Extension
It Starts With Us
Making Healthy Lifestyle choices
Health & Wellness
FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent
Health & Wellbeing
Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Active Living and Health Promotions General
Reducing youth obesity is one of the top 15 priorities in Union County as stated in the 2023 Community Assessment. Union County Health data from Kentucky Health Facts shows that Union County is ranked in the higher middle range of counties in Kentucky that 40% of adults within the county are obese, 24% smoke which leads to an increase in the risk of a stroke. Research shows that eating the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables along with being physically active for 30 minutes, 3 days a week would increase overall health.
Youth and adults adopt healthy lifestyle practices to reduce the risk of chronic disease and reduce health care expenses. Implement a sustainable and active lifestyle.
Apply healthy lifestyle choices. Use Extension information to make informed decisions about lifestyle choices.
Discuss behaviors that are risky for chronic diseases. Learn food safety, selections, storage, and preparation skills. Match foods to My Plate food groups. Name three or more ways to be physically active.
Initial Outcome: Identify changes necessary to improve overall health.
Indicator: 2027.1, 2015.1, 2066.2, 2011.3
Method: Survey
Timeline: 6 months
Intermediate Outcome: Implementation of positive changes in lifestyle and health.
Indicator: 2027.1, 2027.4, 2027.5, 2011.4, 2027.3
Method: Observation, survey
Timeline: 1 year
Long-term Outcome: Lowered health risk rates countywide.
Indicator: 2021.3, 2029.5
Method: NASS
Timeline: 4 years
Audience: 4-H Members, Union County School System
Project or Activity: School programs
Content or Curriculum: Healthy Living curriculum
Inputs: UK publications, Union County School System
Date: Fall/ Winter/Spring
Audience: Adults, Community Members
Project or Activity: Newsletter/Social media
Content or Curriculum: UK publications
Inputs: UK publications
Date: Monthly/as needed
Project or Activity: Garden Classes/Homesteading Classes
Content or Curriculum: UK publications
Inputs: UK publications and specialists
Date: fall/Winter/Spring
Audience: Adult Women
Project or Activity: Heart Healthy Luncheon
Content or Curriculum: UK publications
Inputs: Union County Health Coalition, Union County Hospital, UK publications
Date: February
Audience: 4-H Members
Project or Activity: 4-H clubs
Content or Curriculum: Core curriculum
Inputs: UK publications and specialists, industry experts
Date: Fall/Winter/Spring
Audience: Community Members
Project or Activity: Farmers Market
Content or Curriculum: UK Publications
Inputs: 4-H, ANR, & FCS Agents
Date: May - Sept
