BC Home and Health March/April 2021

Barren County's

HOME AND HEALTH NEWSLETTER : March/April 2021

IN THIS ISSUE March is National Nutrition Month

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HOMEMAKER HIGHLIGHTS How can we fit physical activity into our day?

LaToya's comments:

You don't have to know me well, to know that I LOVE food. I love cooking, growing, and especially eating it. I'm also a big fan of going to grocery and international stores for fun to see all of the different and exotic produce and food options. I love a variety of vegetables and am looking forward to the Kentucky produce season.

Based on their nutrient content, vegetables are organized into 5 subgroups: dark green; red and orange; beans, peas, and lentils; starchy; and other vegetables.

Consider adding more vegetables of all types into your diet this season. Reach out

LaToya Drake, MS

for recipe inspiration and to join our RECIPE CLUB!

Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences

March is National Nutrition Month

“Personalize your plate,” is the theme for National Nutrition Month 2021.

NNM focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

Current research shows a cause and effect relationship between diet and disease. Our diets influence the development of many chronic diseases including heart disease, some types of cancer, stroke, and diabetes. In fact, four of the top six leading causes of death in Kentucky are diet-related.

Chronic diseases also develop in response to non-dietary risk factors such as genetics, physical inactivity, and smoking.

March is National Nutrition Month The latest research also continues to prove that people of all ages benefit from making healthful eating, physical activity, and lifestyle choices.

To establish a healthy eating pattern, the American Dietetic Association recommends that we consume a variety of fruits, vegetables, and grain products, including whole grains. Based on the My Plate, this means two to four servings of fruits, three to five servings of vegetables, and six to 11 servings of grain products.

Remember to choose milk products, fish, poultry, and lean meats that are low in fat.

Lack of physical activity is another hindrance to good health. The United States Surgeon General recommends all adults do 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity exercise every day. To begin your exercise program, choose activities you enjoy and enjoy these activities with someone else. Always check with your physician before beginning any physical activity program.

Once your body adjusts to the new program, you'll experience a variety of benefits. These include easier weight control, stronger bones, more energy, improved sleep, less stress and anxiety, a healthier appearance, and improved quality of life. Physical activity also helps lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Obesity continues to rise despite our country's preoccupation with body image and weight loss. More than 61 percent of U.S. adults are considered overweight, while 22 percent of adults are dangerously obese. The average adult between 25 and 55 years old gains one-half pound each year.

Being overweight is a common link to many common diseases and health problems including diabetes, stroke and heart attack, some cancers, atherosclerosis, and high blood pressure.

To make positive changes in your eating and physical activity routines, the Dietary Guidelines Alliance recommends these tips.

Make small changes over time in what you eat and your activity level.

Cultivate a taste for a variety of foods. One way is to try a new recipe once a month.

Balance what you eat and your physical activity over several day's time. Don't be concerned about just one meal or one day.

Enjoy all foods. If your favorite food is fat-or calorie-laden, eat a small portion.

To be more active, climb the stairs instead of taking the elevator or park your vehicle further away from your destination.

Start today to make positive nutrition and physical activity choices for a healthier tomorrow.

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Homemaker Highlights

The Extension Office Auditorium is open for essential meetings. A club representative must sign the agreement and ensure members follow UK policies (including social distancing guidelines, masks, and limited participants). Please reach out to LaToya with questions.

Follow us on Facebook @BarrenCountyCES or @SokyHomeandHealth to stay up to date about distance learning opportunities and staying healthy at home.

Join our new Barren County Extension Homemakers Facebook group!

Upcoming large Homemaker Events are cancelled until further notice due to COVID (Contact Cynthia with questions).

There are still a few Homemaker shirts for sale! Be ready for Homemaker events and purchase your Caligraphy Creations in KY (Kaleigh Gibson) produced shirt! ($14, S-XL; $15, XXL) Mark your calendars, the KEHA State Meeting is planned for June 22-23, 2021 at the Sloan Convention Center and Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green.

The cancellation of the 2020 KEHA State Meeting has increased the number of state-level positions open for election in 2021. Credentials are sought for a total of eleven positions.

Credentials for all positions must be postmarked no later than May 22, 2021 and sent by certified mail. Details are available on the KEHA website and a video series is launching on the KEHA Facebook page this week.

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