Welcome to Kentucky Family Policy
This blog is dedicated to examining issues facing the Commonwealth of Kentucky and providing a nonpartisan, family perspective on public policy making. We hope to provide a forum for Kentuckians to review and discuss current legislative actions and the issues such actions are attempting to address. The opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Kentucky, its affiliates, or its representatives.
What the authors of this blog will contribute:
1) Summarize current state, national, and international research related to topics relevant to current legilative actions.
2) Describe Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service programs and activities currently addressing issues related to legilative actions in the various counties.
3) Provide expert commentaries via podcasts and videocasts on issues relevant to current legilative actions.
Please see "Priority Bills" section on the right for a short list of the most current legislative actions relevant to the family focus of this blog
Clark County Cooperative Extension continues to fight obesity. Taught by the FCS Agent over eight weeks, “Weight: The Reality Series” enrolled 21 participants. Sessions included information on grains, five a day, dairy, and proteins; and participants weighed in each week. Ninety percent reported that they are more effective in managing their weight; 100% monitor weight; 60% include physical activity as part of their daily routine. 80% now consume more fruits and vegetables on a regular basis; 90% select and eat low-fat or non-fat dairy products; and 100% have developed a supportive environment for healthy weight management. Collectively, 97 pounds have been lost, and a monthly support group has formed to keep weight-loss morale up.
To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Clark county please click the link.
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