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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023


Lewis County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General
2027.1) 76

Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices

2027.5) 0

Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program

2027.3) 0

Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose)

2027.2) 5

Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels

2027.4) 0

Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care



Success Stories

Health & Nutrition

Author: Christa O'Cull

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

According to Kids Count 2017, 24.7% of children live in food insecure households.  Children need to be taught how to make their food stretch across a time frame and understand the importance nutrition plays in their health.  In the spring of 2023 the Lewis County Family and Consumer Science Agent along with the program assistant planned a lesson with the 5 Head start Classes in Lewis County.  The book Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey was read to the students and a recipe fo

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