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
Kentucky ranks among the top 10 states for obesity and related diseases. Research has shown that competition and financial gain are two motivators for weight loss, so the Henry County Extension Service collaborated this summer with a local church to offer the “Biggest Loser.” Eighty-five participants registered for the 10-week competition, which included weigh-ins, educational handouts, and a tracking form to encourage new health behaviors. The Extension Service and Health Department provided educational materials. Participants lost a total of 1,049 pounds! One successful loser stated “I’ve lost 72 pounds so far and my blood pressure medicine has been reduced. Another said, “The program helped me set a goal and work toward it.
To view the entire Building Strong Families Henry county profile, please click the link.
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