Active Living and Health Promotions/Chronic Disease PreventionPlan of Work

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Barren County CES

Title:
Active Living and Health Promotions/Chronic Disease Prevention
MAP:
Improving Physical and Mental Health
Agents Involved:
Tarry, Schalk
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Active Living and Health Promotions General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Nutrition and Food Systems General
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
National Dining with Diabetes
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
Situation:

With the increasing trends of chronic disease and obesity in Kentucky, individuals, families, and communities need tools and environments that support healthy and active lifestyle choices. 1/5 of Barren County residents report being in poor-fair health (County Health Rankings and Roadmaps 2017); 16% of Barren County Adults have diabetes and almost half (45%) have hypertension (Kentucky Health Facts). CES agents are encouraged to reach diverse audiences to help combat chronic disease and obesity in Kentucky communities. Focusing on a foundation of overall direct health education to increase health literacy and the ability to make healthy lifestyle choices. Including, creating spaces or opportunities for active living and health behaviors.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Barren County residents and families will:

Intermediate Outcomes:

Barren County residents and families will:

Initial Outcomes:

Barren County residents and families will:

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Barren County residents will gain increased nutrition knowledge and fruit and vegetable 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


Initial Outcome: Barren County residents will report increased 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 survey

Timeline: Pre-post implementing curricula or program


Intermediate Outcome: Barren County residents will report increased knowledge of the impact of substance use on the community as well as available resources. 

Indicator: Number of individuals who reported: gained knowledge of the resources that are available for substance use in the community as a result of Extension programming

Method: Self-report survey

Timeline: Pre-post implementing curricula or program


Intermediate Outcome:  Barren county residents will report increased availability and access to healthy lifestyle choices.

Indicator: Number of individuals who reported: gained knowledge of the resources that are available for health and wellness promotion in the community as a result of Extension programming

Method: Self-report survey

Timeline: Pre-post implementing curricula or program


Long-term Outcome: Barren County community will show decreased rates of chronic diseases and residents will report improved health. 

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 survey, Data Analysis

Timeline: At the conclusion of analysis using a longitudinal method comparing indicators from those participating in programs and control groups not participating.

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Communities

Project or Activity: Policy, Systems, and Environmental Approaches

Content or Curriculum: Faithful Families, Health Coalitions, Story Walk, Shared Space Agreements, Trail Development, Active Community Toolkit, Be More Guide, resources for early care and education settings

Inputs: Volunteers, grant funds, faith-based organizations, community partners, key stakeholders, elected officials, Department of Transportation, Health Coalitions, Employee Health, and Wellness, SNAP-Ed Toolkit

Date: Ongoing projects throughout the year


Audience: Families and Individuals 

Project or Activity: Chronic Disease Prevention

Content or Curriculum: Publications, Health Bulletins, Cook Together Eat Together, Mastering Food Choices, Dining with Diabetes, Fit Blue, Faithful Families, Body Balance, Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud Resources, WIN, Kick Kentucky Cancer, Health Partners, Bingocize, Master Health Volunteer, Keys to Embracing Aging

Inputs: Programmatic materials, paid staff, community partners, faith-based organizations, health coalitions, Healthcare Providers, Health Department, Nonprofits, Schools, Company Health & Wellness, Homemakers, Community Centers, etc.

Date: Ongoing projects throughout the year


Project or Activity: Physical Activity

Content or Curriculum: Publications, Health Bulletins, Cook Together Eat Together, Mastering Food Choices, Dining with Diabetes, Fit Blue, Faithful Families, Body Balance, Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud Resources, WIN, Kick Kentucky Cancer, Health Partners, Bingocize, Master Health Volunteer, Keys to Embracing Aging

Inputs: Programmatic materials, paid staff, community partners, faith-based organizations, health coalitions, Healthcare Providers, Health Department, Nonprofits, Schools, Company Health & Wellness, Homemakers, Community Centers, etc.

Date: Ongoing projects throughout the year


Audience: Volunteers- Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association, Champion Food Volunteers, FCS Advisory Council

Project or Activity: General health promotion and increased nutrition

Content or Curriculum: Publications, Health Bulletins, Cook Together Eat Together, Mastering Food Choices, Dining with Diabetes, Fit Blue, Faithful Families, Body Balance, Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud Resources, WIN, Kick Kentucky Cancer, Health Partners, Bingocize, Master Health Volunteer, Keys to Embracing Aging

Inputs: Programmatic materials, paid staff, community partners, faith-based organizations, health coalitions, Healthcare Providers, Health Department, Nonprofits, Schools, Company Health & Wellness, Homemakers, CFV's, Advisory Council, Community Centers, etc.

Date: Ongoing projects throughout the year



Success Stories

Beeswax Wraps Provide Eco Friendly Options

Author: Jordan Crain

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

In an effort to promote easy changes that have a big impact on the environment, the Barren County Cooperative Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences and the Barren County Program Assistant offered a class on DIY Beeswax Wraps Class. During the class, participants learned how plastic wrap has the potential to be harmful to the environment and that simple changes can go a long way. Plastic wrap is a very common items that is used in many households. An easy and effective alternative to p

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Walking Club

Author: Jordan Crain

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

The Center for Disease Control reports that physical activity can help with weight control but that there are other great benefits that come with an increase of physical activity. These include: lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression and even some cancers. In an effort to encourage physical activity and promote healthy habits, the Barren County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences started a weekly Walking Club. Participants gather on Monday mornings for a w

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The Cooking Collection

Author: Jordan Crain

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Research shows that having regular mealtime can improve the health of children and adults. In the midst of a hurried world, the investment in family mealtime is well worth the time and effort. In an effort to promote and encourage cooking and eating at home, the Barren County Family and Consumer Sciences agent and the Barren County Program Assistant started The Cooking Collection.We know that it is easy to get tired, lose your desire to cook and get in a mealtime rut feeling like you eat the sam

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Recipe Club

Author: Jordan Crain

Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud

In the busy world we live in, it can sometimes be difficult for individuals to find the time to attend and participate in classes and events. In response to multiple requests, Recipe Club was started in Barren County. By joining Recipe Club, individuals agreed to receive monthly Plate It Up KY Proud recipe cards that are chosen based on what produce is in season. It was asked that they prepare and evaluate at least one of the recipes each month. Recipe Club packets are mailed out each month and

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