Magoffin County CES

Title:

Promoting Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyles and Communities

MAP:

Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Agents Involved:

Courtney Jenkins, Cathy Sparks, 4-H Agent

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Nutrition and Food Systems General

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Building Healthy Coalitions

Situation:

According to Kentucky Health Facts’ county health profile, 39% of Magoffin County adults are considered having “less than good health,” which is 15% higher than the state’s average. 30% of Magoffin County adults are considered obese, 66%overweight, 41% lack physical activity, and a mere 7% of adults take in there commended amounts of fruits and vegetables. These facts are alarming considering that these factors contribute to chronic health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Extension is working with community partners to assess the health status of the county and provide education where needed.

Several Extension Councils have identified educational needs, resources, and partners to aid in addressing these issues. Educating both youth and adults about the importance of physical activity and healthy eating habits, as well as helping residents gain access to nutritious foods is an Extension priority in Magoffin County.

Long-Term Outcomes:

*Decrease the number of obese and overweight youth, adults and seniors.

*Increase daily physical activity and healthy food consumption across generations.

*Increase the percentage of people receiving preventative screenings.

*Increase the number of families growing a garden and preserving their own fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Intermediate Outcomes:

*Youth, adults and elderly will exhibit healthier food choices and eating patterns.

*Increased physical activity in individuals and families.

*An increased number of families will begin growing a garden to consume fresh fruits and vegetables with their families. 

*More families will begin utilizing the Farmers’ Market.

*An increased number of families and seniors will take advantage of the SNAP and KYProud Plate it Up! recipes to ensure they are offering and consuming nutritious food options. 

Initial Outcomes:

*Increased access to nutritious foods through continued promotion of the Farmers’ Market as an avenue for supplementing income.

*More families will become aware of the benefits of growing, harvesting, and eating their own fruits and vegetables. 

*Youth, adults and seniors will understand the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption.

*Youth and adults will consider physical activity to foster healthier lifestyles.

Evaluation:

Long-term Outcome: Increased physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption across all generations.

Indicator: Reduced chronic disease rates in the county.

Method: Review KY County Health Data Profile statistics and KY Department of Health information, as well as assess utilization of WIC vouchers at the Farmers ’Market.

Timeline:2021-2022

 

Intermediate Outcome: Clients practice making informed choices regarding healthy lifestyles

Indicator: Increased number of residents receiving health screenings and taking preventative care measures.

Method: Evaluations (formal and informal) following programs and events.

Timeline: Ongoing

 

Initial Outcome: Increased knowledge of healthy lifestyle habits.

Indicator: Number of individuals who gain new knowledge of food preparation, food safety, and nutrition.

Method: Observations and Surveys

Timeline:Ongoing

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Adults and Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Leader Trainings

Content or Curriculum: UK CES Materials

Date: Ongoing

Audience: Youth

Activity: 4-H Health School Enrichment

Content: 4-H Health & Wellness Core Curriculum

Input: UK CES Publications

Date: Ongoing

Audience: Families and Youth

Activity: Second Sunday

Content: Marketing Materials, Health Fact Sheets, and 4-H Health & Wellness Core Curriculum

Inputs: UK CES and UK Healthcare Publications

Date: October

Audience: Farmers’ Market Vendors and Consumers

Activity: Farmers’ Market

Content : SNAP-Ed Materials, GAP Training, Fact Sheets, Plate It Up, etc.

Date: Spring-Fall

Audience: Children, youth, seniors and limited resource audiences

Activity: Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Education

Content: UK CES ANR, FCS and SNAP-Ed resources; 4-H Health & Wellness core curriculum

Input: UK CES ANR, 4-H and FCS Agents, Senior Citizens Center, and Magoffin County Health Department

Date: Ongoing

Audience: Families, Adults, and Children

Activity: Grow Appalachia 

Content: UK CES ANR, FCS and SNAP-Ed resources; 

Input: UK CES ANR, Berea College Grow Appalachia Staff, UK Specialists, UK Home Gardening Guide, and various UK Publications 

Date: January-October

Audience: Families, Adults, and Children

Activity: Food Preservation Workshops

Content: UK CES FCS and SNAP-Ed resources;

Input: UK CES FCS and SNAP Specialists, SNAP-Ed Assistant, ANR/FCS Agent  

Date: July & August 

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