Plan of Work for   177 - Muhlenberg County

Area:	302 - Pennyrile
Reporting Year:	2001
Last Updated:	7/25/2000 12:17:43 PM
CMAP:	3 - Promoting Wellness Thru Good Nutrition, Diet, Health, & Safety
PAC:	400 - Encourage lifestyles which improve health
PAC:	410 - Individuals know and follow dietary guidelines
PAC:	420 - Increase use of safe and proper food handling practices
PAC:	430 - Individuals engage in healthy lifestyle practices

Agents:
Carolyn Ham, Tommy Harrison, & Jessica McKenney

SEEC:
Decreased incidents of accident and death.

Homemakers and family members will feel better and have fewer illnesses as a result of improving dietary selection and eating habits, as well as practicing safety. Clientele will use behavior modification to improve basic nutrition, thus improving the overall health of themselves and family members.


Practices:
Youth under 16 ride machines 90CC or less, abide by Kentucky laws, and wear protective equipment.

Participants in the Nutrition Education Program will practice smart shopping techniques such as coupon clipping, buying groceries, preparing more nutritious meals, and practicing food safety.

Homemakers and other adults who participate in nutrition education programs will follow the dietary guidelines, select more fruit and vegetables, adapt recipes to be more healthy, and increase physical activity.

Homemakers will use caution and observe personal safety practices at home and in the community such as locking doors, walking in groups, and not releasing personal information to strangers.



KOSA:
Youth will learn Kentucky laws for ATV use. Youth will know protective gear required and how to safely handle ATV's.

Participants in nutrition programs will learn how to prepare low cost meals, shop smart and keep food safe. Adults and youth will learn how to change eating habits, thus improving their health.

Homemakers will learn how to react physically and mentally to protect themselves from predators and vandals.


Impact Indicators:
The impact of the ATV Safety Program will be determined by the number of individuals who adopt recommended practices in an effort to protect their lives. Pre and post tests as well as personal and outsider observations will be used to collect data.

NEP Participants will be surveyed following each program to determine positive knowledge gained by 75%

An end of the year survey of homemakers who received the Soup & Salad lesson will show at least 50% making positive changes in eating habits, thus improving their health.

A random sampling of members who attended the Personal Safety lesson will determine if information has been used and show members feel more self confident about protecting themselves.



Educational Experiences:
- ATV Safety Programs - 4th (TH) - November
- ATV Safety Program at Ag. Day - 7th (TH) - March
- Monthly Nutrition Education Programs (CH)
- Personal Safety Homemaker lesson (CH) - November 2000
- Soup/Salad Homemaker Lesson (CH) - Fall 2000





Situation:
Of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S., five (heart disease, cancer, strokes, diabetes, and artherosclerosis) are attributed to diet. These same diseases are leading causes of death in Muhlenberg County. 80% of adults say exercise is important to good health but only half make an effort to exercise regularly. Unintentional injury such as motor vehicle and personal injury accidents is also a major cause of death.

Youth need continued education on ATV laws and regulations and risks involved. There is also a need to educate clientele on the value of simple modification in choices of cooking procedures and eating habits to ensure healthy individuals.