Extension
It Starts With Us
Improving Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles
Health and Wellness
Ryan Farley, Adam Probst, FCS Agent, Horticulture Agent
Active Living and Health Promotions General
Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General
Health
Family and Consumer Science
Local stakeholders have listed healthy lifestyles as an issue facing Woodford County today. It is important to address the issues of overall well-being of individuals and families throughout the county. According to the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky, approximately 32% of Woodford County adults are classified as obese. In addition, approximately 11% of adults suffer from diabetes. Other lifestyle challenges facing Woodford County include cardiovascular disease, breast and prostate cancer. Within all of these areas of focus, financial stability arises as access to health care is an added area of concern.
Consumption of nutritious foods and healthier cooking practices will be increased. Rates of youth and adult obesity will decrease. Participation in life skills workshops such as cooking and food preservation will increase.
Farmer's Market and local food purchases will increase, as well as the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. Clientele will increase their currrent level of physical activity.
Clientele will identify the benefits of buying local, seasonal foods and will develop skills for healthier food selection, cooking and preservation. Clientele will also be able to explain why physical activity is important to their daily life.
Long-Term Outcome: Consumption of nutritious foods and healthier cooking practices will be increased. Rates of youth and adult obesity will decrease. Participation in life skills workshops such as cooking and food preservation will increase.
Indicator: Reduced rates of youth and adult obesity in Woodford County
Method: Data review from Foundation for a Healthy KY, Woodford Co Health Department
Timeline: Annually
Intermediate Outcome: Farmer's Market and local food purchases will increase, as well as the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. Clientele will increase their currrent level of physical activity.
Indicator: Sales data from Woodford County Farmer's Market
Method: Collection of data from vendors, market review summary from Market Manager
Timeline: Annually
Initial Outcome: Clientele will identify the benefits of buying local, seasonal foods and will develop skills for healthier food selection, cooking and preservation. Clientele will also be able to explain why physical activity is important to their daily life.
Indicator: Workshop participation and participant feedback
Method: Post workshop interviews with participants, written evaluations
Timeline: Monthly
Project or Activity: Hands-on and virtual cooking workshops
Content or Curriculum: Cook Together, Eat Together
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Health Department, Schools, Public Library
Date: Fall
Audience: 5th grade youth
Project or Activity: Hands-on and virtual cooking program
Content or Curriculum: Recipes for Life
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Schools, SNAP-Ed, Family Resource Centers
Date: Fall
Audience: Community Residents
Project or Activity: Canning Workshops
Content or Curriculum: Food Preservation Curriculum
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant/Intern Time, CES Publications, Commercial Kitchen, NCHFP Resources
Date: Summer
Audience: Residents Age 55+
Project or Activity: Bingocize
Content or Curriculum: WKU Bingocize Curriculum
Inputs: Agent Time, Senior Citizens Centers/Homes
Date: Fall
Audience: 8th and 10th grade students
Project or Activity: Truth & Consequences: The Choice is Yours
Content or Curriculum: Truth & Consequences: The Choice is Yours Curriculum
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Volunteers, Community Sponsors, School Sponsors
Audience: Middle School Students
Project or Activity: Botvin Life Skills
Content or Curriculum: Botvin Life Skills Curriculum
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Community Agencies, Middle School Guidance Counselors
Audience: Woodford County Residents
Audience: Farmer's Market Promotion events and articles
Content: per agent, UK materials
Inputs: County Office Staff and Agents
Date: spring, summer, fall, annually
Audience: 4-H Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Cooking Club/Culinary Challenge
Content or Curriculum: Cooking curriculum
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Materials
Date: September - Fall
Author: Hannah Thornsberry
Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation
Savor the FlavorResearch shows that people who prepare and cook meals at home are more likely to eat the recommended fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains needed in a balanced diet. Building skills and cooking knowledge increases the likelihood that people choose to prepare home-cooked meals.Seasoning with SpicesTo encourage more home-prepared meals, the Fort Harrod Area Family and Consumer Sciences Agents hosted the workshop Savor the Flavor: Seasoning with Spices as a part of a mult
Author: Hannah Thornsberry
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Major Program: “Active Living and Health Promotions General” (2027) Woodford County FCS Plays Bingocize® Program Date: 02/26/2024 - 05/10/2024 Bingocize® was created by Dr. Jason Crandall, Co-Director/Co-Founder at the WKU Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging. He created the socially engaging group-based game that combines health education and exercise in the format of BINGO. Dr. Crandall and his research team have tested the p
Author: Hannah Thornsberry
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Major Program: “Active Living and Health Promotions General” (2027) Woodford County FCS Plays Bingocize® Program Date: 02/26/2024 - 05/10/2024 Bingocize® was created by Dr. Jason Crandall, Co-Director/Co-Founder at the WKU Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging. He created the socially engaging group-based game that combines health education and exercise in the format of BINGO. Dr. Crandall and his research team have tested
