Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
940 |
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 |
1303 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
884 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
504 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
362 |
Dietary choices are the No. 1 risk factor for chronic disease. In the United States, 7 out of the 10 leading causes of death are directly related to diet. This is largely because risk factors like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol are connected to the foods we eat. Food insecurity, or not having access to or the ability to afford nutritious food, is largely contributing to diet-sensitive chronic conditions. Because of the known health outcomes observed among children an...
