Christian County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 0 |
Number of families/caregivers who reported supplementing their diets with healthy foods that they grew or preserved (community or backyard gardens, fishing, hunting, farmers markets) |
| 2066.5) | 64 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Leaping into Healthy Habits After School
Author: Benita Wade
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Leaping into Healthy Habits After SchoolIn 2021-2022, according to the National Survey of Children’s Health, 17% of youth ages 10 – 17 had obesity. Kentucky rated significantly higher than average at 24%.To combat this problem, the University of Kentucky’s Nutrition Education Program assistants go out into the community and teach youth and adults how to choose healthier food and drinks as well as inform them about food safety and physical activity. The Christian County Se
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Making Choices to be Healthy and Fit
Author: Benita Wade
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The connection between obesity and lack of physical activity has been long documented. According to County Health Ranking and Roadmaps, recent data shows that 29% of Kentuckians reported participating in no physical activity outside of work. Kentucky’s obesity rate is 37%.In Christian County, the percentage of adults who reported no leisure-time activity is 33% and the obesity rate is 38%.The Christian County Senior Nutrition Education Program assistant taught the Healthy Choices for Every
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Healthy Behaviors Lead to Long-Term Results
Author: Benita Wade
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), one in 6 Americans reports experiencing a substance use disorder (SUD).Thankfully, many who suffer with SUD seek help to overcome addiction and get healthy.Long- term data shows that healthy behaviors including good nutrition and physical activity are beneficial for long-term recovery results. They improve both health and mood and this in turn makes a person feel better and less likely to return to substance abuse.The Christian County Senior Nu
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Food For Thought
Author: Kelly Jackson
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Issue:Obesity is a large problem for many children in the United States. Some of the reasons for this is families not having the resources for healthy food options, resources for an appropriate diet, and youth only wanting to eat food that they are familiar with. According to americashealthrankings.org, there is a 33.3% obesity rate for Kentucky’s youth ages 10-17 putting Kentucky in 38th ranking. Through Extension, we want to help promote healthy living and have youth learn to th
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