Union County CES

Title:

Making Healthy Lifestyle choices

MAP:

Health & Wellness

Agents Involved:

FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Health & Wellbeing

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Horticulture, Consumer and Home

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Active Living and Health Promotions General

Situation:

Reducing youth obesity is one of the top 15 priorities in Union County as stated in the 2023 Community Assessment. Union County Health data from Kentucky Health Facts shows that Union County is ranked in the higher middle range of counties in Kentucky that 40% of adults within the county are obese, 24% smoke which leads to an increase in the risk of a stroke. Research shows that eating the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables along with being physically active for 30 minutes, 3 days a week would increase overall health.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Youth and adults adopt healthy lifestyle practices to reduce the risk of chronic disease and reduce health care expenses. Implement a sustainable and active lifestyle.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Apply healthy lifestyle choices. Use Extension information to make informed decisions about lifestyle choices.

Initial Outcomes:

Discuss behaviors that are risky for chronic diseases. Learn food safety, selections, storage, and preparation skills. Match foods to My Plate food groups. Name three or more ways to be physically active.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Identify changes necessary to improve overall health.

Indicator: 2027.1, 2015.1, 2066.2, 2011.3

Method: Survey

Timeline: 6 months

Intermediate Outcome: Implementation of positive changes in lifestyle and health.

Indicator: 2027.1, 2027.4, 2027.5, 2011.4, 2027.3

Method: Observation, survey

Timeline: 1 year

Long-term Outcome: Lowered health risk rates countywide.

Indicator: 2021.3, 2029.5

Method: NASS

Timeline: 4 years

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H Members, Union County School System

Project or Activity: School programs

Content or Curriculum: Healthy Living curriculum

Inputs: UK publications, Union County School System

Date: Fall/ Winter/Spring

Audience: Adults, Community Members

Project or Activity: Newsletter/Social media

Content or Curriculum: UK publications

Inputs: UK publications

Date: Monthly/as needed

Project or Activity: Garden Classes/Homesteading Classes

Content or Curriculum: UK publications

Inputs: UK publications and specialists

Date: fall/Winter/Spring 

Audience: Adult Women

Project or Activity: Heart Healthy Luncheon

Content or Curriculum: UK publications

Inputs: Union County Health Coalition, Union County Hospital, UK publications

Date: February

Audience: 4-H Members

Project or Activity: 4-H clubs

Content or Curriculum: Core curriculum

Inputs: UK publications and specialists, industry experts

Date: Fall/Winter/Spring

Audience: Community Members

Project or Activity:  Farmers Market

Content or Curriculum:  UK Publications

Inputs:  4-H, ANR, & FCS Agents

Date:  May - Sept