Kentucky ranks 7th out of all 50 states for obesity. Kentucky's adult obesity rate is currently 34.2 percent, up from 21.7 percent in 2000 and from 12.7 percent in 1990. Senior citizens are one of the largest populations in this group. Since nutrition is an important part of a healthy and active lifestyle, educating seniors on the basics and promoting healthy food choices will allow them to make better choices. To address this issue the FCS Agent prepared and taught a lesson each month at the senior center that focused on basic nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

There were consistently 12 or more adults that attended each month. They learned about MyPlate, tried different fruits and vegetables, learned about healthy snacking, proper portion sizes, and quick and easy recipes that they can make at home  

Due to this program seniors have been educated on basic nutrition and healthy choices. They can use this information to live healthier lifestyles and teach others to do the same. This will in turn cause people in the community to make more nutritious choices, resulting in fewer health problems and less money spent on medical services in the future.