Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, and USDA endorse consumption of fish and seafood for a healthier diet. Many rural Kentuckians eat fish that is fried, batter-fried, breaded, or deep fried. Morgan County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent offered a program that communicated the health benefits of eating fish and seafood, addressed concerns, and shared techniques for purchasing, storing, and preparing fish or seafood. Sixty-four leaders and nearly 1,000 Extension Homemakers were trained. Survey results showed that 50% plan to increase fish consumption; 100% had learned a health benefit of fish. 80% said their consumption concerns were answered. 89% gained knowledge in the purchase, selection, and storage of fish and seafood. 49% have purchased "Kentucky Proud" fish products.

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