Appalachian Food for Health, a diabetes prevention virtual program, is scheduled for from 10 a.m. to noon Friday

The second annual "Appalachian Food for Health" virtual event, focusing on diabetes prevention, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 30. Click here to register.

The event is hosted by Shaping Our Appalachian Region, the Foundation for A Healthy Kentucky, and the Community Farm Alliance. 

The virtual discussion will be led by Martha Yount and Jann Knappage, who will provide an overview of the Nutrition Education Program hosted by the University of Kentucky.

Attendees will also learn about eating and cooking healthy while on a budget from Sabrina McWhorter, lifestyle blogger and founder of Eat Wild Appalachia.

Following the presentations, there will be two breakout rooms highlighting policy and programming.