Woodford County CES

Title:

Improving Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles

MAP:

Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles

Agents Involved:

Elizabeth Creed, Ryan Farley, Faye Kuosman, Adam Probst

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Health 4-H Core Curriculum

Situation:

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.

Long-Term Outcomes:

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.

Intermediate Outcomes:

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.

Initial Outcomes:

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.

Evaluation:

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

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: County Residents
Project or Activity: Grow, Cook, Eat Series
Content or Curriculum: CES Publications, Plate It Up Kentucky Proud
Inputs: Agents/Program Assistant time, Master Gardeners, Volunteers
Date: Monthly

Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Summertime Fun Cooking Camp
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Cooking Curriculum
Inputs: Agent/Assistant/Intern Time, Extension Facilities
Date: June/July

Audience: School Clubs
Project or Activity: Health Lesson
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Health Curriculum
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, School/Classroom time
Date: February

Audience: Overweight Individuals
Project or Activity: 10-week healthy living/weight-loss class
Content or Curriculum: Weight-the-Reality Series
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Health Department, Parks and Rec
Date: Spring

Audience: Community Residents
Project or Activity: Canning Workshops
Content or Curriculum: Food Preservation Curriculum
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant/Intern Time, CES Publications, Commercial Kitchen
Date: Summer

Audience: Residents 65+
Project or Activity: Matter of Balance
Content or Curriculum: Matter of Balance Curriculum
Inputs: Agent Time, MOB Curriculum
Date: Fall

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