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
Pike County's poor health is linked to obesity and a lack of physical activity. "Weight: the Reality Series," a 10-week program sponsored by Family and Consumer Sciences in partnership with YMCA, helped adults learn to make lifestyle changes that lead to weight loss and reduced risk of diseases related to obesity. If participants continued to exercise at YMCA, they received a five-week pass to the gym. Over 150 pounds total was lost. The class reported that other family members have lost weight as a result of healthier meal preparation. Participants continue to exercise and have lost weight since class ended. One participant reported she now controls her health by eating healthier and exercising one hour a day.
To see the entire Building Strong Families county profile for Pike county, please click the link.
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