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| 2024 - Faithful Families | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024.1) | 41 |
Number of program participants who plan for and prepare meals at home |
| 2024.2) | 22 |
Number of participants who use knowledge and skills to improve food shopping management |
| 2024.3) | 39 |
Number of participants who reported practicing safe storage, handling, and preparation of food |
| 2024.4) | 65 |
Number of participants who utilize the food label to make healthy food choices |
| 2024.5) | 17 |
Number of participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of vegetables per day |
| 2024.6) | 19 |
Number of participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits per day |
| 2024.7) | 51 |
Number of participants who choose water more frequently than sugar-sweetened beverages |
| 2024.8) | 44 |
Number of individuals reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2024.9) | 65 |
Number of faith-based organizations implementing one or more changes in policy, systems, or environments to promote healthy eating and physical activity |
Author: Alivia Faris
Major Program: Faithful Families
Lawrence County Kentucky is statistically higher in the number of residents that have chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and more. According to Kentucky Health Facts 42% of Lawrence County residence are in less than good health. With this knowledge in mind the Lawrence County Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education developed a program using the Faithful Families Curriculum. The Faithful Families group met monthly at the Louisa United Methodist church. The gr
