Healthy Choices for Your Recovering Body (HCFYRB)
A research-based curriculum that supports individuals in substance use recovery through nutrition, physical activity and healthy lifestyle education.
Healthy Choices for Your Recovering Body (HCFYRB) is a structured educational curriculum designed to support individuals in substance use recovery by building practical skills in nutrition, physical activity and overall wellness.
Why It Matters
Individuals in substance use recovery often face significant challenges related to nutrition, physical health and daily habits that support long-term stability. Many programs lack structured, accessible resources that address these needs in a practical and engaging way.
Healthy Choices for Your Recovering Body provides a comprehensive, easy-to-deliver curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to improve diet quality, increase physical activity and make healthier daily choices. It supports behavior change and reinforces recovery through consistent, skill-based learning.
What You Receive
- Comprehensive, multi-session curriculum designed for adult learners in recovery
- Facilitator guides with step-by-step instruction for program delivery
- Participant handouts covering nutrition, recipes and physical activity
- Interactive lesson structure including educational activities and skill-building exercises
- Content focused on food preparation, food safety, budgeting and healthy decision-making
- Evaluation tools to measure participant progress and outcomes
- Optional: Virtual training is available upon request for an additional cost of $50 per participant.
Who It Is For
- Cooperative Extension Services and educators delivering community-based programs
- Substance use recovery programs, including residential and nonresidential settings
- Drug court programs and reentry or incarceration transition programs
- Organizations supporting individuals with limited resources in recovery
Credibility
Developed by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, this curriculum is grounded in current research across nutrition, physical activity and substance use recovery. It is designed for real-world implementation and has been structured to support accessible, effective learning for adult participants.
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