The American Heart Association recommends a heart-healthy diet to reduce heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Clark County Cooperative Extension Service collaborated with Freeman Corporation, Sekisusi S-Lec America, and East Kentucky Power Cooperative to sponsor "lunch and learn" sessions for over 125 employees that emphasized food purchasing, preparation, and recipe modification. At the conclusion, 82% reported using class recipes with modified sugar, salt, and fat, and adapting family recipes. 25% reported preparing more fruits and vegetables; and 50% prepared healthier cuts of meat. Also as a result of the programming, Cooperative Extension participates in health fairs for the whole family at these locations. One industrial site provides rewards to its employee HSA for attending lunch sessions.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Making Health Lifestyle choices
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