Success StoryEasy Isn't Always Right



Easy Isn't Always Right

Author: Michelle House

Planning Unit: Laurel County CES

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

Outcome: Initial Outcome

It is much easier to choose convenience foods and ready made meals that take less time to prepare and are seemingly cheaper on the wallet.

In Laurel County Kentucky the local Nutrition Education Program assistant worked with a group of residents all adults with various ages for seven weeks.  Each week a different topic and recipe was brought to the participants' attention.  Hands-on, interactive recipe preparation, the information publications, as well as recipe-related reinforcement items that could be taken home lead to a 92% improvement  in diet quality.  More fruits and vegetables were eaten regularly.  Families prepared more meals at home.  Such behavior changes aren't seen as easy to accomplish but these participants did it.  Their overall improved lifestyles had one saying, "I've learned easy isn't always right."






Stories by Michelle House


Balancing the Future

about 6 years ago by Michelle House

Recess and gym time are limited in schools. There is no home ec class offered in each school. Parent... Read More


We Need Food? Again??

about 6 years ago by Michelle House

People hate shopping for needed items. In order to get those groceries in people go to the store unp... Read More


Stories by Laurel County CES


Cooking Demonstrations Help Families Improve Diet Quality

about 6 years ago by Velma Mullins

Our mission is to make a difference in lives of Kentucky families through research based education.F... Read More


Helping Families Prepare for Back to School

about 6 years ago by Judith O'Bryan

Many families struggle each year with their finances and back to school season can be a real hardshi... Read More