Extension
It Starts With Us
Healthy lifestyle choices make for a happy, healthy life
Healthy Lifestyles
Philip Konopka, Sherrill Bentley, Mandi Broderick
Farmer's Markets
Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
Youth Fruit & Vegetable Access
Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Lewis County ranks 74th of 120 counties in overall health according to County Health Rankings/Roadmaps. The County has a high poverty level and ranks high in major diseases such as Heart Disease, Breast Cancer and Diabetes. According to Kentucky Health Facts for Lewis County, 45% of adults are obese, 77% are overweight, 41% lack physical activity, 7% get the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables. By using preventative measures such as yearly screenings, proper hand washing, following medical recommendations, exercising and eating a diet high in fruits and vegetable these techniques will lead to a healthier more productive lifestyle.
-Individuals live a longer, healthier, happier life due to diseases being prevented or delayed and have fewer days of illness such as flu, stomach virus and common cold.
-Early detection of illness/disease results in preventing advancement of disease to later stages where it is untreatable or fatal.
-Reduce obesity level below 40%
- Adults with health related issues will take advantage of mobile units that will come into the county and offer free or reduced cost screenings.
-Youth and adults will practice proper hand washing procedures which will prevent illness such as the flu, stomach virus and common cold.
-Youth and adults will eat more fruits and vegetables and follow proper dietary guidelines.
-Youth and adults will increase their physical activities.
- Individuals will learn to practice preventive health measures such as utilizing yearly screenings, proper hand washing, and Food safety.
-Second, fourth, and fifth graders will learn about MyPlate dietary guidelines and the importance of eating fruits and vegetable and learn about the need for exercise.
-By having adults participate in educational workshops to learn how to eat more nutritious and be physically active adults will apply the principal they learned to their daily life.
Initial Outcome: Adults will take advantage of free or reduced cost health screenings.
Indicator: Participation rates of screenings held at Extension Events.
Method: Sign-in Sheets
Timeline: Winter 2018-Fall 2020
Initial Outcome: Preventive health measurers of yearly screenings, proper hand washing, and food safety are learned.
Indicator: Self reporting
Method: Questionnaire
Timeline: Winter 2018-Fall 2020
Initial Outcome:
Indicator: 2nd, 4th, and 5th graders learn MyPlate dietary recommendations for eating and the importance of eating fruits and vegetables as well as exercise. Adults that participate in nutrition and physical activity workshops will learn the importance of eating fruits and vegetable as well as exercise.
Method: Self Reporting Questionnaire
Timeline: Spring 2018
Intermediate Outcome: Illness and disease will be detected in the early stages.
Indicator: Self reporting by individuals
Method: Interviews of participants in mobile screenings.
Timeline: Spring 2020
Intermediate Outcome: Proper handwashing procedures will be followed
Indicator: Self reporting by individuals
Method: Questionnaire
Timeline: Spring 2018
Intermediate Outcome: Youth and adults will increase the amount of fruits and vegetables they eat and increase their physical activity.
Indicator: Self reporting
Method: Questionnaire
Timeline: Spring 2018
Long-term Outcome: Reduce obesity level below 40 percent in Lewis County.
Indicator: CDC Reports
Method: Will check the CDC reports for Lewis County on line
Timeline: Summer 2021
Audience: Lewis County adults and children
Project or Activity: Homemaker lessons and activities, Farmers Market programs
Content or Curriculum: Plate It Up, Kids Bucks, and Farmers Market sampling.
Inputs: Agents, staff, time, Farmers Market vendors, SNAP incentives, Four local grocery stores.
Date: Summer and Fall 2018-2020
Audience: 2nd, 4th, 5th graders and Lewis County adults
Project or Activity: Professor Popcorn, Managing My Diabetes, Walking Challenge
Content or Curriculum: Participants learn proper hand washing, MyPlate, and importance of exercise, Managing My Diabetes curriculum.
Inputs: Professor Popcorn and MyPlate curriculum, agent time, program assistant time, money for samples, Primary Plus employees, SOMC Employees, Osman's Pharmacy, and Lewis County Health Department.
Date: October 2018-April 2021
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
In order to make youth more aware of where their food actually comes from the Lewis County Agents teamed up to host a farm field day for 5th grade youth. This was the third year the program was presented and the first year that we were able to secure a sponsor to cover the cost of lunch for participants. Lewis County Extension Office agents, Lewis County staff, Mason County Horticulture agent, Mason County Program Assistant, Lewis County and Greenup County Farm Bureau, and Rip’s Farm
Author: Amanda Broderick
Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
Lewis County ranks fourth among all Kentucky counties for obesity rates with 41.6% of the population currently being overweight or obese and 18.5% of the population experiencing food insecurity. Adding to this problem, 27.0% of individuals in this area are impoverished and when money is short, unhealthy diet and lifestyle choices follow, and the vicious cycle of weight gain continues on.
Author: Amanda Broderick
Major Program: Food Preservation
2017 Lewis County Food Preservation WorkshopSix participants attended the 2017 Lewis County Food Preservation Program including one participant new to Cooperative Extension programs. They learned pressure canning, water bath canning, freezing and drying methods of food preservation. Half of the participants identified their current food preservation skill levels as ‘Novice’ and half as ‘Intermediate’. Many participants reported learning about the program
Author: Philip Konopka
Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
Lewis County ranks fourth among all Kentucky counties for obesity rates with 41.6% of the population currently being overweight or obese and 18.5% of the population experiencing food insecurity. Adding to this problem, 27.0% of individuals in this area are impoverished and when money is short, unhealthy diet and lifestyle choices follow, and the vicious cycle of weight gain continues on.
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
The Lewis County Extension Service conducted a program on Bullying at the Lewis County Middle School with 6th and 7th grade students. The program is done each year but was started because the principal and guidance counselor requested it and continue to want the program taught each year. They want the program to continue because bullying is a consistent problem at the school. Another reason they want it continued is because of a teen suicide that happened in another county close to Le
Author: Amanda Broderick
Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)
It seems like we are all in a hurry to get out the door in the morning, so for many individuals making your lunch for the day may not fit into their already crunched morning routine. This leads to people turning to fast food for what seems like a quick and cheap lunch option. While it may be quick, it certainly isn’t healthy and it especially isn't cheaper. It’s been estimated that the average American spends approximately $1,200 on fast food annually- so those dollar menu deals
