With over 41% of the county being obese an important focus for the Elliott County Cooperative Extension office is programming involving nutrition and physical health education. The Cooking through the Calendar program utilizes the 2019 University of Kentucky Food and Nutrition Calendar. Each month focuses on a different recipe featured in the calendar. Participants view a live demonstration of the recipe being prepared and are able to sample the recipe at the end of the program. The program also reviews the monthly tips in the calendar about being more active. Participants are able to ask questions and discuss healthy living throughout the program. On average each month the program has 12 to 15 participants. One participant said, "I love the recipes included with the calendar. They are cost effective, easy to prepare, and taste delicious!"