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
Research shows that Eastern Kentucky's food culture contributes to obesity and overweight, which lead to chronic health issues. To combat this problem the Elliott County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent led the annual August cooking school, which emphasizes healthy preparation of traditional foods. The Elliott County Diabetes Coalition distributed 1,000 calendars titled "the Road to Prevention," which included personal weight-loss stories, tips, and resources for losing weight. As a result of these activities one participant stated "I've lost weight and changed the way I cook for my family." Additionally, a TOPS (Taking Pounds off Wisely) organization has developed and grown to 20 members and a weekly walking club has been organized by a local volunteer.
To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Elliott County, please click the link.
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