Active Living and Health Promotions GeneralMajor Program

21526

Total Hours

Contributed.

98988

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

41

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

1795

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices

11375

Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program

1045

Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose)

2583

Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels

8727

Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care

3821

Stories

Tacos and Trivia: Family Fun and Learning

Nicholas County is a small rural population with limited resources, and an obesity rating of 41% according to a health report from US NEWS. With the obesity rating being nearly 6% more than the National Average, the Nicholas County Extension Agent for FCS/4-H collaborated with the FRYSC director at Nicholas County Elementary to develop an evening event encouraging families to come out and learn about healthy eating habits, food safety, and nutrition in a fun question and answer format.On April 1...

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Tacos and Trivia: Family Fun and Learning

Stories Behind the Numbers

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  • Bingocize

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