Extension
It Starts With Us
Improve Nutrition, Health and Safety
Healthy Lifestyles
Carrie Derossett
Leadership
Communications & Expressive Arts
Family and Consumer Science
Camping
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in KY and the US. Lifestyle and behaviors contribute greatly to the onset of this chronic disease. A study done in 2015 notes that over 25% of Kentuckians are considered to be obese, 71% do not get enough physical activity, and 79% do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. Nearly one in three Kentuckians are smokers. Over 50% of these illnesses can be eliminated by appropriate changes in lifestyle & behavior. Lifestyle and behavioral risk factors contribute greatly to the onset of chronic diseases and serious health conditions that are the leading causes of death for Kentuckians. Kentucky ranks 7th in obesity, 8th in diabetes, and 3rd in physical inactivity and childhood obesity. Dietary factors contributing to poor health include too much fat, too much saturated fat, low intake of fruits and vegetables, increased portion sizes, more food eaten away from home, an increase in calorie-dense foods that are relatively low in nutrients, increased soda consumption, and fewer family meals due in part to time schedules of families. The health of adults and youth is also affected by the family's economic situation. Limited resources such as knowledge and skill in buying and preparing healthy food as well as limited finances can affect a family's overall health. There is also an increase in health care costs as a result of unhealthy lifestyles. These are some of the factors that led to the identification of healthy eating and increased physical activity as issues that needed to be addressed by the Cooperative Extension Service.
Youth will improve health and well-being, reduce the risk of chronic disease, reduce the risk of accidents and injury, and live a longer, healthier, fulfilling and more active lifestyle. There will also be an increase in savings due to health care costs.
Youth will improve health and well-being, reduce the risk of chronic disease, reduce the risk of accidents and injury, and live a longer, healthier, fulfilling and more active lifestyle. There will also be an increase in savings due to health care costs.
Youth will receive physical fitness training, learn the importance of proper nutrition, and learn about safety hazards at school, work, and home and during leisure activities. Youth will also receive information on the dangers of substance abuse, legal issues associated with substance abuse, internet safety and bullying.
Long-term Outcome: Youth of Logan County will reduce disease, healthcare costs and injury by making healthier lifestyle choices
Indicator: Youth will make informed decisions about their personal health.
Method: surveys
Timeline: annually
Intermediate Outcome: Students will gain knowledge that lead to more informed decisions.
Indicator: Number of individuals participating in health, safety, & wellness programs will become more educated
Method: pre/post-tests
Timeline: 4-H Program Year
Initial Outcome: Youth will become exposed to more health, safety and wellness programs.
Indicator: : Number of individuals participating in health, safety, & wellness programs will
Method: sign in sheets
Timeline: 4-H Program year
Audience: 4-H age youth in Logan County
Activity: Farm safety day
Content or Curriculum: 4-H safety curriculum, Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day Manual
Inputs: County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum
Date: September 2023
Activity: School enrichment programs
Content or Curriculum:4-H curriculum
Inputs: County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum
Date: August 2023-May 2024Activity: Kindergarten Readiness Event
Content or Curriculum: Clover Bud Curriculum
Inputs: County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum
Date: October 2023, April 2024Activity: Clover Bud Club
Content or Curriculum: Clover Bud Curriculum
Inputs: County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum
Date: July 2023-June 2024Activity:4-H Camp
Content or Curriculum: 4-H curriculum
Inputs: County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum
Date: June 2024
Activity: 4-H Cooking Club
Content: 4-H Curriculum-Cooking 101-401
Inputs: County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum
Date: program yearActivity: Cooking Day Camp
Content: 4-H Curriculum-Cooking 101-401
Inputs: County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum
Date: program year
Activity: Family Fun at the Farmer’s Market
Content: 4-H Curriculum
Inputs: County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum
Date: July 2023, June 2024
