Sky Hope Recovery Center in Pulaski County is a Center that houses females that have an addition to drugs and/or alcohol. Often as the results of their additions, the girls made poor dietary choices and their health is affected. The Recovery Center is there to help the girls come clean of their additions and improve on their quality of life.

The Director from Sky Hope allowed the Nutrition Education Program Assistant from Pulaski County Extension Office to come and present a series of nutritional lessons. The Assistant used the curriculum provided by University of Kentucky, called “Healthy Choices for Every Body”.  Ten girls was present for the first round of classes. At the end of the lessons, the Assistant had the girls to take a post- test to see if there was any improvement in their dietary choices. The results showed over 50% improvement in choosing to eat more colorful fruits and vegetables! The test also showed they were reducing the intake of processed sugars in their diets. Ninety percent (9 out of 10) choose to drink less sugary sodas.  One hundred percent (10 out of 10) choose to drink less sweet tea, sugary fruit punches and sports drinks.