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Marion County CES

Title:
Active Living Health Promotions
MAP:
Promoting Community Wellness
Agents Involved:
FCS, 4-H, ANR
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Food Preparation and Preservation
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Active Living and Health Promotions General
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Nutrition and Food Systems General
Situation:

 With the increased trend of chronic disease and obesity in Kentucky, individuals, families, and communities need tools and environments that support healthy and active lifestyle choices. 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 ability to make healthy lifestyle choices. Including, creating spaces or opportunities for active living and health behaviors.  

Long-Term Outcomes:

 

Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Initial 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  


Intermediate 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 survey  

Timeline:  Pre-post implementing curricula or program  


Long-term Outcome:

Indicator: Number of individuals who reported improved health, reducing the likelihood of having chronic illnesses

Method:   Self-report survey

Timeline:  Pre-post implementing curricula or program

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association/Volunteers  

Project or Activity:  Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Choices   

Content or Curriculum:  Health Bulletins, Monthly Leader Lessons  

Inputs:  Volunteers, paid staff, community partners  

Date:   Monthly  2024-2025


Audience:  Families and Individuals  

Project or Activity:  Physical Activity  

Content or Curriculum:  Publications, Faithful Families, Story Walk, Shared Space Agreements, Health Coalitions, Be More, Fit Blue, WIN, Health Partners,  Keys to Embracing Aging, Food Preservation  

Inputs:  Paid staff, volunteers, facilities, health coalitions, Healthcare Providers, Health Department, Non-profits, Schools, Company Health & Wellness, FBOs, Homemakers, Community Centers  

Date: Periodically each year   2024-2025



Success Stories

Health Literacy for the Win

Author: Rachel Mattingly

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

It is estimated that only 12% of the U.S. adult population is considered fully “health literate.” This means that almost 9 out of 10 adults are at or below basic levels of health literacy. They have a hard time understanding and using basic health information to make informed decisions about their personal health. Unfortunately, those who experience poor health literacy are also more likely to experience poor health outcomes. Health literacy is a primary goal within Healthy People 20

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