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Laura Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Extension

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

+1 (859) 257-4302

laura.stephenson@uky.edu

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Laura Stephenson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Extension

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

+1 (859) 257-4302

laura.stephenson@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020


Success StoryMaking real lifestyles chages a reality



Making real lifestyles chages a reality

Author: Omar Miralles

Planning Unit: Jefferson County CES

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Seeking advice of how to improve their health condition. several women decided to join one of our
Local church groups recommended by one the members. They were advice by their doctors to decrease
The amount of salt and fat in their diet to reduce the risk of hypertension and they were concerned
Because their kids were consuming too much sugary drinks they started our healthy choices program
 In which they were taught. How to cook using less salt and substitute the salt with different types of
Seasonings, they learned the importance of the amount of food they eat base on the amount of daily
Activity all of them agreed on taking small changes in the direction of a healthier lifestyle by giving more
Fresh fruits to their kids instead of more sugary drinks after several programs they showed a different
Attitude and were helping their families and friends by cooking with less salt and more spices they kept
Assisting to our classes and they felt encouraged by the group to learn new skills all related to a good
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