Author: Valerie Holland
Planning Unit: Jefferson County CES
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Plan of Work: Making proactive choices for a healthier life
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Two-thirds of Kentuckians are classified as being overweight and 1/3 are classified as obese. With an increase in the obesity rate in Kentucky over the last decade there is a higher risk for many chronic diseases. According to the Kentucky Health Facts, 66% adults are overweight or obese in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences partnered with the Portland Health Center to present a monthly nutrition program. Each lesson contained hands on food preparation time. In the past year, over 96 participants have gained food preparation skills from the demonstration and coaching of the Extension Agent. After the food is prepared and tasted, a nutrition lesson focusing on low-calorie and nutrient dense foods is given. All participants reported using the recipes multiple times for themselves and their family.
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