From Your FCS Agent. Carter County Family and Consumer Sciences Newsletter

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1 Carter County Family and Consumer Sciences Newsletter M A R C H From Your FCS Agent It s almost spring! My first month back to work has been a busy one! In February the Homemaker council met, following the lesson about Generational Differences. I taught a lesson to parents at Heritage Elementary at the Born Learning program, attended agent training in Clark County, and prepared the leader lesson for March ( that I will be teaching in 7 counties). The 2016 Carter County Leadership Academy has begun and are meeting at our office. I m continuing my work with the Recreation Alliance and the Community Partners to help develop our county. It s exciting times to be a part of the future of Carter County! I have been working on plans for Truth and Consequences (substance abuse prevention program) at East and West High schools. We are still in need of 30 volunteers. Please consider joining us to help make a difference in the lives of 9th grade students. I also have new plans for the Playdate program that is starting back this month. It s going to be better than ever! I m using the KY Early Childhood standards to develop the lesson plans, to ensure that every activity will better prepare children for Kindergarten. Please promote this program with the families you know with children under 5. My infant will even be participating. There are things you can do from day one, that can make an impact on a child's future education! In addition to planning programs for the months ahead, we are also working on our four year Plan of Work. The FCS Advisory council has identified the greatest needs in Carter County and requested programs to meet those needs. Our county Extension Council will also give input at their spring meeting. Extension programs are successful, because they are grass root. I encourage any input you may have on ways to strengthen families in Carter County. I look forward to working with you to make a difference in our communities, one family at a time! From Your FCS Agent 1 Managing in Tough Times 2 Homemaker News 4 Upcoming Programs/Events 5 FCS Exclusive/Recipe of the Month 7 Monthly Calendar of Events 8 Whitney Morrow CEA for Family & Consumer Sciences

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4 2016 Page 4 Homemaker News Save the Date March 15, 2016 Leader Lesson "Making Healthy Beverage Choices" 10am April 5, 2016 Leader Lesson Tackling your Laundry 10am Council Meeting 11am April 18-21, 2016 KEHA State Meeting Covington, KY May 14, 2016 County Homemaker Annual Meeting Memory Days Craft Fair Saturday, May 28,2016 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Open to Carter County Homemaker members and FEAT members only. In the parking lot on the Relay For Life Every year the Carter County Homemakers make a donation to the Carter County Relay For Life. The Homemaker Council asks that each club send $35 for this donation. Please send a check to Jane Qualls 141 Sparks Ave., Olive Hill by April 1st. corner of 2 nd and Hord St. (behind the Judicial Center) Free set-up, nothing provided. Bring your own tables, chairs and tent if desired (no stakes into the pavement allowed) Room for 25 booths. Register by to Annual Meeting committee Meeting March 10, am at the Extension Office Making Healthy Beverage Choices Many of us do not realize that making healthy food choices includes paying attention to what we drink. About half of the population drinks anywhere from one to more than four Cherie Caulley at cheriecaulley@gmail.com or phone Registration requires name, address, phone number, description of product and size of booth required. sugar sweetened beverages every day. These may include beverages such as, sodas, fruit drinks and sports and energy drinks. High consumption of sugar sweetened beverages is linked to overweight, obesity and increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Join us for a workshop to learn to ways to make healthier beverage choices and taste some delicious samples of low calorie drinks on Tuesday, March 10th at 10am at the Extension Education Center. This lesson will be taught by Carter County FCS Agent Whitney Morrow. This lesson is open to the public, feel free to bring a friend!

5 2016 Page 5 Programs and Events March 4, East Carter April 15, West Carter 8am-11am If you are available to volunteer please let Whitney know! Sewing Classes First Baptist Church of Grayson Women s Ministry is hosting a series of basic sewing classes at the Extension Education Center. Girls and Women of all ages are welcome to attend! Thursday, March 7pm Monday, March 7pm Thursday, March 7pm Thursday, March Please bring your own supplies and sewing machine (if you have one). Please let Whitney know if you are interested. Please call the Extension Office at for more information about these programs.

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7 2016 Page 7 Source: Janet Mullins, extension professor for food and nutrition The new dietary guidelines were released in January and encourage all of us to make healthy eating choices throughout our lives to minimize our risks of becoming overweight or obese or developing a chronic disease like heart disease or diabetes. These conditions are often linked to poor diets and physical inactivity. These guidelines serve as a tool for public health professionals and food service program managers to help individuals 2 years old and older to get on a path to healthier living. They also serve to guide policy makers. The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services work together to update and revise them every five years. The latest edition continues to emphasize that Americans need to eat more whole fruits and vegetables. Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat, sodium and calories and are full of essential nutrients. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help lower your risk of developing a chronic disease. A healthy eating pattern includes a variety of vegetables: dark green, red, orange and legumes, among others. An easy way to move toward a healthier eating pattern is to eat more whole fruit. One of the best ways to eat a healthier diet is to focus on making half your plate fruits and vegetables. If you made weight loss or improved nutrition one of your New Year s resolutions but have fallen off the wagon, these guidelines offer you a new opportunity to think about ways to jump back on and improve your health. Four out of five Kentuckians and nine out of 10 Americans do not get their daily recommended serving of fruits and vegetables, so most of us have room for improvement. Look at how you currently eat and see if there are small changes you can make to better the health of everyone in your family. It may be as simple as limiting your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages or snacks. You can also switch from bread, cereals and pastas made of refined grains to ones that are whole grain. Another switch could be going from 2 percent milk to 1 percent. Start small by making one change, and it could lead to bigger results.

8 Cooperative Extension Service University of Kentucky Carter County 94 Fairground Drive Grayson, KY NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID GRAYSON, KY PERMIT 115 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED March 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 6 7Sewing Class 7pm Financial Planning 6: Financial Planning 6: Financial Planning 6:30 1Celebrate the Child meeting 9am 2Playdate 10am 3Sewing Class 7pm Annual 15 Healthy Beverage Choices 10am Meeting Committee Mtg 10am 16 17Sewing Class 7pm 4 T&C E.C. 8am Come and Create Come and Create Egg Hunt 3pm