• 502-633-1243

  • 1020 Henry Clay Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065

Healthy People, Active Communities

This program’s goal is to decrease and bring awareness to obesity in children, women of child bearing ages, and pregnant women within our communities. This program we can do education to this group of community members, community walks, health fairs, 5-2-1-0 education, and more. If you would like to partner or learn more, feel free to reach out to the assigned CHW.

Assigned CHW:

Maranda Burgin, RN
Community Health Nurse
Phone: 502-633-1231 EXT 256

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  • A child should have 5 palm sized servings of fruits & vegetables each day.
  • Put a rainbow of fruits and vegetables on your plate.
  • Children are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables when a parent or caregiver models this.
  • Watching TV is associated with more snacking and increased obesity.
  • Too much TV has been linked to lower reading scores and attention issues.
  • Children under the age of 2 should have no TV / Computer Time
  • One hour of educational TV/Computer time between ages 2 and 5.
  • After the age of 5, 2 hours or less TV/Computer time daily.
  • Get physically active!
  • Supports exploration, development and learning.
  • Helps maintain a healthy body weight.
  • Increases strength, coordination, and fitness
  • Lowers risk of chronic disease
  • Improves self-esteem
  • Lowers stress
  • Choose your beverages wisely. Opt for a sugar free, zero calorie beverage!
  • Water contains 0 sugars, and 0 calories.
  • Low-fat Milk contains on average 100 calories and 11g (3 tsp.) of sugar.
  • 100% Orange Juice on average contains 110 calories and 22g (5 tsp) of sugar.
  • Juice Drink (10% Fruit Juice) on average contains 150 calories and 38g(10 tsp) of sugar.
  • Powdered drink mixes on average contain 90 calories and 24g(6 tsp) of sugar.
  • Soda on average contains 100 calories and 27g(6 tsp) of sugar.