Extension
It Starts With Us
Improving Physical, Health and Mental Well-Being--2020
Health and Wellness
FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent program codes: 2061, 2062, 2065, 2015, 2034, 2021, 2027, 2022, 4061, 4051, 4041, 4031, 4011, 1141, 3042, 3043
Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
Food Preparation and Preservation
Health
Leadership
The obesity epidemic threatens the quality and years of life of Kentuckians. Obese individuals are at increased risk for many chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancers. Census figures show that 30.5% of the county’s population is living in poverty and 38% of the total population is obese. Citizens need information to help them live enriched lives through better nutrition and more physical activity.
Focusing on a foundation of overall direct health education to increase health literacy and ability to make healthy lifestyle choices, including creating spaces or
Opportunities for active living and health behaviors.
Letcher County families and youth enjoy better health through accessing and eating more nutritious foods, getting enough exercise and having lower doctor bills as a result.
A decrease in the number of obese and overweight youth and adults
Increase in the practice and promotion of physical activity and healthy eating daily.
Improve food management skills and healthy eating habits
Practice healthy food choices and strengthen individuals' abilities to build healthy eating plans and patterns.
Practice of physical activity in families and communities and decrease time spent on sedentary behaviors.
Decrease tobacco/substance use.
Strengthen community coalitions or partnerships to address obesity and physical inactivity.
Plant, harvest and preserve produce.
Improved food preparation skills, food management skills, food safety and healthy eating habits.
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
KEHA, FCS, ANR, and 4H Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in Community leadership
Outcome: Nutrition knowledge and dietary intake
Indicator: Number of individuals who reported: eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily; utilize the food label to make healthy food choices; choosing smaller portions.
Method: Self report surveys
Timeline: Pre-post implementing curricula or program
Outcome: Physical activity knowledge, skills, and competencies
Indicator: Number of individuals who reported: knowledge and skills gained about the benefits of physical activity; adoption of physical activity practices; increase in physical activity levels.
Method: Self-report surveys
Timeline: Pre-post implementing curricula or program
Outcome: Substance use
Indicator: Number of individuals who reported: knowledge and skills of the resources that are available for substance use in the community as a result of Extension programming.
Method: Self-report surveys
Timeline: Pre-post implementing curricula or program
Outcome: Chronic disease prevention
Indicator: Number of individuals who reported: participants who had one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) improved.
Method: Self-report surveys
Timeline: Pre-post implementing curricula or program
Outcome: Access to healthy lifestyles
Indicator: Number of communities, health coalitions, or organizations who reported: implemented policy, system, and/or environmental changes to promote healthy eating and active living.
Method: Self-report surveys
Timeline: Pre-post implementing curricula or program
Learning Opportunities
Audience: Adults, Homemakers, youth, community members, seniors
Project or Activity: Dining with Diabetes
Content or Curriculum: Dining with Diabetes curriculum
Inputs: FCS agent and assistant
Date: June 2020-July 2021
Project or Activity: Fit Blue Walking Program
Content or Curriculum: FCS curriculum and walking videos
Inputs: FCS agent and assistant
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Super Star Chef
Content or Curriculum: Super Star Chef curriculum
Inputs: FCS and 4H agents and assistants
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: monthly nutrition lessons with Senior Citizens
Content or Curriculum: FCS and NEP curriculum
Inputs: FCS agent and assistant
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: monthly nutrition lessons with KRCC Wellness, KRCC Solutions, and East Ky Support Services
Content or Curriculum: FCS and NEP curriculum
Inputs: FCS agent and assistant
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: LEAP
Content or Curriculum: LEAP curriculum
Inputs: FCS and 4H agents and assistants
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Cooking Thru the Calendar
Content or Curriculum: 2021 NEP Calendar and FCS Curriculum
Inputs: FCS agent and assistant
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Plate It Up Kentucky Proud Cooking Class
Content or Curriculum: Plate It Up recipes
Inputs: FCS agent and assistant
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Food Preservation
Content or Curriculum: FCS curriculum and 4H curriculum
Inputs: FCS and 4H agents and assistants
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Homemaker Leader Lessons
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Lessons
Inputs: FCS agent and assistant
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Cook Wild Ky
Content or Curriulum: Cook Wild Ky curriculum
Inputs: FCS and ANR agents and assistants
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Heritage Days
Content or Curriulum: 4H and FCS Curriculums
Inputs: 4H and FCS agents and assistants and staff
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Safety Days
Content or Curriulum: 4H curriculum
Inputs: 4H, ANR, FCS agents, assistants and staff
Date:
Project or Activity: 4H Teen Club
Content or Curriulum: 4H Curriculum
Inputs: 4H agent and assistant
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: Health Rocks
Content or Curriulum: 4H and FCS curriculums
Inputs: 4H agent and assistant
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: make-n-takes
Content or Curriulum: FCS curriculum
Inputs: FCS agent and assistant
Date: 2021-2024
Project or Activity: sewing classes
Content or Curriulum: FCS and 4H curriculums
Inputs: FCS and 4H agents, MCV, and assistants
Date: 2021-2024
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many changes and stresses for the people of Kentucky and the nation. Among the challenges was the need to stay home, to social distance and wear a face covering when going out and with it, the need to find ways to stay informed, healthy and connected socially to others. To address these needs, the Letcher County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent began offering weekly Grab and Go Bags. These bags covered timely topics such as beginning gardening, mental health,
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
According to Kentucky by the Numbers COVID-19 At Risk Report, 37.8% of adults from Letcher County are obese, 23.1% have diabetes, 59.1% have hypertension and 32.8% report fair or poor health. People of all ages, especially those with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for COVID-19 and severe illnesses, particularly if the underlying medical conditions are not well controlled. According to the CDC chronic diseases can be prevented by eating well and being physically active.In
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Holidays are often an exciting time of the year. However, the holidays in 2020 came with lots of stress: holiday spending, Covid-19 quarantines, as well as Covid-19 mental, physical and financial stresses. With the normal no holiday spending budgets, limited or no visits with family and friends; families were stressed to the max. To assist individuals in understanding and responding to stress resulting from holiday expenses and Covid-19 related issues the Quicksand Area F
Author: Shad Baker
Major Program: Building Healthy Coalitions
One of the biggest challenges facing our state, region and county is the epidemic levels of drug abuse. This is an item identified as a priority by the State Extension Council. To address that need, the Letcher County Extension Office has begun a partnership with Addiction Recovery Center to help provide opportunities for clients in treatment to engage the community in volunteer programs. This effort has focused on litter pickup, hiking trail maintenance and gardening. The program has led to ove
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: National Dining with Diabetes
According to Kentucky by the Numbers, Letcher County has 37.8% of adults who are overweight or obese with 23.1% diagnosed with diabetes. The Letcher County Cooperative Extension Service Family and Consumer Sciences Agent presented Dining with Diabetes via zoom to adults with diabetes and/or family members responsible for meal planning and preparation. Over nine adults participated in one or more lesson with an average attendance of seven. As a result of the program, 50% reporte
Author: Nanette Banks
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The COVID-19 Pandemic caused many changes and stresses for the people of Kentucky and the nation. Among the challenges was the need to stay home, wear face coverings, and stay socially distanced. Our office doors closed temporarily which changed our way of doing programs, but new doors opened and we were able to keep our clientele engaged.The Letcher County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent offered Homemaker Hangouts via zoom in hopes of keeping homemakers involved during
