Close Resources

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
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

Impacts

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
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




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026


Success StoryHealthy Choices



Healthy Choices

Author: Nancy Owens

Planning Unit: Allen County CES

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Allen County 

Nancy Owens, SNAP-Ed Assistant

The Allen County NEP paraprofessional taught 64 limited resource

families how to serve more nutritious meals, to keep foods safe, and to utilize local food 

resources effectively. 98% of NEP families made an improvement in the nutritional 

quality of their diet. 

72%  of NEP graduate families consumed a diet of higher quality because they 

planned meals using My Plate, considered healthy choices, and used the "Nutrition Facts" label. 

72%  of families increased the frequency of moderate physical activity for 30 minutes 

per day. 65% of families demonstrated an improvement in safe food handling practices and hand washing behavior. 

70%  of families learned to plan meals ahead of time and use a grocery list to guide 

food selections. A 61%  improvement was shown in food price comparison behavior. 

Families showed a 61% increase in meals cooked at home. There were 

52% fewer families who could not afford to eat properly.

50% of families were able to use community food resources, such as food pantries,

 less often due to increased skill at food resource management.