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
Healthy eating and activity patterns are the foundation of good health. Green County Cooperative Extension Service taught "Literacy, Eating and Activity for Preschoolers" (LEAP) to county preschoolers monthly for 10 months. Over 128 preschoolers learned that a healthy lifestyle includes eating a variety of fruits and vegetables and being physically active. After LEAP, 90% were more likely to try a new fruit or vegetable; 80% were more likely to ask for a fruit or vegetable as a snack and to participate in physical activity; and 100% could name at least one or more health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. An educational newsletter was sent home with the children to encourage parents to set a good example with healthy lifestyle decisions.
To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Green county please click the link.
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