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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
321 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
34552 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
19518 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
6209 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
3007 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
16475929 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
28530 |
Obesity continues to be an issue across the United States. According to the State of Obesity organization, Kentucky has the eighth highest obesity rate in the nation. It was at 34% in 2018. In addition, Kentucky has the third highest obesity rate for youth who are between the ages of 10 to 17 years old. As a result, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension program created a partnership with a community organization called Communicare. Communicare provides behaviorial health services to ci...
