Author: Shonda Johnston
Major Program: Recipes for Life
Clark County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with administrators and teachers at Baker Intermediate School to offer the Recipes for Life Program to 377 fifth-grade students in December 2022. Discussions between the counselors at Baker and the FCS Agent began in March when FCS agent approached the school about the collaboration. Counselors acknowledged the need for additional life skills opportunities and believed this program would help address that need.Due to the amou
Author: Jean Najor
Children in the United States often fall short of consuming the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables. In 2017, the CDC estimated that 1% of youth in the state of Kentucky consumed the recommended amount of vegetables and 5% consumed the recommended amount of fruit. Consuming fruits and vegetables is associated with reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and obesity. Research has shown that consuming a healthy dietary pattern in youth increases the ch
Author: Kendyl Redding
The Powell County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with administrators and teachers at Bowen Elementary School to offer the Recipes for Life Program to twenty-eight fifth-grade students. Fourteen volunteers worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills. Volunteers included representatives from the Health Coalition, Health Department, and local Health Clinics. A pre-test/ post­-test evaluation was conducted to determine lea
Author: Christy Eastwood
Carroll County Family and Consumer Services Extension Agent collaborated with nine administrators and teachers from the Carroll County School District to offer the Recipes for Life Program to 142 fifth-grade students. Nine volunteers worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills. A pre-test/post-test evaluation was conducted to determine learning outcomes. As a result of the program, students gained the following knowledge and skills:Eighty-eight percent r
Author: Alivia Faris
The Scott County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension Agent collaborated with Southern Elementary School administrators and teachers within the Scott County School District to offer the Recipes for Life Program to 72 fifth-grade students. Over 25 volunteers worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills. Additionally, all Scott County Extension Office Staff assisted with the program. Prior to the program the FCS Agent taught lessons at Southern
Author: Christy Stearns
According to 2023 County Health Rankings, Clinton County is ranked among the least healthy counties in Kentucky particularly in terms of health factors which represent those things we can modify to improve the length and quality of life for residents. To continue the promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviors, Clinton County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and Nutrition Education Assistant collaborated with eight administrators and teachers with the Clinton County School District to offer the R
Author: Christa O'Cull
The problem - The 2023 Kids Count Data Profile reflects that children in Kentucky, ages 10-17, are overweight or obese. Kentucky ranks 40th in the nation.The educational program response - Presentation with handouts, recipe, and samples to the audience about healthy fats - using avocados to prepare delicious snacks and to accompany a healthy meal. Sharing how to pick a ripe avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, & cumin were purchased prior to class. Guacamole was handmade during the presentatio
Author: Ola Donahue
Alternative schools are essentially specialized educational environments that place a great deal of emphasis on small classrooms, high teacher-to-student ratios, individualized instruction, noncompetitive performance assessments, and less structured classrooms (Raywid 1983). The purpose of these schools is to provide academic instruction to students expelled or suspended for disruptive behavior or mental or health issues, or who are unable to succeed in the mainstream school environment (Ingerso
Author: Deborah Messenger
Cumberland County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent collaborated with seven administrators and teachers with the Cumberland County School District to offer the Recipes for Life Program to 58 fifth grade students. Five volunteers collaborated with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills. Also, seven culinary students from the high school volunteered to assist and supervise fifth grade students in preparing the recipes. A pre-test/post-test evaluation was conduct
Author: Julia Wilson
The Hart County 4-H Extension Agent collaborated with the 21st Century coordinator at LeGrande Elementary in Hart County offer the Recipes for Life Program to 6 fifth-grade students, 5 sixth grade students, 5 seventh grade students, and 11 eighth grade students. Three volunteers worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills during 21st Century Afterschool September thru December of 2022. A pre-test/ post­test evaluation was conducted via Qualtric
Author: Terence Clemons
During the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in Kentucky, and rates remain high-19.7 percent obesity rate for Kentucky youth ages 10-17 years old, which is eight highest in the nation (CDC). The current USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, states everyone has a role in encouraging easy, accessible, and affordable ways to support healthy choices-including schools, which is where children spend majority of their time. From those staggering facts and suggest
Author: Chelsea Young
Owen County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with 7 administrators and teachers with the Owen County School District to offer the Recipes for Life Program to 122 fifth-grade students. 18 volunteers worked with students in a hands-on educational setting to teach important life skills. A post­test evaluation was conducted to determine learning outcomes. As a result of the program, students gained the following knowledge and skills:• &nbs
