Success StoryHigh School Students Learn about My Plate



High School Students Learn about My Plate

Author: Cabrina Buckman

Planning Unit: Washington County CES

Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)

Plan of Work: Support Wellness of Washington County Citizens and Community

Outcome: Initial Outcome

According to kentuckyhealthfacts.org, in Washington County 17% of adults have diabetes, 29% of adults have hypertension, and the rate of heart disease deaths is 182 per 100,000 population.  These disease states are associated with unhealthy lifestyles and may be prevented with good health and nutrition.  To address the importance of good nutrition, the Washington County High School Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher asked the Washington County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent to speak to students.  The Washington County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent taught three high school classes with a total of 60 students about My Plate.  The lesson included an overview of the My Plate nutrition recommendations, key nutrients found in each food group, recommended amounts of each food group for the students' age group, and potential health outcomes of consuming a nutrient-rich diet.  To reinforce the presented information, the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent led students in a review game.  In the life-size board game, students were the game pieces and were allowed to advance on the board if they answered review questions correctly.  Students were successful in answering questions correctly and indicated that they had learned important information about nutrition.  The Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent will continue to promote healthy lifestyles in Washington County. 






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