  FCS Curriculum

Inputs:  Youth and Adults

Date:  Fall 2020 - Spring 2021

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity PSTA

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Unconventional parents

Date: July 2020- June 2021



Success Stories

Healthy With Hart

Author: Janey Cline

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Low levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. During the COVID 19 pandemic research indicated that the determinants were at an all-time high and considered major public health concerns that required effective behavior change interventions. With this in mind the Hart County Family and Consumer Sciences and Hart County 4-H agents looked at ways to increase the amount of health education and exercise citizens of Hart C

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Identifying and Tasting Fruits and Vegetables

Author: Janey Cline

Major Program: LEAP

Poor nutrition and physical inactivity are tied to obesity. Recent research shows that among U.S. children ages 2 to 4, nearly 14% were overweigh and 13.5 were obese. Obesity has been shown to contribute to major health issues including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood cholesterol levels, low self-esteem, negative body image and depression in children.  To address these concerns, the Hart County Family and consumer Sciences Agent collaborated with the Hart County Head St

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Healthy Hart Walking Program

Author: Laura Huffman

Major Program: Health

Unhealthy health statistics such as low levels of physical activity, unhealthy nutrition, and poor mental health are all determinants of several chronic diseases. To address this issue the Hart County 4-H Youth Development Agent and Family Consumer Science Agent partnered with the Healthy Hart Coalition to write a grant from the Healthy Communities Grant with the University of Kentucky.  This is an adult/youth partnership grant to provide wellness opportunities in a community.   The co

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