SUBRECIPIENT - SNAP Education Program C5601 (2026 Modification)

UK NEP SNAP-Ed Abstract The proposed 2026 project aims to address the nutrition education and obesity prevention needs of limited-resource populations across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The 2026 plan includes three proposed projects from the University of Kentucky. These projects will employ a comprehensive approach integrating direct education, indirect intervention strategies, and advocacy for evidence-based policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes to improve dietary behaviors and increase physical activity levels among target populations. All 120 counties in Kentucky will be served through these multifaceted efforts. The University of Kentucky Nutrition Education Program (UK NEP) will continue to utilize the social ecological model to inform program design and delivery. This model supports a layered strategy that addresses determinants of health at the individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and societal levels, reinforcing sustainable behavior change through systemic influence. Consistent evaluation will provide data for curricula improvement, staff training, and field implementation of the proposed projects.