Logan County CES

Title:

Improve Nutrition, Health and Safety

MAP:

Healthy Lifestyles

Agents Involved:

Carrie Derossett

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Health 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Situation:

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.

Long-Term Outcomes:

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.

Intermediate Outcomes:

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.

Initial Outcomes:

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.

Evaluation:

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

Learning Opportunities:

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 2017

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 2017-May 2018

Activity: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: July 2017

Activity: 4-H After School Clubs

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: September 2017, January 2018

Activity: Head Start Nutrition lessons

Content or curriculum: LEAP program materials

Inputs: County Extension agent time, volunteer time, technology, community organizations, 4-H council, school systems, community leaders, 4-H curriculum

Date: July 2017-June 2018

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