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| 2024 - Faithful Families | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024.1) | 0 |
Number of program participants who plan for and prepare meals at home |
| 2024.2) | 10 |
Number of participants who use knowledge and skills to improve food shopping management |
| 2024.3) | 0 |
Number of participants who reported practicing safe storage, handling, and preparation of food |
| 2024.4) | 5 |
Number of participants who utilize the food label to make healthy food choices |
| 2024.5) | 3 |
Number of participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of vegetables per day |
| 2024.6) | 0 |
Number of participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits per day |
| 2024.7) | 0 |
Number of participants who choose water more frequently than sugar-sweetened beverages |
| 2024.8) | 4 |
Number of individuals reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2024.9) | 5 |
Number of faith-based organizations implementing one or more changes in policy, systems, or environments to promote healthy eating and physical activity |
Author: Amanda Dame
Major Program: Faithful Families
In many Kentucky counties, limited resources and the environment may serve as barriers for healthy lifestyle choices related to nutrition and physical activity. As a novel strategy to improve the environment surrounding McLean County residents, the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent partnered with Beech Grove Chapel United Methodist Church to implement Faithful Families. Through this program, participants are challenged to improve nutrition, increase physical activity practices, practice food sa
