Author: Christine Duncan
Planning Unit: Oldham County CES
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Plan of Work: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Outcome: Long-Term Outcome
Oldham County is rated as being one of the healthiest in the state. Vegetarian cooking emerged from a survey of residents interest. The FCS Agent presentation explained the health advantages and possible problems in following a vegetarian or vegan diet. Several economical recipes were demonstrated and offered for sampling. Results from written surveys at the conclusion of the program indicated that all participants had a greater understanding of vegetarian diets. Several participants planned to serve at least one vegetarian meal a week. Ten participants indicated that they could save ten or more dollars a week with their food budget if they prepared one or more vegetarian meals.
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