Marion County CES

Title:

Active Living Health Promotions

MAP:

Promoting Community Wellness

Agents Involved:

FCS, 4-H, ANR

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Food Preparation and Preservation

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Active Living and Health Promotions General

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Nutrition and Food Systems General

Situation:

 With the increased trend of chronic disease and obesity in Kentucky, individuals, families, and communities need tools and environments that support healthy and active lifestyle choices. CES agents are encouraged to reach diverse audiences to help combat chronic disease and obesity in Kentucky communities. Focusing on a foundation of overall direct health education to increase health literacy and ability to make healthy lifestyle choices. Including, creating spaces or opportunities for active living and health behaviors.  

Long-Term Outcomes:

• Routinely meeting physical activity and dietary recommendations that promote health and wellness (e.g. 150 minutes a week of moderate activity and consuming recommended daily fruits and vegetables) 

• Community environment promotes healthy behaviors where people live, learn, work, and play 

• Reduce the rate of chronic disease and obesity 

 

Intermediate Outcomes:

• Generate positive attitudes toward changing lifestyle choices to be more healthy 

• Increase intake of fruits, vegetables, and other nutrient-dense foods 

• Improve self-efficacy in physical activity, movement, and active routes to destinations  

• Decrease tobacco/ substance use 

Initial Outcomes:

• Increase awareness about lifestyle choices and chronic disease (e.g. tobacco use, poor nutrition, & lack of physical activity)  

• Increase confidence in ability to employ healthy practices  

• Improve food and nutrition-related skills (e.g. preparation techniques, safe food handling) 

• Increase motivation to be active 

• Increase awareness of accessible safe places for activity  

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome:  Nutrition knowledge and dietary intake  

Indicator:  Number of individuals who reported: eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily; utilize the food label to make healthy food choices; choosing smaller portions  

Method:  Self-report surveys  

Timeline:  Pre-post implementing curricula or program  

Intermediate Outcome:   Physical Activity knowledge, skills, and competencies   

Indicator:  Number of individuals who reported: knowledge and skills gained about the benefits of physical activity; adoption of physical activity practices; increase in physical activity levels  

Method:   Self-report survey  

Timeline:  Pre-post implementing curricula or program  

Long-term Outcome:

Indicator: Number of individuals who reported improved health, reducing the likelihood of having chronic illnesses

Method:   Self-report survey

Timeline:  Pre-post implementing curricula or program

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association/Volunteers  

Project or Activity:  Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Choices   

Content or Curriculum:  Health Bulletins, Monthly Leader Lessons  

Inputs:  Volunteers, paid staff, community partners  

Date:   Monthly  2024-2025

Audience:  Families and Individuals  

Project or Activity:  Physical Activity  

Content or Curriculum:  Publications, Faithful Families, Story Walk, Shared Space Agreements, Health Coalitions, Be More, Fit Blue, WIN, Health Partners,  Keys to Embracing Aging, Food Preservation  

Inputs:  Paid staff, volunteers, facilities, health coalitions, Healthcare Providers, Health Department, Non-profits, Schools, Company Health & Wellness, FBOs, Homemakers, Community Centers  

Date: Periodically each year   2024-2025

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