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Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Success StoryHealthy Choices For Your Recovering Body



Healthy Choices For Your Recovering Body

Author: Melissa Webb

Planning Unit: Hopkins County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Teen Challenge an all women's alcohol and drug recovery center wanted to  implement a nutrition-focused program to support the overall well-being and recovery of its residents. Teen Challenge along with the Nutrition Education Program Assistant started the Healthy Choices for your Recovering Body curriculum . The program included nutrition lessons to implement healthier eating choices, food safety knowledge, manage food resources, increase physical activity, and improve food safety knowledge.

Residents significantly increased their intake of fruits and vegetables and learned to make healthier food choices. Participants reported feeling better physically and emotionally, which positively impacted their recovery journey. One resident said, “Learning about nutrition has been a game-changer. I feel more energized and motivated in my recovery,” while another noted, “The cooking classes have given me the skills to prepare healthy meals for myself and my family.”






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