Hancock County CES

Title:

Healthy Lifestyle Choices in the Kitchen, the Home, and Rural Living

MAP:

Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Agents Involved:

Lisa Hagman

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Get Moving Kentucky (Physical Activity Based Programs)

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Health 4-H Core Curriculum

Situation:

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky adult obesity rates rank among the 10 highest in the US; and, Kentucky youth rank among the 10 highest for obesity in the US. Thirty percent of Kentucky adults report not participating in any physical activity. The CDC also reports Kentucky adults rank in the 10 highest for poor consumption of fruits and vegetables in the US. In addition to these health indicators, according to the US Census, approximately 19% of Kentucky’s total population is living in poverty; and, approximately 27% percent of children and youth under the age of 18 live in poverty.

The Green River District Health Department Community Health Improvement Plan (May 8, 2015) states 34% of the Hancock County adult population is obese and 30% report no or little physical activity.

More persons aged 1-34 years die as a result of injuries than any other cause of death and motor vehicle crashes accounting for approximately half of those deaths (National 4-H Healthy Living Task Force).

Long-Term Outcomes:

• Individuals will reduce their risk for nutrition-related health problems.

Intermediate Outcomes:

• Individuals engage in regular physical activity.
• Individuals demonstrate food preparation skills
• Individuals engage in good food safety practices.

Initial Outcomes:

*Individuals will describe food preparation techniques.
*Youth will be able to describe food safety practices.
*Youth and adults will recognize the importance of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.
*Youth will recognize hazardous situations and know how to avoid them.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Individuals will be able to identify the components of a healthy diet as defined by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting an increase in knowledge related to the components of a healthy diet.

Method: Pre/Post written evaluation. Web-NEERS reports.

Timeline: conclusion of culinary arts and afterschool club meetings

Initial Outcome: Individuals will describe food preparation techniques.

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting an increase in knowledge related to food preparation techniques.

Method: Pre/Post written evaluation, observation

Timeline: May 2018

Initial Outcome: Individuals will recognize the importance of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting understanding the importance of physical activity related to a healthy diet.

Method: Pre/Post written evaluation. Web-NEERS Reports.

Timeline: September 2018

Intermediate Outcome: Individuals demonstrate food preparation skills.

Indicator: Number of individuals who implemented food preparation practices and behaviors.

Method: Pre/Post written evaluation, observation

Timeline: May 2018

Long-term Outcome:

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Method:

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Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H Culinary Arts Club

Project or Activity: monthly club meetings: food prep, food safety, nutrition

Content or Curriculum: Super Star Chef, Plate it Up, Teen Cuisine, 4-H Poultry Barbecue, 4-H Foods Core Curriculum

Inputs: Hancock County Middle School, Hancock County High School, Community Education, Hancock County Youth Services Center

Date: August 2017-May 2018

Audience: Afterschool 4-H Clubs

Project or Activity: monthly club meetings: healthy snacks, foods, and physical activity

Content or Curriculum: Professor Popcorn, 4-H Health Curriculum

Inputs: NHES Afterschool program, SHES Afterschool program

Date: September 2017-May 2018

Audience: Middle School 4-H Clubs

Project or Activity: Club meetings: healthy snacks, healthy lifestyle choices

Content or Curriculum: Health Rocks!, 4-H Health Curriculum

Inputs: Hancock County Middle School

Date: October 2017-April 2018

Audience: 4-H Teen Club members

Project or Activity: club meetings: distracted driving, impaired driving, healthy snacks

Content or Curriculum: 4-H foods Core Curriculum, FCS 4-H Core Curriculum

Inputs: Hancock County High School

Date: September 2017-April 2018

Indirect Learning Opportunities:

•Chop Chop Magazine

•Nutrition Education Newspaper Articles

•Community Event Fairs

•Newsletter Distribution

•Website/Social Media Educational Message

•NEP Calendar Distribution